Surface Maintenance Mechanic Leader (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units • Camp Blanding, FL

2d

About The Position

This National Guard position is for a Surface Maintenance Mechanic Leader (Title 32), Position Description Number D1288000, and is part of the Florida Surface Maintenance Office (FL SMO), National Guard. The position leads a work group performing troubleshooting, maintenance, and major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment and combat, tactical, commercial, special-purpose, and automotive vehicles and equipment.

The incumbent assigns work orders and selects workers for assignments based on their knowledge, skills, and abilities. The leader relays the supervisor’s instructions, demonstrates work methods, starts work, ensures plans, blueprints, materials, and tools are available, and obtains needed stock from supply locations. The leader also performs non-supervisory repair work alongside the group.

Work involves strenuous tasks in tiring or uncomfortable positions, frequent standing, bending, reaching, stretching, climbing, crouching, and working in cramped or awkward spaces. The employee frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 pounds without assistance and moves heavier items with coworkers or lifting devices. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, with exposure to noise, changing temperatures, adverse weather, dust, heat, fumes, dirty or oily components, slippery or damp areas, and possible cuts, burns, bruises, sprains, falls, and skin irritation. Safety equipment may include protective ear devices, hard hats, hard-toe shoes, respirators, and protective clothing.

The position requires membership in a compatible assignment in the Florida National Guard and military uniform wear. It is an obligated position while the incumbent is on a military tour; appointment and reemployment conditions vary depending on the selectee’s current federal employment status. PCS and recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized when determined to be in the best interest of the Florida National Guard.

Requirements

• Must be a current permanent or indefinite T32 or T5 technician, a current member of the Florida National Guard, or qualify for membership in the Florida National Guard and be willing to become a T32 dual-status technician; first consideration is given to Category 1 applicants.
• Must have National Guard membership and a compatible military assignment before the effective date of placement.
• Military grade must be enlisted E7–E8.
• General experience or training demonstrating knowledge of equipment sufficient to perform routine jobs and simple preventive maintenance and use common tools and equipment.
• At least 24 months of specialized experience or training demonstrating extensive knowledge of mechanical makeup, operation, and interrelationships of complex systems, assemblies, and parts across a variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to diagnose, repair, overhaul, and modify interconnected complex systems on combat, tactical, commercial, and special-purpose vehicles and equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other major non-mechanical systems and their effects on mechanical systems.
• Extensive knowledge of hydraulic lifting, loading, turning, and positioning systems and their mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic controls.
• Skill in developing or improvising methods, altering parts, modifying equipment to correct recurring malfunctions, and designing modifications for special requirements.
• Experience planning, organizing, and leading others in repair-related work.
• Ability to perform administrative functions, interpret technical publications, and provide work-related guidance.
• Must participate in direct deposit and wear the military uniform.
• May be required to complete a probationary period and meet federal employment suitability requirements based on a background investigation.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Applicants using education to qualify must provide transcripts or other documentation supporting their education claims.

Responsibilities

• Assign work orders to crewmembers and select workers for jobs based on their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Relay supervisor instructions to workers, demonstrate proper work methods, and start work.
• Ensure required plans, blueprints, materials, and tools are available and obtain needed stock from supply locations.
• Work alongside the group performing non-supervisory repair work of the same kind and level.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and perform major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment and combat, tactical, commercial, special-purpose, and automotive vehicles and equipment.
• Plan, organize, and lead the work of others in repair-related fields.
• Provide guidance to others and perform administrative functions related to the work.
• Read and interpret technical publications used to repair supported equipment.
• Develop or improvise repair methods, alter parts, and modify equipment when technical guidelines are unavailable or to address recurring malfunctions or special requirements.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Permanent Change of Station expenses may be authorized if determined to be in the best interest of the Florida National Guard.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized if determined to be in the best interest of the Florida National Guard.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed