SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC INSPECTOR-TITLE 32

About the role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC INSPECTOR-TITLE 32, Position Description Number PDD1258000 and is part of the KY FMS 5, National Guard.

What you will do

• As a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC INSPECTOR-TITLE 32, WG-5801-11, you will inspect a large variety of heavy-duty mobile equipment and automotive vehicles.
• Inspect heavy artillery, small arms, powered support and other equipment or components of equal or lesser complexity.
• Assist higher-graded inspectors to perform inspections on equipment repairs.
• Inspect complex, interrelated mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic and electrical systems, equipment and their components while in operation or in a standby condition.
• Inspect and perform tests to braking, steering, large engines, intricate fuel injection systems, turret stabilization systems, and other systems combined in a single, complex mechanical assembly.
• Use specially designed testing methods and test equipment to assure that tolerance and safety factors have been met.
• Inspect equipment to determine repairs needed.
• Utilize established Maintenance Expenditure Limits (MEL) to evaluate economic feasibility of repair(s).
• Consider a variety of factors such as cost and availability of parts, man-hours, and impact of time constraints on the mission to assess whether repair is economical.
• Recommend to a higher echelon to condemn equipment when the repair costs exceed the established MEL.
• Prepare lists of needed repairs, parts, and man-hours authorized.
• Perform in-process inspections to assure that equipment is being repaired in accordance with pertinent requirements.
• Perform final inspection, certifying that equipment is in satisfactory operating condition, or reject the work and return the equipment to the repair shop with specific reports prescribing additional repairs.
• Serve as inspector on Command Maintenance Evaluation Teams (COMET) and/or as a member of Maintenance Assistance and Instruction Teams (MAIT).
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• A more comprehensive detailed description of the position may be found in Position Description PDD1258000 on file in the employing unit or in the Human Resources Office.
• Contact the KY HRO Staffing Section via email for additional information, ***.

Requirements

• Member must provide in writing with their application package that they are willing to accept a reduction in rank in order to be qualified for this position, if applicable.
• Failure to do so will result in disqualification.
• CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: You must maintain membership in the Kentucky National Guard.
• You must be assigned to a compatible military position.
• Wear of the military uniform.
• May be subject to furlough actions.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must obtain and maintain a favorable adjudication of a T3 or equivalent investigation.
• Acceptance of a Federal position may terminate a military bonus.
• Acceptance of a Federal position will terminate Tricare Reserve Select (TRS) eligibility.
• This position is located on a tobacco free facility.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.
• An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.

How you will be evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience.

If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment, Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc., and Trouble Shooting

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
• Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) of employment and duties performed.
• Other supporting documents: No other documents required.

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (***).