SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC LEADER (MERIT, T32)

THIS IS A MERIT ARMY NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION UNIT: FMS #3 LOCATION: Arden Hills, Minnesota SELECTING OFFICIAL: MAJ James Brown (651-282-4741) ARMY NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED

Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list A SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC LEADER (MERIT, T32), WL-5801-11, Leader Duties: a.Assigns work orders to specific crewmembers and selects workers for various jobs on the basis of knowledge,skills, and abilities. Passes on to workers instructions received from the supervisor, demonstrates proper workmethods, and starts work. Insures that needed plans, blueprints, material, and tools are available, and thatneeded stock is obtained from supply locations. Works along with other workers and sets pace performing non-supervisory repair work of the same kind and level as that done by the group led. Work performed by theincumbent involves troubleshooting, maintenance and major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat,tactical, and automotive vehicles. b.Assures that there is enough work to keep everyone in the work crew busy. Checks work in progress andwhen finished for compliance with supervisor's instructions, work orders, and established shop procedures onwork sequence, procedures, methods and deadlines; and directs or advises other workers to follow supervisor'sinstructions and to meet deadlines. Answers workers' questions regarding procedures, policies, writteninstructions, and other directives. Interprets work instructions and assists lower graded repairers or trainees inthe more difficult and complex tasks. Provides information to the supervisor on status and progress of work, causes of delays, and overall work operations and problems. Assures that safety and housekeeping rules are followed. Non-Supervisory Duties: a.Performs maintenance, troubleshooting, and major repair on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical,and automotive vehicles. This may include self-propelled artillery, tracked cargo and personnel carriers, roadgraders, mobile cranes, front loaders, bulldozers, power shovels, tanks, tracked combat vehicles, all terrainvehicles, semi trailers, forklifts, tractors, and accessory equipment. Troubleshoots, repairs and/or overhauls, as aregular and recurring duty, a variety of the mechanically complex major systems to include internal combustionengines, turbine engines, automatic and non-automatic transmissions, heavy duty drive line systems, andhydraulic utility systems and controls, cross drive or similar multi-system transmissions and a variety ofintricate fuel injection systems. Makes repairs and modifications to assemblies and components such as voltageregulators, generators/alternators, brake cylinders, etc., for use or placement in systems for which they were notspecifically designed. Improvises work when standard procedures do not apply. b.Troubleshoots equipment with a variety of the mechanically complex major systems and diagnoses difficultperformance problems and the cause of mechanical failures by means of visual and auditory checks, uses testequipment such as engine analyzers, compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, pressure gauges and computerdiagnostic tools. Utilizes embedded diagnostics in equipment and a wide variety of specialized originalequipment manufacturer system analyzers in order to determine the exact nature or extent of repair. Determineswhat adjustments may be necessary to complete work orders, and whether any additional repairs other thanthose specified or indicated on the work order are necessary. c.Removes and disassembles engines and complex major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, and fuel,hydraulic, and oil pressure systems. Makes the appropriate repairs, overhaul, or modifications in accordancewith the proper repair specifications and procedures, and improvises repair techniques when standardprocedures are not available. Reassembles engines and other systems, and adjusts, tests, and reinstalls invehicles and equipment as necessary. Makes adjustments and repairs to electrical and suspension systems.Repairs equipment with a variety of interconnected systems to include state of the art electrical and electronic,fuel injection, interconnected gear reduction, multiple engines, and similarly complex systems. Improvises,substitutes, or alters components or parts to fit into systems for which the items were not specially designed orfinds other ways to correct defects when existing methods and procedures do not give desired results. d.Independently performs repairs and maintenance functions with little or no supervision in remote locations.Provides technical guidance and specialized team leadership to lower grade employees within the team. Assistslower grade mechanics in performing major repair work on interconnected complex systems such as electrical,air and hydraulic systems, complex state of the art electrical and electronic systems that use specializeddiagnostic equipment to identify problems, complex fuel injection systems and other similar complex systems. Performs other duties as assigned. A full duty description is available upon request.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT This position is being filled under Merit Promotion procedures and is open to current employees only. Minnesota National Guard Membership is required. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. Most MNNG position are covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. MILITARY COMPATIBILITY: Upon selection, individuals will undergo a background check to validate suitability for employment with the federal government as permitted by law, regulation, Presidential order or other authority. Suitability is dependent upon the particular requirements for security clearance, sensitivity level, and DOD IT network access. Items checked include, but are not limited to all criminal history record information, employment history, education and fiscal accountability/responsibility. The individual selected must be assigned to a compatible military position and must also maintain satisfactory membership in the Minnesota Army National Guard.