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Position Title
SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC TITLE 32 PERMANENT
Agency
Army National Guard Units
Announcement Number
NH-11855631-AR-23-023 Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 to Monday, October 30, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. US Citizens.  Are you a US Citizen? (limit characters)
Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
National Guard Requirements
Please choose the best options for ALL questions in this section. Read the question(s) carefully. Applicant is solely responsible for the accuracy of their answers. HR will not correct or modify your answers. If you have any questions or would like to verify only, we have successfully received your application, please feel free to contact us. (limit characters)
1. THIS POSITION REQUIRES MILITARY MEMBERSHIP. IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO JOIN THE NATIONAL GUARD, YOU WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS POSITION. (limit characters)
2. Do you meet the military grade/rank listed on the announcement?    

By clicking yes, I acknowledge that either, 

(1) I am within the military grade/rank(s) listed
(2) I am currently promotable (today) to the minimum military grade/rank listed or meet eligibility to attend a military commissioning school as applicable 
(3) I am willing to take a reduction in military grade/rank to be at the maximum military grade/rank listed
(4) I am currently able to attend a military school to acquire the military grade/rank listed (Must attach Memorandum from Recruiting and Retention to be considered for position)
 
I further acknowledge that, if selected, any personnel action (i.e. appointment, promotion, reassignment, etc) that results from my selection will not be completed until I am within the military grades listed on the announcement.

If 1, 2, 3 or 4 are not applicable, answer No.  
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3. Do you currently have the MOS listed in the Job announcement?
Do you currently have the AFSC listed in the job announcement?
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Surface Maintenance Mechanic, (WG-5801-8/10) position at our Agency. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire. Applicants are responsible for the accuracy of their questionnaire answers. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. - Do you possess the experience or training which demonstrates knowledge of equipment to be able to do routine jobs, simple preventative maintenance tasks, and is able to use common tools and equipment in the line of work? (limit characters)
2. - Do you have at least 18 months experience or training diagnosing, repairing, overhauling, and modifying more complex vehicles, equipment, and more complicated systems; experience which has provided a thorough knowledge of diagnostic equipment; experience applying independent judgment in determining methods and techniques required to solve unusually complex maintenance and repair problems; experienced in testing, inspecting, and evaluating the work performed on vehicles, equipment and systems? (limit characters)
3. - Do you have at least 12 months experience or training using common hand and power tools and a small variety of test and measurement devices to make mechanical repairs. Experience removing, adjusting, replacing, cleaning, and installing a variety of parts, components, and accessories. Experience which demonstrates a basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic theory applying to vehicles; and skill to replace, fit, install, and make adjustments. Experience demonstrating an understanding of the makeup and operation of the various individual systems maintained and their interrelationships. Experience reading and interpreting parts lists, manufactures' repair manuals, diagrams, and electrical schematics? (limit characters)
The following section will be used to determine your level of knowledge, skill, and ability for this position.  The experience stated in your resume must support your assessment responses. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific.  We will not make assumptions regarding your experience.      
 
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. - Ability to diagnose, repair, overhaul, and modify a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, special purpose vehicles and equipment. (limit characters)
5. -Ability to repair or overhaul major components such as diesel, multi-fuel or gasoline engines, turbine engines, automatic and manual transmissions, drive line assemblies, electrical and electronic systems and accessories, fuel injection systems, and emission control systems. (limit characters)
6. - Ability to utilize, interpret and apply parts list, manufacturer's repair manuals, technical manuals, diagrams, engineering drawings, diagnostic computer information, and schematics. (limit characters)
7. - Skill to use a wide variety of test and diagnostics equipment to perform fault isolation and conduct repair of combat, tactical, commercial, special purpose vehicles and equipment; ability to operate and understand original equipment manufacturer computerized diagnostic equipment and embedded diagnostics. (limit characters)
8. - Knowledge of hydraulic lifting, loading, turning, and positioning systems and their mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic controls. (limit characters)
9. Knowledge of the mechanical makeup, operation, and working relationships of complex systems, assemblies, and parts for a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, special purpose vehicles and equipment. (limit characters)
10. - Knowledge of electronics, sufficient to identify and replace defective components, such as sensors, diodes, and circuit boards. (limit characters)