Clarification from the agency

Open to current on-board members of the Georgia Air National Guard within the 202 EIS.

As a Supervisor Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic, WS-5803-10, you will:

Perform work planning responsibilities for the Vehicle Management Flight. Plan on a quarterly or longer basis the overall use of personnel and other resources. Determine resource requirements, materials, number of employees and the types of skill necessary to accomplish long range work schedules. Allocate resources and distribute work to organizational segments or groups under their control. Analyze work plans developed by subordinate supervisors and work leaders and monitor the status of that work in relation to the overall schedule requirements, including unanticipated or emergency requirements. Coordinate changes that are not under the subordinate supervisor or work leader's control but would modify or deviate overall work schedules or affect the work operations supervised. Provide information and advice to higher level supervisors, management officials, and staff organizations on feasibility of work assignments, budget estimates, and workload data to assist in developing or reviewing proposed long-range schedules and work requirements. May participate with superiors in planning conferences and meetings.

Perform work direction responsibilities. Assign and explain work requirements and operating instructions to subordinates and set deadlines and establish the sequence of work operations to be followed. Maintain balanced workloads by shifting assignments, workers, and other resources to achieve the most effective work operations. Review and analyze work accomplishments, cost, and utilization of subordinates to evaluate work progress, control costs, and anticipate and avoid possible problems. Note and investigate work related problems and independently implement corrective actions which can be taken without affecting work operations controlled by other supervisors. Participate with management officials and/or engineering personnel to develop qualitative and/or quantitative work standards. Evaluate work operations and review completed work and inspection reports to assure that standards are met. Coordinate work operations with the supervisors of other organizations and functions.

Perform administration responsibilities. Participate with the subordinate supervisors, work leader, and employees in the development of performance plans. Advise them in advance of performance expectations. Provide feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Appraise performance of subordinate employees in accordance with regulations. Reward or use corrective action, as needed, in performance management. Resolve grievances and complaints, keeping higher levels of management informed as to their disposition. Explain classification determinations to subordinate employees. Restructure positions when necessary to achieve the most effective and economical utilization of personnel. Assure that the subordinate supervisors, work leaders, and employees effectively carry out policies to achieve management objectives. Recommend promotion or reassignment of subordinate employees and determines their training needs. Schedule leave of subordinate employees, review personnel actions and performance appraisals initiated by subordinates, and act on personnel problems referred. Maintain administrative records. Serve as a management representative at hearings, meetings, and negotiations involving labor management relations. Perform the non-supervisory work of the function as needed.

Ensure education in, compliance with, and practice of security directives, good safety, and health habits in all work areas. Ensure employees with access to classified information comply with security directives. Report all known security violations to the proper authority immediately when discovered. Submit reports in accordance with reporting directives. Ensure safety equipment and protective clothing/gear are worn when mandated by regulations. Report any condition which might pose a hazard to safety or health to the appropriate authority as soon as possible after detection.

Apply Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) principles and requirements to all personnel management actions and decisions, and ensure all personnel are treated in a manner free of discrimination. Take positive action to implement affirmative action/EEO initiatives. Take action to prevent or correct situations that may give rise to complaints of discrimination and/or sexual harassment. Cooperate fully with counselors, investigators, and examiners.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• APPLICANTS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR STATE INCENTIVES MANAGER TO DETERMINE IF ACCEPTING THIS POSITION WILL AFFECT ANY BONUS RECEIVED FROM THE MILITARY.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• 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.
• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. 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.
• 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.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• 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.
• 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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a state driver’s license.

Qualifications

Each applicant must fully substantiate (in her/his own words) that they meet the requirements of the specialized experience listed below; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this vacancy. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. IF YOU DO THIS YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED UNQUALIFIED FOR THE VACANCY. Please ensure that you have included beginning and ending dates (month and year) for all jobs listed on your resume.

Military Grades: E7

Compatible Military Assignments: Unspecified

General Experience: Candidate must possess experience or training that has provided the skill to make repairs or the ability to assist with repairs that can be accomplished by removing, adjusting, or replacing defective or worn parts.

Specialized Experience: Candidate must possess at least 36 months 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:

• Ability to Lead or Supervise