Surface Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor (Title 32)

Summary

This position is dual status position located within the J4 at 2 locations: FMS 18 in Houston TX and FMS 11 in Bryan TX. The purpose of this position is to supervise workers directly or through subordinate leaders and/or supervisors in accomplishing work of the function. Plans work operations of great scope complexity and administrative authority.

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

Duties

As a Surface Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor with the Texas National Guard your duties will include but will not be limited to:

• 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.
• 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 their 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. Effectively efficiently and economically makes adjustments as necessary to maximize production accomplish specified tasks and manage resources. Notes work related problems and independently implements corrective actions which can be taken without affecting work operations controlled by other supervisors. 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. Manages maintenance backlog through coordination with other maintenance activities. Evacuates and accepts equipment repairs and services to and from other maintenance facilities.
• 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

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.

Areas of Consideration: Nationwide Excepted. This includes:

• All currently employed full-time permanent indefinite and temporary personnel of the Texas National Guard.
• All current members of the Texas National Guard and individuals

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:

• FMS 18 Houston-Galveston-Texas City Texas (HOU) Wage Area pay will be set between $43.27-$50.49 per hour
• FMS 11 Federal Wage System Special Wage Rates for the Waco Texas (RUS) Wage Area $39.22 - $45.75 per hour
• Texas Army National Guard membership required.
• The Texas National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer.
• Veterans preference is not applicable to this position.
• Direct deposit is mandatory.
• Trial period required (see additional information)

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 per statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the AFSC/ Spread: W-1/WO1 not to exceed W-3/CW3MOS: WO 91 Series

Other Requirements:

For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles candidates must have a valid state drivers license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.

For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.

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 Experience or training leading to a thorough knowledge of the mechanical makeup operation and working relationships of complex systems assemblies and parts for a variety of combat tactical commercial special purpose vehicles and equipment. Ability to diagnose repair overhaul and modify a variety of combat tactical commercial special purpose vehicles and equipment. Knowledge of electrical electronic hydraulic pneumatic and other non-mechanical systems that have a functional relationship and effect on the operation of mechanical systems. Knowledge of hydraulic lifting loading turning and positioning systems and their mechanical hydraulic pneumatic electrical and electronic controls. Basic knowledge of electronics sufficient to identify and replace defective components such as sensors diodes and circuit boards. Ability to repair or overhaul major components such as diesel multi-fuel or gasoline engines turbine engines automatic and manual transmissions drive line assemblies electrical and electronic systems and accessories fuel injection systems and emission control systems. - 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.

Quality of Experience:

Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates experience should be evaluated based on duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicants record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position.

Education

There is not an educational requirement for this position.

Additional information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES:

1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
2. 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.
3. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
4. 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.
5. The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements your organization and its changing mission.

Trial Period:

As a condition of employment you will be required to serve a 1- 2 trial year 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 period your 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.

Required Experience:

Manager