EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST

Duties

The purpose of this position is to provide instruction and assistance to state unit personnel regarding Army National Guard (ARNG) equipment and maintenance management.

• Serves as a recognized authority on the repair and operation of various types of ARNG equipment.
• Provides advice, assistance, and guidance regarding maintenance management systems, material readiness programs, cost reduction programs, and maintenance shop practices in maintenance facilities.
• 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 directives to ensure adherence to standard methods, conformity in maintenance procedures, and the proper use of maintenance equipment, facilities, and personnel.
• 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.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• 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.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the ND Army 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 a Tier 1 (NACI) security clearance.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

PCS STATEMENT: PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION COSTS WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION.

NDARNG Areas of Considerations (T32 Excepted Service)
Area I: All onboard NDARNG Federal Employees (Tenure 1 & 2)
Area II: All onboard NDARNG Federal Employee (Tenure 3)
Area III: All NDARNG military members
Area IV: All Military Members
Area V: All U.S. Citizens

MILITARY GRADES: Warrant Officers (WO1 to CW4) and Enlisted members (E-2 to E-9)
COMPATIBILE MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS: WOBR: 91, 92, 94 and WMOS 882A
ECMF: 88, 91, 92, 94

QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE
Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position.
Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet the general experience, which is described as experience, education, or training which demonstrates: 1) the understanding of standard shop terminology; 2) a basic knowledge of mechanical principles relating to equipment; 3) the ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical publications; 4) operational functions such as repairing, overhauling, maintaining, constructing, or inspecting equipment; and 5) experience using computer and automation systems.

Applicants must also meet the specialized experience and/or education requirements.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant must possess at least 1 year experience at the GS-7 grade level or civilian equivalent experience, education, or training which provided knowledge and skill in: 1) applying commonly used equipment, facility, or service principles and concepts; 2) experience in the use of tools and test equipment; 3) knowledge of maintenance programs and techniques; 4) knowledge and skill in applying principles, concepts, and methods of equipment design; and 5) developing, installing, inspecting, or revising equipment maintenance programs and techniques.
OR
master's or equivalent graduate degree in a related field
OR
2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree
OR
LL.B. or J.D., if related

Applicants who meet the DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference are eligible to apply with this preference. (See Required Documents section)

Education

To receive credit for education substitution, you must submit a copy of your transcripts.

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 ( ).