SURFACE MAINTENANCE REPAIRER 2025

Job Description

NJ FMS 7
3801 Snakehill Road
Rockaway, NJ 07866
US

Summary
This job opportunity is for a SURFACE MAINTENANCE REPAIRER position, position description D1193000, within the FMS 7 of the New Jersey National Guard. This vacancy announcement is a Title 32, Excepted Service position.

The purpose of this position is to perform limited diagnosis, routine repairs, and maintenance on combat,surface tactical, commercial, and special purpose vehicles and equipment. May assist higher graded mechanics in the performance of maintenance duties.

SURFACE MAINTENANCE REPAIRER

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This job is open to
Federal employees – Excepted service
Current excepted service federal employees.

Clarification from the agency
This vacancy announcement is for a Dual-Status Technician position which requires active membership in the New Jersey National Guard (uniformed military service). Official appointment is not effective until membership within the New Jersey National Guard is confirmed by the gaining Human Resources Office.

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Duties

As a SURFACE MAINTENANCE REPAIRER, WG-5801-08 surface you may be expected to accomplish the following:

Perform limited diagnosis, routine repairs and maintenance on heavy-duty surface mobile equipment, combat, tactical, and automotive vehicles
Perform limited diagnoses to determine the cause of mechanical failures by means surface of visual and auditory checks
Independently perform routine repairs and maintenance functions in remote locations
Conduct limited readiness and repair inspections on vehicles and associated equipment surface supported by the activity
Maintain supply documents, receipts, and inventory
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Areas of Consideration: AOC III

All New Jersey National Guard members of a specific agency

Military Grades: E-4 to E-5

Selectee(s) must be within the military grade(s) listed in this job announcement before 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).

Additional Requirements
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory
Appointment is contingent upon Federal suitability review and background investigation
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid surface state driver’s license
Qualifications
General Experience:
Experience 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:
At least 12 months experience or training in the following areas:
Use of common hand and power tools and a small variety of test and measurement devices to make surface mechanical repairs
Removing, adjusting, replacing, cleaning, and installing a variety of parts, components, and accessories
Demonstrating a basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic theory applying to vehicles; and skill surface to replace, fit, install, and make adjustments
Demonstrating an understanding of the makeup and operation of the various individual systems maintained and their interrelationships
Reading and interpreting parts lists, manufactures’ repair manuals, diagrams, and electrical surface schematics
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 surface EXTENDED OR CLOSED BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE. THE FIRST CUT-OFF DATE FOR APPLYING IS 12 MARCH 2025, 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.”

Additional information
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military surface 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 before considering an employment offer.

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

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Benefits
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet surface the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e. month/year format). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

The agency’s Human Resources Office may request additional documentation to support any military requirements or pre-requisites.

Ability To Inspect, Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading), Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment, Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc., and Trouble Shooting

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Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed. Your full name, address, civilian email address, and current telephone number must be on your resume. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO DOCUMENT IN YOUR RESUME EVIDENCE THAT SUPPORTS YOUR ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION CLAIMS. Your resume must show relevant experience where you worked, job title, duties and accomplishments, employer’s name and address, supervisor’s name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week & salary. Incomplete resumes will result in the applicant not being considered for the position.

Example:

$65,000 per year; 40 hours per week, January 2010-July 2019 or January 2006-present……..DETAILED description of your experience and qualifications. If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete, and you will not receive consideration for this position

2. Your most recent (non-award) Standard Form 50 (SF50). (if applicable) Prior/current Federal employees are required to submit their most recent SF 50 with their packet. The SF-50(s) must reflect the highest grade and step held in Federal Service that demonstrates one year time in grade
3. Proof of certification for all requisite certification requirements as outlined within this job opportunity announcement. (if applicable)
4. Supporting documentation for all Veterans’ Preference claims i.e. DD 214, SF-15, Medical Information, etc. (if applicable)

If you are claiming veteran’s preference, you MUST submit the appropriate documentation. Failure to do so WILL result in the loss of veteran’s preference.

• 10-Point Veterans’ Preference: You MUST submit a signed SF-15, “Application for 10-Point Veterans’ Preference” plus the supporting documentation as required by the SF-15.
• 5-Point Veterans’ Preference: You MUST submit a copy of your DD-214 which includes Character of Service (usually a Member-4 copy). If you are currently on active duty, you may submit written documentation (certification) from your branch of service certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. The certification should also include when your terminal leave will begin, your rank and dates of active-duty service.

Acceptable documentation for claiming Vet Pref: https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job-seekers/veterans-preference/#content

Determine your eligibility for Veterans’ Preference in hiring elaws – Veterans’ Preference Advisor (dol.gov)

PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant’s responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resumes, supporting documents, official transcripts (copies) if needed, licenses, SF 50 etc.) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully prior to the announcement closing. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify, change or add anything to your application packet after the closing date. Human Resources WILL NOT divulge if you are qualified or not for the position. Incomplete packets will not be considered for the position.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in surface the Required Documents section below.

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. surface If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

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