Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a MOBILE EQUIPMENT METAL WORKER (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1216000 and is part of the IL CSMS 1, National Guard. Responsibilities As a MOBILE EQUIPMENT METAL WORKER (TITLE 32), WG-3809-5/7/9, you will repair mobile equipment bodies and metal body components in support of maintenance activities. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Disassemble damaged mobile equipment bodies and components to determine nature and extent of damage and required repairs. Perform repair work on damaged equipment components such as fenders, panels, hoods, cowls, truck beds and associated parts such as brackets, covers, clamps, and braces. Repair bodies by mending, replacing, or fabricating with sheet metals. Fabricate, assemble, and install a variety of components made of sheet metal for buses, trailers, shelters, and other equipment. Lay out and cut materials allowing for seams, joints, laps, and shrinkage. Bend and form metal parts into desired shapes with hand and power tools and equipment. Assemble and fasten fabricated parts by installing bolts, rivets, screws, soldering, and welding. Prepare surfaces for painting by filling and sanding. Shrink and stretch sheet metal to obtain desired shape and fit. Bend and form metal parts into desired shapes with hand and power tools and equipment. Use equipment such as shears, brakes, folders, formers, crimping, burring, and bending machines. Repair folds, wrinkles, creases, and large tears in fenders, doors, and roofs using hammers, dolly blocks, spoons, bending irons, mallets, sanders, grinders, files and hydraulic jacks. Repair radiators, fuel tanks, and similar items by straightening, soldering, patching, tube rodding and splicing, plugging core sections, replacing cores and pressure testing for leaks. Requirements Conditions of Employment This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the Illinois National Guard and in the military grade listed in the announcement. This is required prior to the effective date of placement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. 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. 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 probationary period. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this position. Qualifications AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of considerations for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code § 709), will be in the following manner and sequence, The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG. The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees. The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible. The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership. The FIFTH area of consideration will U.S. Citizens. Military Grades: Warrant Officer/Enlisted - May not exceed the rank of CW2 GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience or training which has provided a knowledge of mobile body construction and the skill to remove, fabricate, reshape and replace or repair such damage as, dents, tears, wrinkles, cuts and creases by cutting, knocking out, welding, filling and sanding. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: WG-09 Level- Must possess specialized experience which includes experience or training which has provided knowledge of mobile equipment construction and how all components and parts are installed and determine the total extent of damage and repair alternatives; experience in the use of gas, arc, and welding equipment to cut out damaged or deteriorated areas, remove rusted nuts and bolts, strengthen brackets and braces, weld simple cuts and breaks, and apply heat to bend, reshape damaged areas; experience in the use of trade equipment; experience applying body filler to build up depressed areas, and the skill to smooth by grinding and sanding, until the contour is uniform with the adjoining areas; experience applying primers paint with brush or spray gun, gravity feed and HVLP (high volume low pressure) equipment; experience in mathematical calculations and scribe patterns in the fabrication of wood or metal parts having straight lines or irregular curves. WG-07 Level- Must possess specialized experience which includes experience or training which has provided knowledge of mobile equipment construction and how various components and parts are installed; experience which has provided knowledge in installation of pre-cut or factory replacement window glass in vehicle bodies or doors and adjust raising or opening mechanisms; experience in the use of welding equipment to cut out damaged or deteriorated areas, remove rusted nuts and bolts, strengthen brackets and braces, weld simple cuts and breaks, and apply heat to bend, reshape damaged areas; experience in the use of trade equipment; experience applying body filler to build up depressed areas, and the skill to smooth by grinding and sanding, until the contour is uniform with the adjoining areas; experience applying primer paint with brush or spray gun equipment; experience in mathematical calculations and scribe patterns in the fabrication of wood or metal parts having predominantly straight lines or regular curves. WG-05 Must possess specialized experience for the WG-05 Level, which includes experience or training which demonstrates the ability to use common hand tools and make repetitive repairs; must have basic knowledge of the type of work performed by the occupational series; provide assistance to the journeyman by performing the simpler and routine duties of the trade. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. 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 experiences; however, 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. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this occupational series and grade. 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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). If you are needing some extra information regarding Federal Resumes, you should consider these tips from USA Jobs: USAJOBS Help Center | What should I include in my federal resume?