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Infrastructure Maintenance Supervisor- Direct Hire Authority

Department of the Air Force
Air Force Materiel Command

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to exercise technical and administrative supervision over subordinate workers in accomplishing trades and labor work for the Squadron Infrastructure Flight.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Location
Few vacancies in the following locations:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$45.69 - $53.31 per hour

Salary listed is Eglin AFB, if you are selected for a different location your salary is dependent upon that duty location and step.

Pay scale & grade
WS 13
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Supervisory status
Yes
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
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Financial disclosure required
No
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Announcement number
AFMC-470113-13033112-LL
Control number
880041200

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in selection.

Duties

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  • Perform work planning responsibilities.
  • Perform work direction responsibilities.
  • Provides a work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
  • Ensures education in compliance with, and practice of security directives, good safety, and health habits in all work areas.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required the position.
  • Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
  • This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
  • Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
  • Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
  • Employee must maintain current certifications
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Selectee may be required to serve a probationary period or trial period.
  • The work normally requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license may be required for this position.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-4700 General Equipment Maintenance Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

The screen out element for this position is Ability to Lead or Supervise

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprinting reading)
Measurement and Layout
Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
Knowledge of Materials

Ideal Candidate: Senior-level trades leader who excels in directing large-scale, multi-disciplinary facility and infrastructure operations and has a minimum of 5-years' experience directing infrastructure trades. Operating at a high supervisory grade, this individual possesses broad technical knowledge across multiple maintenance trades and demonstrates the strategic leadership necessary to oversee subordinate supervisors, manage complex base sustainment projects, and ensure the operational readiness of critical Department of War (DoW) installations. At the WS-13 level, the candidate operates as a "supervisor of supervisors," directing a large and diverse workforce that includes subordinate Wage Supervisors (WS), Wage Leaders (WL), and journey-level trades personnel (e.g., maintenance mechanics, plumbers, fuel distribution mechanics, HVAC mechanics, pest control workers, and industrial trades). The ideal candidate exhibits exceptional organizational leadership, capable of aligning the daily efforts of multiple maintenance shops with the strategic objectives of the installation command. They are adept at resolving complex personnel issues, forecasting workforce requirements, and mentoring mid-level supervisors to build a highly effective and resilient maintenance organization. They do not need to be the foremost technical expert in every single trade, but they must possess the broad technical acumen required to evaluate complex infrastructure failures, review engineering blueprints, and determine the most effective multi-trade approach to Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization (SRM) projects. They effectively balance reactive (emergency) repairs with highly structured Preventative Maintenance (PM) programs across a massive footprint of facilities. They are highly proficient in utilizing advanced Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to track work orders, analyze maintenance trends, and optimize labor allocation. Furthermore, they play a critical role in budget execution, forecasting material costs, determining when to utilize in-house labor versus initiating contract support, and ensuring that all maintenance activities remain within authorized funding limits.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Additional information

This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in selection.

This job announcement may close at any time - apply now!

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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.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

Air Force Materiel Command

The mission of the United States Air Force is: To fly, fight, and win ... Airpower anytime, anywhere. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

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Agency contact information

Air Force Test Center Recruitment
Email
AFTC.Enterprise.Recruiting@us.af.mil
Address
AF Test Center
6437 6th Street
Bldg 430, Rm 119
Hill AFB, UT 84056
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