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Surface Maintenance Mechanic Inspector (T32)

Army National Guard Units · Department of the Army

This job in plain English

This is a full-time job with the Alabama Army National Guard unit UTES 1 in Alexandria, Alabama. It is a National Guard position paid under Title 32, a type of federal National Guard duty, and you must also be a National Guard member or be able to join right away. The job involves inspecting heavy military and automotive vehicles, and overtime or work outside normal hours may be needed.

1 vacancy

Can you apply?

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

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

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

The job is open to U.S. citizens, nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S., and you must be a National Guard member or eligible to join the Alabama Army National Guard immediately at a rank from private (PVT) up to chief warrant officer 3 (CW3). The agency's note says this announcement is for current federal employees and technicians within the Alabama Army National Guard (T32 and T5).

What you would do

  • Inspect heavy-duty military and automotive vehicles such as tanks, cranes, and bulldozers
  • Test complex engine, braking, steering, and hydraulic systems while equipment runs or sits idle
  • Decide whether repairs cost too much, using set maintenance spending limits
  • Perform final inspections and approve equipment or send it back for more repairs
  • Serve on maintenance evaluation or instruction teams when assigned

Do you qualify for WG-11?

With experience: You need specialized experience at the WG-11 level, meaning extensive knowledge of complex vehicle systems and the ability to diagnose, repair, and modify combat, tactical, and commercial vehicles. Describe this experience in your own words, because the announcement says copying its text may get you disqualified.

With education: Education cannot replace experience for this wage grade job.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates with month and year, and duties performed
  • SF-50s and DD 214s are recommended but not required
  • Completed online Occupational Questionnaire

How you will be rated: You are rated on how well you meet the qualifications, using your resume, supporting documents, and an online questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than your documents support, your answers may be lowered or you may be removed from consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Describe your vehicle repair experience in your own words and do not copy the announcement text.
  • Show the month and year for every job, plus the hours you worked per week.
  • Confirm you can join the Alabama Army National Guard by calling an Alabama recruiter at 800-464-8273 before you apply.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours, and overtime may be required.

Incentives and relocation: May be authorized a recruitment or relocation incentive of up to 25%. The incentive must be approved before in-processing. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Conditions of employment:

  • Must be a National Guard member or eligible to join immediately
  • Must be in a compatible military grade in the Alabama Army National Guard before placement
  • Must wear the military uniform
  • May be required to complete a probationary period
  • Secret security clearance
  • Direct deposit is mandatory
  • May need to work outside normal duty hours; overtime may be required
  • Selective Service registration required for men born after 12/31/1959

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
$33.00 – $38.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
WG-11 · Wage Grade (trades and crafts)
Location
Alexandria, Alabama
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Secret
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Miscellaneous Transportation/Mobile Equipment Maintenance (5801)
Announcement
AL-13104432-AR-26-336

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