Clarification from the agency

This vacancy announcement is for a Dual Status Technician which requires active membership in the Georgia Air National Guard (uniformed military service). Official appointment is not effective until membership within the Georgia Air National Guard is confirmed by the gaining HRO.

As a Sheet Metal Mechanic Supervisor, WS-3806-09, you will:

Plans and schedules specific work assignments on a daily or project-by-project basis within specified time requirements.

Arranges for adequate personnel, materials and equipment to accomplish the work.

Assigns tasks to be performed.

Explains prescribed methods and procedures; instructs subordinates on new procedures and provides assistance on problems, and reviews work in progress and on completion.

Obtains approval from supervisor for changes in standard or prescribed procedures and changes in work operations.

Suggests ways or methods to improve operations or reduce costs.

Recommends individuals to fill vacancies or for promotion or reassignment.

Assists in the establishment of performance standards and makes recommendations for performance appraisals, and counsels with employees on disciplinary issues and recommends disciplinary action.

Attempts to resolve informal complaints and grievances, referring unresolved or more serious issues to supervisor.

Conducts on-the-job training and recommends employees for formal training programs, schedules leave and approves leave for short periods of time, and encourages employees to participate in suggestion or cost reduction programs.

Ensures that regulations governing safety and housekeeping are observed.

Explains and implements such personnel programs as equal opportunity, position management, position description review, and labor relations.

Maintains production reports and records, and performs the nonsupervisory functions of the organizational segment supervised.

Implements safety regulatory requirements, and ensures that subordinates 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 additional duties such as structural fire fighting, aircraft fire/crash/rescue duty, security guard, snow removal, munitions loading and handling, heavy equipment operator, maintenance of facilities and equipment, or serve as a member of a team to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• 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.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• 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.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act 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.
• The Incumbent is responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

Military Grades: Enlisted

Compatible Military Assignments: 2A773.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training which demonstrates that the candidate has the ability to organize assignments for subordinates, estimate material and manpower needed for specific jobs; able to explain manuals and work procedures; and to prepare production records, work records and reports.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Ability to plan and organize the work of the assigned sheet metal section.

Knowledge of sheet metal section operations and skill in solving problems.

Ability to work and meet deadlines.

Ability to work well with others.

Ability to oversee and train subordinate supervisors, to deal objectively with workers and
render sound supervisory decisions involving 3-12 subordinates.

Ability to devise new methods.