PRODUCTION CONTROLLER ( Title 32)

Summary

This position is located within the J4 at FMS 30 in Temple TX. The purpose of this position is to perform maintenance production management to achieve or maintain desired production levels to serve as an equipment readiness expert for units supported by the facility and to provide technical guidance and oversight to a lower-graded Production Controller.

Texas is one of 9 states with NO state income tax.

Duties

As a Production Controller with the Texas National Guard your duties will include but will not be limited to:

• Establishes plans and schedules for maintenance and repair using multiple process production
  methods and procedures for a variety of vehicles and equipment such as combat vehicles heavy-duty engineering and mobile equipment tracked vehicles towed and self-propelled artillery communications and electronic equipment guided missile systems and small arms. Implements maintenance plans and monitors progress of accomplishments. Using readiness production and management reports available from the current automation support program and/or manual system provides status of equipment maintenance actions in progress and location of equipment as required or requested. Responsible for data input of work order information status changes supply update and other pertinent information. Makes on-the-spot adjustments to repair priorities necessitated by unscheduled maintenance requirements.
• Ensures Modified Table of Organization and Equipment (MTO&E) or Table of Distribution and Allowances (TDA) reportable Line Item Numbers (LIN) are properly managed reported and accounted for with respect to readiness reports property accountability reports and system management. Based on guidance received prioritizes resources to ensure the highest level of readiness in support of training and mobilization requirements of supported units. Ensures that Army Materiel Status System (AMSS) equipment readiness reports are correct and submitted in a timely manner to meet Department of the Army (DA) reporting suspense.
• Programs workload shop space and available personnel on a short and long-term basis. Conducts initial and long range planning on matters which include multiple process production maintenance operations equipment readiness including mechanical skills availability of test and diagnostic equipment repair parts annual training requirements mobilization requirements; and other factors influencing the repair modification and maintenance of equipment and readiness reporting.
• Ensures that unit Class 9 (CL IX) accounts are funded budgeted and executed to maximize readiness. Performs demands analysis on unit CL IX expenses to determine proper stockage to sustain unit mission requirements.
• Designates and maintains current maintenance priorities by Force Activity Designator pacing items Equipment Readiness Codes (ERC) A B and C equipment type available funds commanders priority state/national priorities (in the case of floods fires and mobilizations) and unit supported. Using me current automation support system authorizes me acceptance or equipment for repair; monitors work priorities current status ana completion or work areas; requisitions ana provides status or repair parts; ana assures the effective utilization of maintenance personnel. Provides both standard and ad hoc reports on the status of work orders to the supervisor and/or units. Assists supervisory personnel regarding readiness CL IX funding production problems and work planning. Assists in the resolution of problems encountered between scheduled or unscheduled production or priority requirements.
• Analyzes repair methods and develops control procedures and policies to assure accomplishment of programs to meet priorities and deadlines established by higher authority or support activities. Ensures that this is performed in the most effective and efficient manner possible with good quality control and quality assurance procedures in place. Coordinates with units and other support activities concerning the delivery status of repair operations and/or pick up of completed work orders. Coordinates with logistical personnel equipment specialists higher ranked management officials item managers at depots concerning critical shortages of repair parts required to support the maintenance repair program.
• Provides technical guidance and oversight to a lower-graded Production Controller. May provide guidance and oversight of mechanics Tools and Parts Attendants or other positions assisting in the maintenance production or maintenance management processes. Ensures necessary maintenance workers are available and that required reports are submitted to units and higher headquarters in a
  timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Appointment Factor(s) : This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in a compatible military assignment in the Texas Army National Guard and wear of the military uniform. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Texas Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Texas Army National Guard.

Areas of Consideration: Nationwide Excepted. This includes:

• All currently employed full-time permanent indefinite and temporary personnel of the Texas Army/Air National Guard.
• All current members of the Texas Army/Air National Guard and individuals eligible for membership in the Texas Army/Air National Guard.

Incentives : Acceptance of a military Federal technician position may result in termination and / or repayment of military incentives. Please check your contract and contact your servicing Education Services (Incentives) office or the Recruiting/Retention office.

Remarks:

• The Texas National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer.
• Veterans preference is not applicable to this position.
• Compressed Work Schedule: 4-10 TUES through FRI 0645-1730
• Texas Army National Guard Membership is required.
• Direct deposit is mandatory.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

Military Requirements:
For Dual-Status Technician positions service affiliation under Title 32 USC 709 is required.
Military skill set is determined by AFSC/MOS requirements. Upon selection individuals must be assigned to a compatible military AFSC/MOS in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the AFSC/MOS.

Compatible Military Assignments: MOS: series
Rank Spread: E-1/PVT not to exceed E-7/SFC

Qualifications

In describing your experience in your resume please be clear and specific. Assumptions regarding your experience will not be made.

To be considered for qualification your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment/experience reflecting the following:

Specialized Experience Required

To qualify at the GS-09 grade level your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment/experience reflecting at least 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level GS-07 with experience in the following:

Experience education or training scheduling workflow in more than one area and responsible for coordinating products or materials from support activities. Experience in performing or supervising journeyman level work in a production facility. Experience preparing job or work orders; scheduling various phases of projects into the production facility; following up to see if work is progressing as planned and arranging for adjustments in materials machine processes and work sequencing allowing for changes. Experience with current automation support programs to input data provide status of equipment and monitor job order status monitor work priorities requisition repair parts track repair parts status etc. Consistent with the grade level determining duties in the position description higher grade level specialized experience may include experience controlling supply stocks and accounting for equipment cataloging maintenance and disposal procedures. Completing complex supply transactions; and/or providing supply operations support. Experience coordinating with other organizations on complex and controversial supply issues. Experience analyzing developing evaluating to improve supply programs policies procedures techniques etc. Knowledge on the entire inventory management supply system. Experience providing advice and guidance on supply regulations to upper levels of management regarding supply functions.

Education

There is not an educational requirement for this position.

Additional information

Trial Period:

As a condition of employment you will be required to serve a 1- 2 trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:

- your performance and conduct;

- the needs and interests of the agency;

- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and

- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial periodyour employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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.