SURFACE MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST
What you'd do
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a SURFACE MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D1254000 and is part of the ID G4 SMM, National Guard. THIS POSITION IS INDEFINITE (NTE 5 YEARS) AND MAY NON-COMPETITIVELY CONVERT TO A PERMANENT POSITION. THIS POSITION IS BACKFILLING A TECHNICIAN WHO IS ABSENT. FOR CURRENT FED TECHS ASSIGNED TO G4, THIS WOULD BE A TEMP PROMO OR REASSIGN, CURRENT TENURE WOULD TRANSFER WITH EMPLOYEE.
Major duties
(1) Analyzes and resolves a variety of conventional maintenance management problems to improve existing maintenance operations, production, and practices that impact the overall maintenance program. Analyzes the effectiveness and efficiency of maintenance management, repair, and training; and the need for improving existing practices. Develops goals and plans to ensure maintenance production standards are met. Coordinates with shop leadership to resolve conflicts affecting maintenance production or the shop backlog rate. Assesses impact on the maintenance shop due to new equipment fielding, mission changes, new directives, manpower utilization and authorizations, etc. Works with other organizations to increase the effectiveness of the maintenance program. (2) Establishes methods and procedures to ensure maintenance tasks performed meet or exceed established policies and regulations. Disseminates to the maintenance shops, technical guidance and directions received form the Department of the Army (DA), National Guard Bureau (NGB), the J-4/G-4, or the Surface Maintenance Management Office. Contacts depots or manufacturers to clarify procedures or gain insight regarding better methods of repair or maintenance. Schedules and conducts periodic meetings with shop leadership to disseminate information and standardize procedures. Visits maintenance organizations to assist with technical problems, evaluate shop operations, and determine adequacy of production. (3) May serve as a member of the Command Maintenance Evaluation Team (COMET). Analyzes COMET results, develops action plans to correct problems, and monitors implementation. Monitors the organization's use of automation to properly account for manpower utilization and materials management. (4) Oversees and provides technical guidance regarding Class IX (Class 9) repair parts management; develops policy and procedures; and evaluates and revises, as needed. Coordinates with the USPFO and other installation organizations to resolve problems. (5) Establishes and monitors the shop safety and health program. Provides instruction, investigates accidents, and assures facilities meet established requirements. Oversees the hazardous waste/industrial hygiene program for maintenance shops. (6) Performs other duties as assigned.
What you need to qualify
Military Grades: O-1 through O-2 THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE REPRESENTED BY THE CONTENTS OF YOUR RESUME. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experience. Resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. The USA Jobs resume builder is recommended to ensure full credit is given for the qualification requirements listed below. YOUR RESUME MUST BE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES, MAXIMUM. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, or training which has provided the applicant with a knowledge of equipment maintenance work, or skill in reading engineering drawings and specifications, using test instruments, making computations, and keeping records. Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience, education or training applying principles, concepts, and methods of equipment, facility, or service operations sufficient in designing projects or planning assignments. Experience using well-established occupational methods and techniques to determine facility, grounds, equipment overhaul, maintenance, restoration, repair needs, etc.
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