Total 2 job vacancies by Air National Guard Units

As a HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC (TITLE 32) with the Texas National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to:

1. Repairs, adjust, overhauls, performs major repairs, and maintenance on military and commercial designed heavy mobile equipment and special purpose vehicles. Inspects repairs, overhauls and tests major systems including gasoline, diesel, electric powered hybrid, multi-fuel, turbine, and other types of internal combustion engines, which may be turbo-charged or blower assisted, automatic or manual transmissions, including those with power take offs, cross-drive transmissions, hydraulic, electric, pneumatic systems and controls, fluid pumping systems, turrets, winches and four wheel steering systems. Systematically analyzes malfunctions and the cause of mechanical failure by means of visual and auditory checks, uses computer-controlled test equipment, engine analyzers, compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters and pressure gauges in order to determine the exact nature of extent of repairs or adjustments necessary to complete work. Use specialized diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot problems in complex state-of-the-art electric and electronic systems to identify and replace defective components such as computer control modules, sensors, solenoids, digitized components, and circuits. Develop or improvise methods, alter parts, and make repairs in the absence of technical guidelines. Modify parts to fit, or improvises modifications to equipment to correct recurring malfunctions. Makes design modifications to meet special requirements, make adjustment or performs tests. Removes, disassembles overhauls, modifies, adjusts, and repairs, engines, transmissions, or sub-assemblies in accordance with the proper procedures and specifications. Reassembles engines, transmissions, and sub-assemblies, makes adjustments, tests and reinstalls in vehicles and equipment. Determines serviceability by operational driving test.
2. Performs body repair and corrosion control, refinishes and repaints surfaces as required. Repairs and/or replaces body parts, locks, glass, etc. and determines if additional repairs are required. Repairs may be accomplished by using welding equipment, power tools, hand tools and other specialized equipment. Cleans, tests, and repairs radiators/oil coolers and associated parts. Test, services, and repairs vehicle air conditioning systems following manufacturers and environmental guidelines. Replaces or repairs tires, tubes and balances wheel assemblies.
3. Prepares, maintains and submits applicable maintenance work orders for man-hour and data collection accounting, to include completing forms to reflect work performed or delayed and parts and maintenance required. Assists in establishing and maintaining adequate shop stock, special levels parts, and appropriate shop support equipment and tools. Inspect, maintains, and operates all appropriate shop equipment. Researches and assists in requisitioning materials, parts and equipment necessary to perform the vehicle maintenance/management mission. Assists in review and updating maintenance technical orders, shop operating instructions, commercial publications, MAJCOM and local publications, as well as other pertinent directives. Provides expert support to the Customer Service Center to various unit members.
4. Participates as OJT Instructor in the vehicle maintenance area. Conducts instructional classes on methods and procedures of operation and maintenance concerning all aspects of vehicle repairs and assigned shop maintenance support equipment. Evaluates effectiveness of instruction, documents and maintains individual /section training and qualification records.
5. Assists in conducting the local occupational safety and health training program, to include compliance with directives and procedures for proper disposal of hazardous waste products within the functional area. Fully comprehends and complies with federal, state and local environmental laws and the requirements in Air Force Occupational, Safety and Health Standard (AFOSHSTD).
Performs other duties as assigned.

As a IT SPEC (SYSADMIN) with the Texas National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to:

• Configures, manages, monitors, programs and trouble-shoots various tactical and non-tactical network and application server hardware, operating system software, and peripheral network equipment such as routers, bridges, switches, attached cabling system, network interface cards, modems, multiplexers, concentrators, boundary protection devices (firewall), and print services for both classified and unclassified networks. Conducts testing using remote management terminals to insure operability, efficiency, and compliance with existing standards. Recommends policies and develops and maintains procedures for tactical networks, system operations, and product assembly and installation to include policies for system backup and archives.
• Coordinates with internal and external functions for network design, operation, and address resolution. Establishes and manages IP addresses, communication and network rights, and determines need and access to systems, equipment, and security. Coordinates with requesting agencies (Army, Navy, Allies, etc.) for networking requirements, to include classified and unclassified support. Ensures operation and compatibility of assigned Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) devices. Coordinates with internal and external agencies to ensure overall network design, to include boundary protection devices, will support required networked services.
• Analyzes equipment and software reliability and utilization to identify and correct problem areas and to establish network performance levels. Uses benchmarks, performance measurement, and evaluation data, in conjunction with modeling and simulation techniques. Plans for increased capacity to support any additional workloads. Develops recommendations or proposals involving a variety of specialized systems and state-of-the art enhancements designed to meet unique tactical requirements and improve operational efficiency.
• Performs in-depth analysis of systems related to proposals for change, in order to develop or modify information systems to meet tactical network user requirements. Determines applicability of established methods. Gathers facts about the nature of the work involved in the user's application area, flow of work, processing actions, and work product(s). Provides technical advice to users. Examines and evaluates alternative means of satisfying user requirements. Suggests technically feasible approaches and makes recommendations regarding the most effective and efficient approaches. Designs tactical systems to support various options for several simultaneous interactive users. Determines physical storage requirements. Provides consultation and research to determine common and unique requirements. Establishes and documents standardized terms and data elements.
• As required, accomplishes risk analysis, accreditation, and certification packages to include disaster recovery plan in accordance with agency requirements. Performs, as required, or assists Information Assurance personnel in conducting risk analysis and security tests and evaluations. Works with other security officers, users, Network Control Center (NCC) personnel, and other support personnel to ensure security regulations are followed. Ensures installation, command, and agency security standards are met. Ensures compliance with all Air Force Computer Emergency Response Team, Time Compliance Network Orders Air Force Electronic Key Management System, and other mandated security updates.
• Develops, establishes, and maintains work center training programs. Plans and schedules tasks and training activities for drill status guard members. Oversees and conducts on-the-job training (OJT) for personnel. Creates and develops lesson plans. Ensures availability of facilities and training aids. Monitors the training status of personnel and ensures that supplemental and/or remedial training is accomplished.
• Ensures mobilization readiness of section personnel and equipment. Fabricates cables and connectors to interface with various commercial and military electronic systems and sub-systems. Completes proper documentation and follows procedures for incident reporting. Completes maintenance data collection and performs administrative duties for TO and work center files. Manages bench stock, logistics products, historical records, training records, Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) records, hazardous waste, and safety procedures.
• As required, employee performs some limited supervisory functions over subordinate staff through the planning, assignment, and review of work; granting of leave; providing recommendations on training requirements, performance standards, and ratings; and effecting minor disciplinary actions such as warnings and reprimands.
• Performs other duties as assigned.