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Summary
This National Guard position is for a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC, Position Description Number D1194000, within the FMS 8 of the New Jersey Army National Guard. This vacancy announcement is a Title 32, Excepted Service position.
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
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Duties
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As a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC, WG-5801-10, you will:

• Troubleshoot, perform maintenance, and major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment
• Troubleshoot equipment and diagnose the cause of mechanical failures
• Remove and disassemble engines
• Independently perform repairs and maintenance functions in remote locations
• Conduct readiness and inspections on vehicles
• Assist in the maintenance of production reports and recommendations
• Instruct operator/crew in the maintenance of equipment and provides technical advice and assistance to supported units when requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Conditions of employment
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:
Areas of Consideration: CAT 3

• All New Jersey Army National Guard members (M-Day, Traditional, and Drill-Status Guardsmen)

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

• You may be required to successfully complete a 1- or 2- year probation/trial period to assess performance, conduct, agency needs, public interest, and efficiency. Employment ends unless certified in writing that it advances the agencies interest.

Military Grade:
Min: SPC/E-4 and Max: SFC/E-7
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.
*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)
PRE-PLACEMENT PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:A pre-placement physical will be required for anyone selected for this position. Placement into the position will not be made until results are received
Qualifications
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Experience or training which demonstrates knowledge of equipment to be able to do routine jobs, preventative maintenance, use of common tools, and equipment.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have at least 18 months of specialized experience or training in the following areas:

• Diagnosing, repairing, and modifying complex vehicles
• Knowledge of diagnostic equipment
• Solving complex maintenance and repair problems
• Evaluating work performed on vehicles, equipment, and systems

Education
There are no education requirements for this vacancy announcement.
"OPEN UNTIL FILLED: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN UNTIL THE VACANCY IS FILLED. IT MAY BE EXTENDED OR CLOSED BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE. THE FIRST CUT-OFF DATE FOR APPLYING IS 6 JUN MAY 2026, QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE REFERRED DURING THIS DATE. APPLICANTS CAN UPDATE APPLICATION INFORMATION/RESUME ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS DURING ANY TIME WHILE THE JOB IS OPEN. ADDITIONAL CUTOFF DATES WILL BE DETERMINED AS NEEDED." NEXT CUTOFF DATE WILL BE 6 JUL 2026.
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).
Bonuses
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
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)
IF YOU COPY AND PASTE ANY PORTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, YOUR RESUME WILL BE DISQUALIFIED
Military Grades: E-4 to E-7
Applicant(s) (Enlisted) who are over grade must clearly state, in their resumes, their intentions to willingly take a reduction in grade.
Army Enlisted include SRB- https://myerb.ahrs.army.mil/soldierLogin.do
"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."
Hiring an applicant who retired from Active Duty (includes AGR) for T5 NG Employee positions. In accordance with DOD Instruction 1402.01 (Employment of Retired Members of the Armed Forces), a retired member of an active duty component cannot be hired for civilian positions in the competitive and excepted service within 180 days of retirement without an approved TAG waiver packet.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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