Clarification from the agency

This is a Title 32 excepted position. This job announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies for additional positions vacated during the job bid process. IAW UTNGR 690-12 dated AUG 2022, Priority will be given to all current, onboard employees of the UTNG.

Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list

As a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MANAGER (TITLE 32), GS-1601-13, you will:

• Manages, directs, coordinates, and oversees the ARNG State Surface Maintenance program.
• Determines goals and develop plans independently or jointly with higher management.
• Contributes significantly to the determination of resource needs, allocation of resources, and is accountable for their effective use.
• Makes or recommends organizational changes that have considerable impact, such as those involving basic structure, operating cost, and key positions.
• Considers a broad spectrum of factors when making decisions (or recommendations to higher level management), including such matters as employee relations, labor-management relations, and the effect on other organizations
• Sets policy for the organization in such areas as determining program emphasis and operating guidelines.
• Deals with human resources management policy matters affecting the entire organization, with personnel actions affecting key employees, or other staffing actions having significant impact.
• Plans and schedules work and production to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjust short-term priorities.
• Exercises significant responsibilities dealing with headquarters' personnel, senior commanders, and staff officers of other units, organizations, and commands.
• Advises, counsels, or instructs employees on work and administrative matters.
• Hears and resolves employee complaints and refers group grievances, or more serious unresolved complaints, to a higher-level supervisor.
• Manages all aspects of the maintenance program, to include long- and short-range planning, maintenance training and proficiency, human resources direction, budgeting, etc.
• Ensures compliance with National Maintenance Program (NMP) business procedures when scheduling and executing sustainment maintenance operations.
• Provides technical and administrative advice to the Director of Logistics (DOL), commanders, and various staff officers regarding the surface maintenance programs, fiscal matters, organizational planning, and staffing for all levels of maintenance.
• Represents the state in major command conferences affecting the maintenance program.
• Plans and establishes maintenance policies, programs, and procedures to assure effective support of DoD (Department of Defense) and training mission requirements.
• Evaluates accomplishment of the surface maintenance program to ensure systems and programs are functioning properly; effective utilization and maintenance of equipment; and that projects are accomplished within established deadlines.
• Adjusts major scheduling of projects, as necessary, to meet changing requirements.
• Evaluates and ensures that results of equipment surveys and cost feasibility studies for additions or changes in the surface maintenance program are consistent with the latest technical developments and the needs of the state.
• Directs inspections of operating activities to determine the condition of required facilities, the effectiveness of maintenance activities in support of programs, and to ensure coordination between such activities.
• Analyzes maintenance activity inspection reports and directs corrective action when necessary.
• Directs and coordinates the correction of maintenance deficiencies affecting unit readiness. A
• Directs and controls activities related to materiel readiness, including the Maintenance Assistance and Instruction Team (MAIT) and Command Maintenance Evaluation Team (COMET) programs, to ensure efficient operation of all facilities and organizations.
• Serves as program manager for surface maintenance funds. Develops the maintenance financial requirement portion of the logistics budget for submission to the Program, Budget and Accounting committee (PBAC).
• Plans, develops, administers, and coordinates the surface maintenance program-operating budget in primary accounts (repair parts, contract maintenance, Active Duty Special Work (ADSW), maintenance man-days, and technician travel).
• Conducts staff conferences to outline priorities and collaborate on budget impacts caused by increased costs, changes in programs and facilities, mission/weapons system changes, and requirements for new facilities or facility remodeling, etc.
• Serves as program manager for maintenance support of tactical automation equipment and responsible for surface maintenance specific automation, to include training and systems support.
• Exercises significant responsibilities in dealing with, or advising, higher ranked officials of other units or organizations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:
Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

Military Requirement: Officer or Warrant Officer

Compatible Military Assignments: 90A, 91A, 92A, 915A, 919A

• National Guard Membership is required.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Pending analysis, you may be required to complete a new 1-year probationary period when moved to this position IAW CNGBI 1400.25.
• For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Medical screening will be completed upon selection for hire.
• Soldiers who accept a technician position may be terminated from the Bonus and Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP).
• 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 (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.

Qualifications

*Your resume must reflect in detail how the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer meets the below listed general and specialized experience required for the position.

**Must include beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week in order to determine part time vs. full time credit.

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:
1 year specialized experience to at least GS-1601-12. (must submit SF 50 showing experience in occupational series 1601 to validate)
OR
Must have 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.

SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE:
Must have experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

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.

Category Rating: Your application will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Once the application process is complete, a review of your qualifications will be conducted to determine if you are qualified for this job. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The quality categories are:

1. Highly Qualified: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for this position.
2. Well Qualified: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for this position.
3. Qualified: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements for this position.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position. Your rating will be based on both your entire application package as well as the responses to the assessment questionnaire. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.