EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST (Title 32)

Duties

This position is located in the Joint Forces Headquarters-State, Logistics Directorate (J-4/G-4), State Surface Maintenance Management Office.
The purpose of this position is to provide instruction and assistance to state unit personnel regarding Army National Guard (ARNG) equipment and
maintenance management. Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methods of equipment maintenance and management of a variety of
ARNG equipment is required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serves as a recognized authority on the repair and operation of various types of ARNG equipment. Provides instruction and assistance
regarding equipment maintenance procedures, techniques, and methods as a part of the Maintenance Assistance and Instruction Team (MAIT).

Provides advice, assistance, and guidance regarding maintenance management systems, material readiness programs, cost reduction
programs, and maintenance shop practices in maintenance facilities. Receives reviews, and processes unit Army Material Status System (AMSS)
reports and Missile Material Readiness reports and submits a consolidated report to the Logistics Support Activity (LOGSA).

Prepares and conducts both classroom and on-the-job training designed to upgrade, improve, and/or update the knowledge and working skills
of unit maintenance personnel. Develops, writes, updates, and teaches units of instruction for new equipment training. Evaluates training progress
in areas such as basic mechanic principles; theories of equipment repair and modification; compliance with established procedures and directives;
requirements for equipment maintenance records and reports; and proper utilization of equipment, personnel, funds, and facilities.

Evaluates directives to ensure adherence to standard methods, conformity in maintenance procedures, and the proper use of maintenance
equipment, facilities, and personnel. Recommends policy, procedure, or operation changes, as required, to facilitate and ensure efficiency in
maintenance operations and manpower utilization.

Reviews the effectiveness and efficiency of equipment and maintenance management and needs for improvement of existing practices and the
impact on the overall maintenance program. Reviews and evaluates information in technical reports, logistical studies, supply data systems, and
observations/inspections of maintenance organizations. Researches material pertaining to maintenance and maintenance management. Utilizes
computer software programs to identify errors, equipment, non-mission capable time, and to determine a course of action to improve readiness.
Recommends the revision of higher headquarters' policies, procedures, practices, and regulations. Provides methods for improving, consolidating,
simplifying, and standardizing operations and management of maintenance activities. Performs assistance visits to logistic and maintenance
functional areas to provide guidance and assistance to ensure effective and smooth maintenance operations.

Performs hands on maintenance procedures to personnel on proper trade techniques, practices, and explains safety precautions involved in
maintenance.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• 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.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• 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.
• The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment.
• You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
• For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.
• For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.
• Upon accepting this position, the employee may be required to serve up to a two-year probationary period.

Qualifications

MILITARY GRADES : E-5 through E-9 or WOC through WO1

GENERAL EXPERIENCE :
Experience, education, or training which has provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more classes of equipment. The experience must include knowledge of standard shop terminology. A basic knowledge of mechanical principles relating to equipment. Experience must demonstrate the ability to read and interpret blue prints and technical publications. Knowledge is of the type gained from technical training, education, and experience in functions such as repairing, overhauling, maintaining, constructing, or inspecting equipment. Experience using computer and automation systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE :
Must have at least 24 months experience, education or training which provided knowledge and skill in applying principles, concepts, and methods of equipment design. Experience in the use of tools and test equipment. Experience developing, installing, inspecting or revising equipment maintenance programs and techniques.

Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methods of equipment maintenance and management of a variety of ARNG equipment sufficient to
provide advice, assistance, and guidance to unit personnel.

Knowledge of the full range of ARNG equipment standards, policies, regulations, and methods sufficient to review the effectiveness and efficiency of equipment maintenance and training; and the need for improving existing practices that impact the overall equipment and maintenance program.

Ability to instruct and provide classroom training involving equipment repair and modification; requirements for equipment maintenance records
and reports; proper utilization and maintenance of equipment and facilities, etc.

Knowledge of and ability to oversee equipment programs, maintenance management systems, material readiness programs, cost reductions programs, and maintenance shop practices in maintenance facilities.

Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience :
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, in an accredited college or university, meets the GS-5 level requirements.

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 ( ).

This position may be eligible for Union Membership.