Summary This National Guard position is for a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC INSPECTOR, Position Description Number D1285000 and is part of the NJ FMS 10, National Guard. The purpose of the position is to serve as an inspector of surface maintenance equipment to ensure that physical and operating characteristics are within acceptable standards and specifications. Responsibilities As a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC INSPECTOR, WG-5801-11, you will: Inspect complex, interrelated mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic and electrical systems, equipment and their components while in operation or in a standby condition. Use specially designed testing methods and test equipment such as computerized test sets, precision gauges, electronic sensors, injector test stands, engine scopes, etc., to assure that tolerance and safety factors have been met. Inspect a large variety of heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical and automotive vehicles such as attack tanks, large cranes, tank retrievers, fire trucks, bridge transporters, armored vehicle launched bridges, bulldozers, road graders, crawler tractors, power shovels, self propelled earth compacting equipment, self propelled artillery, etc. Inspect heavy artillery, small arms, powered support and other equipment or components of equal or lesser complexity. Prepare lists of needed repairs, parts, and man-hours authorized. Recommend to a higher echelon to condemn equipment when the repair cost exceeds the established Maintenance Expenditure Limits (MEL). 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. Requirements Conditions of Employment Additional Employment Requirements: -Participation in direct deposit is mandatory -May be required to successfully complete a probationary period -Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation -Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Military Grade: Min: SSG/E-6 and Max: WO1/W01 Applicant(s) (Enlisted) who are over grade must clearly state, in their resumes, their intentions to willingly take a reduction in grade Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Compatible Military Assignments Appointments may require the selected candidate to be assigned to a *military unit* compatible with the full-time Military Technician (Dual Status) position. Area of Consideration:CAT 2: All permanent, Indefinite on-board, Title 32 employees within the NJ Army National Guard *Military Unit* -- The unit by which the individual is employed as a Military Technician (Dual Status) employee; or a unit that the individual is employed as a Military Technician (Dual Status) employee to support. (Guidance established by NJ HRO-J1) Qualifications GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 18 months experience or training in the following: Diagnosing, repairing overhauling, modifying: Complex vehicles Equipment Complicated systems Knowledge of diagnostic equipment. Skill in applying independent judgment in determining methods and techniques to resolve maintenance problems. Ability to test, inspect, and evaluating the work performed on vehicles. Education EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS None 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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). IF YOU COPY AND PASTE ANY PORTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, YOUR RESUME WILL BE DISQUALIFIED For Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Selectee(s) must be within the military grade(s) listed in this job announcement prior to the effective date of placement into the technician position. (Applicant(s) (Enlisted) who are over grade must clearly state, in their resumes, their intentions to willingly take a reduction in grade) Bonuses For Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Military Bonuses and Student Loan Repayment Program: If you are selected for this position, you should always check with your servicing incentive manager to verify how accepting this position will affect your entitlement prior to considering an offer of employment. Telework The option to telework is subject to the supervisor/branch chief and Director's approval. NOTE: If the individual selected is currently on a Title 10 or Title 32 tour no action can be taken until he/she is released from tour "Our agency supports the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) policies on labor relations, ensuring that all dual status T-32 technicians can engage with authorized union representation if they choose to do so."