*** Please Post in a Prominent Place on a Bulletin Board ***

VERMONT= ARMY NATIONAL GUARD TECHNICIAN VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

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TVA: AR-10-04 = &nb= sp; = Position Number: R70636000 = &nb= sp;WO: XX Enlisted: XX

Position Title: &n= bsp; = ; = ; Surface Maintenance Mechanic

Series, Grade: = WG-5801-10

Salary Range: &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; $20.32 To $23.71 Per Hour

Open Date: 15 January 2010 = = = Close Date: 16 February= 2010

Area of Consideration: &= nbsp; All Members Of The Vermont Army National Guard Only. = &nb= sp; &= nbsp;

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Location of position: &= nbsp; &nbs= p; FMS #6

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Selecting Official: &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Mr. John McCarthy, Supv Surface Maint Spec, SMM, Camp Johnson, Colchester VT

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Instructions For Applying

On-Board Applicants= : All Permanent/Indefinite VTARNG technicians MUST submit a complete application package for the position they are applying for. Each package must include at a min= imum: AGO-VT Form 300-1, AGO-VT Form 690-5, AGO-VT 30= 0-4, OF-306, and an updated OF-612. Any other supporting documentatio= n will be at the discretion of the applicant.

Non-Technician Applicants: All applicants MUST submit a compl= ete application package for the position they are applying for. Each package must include at a min= imum: Completed OF-612, OF-306, AGO-VT Form 690-5 and AGO-VT Form 300-4. All applicants are responsible for showing on their applications, how they meet all requiremen= ts on the vacancy announcement. Failure to comply with this will result in an incomplete application= and the applicant will not be considered for the position.

Excepted Service Requirement: All excepted service technicians are required to wear the military uniform appropriate to their service and federally recognized grade when performing technician duties and are requir= ed to comply with the uniform standards of the service.

Selected Reserve Incentive Program: Non-Technician Vermont Army National Guard per= sonnel who are SRIP participants (bonus recipients/student loan repayment program)= may have their benefits terminated and/or recouped if selected as a Permanent/Indefinite Military Technician.&= nbsp; Applicants should contact the VTARNG Incentive Manager at 802-338-33= 46 to determine any possible termination and/or recoupment actions that may re= sult from accepting this position.

Pre-Employment Physical Examinations: Individual selected must successfu= lly complete a pre-employment physical examination in accordance with 5 CFR, Pa= rt 339 and Technician Personnel Regulation 355.

Each applicant is responsible for insuring their applications arrive at the Human Resources Office No Later Than (1600 Hours) on the closing date.

*** Vermont Army National Guard Membership is Required ***

Equal Employment Opportunity:= The policy of the National Guard i= s to treat all applicants equally without regard to race, color, gender, religio= n, national origin, age, or non-disqualifying handicap. The National Guard is committed to develop and implement a diversity program that is consistent with equal employment opportunity and with the “Human Goals” of the Depart= ment of Defense.

Mail Application To: HRO-VT, Staffing Section, 789 Vermont National Guard Road, GMA, Camp= Johnson,

&n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; Colchester, VT 05446-3099 or via email to: thomas.walsh8@us.army.mil or louise.acker@us.army.mil

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES, (KSA’s): Each KSA listed below is a baseline to determine your qualification= for this position. Each KSA must = be addressed thoroughly to demonstrate your qualification.

1. Knowledge of the mechanical makeup, operation, and working relationships of vehicles and equipment.

2. Ability to diagnose, repair, overhaul, and modify a variety of vehicles and equipment.

3. Knowledge of electri= cal, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other non-mechanical systems.

4. Basic knowledge of electronics, sufficient to identify and replace defective components.<= /o:p>

OTHER PERTINENT DATA:=    This position is vice: Dennis Sheridan. Selectee must become assigned to a compatible military position i= n ENL: CMF: 63 MOS: 14J/S/T or 88L/M/P/Z or 92A/Y WO: CMF: 91/94 or MOS 882A/= 920A/ 920B in any unit within the Vermont Army National Guard. To avoid grade inversion, = all applicants must hold the military grade of CW3 or below. This position is open to all member= s of the Vermont Army National Guard Only. This is a Permanent position.<= /o:p>

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SPECIALIZ= ED EXPERIENCE WG-10: Must have 12 months experi= ence in demonstrating the ability to diagnose, repair, overhaul, and modify equipment, systems and vehicles. Experience which demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the mechanical makeup, operation, and working relationships of systems, assemblies, and pa= rts. Experience must also demonstrate knowledge of mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic and o= ther non-mechanical systems.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:    Applicants must possess a valid State Driver's License for the State in which they live or are principally employed. Work is performed in tiring, unc= omfortable positions for long periods, requiring frequent bending, reaching, stretch= ing, climbing and crouching. Wor= ks on the top of and under vehicles in cramped or awkward positions. Does strenuous work while standi= ng, lying or sitting.   Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 or 50 pounds,= and other puts forth similar effort in pushing, pulling, turning and position= ing parts, assemblies, equipment and tools. Works both inside and outside in inclement weather. Could receive cuts, burns, bruis= es and sprains.

BRIEF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:<= /u>   This position is l= ocated at FMS #6, St. Albans, Vermont.   The purpose of this position= is to perform maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, inspection, and/or overhaul o= f a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, and special purpose vehicles and equipment.

1. Troubleshoots, performs maintenance= and major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical and automoti= ve vehicles. This may include self-propelled artillery, tracked cargo and personnel carriers, road grader= s, mobile cranes, front loaders, conveyors, bulldozers, power shovels, compressors, generators, tanks, tracked combat vehicles, sedans, buses, all terrain vehicles, trucks, semi trailers, forklifts, tractors, and accessory= equipment. Troubleshoots, repairs and overhau= ls major systems to include internal combustion engines, turbine engines, automatic and non-automatic transmissions, heavy duty drive line systems, a= nd hydraulic utility systems and controls.&nb= sp; Makes repairs to assemblies and components such as voltage regulator= s, generators/alternators, brake cylinders, etc. Performs work in accordance with modification work orders, technical manuals, lubrication orders, maintenance bulletins, regulations or management policies. May repair a variety of more compl= ex major systems to include engines, cross drive or similar multi-system transmissions and a variety of intricate fuel injection systems.

2. Troubleshoots equipment and diagnos= es the cause of mechanical failures by means of visual and auditory checks and/or = uses test equipment such as engine analyzers, compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, pressure gauges, and computer diagnostic tools. Utilizes embedded diagnostics in equipment and a wide variety of original equipment manufacturer system analyzers in order to determine the exact nature or extent of repair. Determines what adjustments may be necessary to complete work orders, and whether any additional repairs other= than those specified or indicated on the work order are necessary.

3. Removes and disassembles engines and major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, and fuel, hydraulic, and oil pressure systems. Makes the appropriate repairs, overhaul, or modifications in accordance with the prop= er repair specifications and procedures. Reassembles engines and other systems, and adjusts, tests, and reinstalls in vehicles and equipment as necessary. Makes adjustments and repairs to electrical and suspension systems. May install pistons, sleeves, rings, bearings, rods, crankshafts, ti= ming gears, and rocker arms. May be required to perform fuel injection equipment repair, overhaul, rebuild, and calibration duties utilizing a variety of complex test and calibration equipment.

Performs Other Duties As Assigned.

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