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SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC LEADER (MERIT, T32)

Army National Guard Units · Department of the Army · Camp Ripley, Minnesota

Federal agencyWL-11
At a glance

A job with Army National Guard Units in Camp Ripley, Minnesota. It pays $39.35$45.89 per hour (annualised at 2,087 hours) at grade WL-11. Applications close on Sep 22, 2026 — 6 days left.

Working pattern
On site
Who can apply
Internal to an agency, National Guard and reserves
Clearance
Secret

Main duties

  • Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list A SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC LEADER (MERIT, T32), WL-5801-11, Leader Duties: a.
  • Assigns work orders to specific crewmembers and selects workers for various jobs on the basis of knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • Passes on to workers instructions received from the supervisor, demonstrates proper work methods, and starts work.
  • Insures that needed plans, blueprints, material, and tools are available, and that needed stock is obtained from supply locations.
The original posting

Full details

About the role

THIS IS A MERIT ARMY NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION UNIT: MATES #1 LOCATION: Camp Ripley, Minnesota SELECTING OFFICIAL: CW3 Clint LeBlanc, *** ARMY NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED

What you will do

  • Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list A SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC LEADER (MERIT, T32), WL-5801-11, Leader Duties: a.
  • Assigns work orders to specific crewmembers and selects workers for various jobs on the basis of knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • Passes on to workers instructions received from the supervisor, demonstrates proper work methods, and starts work.
  • Insures that needed plans, blueprints, material, and tools are available, and that needed stock is obtained from supply locations.
  • Works along with other workers and sets pace performing non-supervisory repair work of the same kind and level as that done by the group led.
  • Work performed by the incumbent involves troubleshooting, maintenance and major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical, and automotive vehicles. b.
  • Assures that there is enough work to keep everyone in the work crew busy.
  • Checks work in progress and when finished for compliance with supervisor's instructions, work orders, and established shop procedures on work sequence, procedures, methods and deadlines; and directs or advises other workers to follow supervisor's instructions and to meet deadlines.
  • Non-Supervisory Duties: a.
  • Performs maintenance, troubleshooting, and major repair on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical, and automotive vehicles.
  • This may include self-propelled artillery, tracked cargo and personnel carriers, road graders, mobile cranes, front loaders, bulldozers, power shovels, tanks, tracked combat vehicles, all terrain vehicles, semi trailers, forklifts, tractors, and accessory equipment.
  • Troubleshoots, repairs and/or overhauls, as a regular and recurring duty, a variety of the mechanically complex major systems to include internal combustion engines, turbine engines, automatic and non automatic transmissions, heavy duty drive line systems, and hydraulic utility systems and controls, cross drive or similar multi-system transmissions and a variety of intricate fuel injection systems.
  • Makes repairs and modifications to assemblies and components such as voltage regulators, generators/alternators, brake cylinders, etc., for use or placement in systems for which they were not specifically designed.
  • Improvises work when standard procedures do not apply. b.
  • Troubleshoots equipment with a variety of the mechanically complex major systems and diagnoses difficult performance problems and the cause of mechanical failures by means of visual and auditory checks, uses test equipment such as engine analyzers, compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, pressure gauges and computer diagnostic tools.
  • Utilizes embedded diagnostics in equipment and a wide variety of specialized original equipment manufacturer system analyzers in order to determine the exact nature or extent of repair.
  • Determines what adjustments may be necessary to complete work orders, and whether any additional repairs other than those specified or indicated on the work order are necessary. c.
  • Removes and disassembles engines and complex 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, and improvises repair techniques when standard procedures are not available.
  • Reassembles engines and other systems, and adjusts, tests, and reinstalls in vehicles and equipment as necessary.
  • Makes adjustments and repairs to electrical and suspension systems.
  • Repairs equipment with a variety of interconnected systems to include state of the art electrical and electronic, fuel injection, interconnected gear reduction, multiple engines, and similarly complex systems.
  • Improvises, substitutes, or alters components or parts to fit into systems for which the items were not specially designed or finds other ways to correct defects when existing methods and procedures do not give desired results. d.
  • Independently performs repairs and maintenance functions with little or no supervision in remote locations.
  • Provides technical guidance and specialized team leadership to lower grade employees within the team.
  • Assists lower grade mechanics in performing major repair work on interconnected complex systems such as electrical, air and hydraulic systems, complex state of the art electrical and electronic systems that use specialized diagnostic equipment to identify problems, complex fuel injection systems and other similar complex systems.
  • May provide Field and limited Sustainment maintenance at unit locations as part of a "contact team." Performs other duties as assigned.
  • The above does not list all duties.
  • The full list of duties can be provided upon request.

Requirements

  • CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT This position is being filled under Merit Promotion procedures and is open to current employees only.
  • Minnesota National Guard Membership is required.
  • If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
  • Applicants who are not currently a member of the MN National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
  • Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
  • Most MNNG position are 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.
  • Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
  • Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
  • MILITARY COMPATIBILITY: Upon selection, individuals will undergo a background check to validate suitability for employment with the federal government as permitted by law, regulation, Presidential order or other authority.
  • Suitability is dependent upon the particular requirements for security clearance, sensitivity level, and DOD IT network access.
  • Items checked include, but are not limited to all criminal history record information, employment history, education and fiscal accountability/responsibility.
  • The individual selected must be assigned to a compatible military position and must also maintain satisfactory membership in the Minnesota Army National Guard.

Education

EDUCATION: NA You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

How you will be evaluated

AREAS OF PRIORITY: In Accordance with MN National Guard Regulation 690-335 (Army) or 36-1 (Air), Applications will be forwarded to the selection official to conduct reviews by area of priority as listed below Area 1: Current On-board Minnesota National Guard Title 32 Technicians who are in permanent or indefinite technician status as a result of being competitively hired within that National Guard component applying for a position within the component which they are currently employed.

Area 2: Current Minnesota National Guard Title 32 Technicians who are in permanent or indefinite technician status as a result of being competitively hired at a sister component that is identified on the Position Vacancy Announcement (PVA), including onboard Title 5 employees that are also current members of MNNG; i.e. Army MNNG to Air MNNG, Air MNNG to Army MNNG.

Evaluation Factors: Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of appropriate education, experience, training, self-development activities, and special awards. Candidates are considered on the basis of available information on their current application and supporting information that has been provided to this office.

To ensure full consideration, applicants are urged to submit information about their training, self-development, outside experience, activities and awards. National Guard military (Part-time) service is considered as full-time experience when evaluated against the qualification requirements for a technician position.

The applicant is credited with actual number of months the member has been in the National Guard if the experience is related. 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.

Documents you must provide

  • To apply for this position, you MUST submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
  • Resume showing work schedule (Full-time, Part-time, Intermittent), hours worked per week, To and From Dates (format must include Month and Year, e.g, 02/2017, Feb 2017, ect.) of employment and duties performed.
  • In describing your experience, please be clear and specific.
  • It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/DD/YYYY; and total hours worked per week).
  • If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position.
  • Transcript: If position requires a degree or if using education to qualify Other Required Documents: Additional certifications, transcripts, training reports, and related credentials as applicable Job Information: Vacancy Identification Number ( 13055351 ), title ( SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC LEADER (MERIT, T32) ) and Grade(s) ( 11 ) for which you are applying for.
  • Do not include the following types of information in your profile or resume: Classified or government sensitive information Social Security Number (SSN) Photos of yourself Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Encrypted and digitally signed documents

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.

CONTACTING US: After you have read all the instructions in this vacancy announcement, if you still have questions about this position or the application process, you may contact us at ***.

Additional information

REMARKS: No PCS available. Position will not be filled until current incumbent vacates. Sensitivity Level 2.

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. - Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Acceptance of a Technician position may result in the termination of your Selected Reserve bonus.

IMPORTANT NOTES: Should a position be announced at less than the authorized grade, the selected applicant may be non-competitively promoted when he/she meets all qualifications and is submitted for promotion by the supervisor. IAW NGR 600-25 AND AFI 36-101, grade inversion within the full-time workforce is not permitted.

Males applicants born after 31 December 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service System in compliance with the Defense Authorization Act of 1986, Section 1622 (***). This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in a compatible MOS in the Minnesota Army National Guard and wear of the military uniform.

Acceptance of an Excepted Service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently enlisted in the Minnesota Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate enlistment or appointment. For enlistment/appointment criteria, consult ***

Military skill set is determined by MOS requirements. Upon selection, individuals must be assigned to a compatible military MOS in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the AFSC/MOS. The Minnesota Department of Military Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position without discrimination for any non-merit reason(s) such as age, race, religion, gender, ethnic origin or non-disqualifying disability. Pre-selection is not only counter-productive to effective recruitment and placement, but also violates The Merit Placement Principles and will not be tolerated.

If you have information or questions regarding this issue, please contact the Equal Employment Manager at *** or ***.

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