Surface Maintenance Mechanic Inspector Security Clearance

Position: SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC INSPECTOR with Security Clearance
Duties as a surface maintenance mechanic inspector, wg-5801-11, duties include: (1) inspects a large variety of heavy-duty mobile equipment (i.e., combat, tactical, etc.) and automotive vehicles (i.e., attack tanks, large cranes, tank retrievers, fire trucks, bridge transporters, armored vehicle launched bridges, bulldozers, road graders, crawler tractors, power shovels, self propelled earth compacting equipment, self propelled artillery, etc.). May also inspect heavy artillery, small arms, powered support and other equipment or components of equal or lesser complexity.

May assist higher-graded inspectors to perform inspections on equipment repairs. (2) inspects complex, interrelated mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic and electrical systems, equipment and their components while in operation or in a standby condition. Inspects and performs tests to braking, steering, and differential systems, which are mechanically integrated with the transmission; to large engines, which directly power multiple hydraulic and pneumatic systems;

to intricate fuel injection systems; to turret stabilization systems; and to other systems combined in a single, complex mechanical assembly. Uses specially designed testing methods and test equipment such as computerized test sets, precision gauges, electronic sensors, injector test stands, engine scopes, etc., to assure that tolerance and safety factors have been met. (3) inspects equipment to determine repairs needed.

Utilizes established maintenance expenditure limits (mel) to evaluate economic feasibility of repair(s). Considers a variety of factors such as cost and availability of parts, man-hours, and impact of time constraints on the mission to assess whether repair is economical. Recommends to a higher echelon to condemn equipment when the repair costs exceed the established mel. Prepares lists of needed repairs, parts, and man-hours authorized.

Performs in-process inspections to assure that equipment is being repaired in accordance with pertinent requirements. Performs final inspection, certifying that equipment is in satisfactory operating condition, or rejects the work and returns the equipment to the repair shop with specific reports prescribing additional repairs. (4) serves as inspector on command maintenance evaluation teams (comet) and/or as a member of maintenance assistance and instruction teams (mait).

(5) performs other duties as assigned. Requirements conditions of employment
* military membership in the nebraska national guard membership is required.
* males born after 31 december 1959 must be registered for selective service.
* obtain/maintain the level of security clearance/background check required
* may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
* direct deposit is mandatory
* individuals with military incentive bonuses may be subject to recoupment. Qualifications national guard membership is required: this is a title 32 excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the national guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.

Applicants who are not currently a member of the national guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the national guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. For questions regarding eligibility to join the nebraska army national guard please contact the local recruiting office at . Open areas of consideration: area 1 and 2 definition of area(s) of consideration: area 1: current permanent and indefinite technicians of the nebraska army or air national guard;

and current title 5 employees of the nebraska military department who are military members of the nebraska national guard. Area 2: all drill status/m-day members and temporary technicians of the nebraska air or army national guard. Area 3: current military service members who are willing and eligible to become members of the nebraska air or army national guard. Area 4: all qualified candidates eligible and willing to become a member of the nebraska national air or army national guard prior to the effective date of hire.

Military requirements: compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the nebraska army national guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the national guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a national guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

Military grades: maximum: e9/wo1; minimum: e6/wo1; military grade inversion within the full time work forces is not permitted. The military grade of the full time supervisor must equal or exceed the military grade of the personnel…