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Surface Maintenance Mechanic Leader (D1288000)

Army National Guard Units · Department of the Army

This job in plain English

This is a full-time job as a working leader of three or more Surface Maintenance Mechanics at Field Maintenance Shop 5 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. It is posted by the Puerto Rico Army National Guard, and you must be a member of the Puerto Rico Army National Guard to hold it. The job may require evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • National Guard and ReservesCurrent members of the National Guard or Reserves. Many of these jobs require membership as a condition of employment.
  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
  • Federal employees (competitive service)Current or former federal employees with competitive status (career or career-conditional).
  • Federal employees (excepted service)Current federal employees in the excepted service; the announcement says which agencies count.
  • Agency employees onlyOnly current employees of the hiring agency.

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

The job is open to the public, but you must be a Puerto Rico Army National Guard member or be eligible to join the Guard immediately. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or owe allegiance to the U.S.

What you would do

  • Lead a team of three or more surface maintenance mechanics.
  • Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and inspect complex combat, tactical, and commercial vehicles.
  • Overhaul complex vehicles and equipment with many interconnected systems.
  • Give technical guidance and team leadership to lower-grade employees.

Do you qualify for WL-11?

With experience: You need at least 1 year of experience in job series 5801 (miscellaneous transportation and mobile equipment maintenance), or 24 months of specialized experience. Specialized experience includes assigning work orders, checking completed work, and repairing diesel or gasoline engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, and electrical systems. National Guard military service counts as full-time experience if it relates to the job.

With education: There are no educational requirements for this position at this time. General experience can also come from education or training that shows you know how to use common tools and do simple preventive maintenance.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Valid Puerto Rico State driver's license to operate government vehicles

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Online USAJOBS resume in English, no more than two pages, showing work schedule, hours per week, and month and year dates
  • Online occupational questionnaire (mandatory)
  • SF-50 if you are a permanent or indefinite PRARNG employee
  • DD 214, NGB Form 23, or 22A if you are a current or former PRARNG member with an honorable or general discharge under honorable conditions
  • PRARNG Military Basic Requirements (MBR) certification if you are not a permanent employee or traditional PRARNG soldier
  • Official transcript showing any degree, if you use education to qualify

How you will be rated: Your resume and questionnaire are checked against each other. If you rate yourself higher than your resume supports, your responses may be adjusted or you may be excluded. Copying text from the job announcement into your resume is plagiarism and will disqualify you.

Tips for this job:

  • Describe your experience in your own words and do not copy text from the announcement, or you will be disqualified.
  • If you are not a PRARNG member, call (787) 289-1400 ext. 2015 or 2008 to request the MBR certification before applying, or your application will not be screened.
  • Make sure your resume shows your work schedule, hours per week, and month and year dates for each job.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. May require evenings, weekends, holidays, irregular hours, and overtime to support operations.

Conditions of employment:

  • National Guard membership required before placement
  • Must wear the military uniform
  • Males born after 1959 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Background investigation
  • Secret security clearance within one year of appointment
  • Two-year trial period may be required
  • Direct deposit is mandatory
  • Physical exam and periodic medical evaluations
  • Mandatory training specific to the position
  • Loss of military membership means loss of this job
  • Must obtain and maintain a Government Travel Credit Card
  • Must maintain a military rank compatible with the position
  • Not eligible if convicted of a qualifying domestic violence misdemeanor
  • Lift up to 40 pounds unassisted, and work in noisy, dirty, or outdoor conditions

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$29.00 – $33.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
WL-11 · Wage Leader
Location
Mayaguez, Puerto Rico
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Security clearance
Secret
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Miscellaneous Transportation/Mobile Equipment Maintenance (5801)
Announcement
PR-13103814-AR-26-089

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