An official website of the United States government
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a SUPERVISORY SURFACE MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST T32, Position Description Number PDD1251000and is part of the AZ Surface Maintenance Management Division (AZ SMM), National Guard.
06/27/2025 to 07/13/2025
$92,702 - $120,518 per year
GS 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
No
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
12
Yes
No
AZ-12694877-25-SW-25-046T
839697600
Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.
Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
This position is located in Phoenix, Arizona with the SMM. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a second-level supervisor and technical authority over two or more Army National Guard (ARNG) surface maintenance facilities, e.g., Combined Support Maintenance Shop (CSMS), Maneuver Area Training Equipment Site (MATES), Unit Training Equipment Site (UTES), and/ or Field Maintenance Shop (FMS). Work requires comprehensive knowledge of the principles, concepts, and practices involving ARNG surface maintenance facilities, equipment, and services. In the absence of an officially established and filled position, may also serve as the Deputy to the Surface Maintenance Manager. The highest level of basic non-supervisory work directed is comparable to GS-09.
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
Military Grades: W-3/CW3 to W-4/CW4
Compatible Military Assignments: Possess 91 Series MOS
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess 36 months specialized experience in applying principles, concepts, and methods of equipment, facility, or service operations sufficient in planning assignments. Experience using well-established occupational methods and techniques to determine facility, grounds, equipment overhaul, maintenance, restoration, repair needs, etc. Experience in determination of resource needs, allocation of resources, and budgeting/funding needs. Experience in human resources management policy matters affecting the entire organization, with personnel actions affecting key employees to include experience coordinating work forces and resources and negotiating with management or clients concerning problems. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.
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.
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).
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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):
1. Comprehensive knowledge to review position descriptions and develop performance standards. Ability to develop, direct, and evaluate the work and performance of subordinate supervisors and employees
2. Comprehensive knowledge of principles, concepts, and practices involving the ARNG Surface Maintenance facilities, manpower, equipment, and services. Ability to use current automation to monitor and analyze if established ratios for direct and indirect labor are maintained, competencies for achieving production goals are assessed, and workflow in the facilities attain established efficiency and backlog goals.
3. Comprehensive knowledge to in the oversight of the quality assurance program for assigned surface maintenance facilities to ensure production goals as established are attained. Ability to monitor maintenance activities for utilization, turn-around-time, funds expenditures, stock management, and manpower utilization to meet those goals.
4. Ability to plan and execute ongoing surface maintenance facility visits throughout the state to evaluate efficient operations, provide assistance with workflow operations, resolve problems with supported units, and promote compliance in accordance with current regulations and policies.
5. Ability to conduct periodic inspections of maintenance activities to determine adequacy of work, storage; and to support current density and type of equipment supported and personnel employed. Ensures the State Maintenance Support Plan (SMSP) is reviewed and updated to reflect the most current data and inspections are recorded accurately for Installation Status Reporting - Infrastructure (ISR-I).
6. Comprehensive knowledge to manage the safety and occupational health program for the maintenance facilities and operations including instruction in safety operating procedures, comprehension of governing policies, investigation of all accidents/incidents and determining corrective action to ensure procedures are implemented to prevent future problems.
7. Ability and knowledge to analyze the needs, develop requirements, and coordinate recommendations to ensure surface maintenance facilities possess, maintain, and properly account for expendable, non-expendable, and durable property. Knowledge of full scope of requisition process and ability to review flow of materials and supplies required to support maintenance activities effectively.
8. Able to communicate effectively to develop performance standards, advise and counsel subordinate supervisors or staff, make or resolve decisions on work problems, and interview candidates for appointment, promotion or reassignment.
To apply for this position, you MUST SUBMIT a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Optional Form 612 or your resume must provide the following information in the application/resume (or equivalent) for proper evaluation:
- Name
- Mailing address
- Phone Number (daytime and evening)
- Work experience related to the job for which you are applying, including job title (if federal, include pay plan, series and grade), date experience was obtained (i.e., in a from mm/yy to mm/yy format).
- Hours per week.
- Employer's name and address.
- Supervisor's name and phone number.
2. Other supporting documents: Applicant MUST submit their most current Officer Record Brief (ORB) to verify unit, rank, MOS, and security clearance requirements.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12694877A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/839697600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.