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MISSISSIPPI NATIONAL GUARD
MILITARY TECHNICIAN COMPATIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Prior to placement in this position, the selected applicant must be assigned to a compatible position as required by TPR 303. Although conditions of employment, such as grade/rank restrictions, medical, technician compatibility, etc., are not used to determine an applicant's eligibility to apply for a position, the applicant must meet the conditions prior to appointment in the position.
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. 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. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
This position is located at USPFO-G4, Flowood, MS
PDCN D1252000
AREA OF CONSIDERATION:
This position is in the Excepted Federal Civil Service "under the authority of 32 U.S.C. 709", andrestricted to CURRENT Federal Technicians in the Mississippi Army National Guard. Your current military status, unit of assignment, military grade/rank, and MOS/AFSC MUST be included on resume to be considered for this position.
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03/17/2017 to 03/31/2017
$60,210 - $78,270 per year
GS 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - As mission requires
No
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
11
Yes
MS 17-123
466085200
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This position is located in the Joint Forces HeadquartersState, Logistics Directorate (J-4/G-4), State Surface Maintenance Management Office. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a second-level supervisor and technical authority over two or more Army National Guard (ARNG) surface maintenance facilities, e.g., Combined Support Maintenance Shop (CSMS), Maneuver Area Training Equipment Site (MATES), Unit Training Equipment Site (UTES), and/ or Field Maintenance Shop (FMS). Work requires comprehensive knowledge of the principles, concepts, and practices involving ARNG surface maintenance facilities, equipment, and services. In the absence of an officially established and filled position, may also serve as the Deputy to the Surface Maintenance Manager. The highest level of basic non-supervisory work directed is comparable to GS-09.
(1) Exercises administrative and technical supervision over one or more surface
maintenance facilities, e.g., CSMS, MATES, UTES and/or FMS. Plans and schedules
work to be accomplished by subordinates. Sets and adjusts short-term priorities.
Assigns work in consideration of employee skills and mission requirements. Rates
subordinates' work performance. Advises, counsels, or instructs employees on
work and administrative matters. Interviews candidates and recommends
appointment, promotion, or reassignment to positions in the unit. Hears and
resolves employee complaints and refers group grievances, or more serious
unresolved complaints, to a higher-level supervisor. Effects minor disciplinary
actions and recommends action in more serious cases. Identifies and provides for
employee training and development. Finds ways, as needed, to improve production
or increase the quality of work directed. Develops performance
standards.
(2) Develops, implements, and oversees the quality assurance
program for assigned surface maintenance facilities. Reviews work instructions,
technical data, inspection methods, and test procedures to ensure adequacy.
Reviews quality and flow of materials and supplies required to support
maintenance activities. Confers with equipment users to resolve problems and
ensures satisfaction. Provides direction to ensure correction of noted
deficiencies. Publishes technical information letters on quality assurance
techniques and objectives. Monitors manpower utilization ensuring that work
methods, procedures, and allocations are made to best accomplish program
objectives with the available resources. Coordinates manpower data collection
for assigned units. Recommends plans to enhance manpower utilization and cost
effectiveness throughout areas assigned.
(3) Provides technical guidance
to assigned maintenance activities through coordinated assistance or evaluation
visits. Visits assigned surface maintenance facilities on a regular basis to
promote efficient operations and compliance with established standards. Provides
trip reports to document adherence to operating standards and unit performance.
Plans and develops schedules and agendas for shop meetings and responsible to
coordinate details.
(4) Oversees hazardous waste/industrial hygiene
programs for maintenance facilities supervised. Identifies special tools, test
equipment requirements, and coordinates procurement as needed. Provides
technical guidance to supply and Class 9 (CL IX) functions. May participate as a
member of the Command Maintenance Evaluation Team (COMET) team.
(5)
Performs other duties as assigned.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Permanent Change of Station Expenses: No PCS will be authorized.
*Other Requirements For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's 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.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, or training which has provided the applicant with a knowledge of equipment maintenance work, or skill in reading engineering drawings and specifications, using test instruments, making computations, and keeping records. Experience using computer and automation systems.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 36 months experience in applying principles, concepts, and methods of equipment, facility, or service operations sufficient in planning assignments. Experience using well-established occupational methods and techniques to determine facility, grounds, equipment overhaul, maintenance, restoration, repair needs, etc. Experience in determination of resource needs, allocation of resources, and budgeting/funding needs. Experience in human resources management policy matters affecting the entire organization, with personnel actions affecting key employees to include experience coordinating work forces and resources and negotiating with management or clients concerning problems. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.
You must list specific dates (DAY/MONTH/YEAR) of experience on resume to be considered. Your application must contain a description of both civilian and military experience as it relates to the general and specialized experience requirements.
****ATTENTION****
Your current military status, unit of assignment, military grade/rank and MOS/AFSC MUST be listed on your resume to be considered for the position.
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidates will be required to be in a compatible military grade and assignment prior to the effective date of placement. You must provide proof with application of eligibility to hold appropriate military grade.
Military Grades: WO1-O4
Compatible Military Assignments: Warrant: 91, 94, 882A, 920A, 920B; Officer: 88A, 90A, 91A, 92A
Quality of Experience Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.
Military Requirements 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. Specific requirements are found in: references listed below, NGB Compatibility tables and your local Personnel section.
References
Position Description, Classification Release
Old NGB Qualification Standard
For Army DA Pamphlet 611-21
For Air Force AFOCD and AFECD
OPM Classification Standards
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION: None
NOTE: Copies of transcripts, certificate of training, etc., must be submitted in application package for substitution to be considered.
1. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire and supporting documents. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
For this job announcement, the following documents are required:
Resume (You must include your MOS/Unit of Assignment/Rank on resume)
Transcripts (if applicable)
Responses to the Assessment Questionnaire
SF-181, Race & National Origin Identification (Optional - For statistical purposes only) www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf181.pdf
Note: Please ensure that your resume contains your full name, address, phone and at least your last four digits of your social security number.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must provide both of the following:
1. Your responses to the Qualifications Assessment Questionnaire, and
2. Your resume and any other documents specified in the Required Documents section of this job
announcement.
Use the Online Qualifications Assessment Questionnaire for convenience and quickest processing.
The following link provides some application tips and may be used for aiding you in building your Resume: http://www.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter/Index/Interactive/ResumeandApplicationTips#icc
Option A: Applying Online
Tips for using the Online Qualifications Assessment Questionnaire:
You must click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package when you are done. Your Online Qualifications Assessment Questionnaire is not processed and your resume is not attached until you click the Submit My Answers button, even if USAJOBS says it sent your resume.
You can upload or fax supporting documents after you Submit the Online Qualifications Assessment Questionnaire.
To receive consideration, you must complete the entire process and submit the complete application package by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date -- Friday, March 31, 2017.
It is your responsibility to ensure that your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.
To make sure everything you submitted is successfully received and to verify your application is complete, follow these steps: Log into your USAJOBS account using the following link: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. Click on Application Status and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Please Note: Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. Verify that all of your documents appear on the Details page with a status of Processed.
You can save your work and come back later. Just click both Save and Logout. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and select Application Status. Choose the vacancy, and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
If you submit more than one Qualifications Assessment Questionnaire for this position, the most recent one Submitted is the one that is used. Therefore, it is important for you to complete it in its entirety.
To begin your Online Qualifications Questionnaire: Click the Apply Online button to create a USAJOBS account or log into your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the Occupational Assessment Questionnaire.
Option B: Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (OPM Form 1203-FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s), please follow steps 1 and 2 below:
1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page: http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf, and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 1929908.
2. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, March 31, 2017 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.
To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax, please follow steps 1, 2, and 3 below:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire.
2. Print the OPM Form 1203-FX; follow the instructions and provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire items: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf .
3. Fax the completed OPM Form 1203-FX, along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your OPM Form 1203-FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission. Note: Do not include a fax cover sheet with the OPM Form 1203-FX. This will cause your application to not process.
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is done, if you are found qualified your name will be forwarded on a referral certificate to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/466085200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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