Department of the Army

SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC SUPERVISOR

Lakehurst, New Jersey Full time

SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC SUPERVISOR

Department: Department of the Army

Location(s): Lakehurst, New Jersey

Salary Range: $44.67 - $52.2 Per Hour

Job Summary: This National Guard position is for a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC SUPERVISOR, Position Description Number D1291000 and is part of the NJ CSMS 1, National Guard. The purpose of this position is to supervise workers directly or through subordinate leaders and/or supervisors in accomplishing work of the function. The occupation and non-supervisory grade level which best reflects the nature of the overall work operations supervised is Surface Maintenance Mechanic, WG-5801-11.

Major Duties:

  • As a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC SUPERVISOR, WS-5801-11, you will: Plan use of subordinate workers, equipment, facilities, and materials on a week-to-week or month-to-month basis. Coordinate work with supporting or related work functions controlled by other supervisors. Assigns tasks to be performed based on readiness and explains work requirements, methods, and procedures. Ensure equipment repairs do not exceed maintenance expenditure limits in accordance as established by regulation and or policies. Perform non-supervisory work, such as, transporting equipment, performing maintenance tasks, etc. Develop, publish, and ensure employee compliance with standing operating procedures for the activity supervised. Ensure the employees wear appropriate safety equipment and follow pertinent safety precautions. Prepare for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization and command support exercises. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have the following experience(s): Organizing assignments for subordinates Estimating material and manpower needs for specific jobs Explain manuals and work procedures to subordinates Preparing production records, work records and reports SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have 36 months of the following specialized experience: Diagnosing, repairing, overhauling, and modifying more complex vehicles, equipment, and more complicated systems Using diagnostic equipment Solving unusually complex maintenance and repair problem Testing, inspecting, and evaluating the work performed on vehicles, equipment and systems In addition to the experience above, you must also have the following experiences: Planning, directing, and organizing work assignments for lower grade personnel Reviewing work requirements and establishing priorities to meet deadlines Supervising and/or communicating general supervisory concepts, and shop processes Adapting existing equipment and techniques to new situations

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in 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. 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/.

Application Deadline: 2026-01-28