Serviceability Analyst Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC (Title 32), Position Description Number D2431000 and is part of the IL 182 AW, National Guard.
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As a HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC (Title 32), WG-5803-10, you will maintain, troubleshoot, overhaul, repair, modify, and inspect heavy mobile equipment, various support equipment, and special purpose vehicles such as; fuel dispensing trucks, refueling equipment, crash/structural firefighting equipment and pump trucks, forklifts, materiel handling, aircraft cargo loaders, aircraft and equipment tow tractors, large runway snow removal vehicles, aircraft de-icing equipment, sweepers, bulldozers, mobile cranes, road graders, heavy construction and earth moving vehicles, backhoes, front end loaders, excavators, trenchers, and tactical/armored protected vehicles.
Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list:

• Perform repair, adjust, overhaul, and major maintenance on heavy mobile equipment and special-purpose vehicles.
• Inspect, repair, overhaul, and test major systems including gasoline, diesel, electric-hybrid, multi-fuel, turbine, and internal combustion engines.
• Remove, disassemble, overhaul, modify, adjust, and repair engines, transmissions, and sub-assemblies in accordance with procedures and specifications.
• Reassemble engines, transmissions, and sub-assemblies, perform adjustments, conduct tests, and reinstall systems in vehicles and equipment.
• Perform body repair and corrosion control, including refinishing and repainting of vehicle surfaces.
• Use specialized diagnostic, scan, and computer-controlled test equipment to troubleshoot complex electric and electronic systems.
• Develop or improvise repair methods, alter parts, or fabricate modifications when technical guidelines are absent or insufficient.
• Modify parts to fit or perform equipment modifications to correct recurring malfunctions or meet special requirements.
• Perform welding, refinishing, corrosion control, and body restoration using power tools, hand tools, and specialized equipment.
• Conduct design modifications, make precise adjustments, or perform operational tests to validate serviceability.
• Analyze malfunctions and determine causes of mechanical failure using visual, auditory, and diagnostic information.
• Interpret technical orders, maintenance manuals, commercial publications, and shop instructions to determine required repairs.
• Review and update maintenance technical orders, shop operating instructions, MAJCOM directives, and local publications.
• Determine extent of repairs or adjustments necessary by interpreting results from test equipment and operational checks.
• Evaluate instructional methods and training effectiveness to maintain accurate training and qualification records.
• Use engine analyzers, compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, pressure gauges, and other diagnostic tools to troubleshoot faults.
• Determine serviceability of repaired vehicles by performing operational driving tests.
• Inspect, maintain, and operate shop equipment, support tools, and special-purpose maintenance equipment.
• Test, service, and repair radiators, oil coolers, vehicle A/C systems, wheel and tire assemblies, and associated vehicle components.
• Research, requisition, and maintain adequate shop stock, special-level parts, and maintenance materials to support the mission.

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Conditions of employment

• IAW The Fair Chance Act, Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application, upon receipt of an application, or prior to, during or after a job interview. If an Optional Form (OF) 306, Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer, questions related to background information section may not be asked.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the Illinois National Guard and in the military grade listed in the announcement. This is required prior to the effective date of placement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• 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.
• 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.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• Indefinite/Temporary Promotion/May Become Permanent

Qualifications
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of consideration for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code § 709), will be in the following manner and sequence:

• The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG.
• The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees.
• The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible.
• The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership.
• The FIFTH area of consideration will be U.S. Citizens.

Military Grades: Enlisted Only - May not exceed the rank of TSgt.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: MUST possess experience or training that has provided the candidate with the skill to make repairs or the ability to assist with repairs that can be accomplished by removing, adjusting, or replacing defective or worn parts.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: WG-10 Level - MUST possess specialized experience which includes experience or training leading to a thorough knowledge of the mechanical makeup, operation, and working relationships of complex systems, assemblies, and parts for a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, special purpose vehicles, and equipment. Ability to diagnose, repair, overhaul, and modify a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, special purpose vehicles, and equipment. Knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other non-mechanical systems that have a functional relationship and effect on the operation of mechanical systems. Knowledge of hydraulic lifting, loading, turning, and positioning systems and their mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic controls. Basic knowledge of electronics, sufficient to identify and replace defective components, such as sensors, diodes, and circuit boards. Ability to repair or overhaul major components such as diesel, multi-fuel or gasoline engines, turbine engines, automatic and manual transmissions, drive line assemblies, electrical and electronic systems and accessories, fuel injection systems, and emission control systems.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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 above. 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.
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this occupational series and grade.
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).

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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.
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