TECHNICIAN VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

MERIT PROMOTION AND PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITY

MILITARY DEPARTMENT OF NEBRASKA

HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE

1300 MILITARY ROAD

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA<= /st1:State> 68508

Announcement Number: AR-= 10-123	Applications accepted until 4:00 pm : 7 September 2010
Position Title, Series, & Grade: Surface Maintenance Mechani= c, WG-5801-10
Position Description No: <= span style=3D'font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New= Roman"'> 70636000	Salary Range: $20= .34 - $23.73 p.h.
Location of Position: UTES 1, Hastings, NE	PCS Benefits: <= /span><= span style=3D'font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New= Roman"'>Will not be paid

Area of Consideration:

Area 1- Current permanent and indefinite bargaining unit Technicians of the Nebraska Army and Air National Guard and

Area 2 - All members of the Nebraska Army or Air National Guard and personnel eligible to become members of the Nebraska Army National Guard

Referral of Applicants: Qualified applicants will be referred to the selecting official in the following order:

&= nbsp; 1.= Fully qualified (Area 1 applicants)

&= nbsp; 2.= Fully qualified (Area 2 Applicants)

Appointment Factors: (X indicates applicable requirements)

X - Dual Status (Military Membership Required)	= - Officer=	X - Permanent
- Non-Dual Status (Competitive Appointment)	X - Warrant Officer	- Indefinite
	X - Enlisted	- Temporary

Maximum Military Grade: CW2; 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<= /span>.

Compatible Military Assignments:

Enlisted:

CMF 25, 35, 45, 63, 88, 91, 92 MOS 1= 4J, 14T

Individual does not have to current= ly be assigned to one of these career fields to be considered for this positio= n; however compatibility requirements must be met prior to appointment to the position.

Qualification Requirements - Basic: Experience, education or training which demonstrates knowledge of equipment to be able = to do routine jobs, simple preventative maintenance tasks, and is able to use common tools and equipment in the line of work. Specialized Experience: Must have 18 months of exper= ience demonstrating ability to diagnose, repair, overhaul, and modify equipment, systems, and vehicles. Experience which has provided a thorough knowledge o= f the mechanical makeup, operation, and working relationships of systems, assembl= ies, and parts. Experience must also have provided knowledge of mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic and other non-mechanical systems.

Your application, (OF-612, SF-171, or resume), must show must show possession of= the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the transportation/mobile equipment maintenance positions

1. Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc

2. Skill in the use of test measurement and diagnostic equipment such as oscilloscopes, ohmmeters, dosimeters, etc

3. Skill in the interpretation of technical manuals, maintenance directives and publications as they relate to repair and inspection of equipment.

4. Skill in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, diagrams, etc.

5. Ability to teach procedures, principles, and knowledge related to trade and craft practices.

6. Ability to facilitate production using judgement and analysis in areas such= as determining work time, preparing and implementing procedures, interpreting = technical data, etc.

Summary of Duties: This position is located in the Joint Forces Headquarters—State, Logistics Directorate (J-4), Surface Maintenance Facility. The purpose of this position is to perform maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, inspection, and/or overhaul o= f a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, and special purpose vehicles and equipment.

(1) Troubleshoots, performs maintenance and major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tacti= cal and automotive vehicles. This= may include self-propelled artillery, tracked cargo and personnel carriers, road graders, mobile cranes, front loaders, conveyors, bulldozers, power shovels, compressors, generators, tanks, tracked combat vehicles, sedans, buses, all terrain vehicles, trucks, semi trailers, forklifts, tractors, and accessory equipment. Troubleshoots, rep= airs and overhauls major systems to include internal combustion engines, turbine engines, automatic and non-automatic transmissions, heavy duty drive line systems, and hydraulic utility systems and controls. Makes repairs to assemblies and components such as voltage regulators, generators/alternators, brake cylind= ers, etc. Performs work in accorda= nce with modification work orders, technical manuals, lubrication orders, maintenance bulletins, regulations or management policies. May repair a variety of more compl= ex major systems to include engines, cross drive or similar multi-system transmissions and a variety of intricate fuel injection systems.

(2) Troubleshoots equipment and diagnoses the cause of mechanical failures by means of visual and auditory checks and/or uses test equipment such as engine analyzers, compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, pressure gauges, and computer diagnostic tools. Utilizes embedded diagnostics in equipment and a wide variety of original equipment manufactu= rer system analyzers in order to determine the exact nature or extent of repair= . Determines what adjustments may be= necessary to complete work orders, and whether any additional repairs other than those specified or indicated on the work order are necessary. <= /p>

(3) Removes and disassembles eng= ines and major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, and fuel, hydraulic, and = oil pressure systems. Makes the appropriate repairs, overhaul, or modifications in accordance with the prop= er repair specifications and procedures. Reassembles engines and other systems, and adjusts, tests, and reinstalls in vehicles and equipment as necessary. Makes adjustments and repairs to electrical and suspension systems. May install pistons, sleeves, rings, bearings, rods, crankshafts, ti= ming gears, and rocker arms. May be required to perform fuel injection equipment repair, overhaul, rebuild, and calibration duties utilizing a variety of complex test and calibration equipment.

(4) Independently performs repairs and maintenance functions in remote locations that can be accomplished by removing, cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing defective parts of components and systems such as injectors, leaking wheel cylinders, corroded mufflers, fuel tanks, brake cylinders and worn brake sh= oes, voltage regulators, generators, injector pumps, and fuel pumps. Provides technical guidance and specialized team leadership to lower grade employees within the team. Assists lower grade mechanics in performing major repair work. May provide Field and limited Sustainment maintenance at unit locations as part= of a “contact team.” Recovers and evacuates inoperable vehicles fr= om the unit location of breakdown. May assist higher graded mechanics in repairing a variety of interconnected sys= tems such as electrical, air and hydraulic systems, complex state of the art electrical and electronic systems that use specialized diagnostic equipment= to identify problems, complex fuel injection systems and other similar complex systems.

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(5) Conducts readiness and repair inspections on vehicles and associated equipm= ent supported by the activity. Pe= rforms operational inspections and ensures vehicles and equipment are properly serviced, including brake adjustments, replacing hydraulic fluids, greasing, cleaning, etc., and performs other preventive maintenance operations as required. Inspects supported equipment prior to use during Inactive Duty Training (IDT) and Annual Training (AT), to ensure that it is functioning properly. May inspect in-proc= ess repair work of lower graded repairer to ensure equipment is being repaired = in accordance with pertinent requirements.&nb= sp; May serve as a commodity inspector during Command Maintenance Manage= ment evaluations (COMET) or as a member of a Maintenance Assistance Instruction = Team (MAIT). Instructs operator/cr= ew in the maintenance of equipment and provides technical advice and assistance to supported units when requested.

(6) May maintain and repair electronics communication equipment by removing and replacing components and elements. Equipment includes such items as radios, field telephones, amplifier= s, switchboards, recorders, intercoms.

(7) Assists in the maintenance of production reports and records, and makes recommendations to the supervisor. Plans, organizes, and performs technical analyses as required or assigned. Makes recommendatio= ns to the supervisor as to adjustments necessary to effectively, efficiently and economically accomplish the work and maximize production.

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CAUTION

Acceptance of technician employment may jeopardize entitlement to military recruitment / retention bonuses and poss= ible recoupment of amounts previously paid.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

1. Military Technicians are ineligibl= e for enlistment, retention, and student loan repayment bonuses. Acceptance of a Technician positio= n will terminate these incentives.

2. Technicians are paid through direct deposit/electronic funds transfer.

3. Male candidates born after 31 Dece= mber 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.

4. Military Technicians in the except= ed service will wear the appropriate military uniform while performing as a technician.

5. Veteran's preference does not appl= y to National Guard Technician positions in accordance with Title 32 USC 709 (f). =

6. Military grade inversion is not permitted. The military grade of the full time supervisor must equal or exc= eed the military grade of personnel supervised.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING

You may apply us= ing the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612), a resume, or any other application form you choose. A standard applicatio= n form is not required, but we need certain information to evaluate your qualifications. As a minimum, your application must contain all the information required by the OF 612 to include your Social Security Number. Reproduction= and submission of the General Information and Privacy Act statements is not required.

Applications may= be submitted by e-mail, facsimile, postal mail, or hand-delivered to the HRO no later than 1600 hours on the closing date.= Applications received after the closing time will not be considered = for the position.

The use of offic= ial mail to forward employment applications is prohibited. Applications submitted using gover= nment postage will not be considered.

E-mail applicati= ons may be sent to NGNEHRO= JobApps@ng.army.mil with a subject line of "Job Application". Electronic applications or attachments must be in Microsoft Word, Acrobat Reader, or p= lain text format. Applications or attachments which are unreadable or cannot be opened will not be accepted or considered.

Fax applications= will be sent to (402) 309-7146. It= is the applicant's responsibility to ensure all documents are received and readable. <= /p>

The HRO is not responsible for any malfunctions when using electronic means to transmit job applications. Applicants may = verify receipt of their application telephonically.

Applications wil= l not be returned to applicants. They are retained in the HRO placement/promotion files for two years. Applican= ts must obtain personal copies prior to forwarding original to HRO.=

Current military= grade or proof of eligibility for immediate military promotion must be included f= or all Dual Status applications.

College transcripts MUST be submitted when substituting education for experience= . College transcripts are also requi= red for professional positions. Professional positions are those which have= a mandatory college degree requirement and normally are subject to state licensing requirements in the private sector.

Certification is based on the qualification requirements summarized on the Technician Vacancy Announcement. The Human Resou= rces Office uses only that information provided by the applicant to evaluate qualifications. Applications = will not be modified, supplemented, or changed after the closing date. Your application must be received = in the Human Resources Office no later than 1600 hours on the closing date.

Before hiring we will ask you to co= mplete a Declaration for Federal Employmen= t (OF 306) to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. We will also ask you to sign and certify the accu= racy of all the information in your application. If you make a false statement in a= ny part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be fined or jailed.