Equipment Specialist

Quick Facts

• Role: Equipment Specialist (GS-1670-9)

• Location: Washington Surface Maintenance Office, Camp Murray, WA

• Appointment: Temporary Promotion, indefinite, excepted service (enlisted)

• Work: Classroom and on-the-job instruction; maintenance assistance and readiness reporting

Description

Serves as a recognized authority on repairing and operating various Army National Guard equipment. Provides guidance to maintenance personnel through maintenance assistance and instruction, evaluates training progress, and supports maintenance management by reviewing readiness reports and technical documentation. Uses computer software to identify errors and non-mission capable time and recommends improvements to increase readiness and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and assist unit maintenance personnel on equipment maintenance procedures, techniques, and methods

• Advise on maintenance management systems, material readiness programs, cost reduction programs, and shop practices

• Process and review unit Army Material Status System (AMSS) and Missile Material Readiness reports; submit consolidated reports

• Develop, write, update, and teach new equipment training

• Evaluate training progress and compliance with directives and procedures

• Assess equipment/maintenance program effectiveness and recommend policy, procedure, and operational changes

• Review technical reports, logistical studies, supply data systems, and inspection/observation findings

• Research maintenance and maintenance management material

• Use computer software to identify errors, equipment, and non-mission capable time to determine actions that improve readiness

• Conduct assistance visits and perform hands-on maintenance demonstrations, including safety precautions

• Improve, consolidate, simplify, and standardize maintenance operations and management

Requirements

• Military grade: E-1 to E-5 (PVT-SGT)

• Maintain membership in the Washington Army National Guard

• Selected applicant must be assigned to a compatible Military position and attain the required MOS within 1 year

• Ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance

• Must be able to obtain a Government Travel Card and attend required schools

• Valid Washington state and military driver’s license (and completion of Army Avoidance Course if required to drive Army-owned/leased vehicles)

• Males born after 31 Dec 1959 must be registered for Selective Service

• At least 24 months specialized experience (or 1-year equivalent to the next lower grade)

• General experience: knowledge of standard shop terminology and basic mechanical principles; ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical publications; experience using tools/test equipment and computer/automation systems

• High school diploma or GED (education-only pathway requires specified graduate-level education)

Benefits

• Comprehensive U.S. government benefits package (eligibility depends on position type and whether it is full-time/part-time)

• Certain incentives may be available pending funding and approval (not guaranteed)