Surface Maintenance Specialist T32 with Security Clearance

Duties This position is located with the Combined Surface Maintenance Shop (CSMS) in Phoenix, Arizona. The primary purpose of the work is to analyze and evaluate ground maintenance operations, production, and procedures for programmatic regulations and requirements; and make recommendations for improvement. This requires practical knowledge of, and skill in applying, principles, concepts, and methods of surface maintenance equipment, facilities, and service operations. THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. Requirements Conditions of Employment ARIZONA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. Prior to appointment into this position, selectee must be a current member of the Arizona Army National Guard, in a military organization supported by the (CSMS). This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement. 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. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. 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 probationary period. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. May be required to work other than normal duty hours. Incumbent must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed. Applicants must be able to gain and maintain access to all required systems and the AZ-ARNG Network. Qualifications Military Grades: Enlisted: E5/SGT-E9/CSM/SGM Warrant Officer Candidate (WOC) Warrant Officer: WO1/Warrant Officer- CW3/Chief Warrant Officer 3 Compatible Military Assignments: Enlisted: 88, 91, 92, & 94 SERIES Warrant Officer: 88, 91, 92, and 94 series 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. Experience, education, or training which has provided the applicant with a knowledge of ground equipment maintenance operations and procedures and the applicable safety, occupational health, and hazardous waste programs that influence maintenance management decisions. Experience in implementing or overseeing a safety, occupational health, or hazardous waste program for a maintenance facility. Experience using computer and automation systems. Education You must provide transcripts or other documentation 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 ( ). If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application . Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. 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 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. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): 1. Knowledge of and ability to analyze safety, occupational health, hazardous waste and physical security inspection or evaluation results, assist shop leadership in developing action plans to correct short falls and deficiencies and monitor implementation. Aids the shop supervisor(s) in coordinating with other organizations in conflict resolution. 2. Comprehensive knowledge of program management requirements pertinent to ground maintenance operations for safety, occupational health, physical security, and hazardous material and waste management. Ability to monitor the programs by scheduling and conducting periodic evaluations to ensure shop operations and maintenance tasks are compliant. Ability to identify deficient areas, trends, and make recommendations. 3. Ability to research and interpret regulations governing safety, occupational health, and hazardous waste programs in order to develop policy, procedure, or training applicable to facility ground maintenance operations. Ability to keep current on regulations and disseminate changes to program requirement(s) to the shop leadership to ensure timely adherence to policy. 4. Ability to disseminate information to shop leadership and assist in improving, correcting, and/or standardizing procedures and best practices for adherence to regulations governing safety, occupational health, physical security, and hazardous waste programs. Ability to make recommendation for improving existing practices or establishing new procedure to ensure maintenance tasks and support operations performed meet or exceed regulatory requirements for those programs. 5. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Proficient in Microsoft applications. Ability to facilitate and/or offer classroom training, as needed. 6. Ability to work independently on projects and tasks assigned by the supervisor and meet deadlines for completion of work, provide acceptable results, and conformance to overall requirements and objectives. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. To apply for this position, you MUST SUBMIT a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Optional Form 612 or your resume must provide the following information in the application/resume (or equivalent) for proper evaluation: - Name - Mailing address - Phone Number (daytime and evening) - Work experience related to the job for which you are applying, including job title (if federal, include pay plan, series and grade), date experience was obtained (i.e., in a from mm/yy to mm/yy format). - Hours per week. - Employer's name and address. - Supervisor's name and phone number. 2. Other supporting documents: Applicant MUST submit their most current Enlisted Record Brief (ERB) or Officer Record Brief (ORB) to verify unit, rank, MOS, and security clearance requirements. 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. How to Apply To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: 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. If you do not