Guard Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required before the effective date of placement.
• Must be eligible for immediate National Guard membership and employment at the military grade listed in the announcement if not already a member.
• Must wear the military uniform.
• Military grades: Warrant Officer WO1 or enlisted E1–E9.
• Accession is contingent upon verification of a Secret security clearance.
• General experience or training demonstrating knowledge of equipment sufficient to perform routine jobs and simple preventive maintenance, and ability to use common tools and equipment.
• Experience or training diagnosing, repairing, overhauling, and modifying complex vehicles, equipment, and systems.
• Thorough knowledge of diagnostic equipment.
• Experience applying independent judgment to determine methods and techniques for unusually complex maintenance and repair problems.
• Experience testing, inspecting, and evaluating work performed on vehicles, equipment, and systems.
• Experience, training, and education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the position's duties.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Inspect a broad variety of heavy-duty mobile equipment and automotive vehicles.
• Inspect complex mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, and electrical systems, equipment, and components while operating or in standby condition.
• Determine the repairs needed for equipment.
• Use established Maintenance Expenditure Limits to evaluate the economic feasibility of repairs.
• Serve as an inspector on Command Maintenance Evaluation Teams (COMET) and/or as a member of Maintenance Assistance and Instruction Teams (MAIT).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; eligibility and specific benefits depend on position type and are subject to confirmation with the hiring agency.