Surface Maintenance Manager (Title 32) (Temporary Promotion Not with Security Clearance

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a Surface Maintenance Manager (Title 32) (Temporary Promotion Not to Exceed One Year),

Position Description Number D1249000 and is part of the VA G4, National Guard. Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a Surface Maintenance Manager (Title 32) (Temporary Promotion Not to Exceed One Year),

Position Description Number D1249000 and is part of the VA G4, National Guard. Learn more about this agency Overview Accepting applications Open 10/16/2026 to 11/14/2026 Location 1 vacancy in the following location: Richmond, VA 1 vacancy No matching locations found. Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$111,183 - $144,540 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Promotion potential
None Learn more about pay scale and grade Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job. Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Not required Appointment type
Temporary promotion - One Year Occupations and job series

• 1601 Equipment Facilities, And Services

Supervisory status
Yes
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union
No Drug test
No
Security clearance
Secret
Financial disclosure required
No Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests. Announcement number
VA-13090106-AR-27-001
Control number
889047900 This job is open to
Help Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement. National Guard and reserves
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members. Clarification from the agency
This position may be made permanent at a later date without further competition.
In order to be eligible for this position you must currently be a Commissioned Officer (O4/MAJ - O5/LTC) in the Virginia Army National Guard Military Technician Program currently employed (Permanent). Duties
Help As a Surface Maintenance Manager (Title 32), GS-1601-13, you will perform the below duties:

• Manages, directs, coordinates, and oversees the ARNG State Surface Maintenance program. Determines goals and develop plans independently or jointly with higher management. Contributes significantly to the determination of resource needs, allocation of resources, and is accountable for their effective use. Makes or recommends organizational changes that have considerable impact, such as those involving basic structure, operating cost, and key positions. Considers a broad spectrum of factors when making decisions (or recommendations to higher level management), including such matters as employee relations, labor-management relations, and the effect on other organizations. Coordinates program efforts with other organizations or with National Guard Bureau (NGB) personnel. Assesses the impact of the organization's programs on other organizations in the state. Sets policy for the organization in such areas as determining program emphasis and operating guidelines. Understands and communicates NGB policies and priorities throughout the organization managed.
• Plans and schedules work and production to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjust short-term priorities. Assigns work in consideration of employee skills and mission requirements. Exercises significant responsibilities dealing with headquarters' personnel, senior commanders, and staff officers of other units, organizations, and commands. Advises high-ranking management of functions, activities and services provided. Advises, counsels, or instructs employees on work and administrative matters. Makes and/or resolves decisions on work problems presented by subordinate supervisors.
• Manages all aspects of the maintenance program, to include long- and short-range planning, maintenance training and proficiency, human resources direction, budgeting, etc. Formulates directives, serves on policy boards, serves on financial management committees, etc. Ensures compliance with National Maintenance Program (NMP) business procedures when scheduling and executing sustainment maintenance operations.
• Provides technical and administrative advice to the Director of Logistics (DOL), commanders, and various staff officers regarding the surface maintenance programs, fiscal matters, organizational planning, and staffing for all levels of maintenance. Represents the state in major command conferences affecting the maintenance program. Serves as a liaison with Army Commands, NGB, DOL, Army Depots, etc., in all matters pertaining to maintenance activities.
• Evaluates accomplishment of the surface maintenance program to ensure systems and programs are functioning properly; effective utilization and maintenance of equipment; and that projects are accomplished within established deadlines.
• Directs inspections of operating activities to determine the condition of required facilities, the effectiveness of maintenance activities in support of programs, and to ensure coordination between such activities. Analyzes maintenance activity inspection reports and directs corrective action when necessary.
• Directs and coordinates the correction of maintenance deficiencies affecting unit readiness. Analyzes maintenance production impacting equipment readiness. Responsible for authorizing the level of maintenance to be performed at Table of Distribution and Allowances (TDA) for maintenance activities. Serves as a member of appropriate Authorized Stock List (ASL) review board(s). Directs and controls activities related to materiel readiness, including the Maintenance Assistance and Instruction Team (MAIT) and Command Maintenance Evaluation Team (COMET) programs, to ensure efficient operation of all facilities and organizations.
• Serves as program manager for surface maintenance funds. Develops the maintenance financial requirement portion of the logistics budget for submission to the Program, Budget and Accounting committee (PBAC). Ensures funds are obligated in accordance with the state budget plan. Advises and directs others regarding surface maintenance related funds.
• Conducts staff conferences to outline priorities and collaborate on budget impacts caused by increased costs, changes in programs and facilities, mission/weapons system changes, and requirements for new facilities or facility remodeling, etc. Administers and monitors other maintenance funding programs as needed. Directs contractual maintenance programs within the state. Continually reviews the financial position through subordinates to ensure fiscal integrity.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements

Help Conditions of employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• 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.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• This position may be made permanent at a later date without further competition.
• This position is not located at a bargaining unit.
• All job seekers will be required to limit their resumes to 2 pages in length when applying for job opportunity announcements (JOAs).

Qualifications NOTE: Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.

NOTE: This position may be made permanent at a later date without further competition.

NOTE: All job seekers will be required to limit their resumes to 2 pages in length when applying for job opportunity announcements (JOAs).

WHO CAN APPLY

GROUP I - All qualified Male/Female Commissioned Officers (O4/MAJ - O5/LTC) currently employed (permanent) in the Virginia Army National Guard Military Technician Program. Military Rank- Commissioned Officers (O4/MAJ - O5/LTC) GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have experience, education, or training which has provided the applicant with a knowledge of equipment maintenance work.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 12 months of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-12 level, or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government. This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the GS grade indicated. This experience must include activities such as:

• Experience in applying principles, concepts, and methods of equipment, facility, or service operations sufficient in planning assignments.
• Experience using well-established occupational methods and techniques to determine facility, grounds, etc.
• Experience in determination of resource needs, allocation of resources, and budgeting/funding needs.
• Experience in human resources management policy matters affecting the en