SURFACE MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST (TITLE 32)

SURFACE MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST (TITLE 32)

Department: Department of the Army

Location(s): Jefferson City, Missouri

Salary Range: $61722 - $80243 Per Year

Job Summary: This a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Position. This is a Permanent GS-1601-09 SURFACE MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1254000 and is part of the MO Combined Support Maintenance Shop. This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Major Duties:

• Analyzes and resolves a variety of conventional maintenance management problems to improve existing maintenance operations, production, and practices that impact the overall maintenance program.
• Analyzes the effectiveness and efficiency of maintenance management, repair, and training; and the need for improving existing practices.
• Develops goals and plans to ensure maintenance production standards are met.
• Coordinates with shop leadership to resolve conflicts affecting maintenance production or the shop backlog rate.
• Assesses impact on the maintenance shop due to new equipment fielding, mission changes, new directives, manpower utilization and authorizations, etc.
• Works with other organizations to increase the effectiveness of the maintenance program.
• Establishes methods and procedures to ensure maintenance tasks performed meet or exceed established policies and regulations.
• Contacts depots or manufacturers to clarify procedures or gain insight regarding better methods of repair or maintenance.
• Schedules and conducts periodic meetings with shop leadership to disseminate information and standardize procedures.
• Visits maintenance organizations to assist with technical problems, evaluate shop operations, and determine adequacy of production.
• Monitors the organization’s use of automation to properly account for manpower utilization and materials management.
• Oversees and provides technical guidance regarding Class IX (Class 9) repair parts management; develops policy and procedures; and evaluates and revises, as needed.
• Coordinates with the USPFO and other installation organizations to resolve problems.
• Establishes and monitors the shop safety and health program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidate must currently be assigned to a military unit in the Missouri Army National Guard. Title 32 employees will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor (grade inversion). Maximum Military Grade - CPT (O-3) GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience, education, or training which has provided the applicant with a knowledge of equipment maintenance work, or skill in reading engineering drawings and specifications, using test instruments, making computations, keeping records; and using computer and automation systems. GS-09 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess at least one year of experience at the GS 07 grade level or equivalent that provided knowledge of, and skill in applying, principles, concepts, and methods involving maintenance equipment, facilities, and service operations; knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methods of maintenance management sufficient to provide advice, assistance, and guidance to shop personnel; knowledge of the full range of maintenance shop standards, policies, regulations, and methods sufficient to analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of maintenance management, repair, and training; and the need for improving existing practices that impact the overall maintenance program; and the ability to oversee maintenance management programs, material readiness programs, cost reduction programs, and maintenance shop practices.

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 below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12903445 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: 2026-03-20