This position is located in Phoenix, Arizona with the CSMS. The purpose of this position is to supervise workers directly or through subordinate leaders and/or supervisors in accomplishing work of the function. Plans work operations of great scope, complexity, and administrative authority. Determines the sequence, priority, and time for performance of operations within the limits of broad work schedules and time limits. The occupation and non-supervisory grade level which best reflects the nature of the overall work operations supervised is Surface Maintenance Mechanic, WG-5801-10.

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

Conditions of employment

• ARIZONA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. Prior to appointment into this position, selectee must be a current member of the Arizona Army National Guard, in a military organization supported by the CSMS.
• 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.
• Incumbent must possess and maintain a current unrestricted, excluding glasses, state and military driver’s license.
• Irregular (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• Must possess and maintain access to the Arizona Army National Guard computer network (NIPR) and required systems.
• Incumbent must possess or be able to maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.

Qualifications

Military Grades: WO1/W1 - CW4/W4

Compatible Military Assignments: Possess the MOS of 91 Series, 92 Series, and/or 94 Series

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 36 months experience or training leading to an extensive knowledge of the mechanical makeup, operation, and working relationships of complex interconnecting systems, assemblies, and parts for a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, special purpose vehicles, and equipment. Ability to diagnose, repair, overhaul, and modify interconnected complex systems on a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, special purpose vehicles, and equipment. Extensive knowledge of state of the art electrical, electronic, complex hydraulic, pneumatic, and other major non-mechanical systems that have a functional relationship and effect on the operation of major mechanical systems. Extensive knowledge of hydraulic lifting, loading, turning, and positioning systems and their mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic controls. Skill and knowledge to develop or improvise methods, alter parts, and make repairs in the absence of technical guidelines (such as modifying parts to fit and mesh into systems for which the parts were not designed); improvise modifications to equipment to correct recurring malfunctions; and design modifications to meet special test requirements or other special needs. 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):

1. Ability to plan the use of subordinate workers, managing their work and leave schedules, on a week-to-week or month-to-month basis and provide management with workload data, estimates of completion, and recommendations to facilitate more effective management of maintenance operations.

2. Ability to assign tasks to be performed based on readiness and explains work requirements, methods, and procedures and to ensure that special tools, test measurement and diagnostic equipment, personal protective equipment, repair parts, and other materials are available when needed.

3. Knowledge of GCSS-Army to facilitate the ability to input equipment and work order data, provide status of equipment, monitor job order status, monitor work priorities, and track manhour and efficiency rates.

4. Ability to effectively train, implement and maintain employee compliance with standing operating procedures for the activity and with state and federal regulatory guidance pertaining to Occupational Safety and Health, environmental protection, and physical security.

5. Ability to manage maintenance backlog, ensuring work in progress and completed repairs meets established standards by implementation of quality control and assurance and does not exceed maintenance expenditure limits as established by regulation or policy.

6. Ability to identify work related problems, such as excessive costs or low productivity, can determine the root causes, and implement corrective actions within their authority to resolve such problems.

7. Ability to set performance standards, establish deadlines and priorities, plan work assignments, communicate work expectations, and make formal appraisals of subordinate work performance.

8. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to include proficiency in using computers and office productivity software to organize and convey information relevant to supply and maintenance operations.