This National Guard position is for a EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST, Position Description Number NGD1257000 and is part of JFHQ - G4. Work location: Mitchell, Sioux Falls, or Brookings, South Dakota. This is a Title 32, Dual-Status position. AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: - All members of the South Dakota Army National Guard.
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. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Enlisted on up to CW3. Military grade inversion within the full-time work force is not permitted. The military grade of the full time supervisor must equal or exceed the military grade of personnel supervised. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 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 designing projects or planning assignments. Experience using well-established occupational methods and techniques to determine facility, grounds, equipment overhaul, maintenance, restoration, repair needs, etc. Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities (KSAs): Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a separate sheet(s) addressing the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) and how they relate to work experience, education or training. Knowledge of, and skill in applying, principles, concepts, and methods involving maintenance equipment, facilities, and service operations. Knowledge of principles, concepts, and methods of maintenance management sufficient to provide advice, assistance, and guidance to shop personnel. Skill to oversee maintenance management programs, material readiness programs, cost reduction programs, and maintenance shop practices. Skill to facilitate and/or offer classroom training, as needed.
As a EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST, GS-1670-9, you will: This position is located in the Joint Forces Headquarters-State, Logistics Directorate (J-4/G-4), State Surface Maintenance Management Office. The purpose of this position is to provide instruction and assistance to state unit personnel regarding Army National Guard (ARNG) equipment and maintenance management. Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methods of equipment maintenance and management of a variety of ARNG equipment is required. ***Note from Hiring Official: The main focus of this position will be to support South Dakota units and effectively manage their Command Maintenance Discipline Programs. Position will be based in Mitchell, Sioux Falls, or Brookings, South Dakota, supervisory actions and work direction will come from the JFHQ G4-SMM Office in Rapid City.