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Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a MAINTENANCE MECHANIC, Position Description Number R9560WID and is part of the ID Installation Support Unit, National Guard. THIS POSITION IS PERMANENT. Responsibilities Performs organizational, direct, general support level field/shop maintenance on the Target Holding Mechanism Tank Gunnery(THMTG), Armor Moving Target Carrier (AMTC), Infantry Remote Target System (IRETS), Infantry Moving Target Carrier System (IMTS), M31Al and M30, smoke and hostile fire simulators. Test, charge and install 12/24 volt batteries. Provides technical advice and assistance to lower graded employees in the performance of assigned duties. Inspects, tests, service, adjust, align, calibrate, install, repair, replace, recondition, troubleshoot, field test and/or shop test target mechanisms and hit sensor devices. Uses shop bench test mock-up to test hydraulic and electrical/electronic meters, oscilloscope, logic probe, and pressure gages. Replaces/repairs defective hardware and parts such as: relays, switches, assemblies, cables, target elevating mechanisms, hydraulic cylinders, piping, valves, pumps, junction boxes, solenoids, electric motors, rectifiers, diodes, transformers, rheostat, transistors, resistors, capacitors, thermal panels and other components. Fabricates and repairs electrical power/data cables, hit sensor cable assemblies, hard-wire control power distribution/switch devices, etc. Performs routine flatwork welding repairs to metal mechanical target mounting devices. Uses oxygen-acetylent welder to heat-treat and straighten target mounting arms, cut repair splices and to join metal surfaces to repair live-fire damage.Loads and unloads explosive Hoffman devices. Loads oxygen/propane on simulators. Following standard measurements and specifications fabricates and repairs plastic, metal, wooden and cardboard targets. Operate computer keyboard console to activate target mechanisms and to perform maintenance. Operate two-way radio equipped four wheel motor vehicles up and including 2 1/2 ton trucks to transport self, materials, and others to worksites. Performs operational checks on vehicles and fills out log books and trip tickets as required. May be required to perform range maintenance duties on other ranges. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Military Grades: E-1 through E-7 THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE REPRESENTED BY THE CONTENTS OF YOUR RESUME. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experience. Resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. The USA Jobs resume builder is recommended to ensure full credit is given for the qualification requirements listed below. YOUR RESUME MUST BE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES, MAXIMUM. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training that has provided the knowledge of trade practices, tools, and related equipment used in the maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings, and related fixtures and utilities. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience or training in complex trade practices in the maintenance and repair of facilities and grounds. Experience which required selecting type and amount of materials needed to maintain and repair facilities. Experience using measuring equipment and various portable power tools in work which required close tolerances. Experience or training in performing visual examinations and operational tests to determine the need for, and the performance of, repair work Education There are no additional educational requirements for this position. Additional Information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)). PERM announcement: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. MORE THAN ONE SELECTION MAY BE MADE FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IF ADDITIONAL IDENTICAL VACANCIES IN THE SAME TITLE, SERIES, GRADE AND UNIT OCCUR. THE EFFECTIVE/START DATE FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE IAW THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE GUIDANCE ON THE TITLE 32 DUAL STATUS MILITARY TECHNICIAN HIRING FREEZE EXEMPTION DATED 29 MARCH 2025.