Surface Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor (Merit, T32)

Summary

THIS IS A MERIT ARMY NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION

UNIT: FMS 3 AHATS

LOCATION: New Brighton Minnesota

SELECTING OFFICIAL: MAJ James Brown

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED

Duties

Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list

A SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC SUPERVISOR (MERIT T32) WS
Planning: Plans use of subordinate workers equipment facilities and materials on a week-to-week or month-to-month basis. Establishes deadlines priorities and work sequences and plans work assignments based on general work schedules methods and policies set by the supervisor. Coordinates work with supporting or related work functions controlled by other supervisors. Determines the number and types of workers needed to accomplish specific projects. Determines skills materials and equipment required to do the work. Redirects individual workers and resources to accomplish unanticipated work. Informs the supervisor of the need to revise work schedules and re-estimate labor and other resources. Participates in the initial planning of current and future work schedules staffing needs estimates and recommendations as to scheduling projected work. Assists the supervisor with quarterly funding distribution and decisions based on operational needs for units supported by customer activities. Reviews funding requirements prioritizes request and allocates funding based on readiness training and mobilization requirements. Provides management with workload data estimates and recommendations to facilitate more effective management decisions for staffing and funding requirements to support customer units.

Work Direction: Assigns tasks to be performed based on readiness and explains work requirements methods and procedures. Investigates work related problems such as excessive costs or low productivity and determines causes. Implements corrective actions within authority to resolve work problems. Recommends solutions to staffing problems engineering requirements and work operations directed by other supervisors. Ensures work in progress and completed work meets established standards by implementation of a quality control and assurance program within the organization. Ensures equipment repairs do not exceed maintenance expenditure limits in accordance as established by regulation and or policies. Manages maintenance backlog through coordination with other maintenance activities. Evacuates and accepts equipment repairs and services to and from other maintenance facilities. Assures tools special tools test measurement and diagnostic equipment personal protective equipment repair parts petroleum oils and lubricants and other materiel are available when needed.

Administration: Plans and establishes overall leave schedules. Determines training needs of subordinates and arranges for accomplishment. Sets performance standards and makes formal appraisals of subordinate work performance. Initiates recommendations for promotion or reassignment of subordinates. Ensures that regulations governing safety and housekeeping are observed with appropriate protective clothing and equipment being utilized.

Performs non-supervisory work such as transporting equipment performing maintenance tasks etc.

Develops publishes and ensures employee compliance with standing operating procedures for the activity supervised. Implements and complies with agency state and federal regulatory Occupational Safety and Health and environmental requirements. Ensures use of quality conformant products through compliance with established materials shelf life programs. Ensures all aspects of Force Protection to include physical security facility and vehicle key control property accountability access control and employee protection in accordance with established policies and regulations. Implements procedures to account for all real property installation property MTO&E (Modified Tables of Organization and Equipment) property TDA (Tables of Distribution and Allowances) property and installed equipment located at or assigned to the facility in accordance with state and federal regulations and policies. Ensures subordinates are trained qualified and equipped with proper personnel protective equipment environmental mediation equipment and materials. Ensure the employees wear appropriate safety equipment and follow pertinent safety precautions.

Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations inspections mobilization and command support exercises. May be required to perform such additional duties as structural fire fighting aircraft fire/crash/rescue duty security guard snow removal munitions loading and handling heavy equipment operation maintenance of facilities and equipment or to serve as a team member on boards to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Minnesota 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. Applicants who are not currently a member of the MN National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• Most MNNG position are 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.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• 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.

MILITARY COMPATIBILITY:
Upon selection individuals will undergo a background check to validate suitability for employment with the federal government as permitted by law regulation Presidential order or other authority. Suitability is dependent upon the particular requirements for security clearance sensitivity level and DOD IT network access. Items checked include but are not limited to all criminal history record information employment history education and fiscal accountability/responsibility.

The individual selected must be assigned to a compatible military position and must also maintain satisfactory membership in the Minnesota Army National Guard.

Qualifications

In order to qualify you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education your transcripts will be required as part of your describing your experience please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Do not copy and paste the duties specialized experience or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

MILITARY GRADES : WO1-CW4

Failure to obtain a compatible MOS may result in termination of employment.

GENERAL AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS :
Minimum Requirements:
WG - Experience or training which demonstrates knowledge of equipment to be able to do routine jobs simple preventative maintenance tasks and can use common tools and equipment in the line of work.

Specialized Experience: Specialized Experience:
WG-11 and above - Experience or training leading to an extensive knowledge of the mechanical makeup operation and working relationships of complex interconnecting systems assemblies and parts for a variety of combat tactical commercial special purpose vehicles and equipment. Ability to diagnose repair overhaul and modify interconnected complex systems on a variety of combat tactical commercial special purpose vehicles and equipment. Extensive knowledge of state of the art electrical electronic complex hydraulic pneumatic and other major non-mechanical systems that have a functional relationship and effect on the operation of major mechanical systems. Extensive knowledge of hydraulic lifting loading turning and positioning systems and their mechanical hydraulic pneumatic electrical and electronic controls. Skill and knowledge to develop or improvise methods alter parts and make repairs in the absence of technical guidelines (such as modifying parts to fit and mesh into systems for which the parts were not designed); improvise modifications to equipment to correct recurring malfunctions; and design modifications to meet special test requirements or other special needs.

WS (All Grade Levels) - In addition to the journeyman level knowledge experience which demonstrates the ability to plan direct and organize work assignments for lower grade personnel. Experience which required the review of work requirements and establish priorities to meet deadlines. Experience that provided knowledge of various lines of work performed by this function. Experience which demonstrates the ability to supervise or the potential to perform such duties as evidenced by the ability to communicate knowledge of general supervisory concepts and knowledge of shop processes. Experience in adapting existing equipment and techniques to new situations.

Additional Applicable job element factors: Knowledge of Equipment Assembly Installation Repair etc. Technical Practices (theoretical precise artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Ability To Interpret Instructions Specification etc. (Includes blueprint reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Trouble shooting.

Education

EDUCATION: NA

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Additional information

REMARKS : No PCS available. Position will not be filled until current incumbent vacates. Sensitivity Level 2. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. - Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

Acceptance of a Technician position may result in the termination of your Selected Reserve bonus.

IMPORTANT NOTES :

• Should a position be announced at less than the authorized grade the selected applicant may be non-competitively promoted when he/she meets all qualifications and is submitted for promotion by the supervisor.
• IAW NGR 600-25 AND AFI 36-101 grade inversion within the full-time workforce is not permitted.
• Males applicants born after 31 December 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service System in compliance with the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 Section 1622 ( is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in a compatible MOS in the Minnesota Army National Guard and wear of the military uniform. Acceptance of an Excepted Service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently enlisted in the Minnesota Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate enlistment or appointment. For enlistment/appointment criteria consult . Military skill set is determined by MOS requirements. Upon selection individuals must be assigned to a compatible military MOS in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the AFSC/MOS.
  The Minnesota Department of Military Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position without discrimination for any non-merit reason(s) such as age race religion gender ethnic origin or non-disqualifying disability. Pre-selection is not only counter-productive to effective recruitment and placement but also violates The Merit Placement Principles and will not be tolerated.
  If you have information or questions regarding this issue please contact the Equal Employment Manager at or .

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.

Required Experience:

Manager