- Position Title
- Surface Maintenance Mechanic (Title 32) (Permanent)
- Agency
- Army National Guard Units
- Announcement Number
- VA-12691629-AR-25-166 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, February 20, 2025 to Friday, March 21, 2025
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Eligibilities
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This position has an age requirement. Enter or select your date of birth.
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All on-board federal employees/technicians within the state for which you are applying (Title 32 and Title 5, Permanent and Excepted Indefinite). Are you a current on-board federal employee or technician within the state for which this position is being advertised?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Tenure in Block 24 (1, 2,or 3).
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Tenure in Block 24 (1, 2,or 3).
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All on-board National Guard Title 32 Excepted Technicians within the state for which you are applying (Title 32 Permanent and Excepted Indefinite). Are you a current on-board National Guard Title 32 Excepted Technician within the state for which this position is being advertised?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Tenure in Block 24 (1, 2, or 3).
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Tenure in Block 24 (1, 2, or 3).
4.
Current Army M-Day and current Air DSG members within the state for which you are applying. Are you a current Army M-Day or current Air DSG member within the state for which this position is being advertised?
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All current (nationwide) federal employees. Are you a current federal employee?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Tenure in Block 24 (1 or 2).
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Current nationwide military/prior members willing and eligible to become National Guard members. Are you a current military or prior member willing and eligible to become a National Guard member?
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US Citizens. Are you a US Citizen?
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Are you a current National Guard member within the state for which this position is being advertised?
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Are you a current Permanent full-time Dual Status National Guard Technician within the state for which this position is being advertised?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Permanent full-time status with the state National Guard.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Permanent full-time status with the state National Guard.
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Are you a current Temporary Indefinite full-time Dual Status National Guard Technician within the state for which this position is being advertised?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Indefinite full-time status with the state National Guard.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Indefinite full-time status with the state National Guard.
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Are you a current Temporary full-time Dual Status National Guard Technician within the state for which this position is being advertised?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Temporary full-time status with the state National Guard.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Temporary full-time status with the state National Guard.
Military Criteria
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Are you currently a member of the Virgina Army National Guard, regardless of employment status (Traditional, Military technician or AGR) OR are you not an active member of the Virginia Army National Guard but YOU ARE WILLING AND ELIGIBLE to immediately become an active Military Member of the Virginia Army National Guard?
Note: If Enlistment occurred within 60 days prior to or during the advertisement period proof of enlistment in the Virginia Army Nation Guard must be attached to the application. If you are not sure you are eligible to join the National Guard, please contact a Virginia Army National Guard recruiter at (800) 464-8273.
Note: If Enlistment occurred within 60 days prior to or during the advertisement period proof of enlistment in the Virginia Army Nation Guard must be attached to the application. If you are not sure you are eligible to join the National Guard, please contact a Virginia Army National Guard recruiter at (800) 464-8273.
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Are you currently an Enlisted Member (E1/PV1 - E8/MSG) or Not Currently in the Virginia Army National Guard but you are eligible to Join at one of those military ranks?
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Accepting a Title 32 Federal Technician position disqualifies you from continued receipt of any bonuses that you either currently may be entitled to or may be entitled to in the future while you are employed as a Title 32 Federal Technician including the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP). Also, Federal Technicians cannot use Tricare.
For more information concerning your bonus or SLRP benefit please contact the Virginia Army National Guard Education Department at (434) 298-6222 or by email at ng.va.vaarng.mbx.ngva-education@mail.mil.
For more information concerning your bonus or SLRP benefit please contact the Virginia Army National Guard Education Department at (434) 298-6222 or by email at ng.va.vaarng.mbx.ngva-education@mail.mil.
Assessment 1
Respond to all questions. For each, choose the response that best describes your experience and/or training. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Do you have experience maintaining and repairing electronics communication equipment by removing and replacing components and elements such as radios, field telephones, amplifiers, switchboards, recorders, intercoms?
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Do you have at least 12 months of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the WG-09 level, or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government? This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the WG grade indicated. This experience must include activities such as:
- Experience troubleshooting equipment and diagnoses the cause of mechanical failures by means of visual and auditory checks and/or uses test equipment such as engine analyzers, compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, pressure gauges, and computer diagnostic tools.
- Experience removing and disassembling engines and major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, and fuel, hydraulic, and oil pressure systems. Makes the appropriate repairs, overhaul, or modifications in accordance with the proper repair specifications and procedures.
- Experience independently performing repairs and maintenance functions in remote locations that can be accomplished by removing, cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing defective parts of components and systems.
- Experience performing operational inspections and ensures vehicles and equipment are properly serviced, including brake adjustments, replacing hydraulic fluids, greasing, cleaning, etc., and performs other preventive maintenance operations as required.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Do you have 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?
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Do you have experience performing maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, inspection, and/or overhaul of a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, and special purpose vehicles and equipment?
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Do you have the ability to utilize judgment in planning work sequences, selecting tools and repair parts, and otherwise carrying assignments through to completion, referring only unusual and difficult problems to the supervisor?
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Do you have the ability to make independent judgments and decisions regarding the extent of repairs required?
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Do you have experience in repairing 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?
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Do have basic knowledge of electronics, sufficient to identify and replace defective components, such as sensors, diodes, and circuit boards?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Your Ratings in this questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualification. Please take this opportunity to review your answers. Do you confirm that you understand this warning and have reviewed your responses for accuracy?