Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a SURFACE MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1254000 and is part of the NC G4, National Guard (G4 - SMMO / MD 1221-419). Responsibilities As a SURFACE MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST, GS-1601-09, you will analyze and resolve a variety of conventional maintenance management problems to improve existing maintenance operations, production, and practices that impact the overall maintenance program; analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of maintenance management, repair, and training; and the need for improving existing practices; develop goals and plans to ensure maintenance production standards are met; coordinate with shop leadership to resolve conflicts affecting maintenance production or the shop backlog rate; assess impact on the maintenance shop due to new equipment fielding, mission changes, new directives, manpower utilization and authorizations, etc; work with other organizations to increase the effectiveness of the maintenance program; establish methods and procedures to ensure maintenance tasks performed meet or exceed established policies and regulations; disseminate to the maintenance shops, technical guidance and directions received form the Department of the Army (DA), National Guard Bureau (NGB), the J-4/G-4, or the Surface Maintenance Management Office; contact depots or manufacturers to clarify procedures or gain insight regarding better methods of repair or maintenance; schedule and conduct periodic meetings with shop leadership to disseminate information and standardize procedures; visit maintenance organizations to assist with technical problems, evaluate shop operations, and determine adequacy of production; may serve as a member of the Command Maintenance Evaluation Team (COMET) ; analyze COMET results, develops action plans to correct problems, and monitors implementation; monitor the organization's use of automation to properly account for manpower utilization and materials management; oversee and provide technical guidance regarding Class IX (Class 9) repair parts management; develop policy and procedures; and evaluates and revises, as needed; coordinate with the USPFO and other installation organizations to resolve problems; establish and monitor the shop safety and health program; provide instruction, investigates accidents, and assures facilities meet established requirements; oversee the hazardous waste/industrial hygiene program for maintenance shops; must know Global Combat Support Service - Army (GCSS-A), perform other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Military Grades: Enlisted (E5 to E8), Warrant Officer (WO1 to CW4) or Officer (2LT to CPT) Minimum Requirements: Experience, education, or training which has provided the applicant with a knowledge of equipment maintenance work, or skill in reading engineering drawings and specifications, using test instruments, making computations, and keeping records. Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 24 months 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. Education You must provide transcripts 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. 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).