THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR (Title 32), Position Description Number D1444000 and is part of the IL 182 AW, National Guard.
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of consideration for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code § 709), will be in the following manner and sequence: The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG. The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees. The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible. The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership. The FIFTH area of consideration will be U.S. Citizens. Military Grades: Enlisted Only - Minimum rank requirement of SMSgt & May not exceed the rank of CMSgt. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: WS-14 Level - MUST possess specialized experience which includes experience or training installing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting parts, subassemblies and components, and functionally testing the various major and minor mechanical and pneudraulic systems on an aircraft during overhaul or modification. SPECIALIZED SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE: MUST possess specialized supervisory experience for the WS-10 Level, which includes experience demonstrating the ability to plan, direct, and organize work assignments of lower grade personnel. Experience which required the review of work requirements and establishing 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. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.
As an AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR (Title 32), WS-8801-14, you will Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Plan the overall allocation of personnel, funding, and equipment resources to accomplish work operations on an annual or longer basis. Analyze work plans developed by subordinate supervisors and determine status of work accomplished in relation to future demands or emergency requirements. Assign and explain work requirements to subordinate supervisors, set deadlines, and balance workloads across work groups. Make formal appraisal of supervisors' performance, review employee appraisals, and recommend promotions or reassignments. Hear and resolve grievances, act on personnel problems referred by subordinate supervisors, and ensure corrective actions are taken. Interpret changing environmental requirements including specification changes, standard improvements, mission alignments, and equipment modernization needs. Participate with higher-level management to interpret revised work techniques, organizational changes, and maintenance requirements in support of mission execution. Prepare and/or provide inputs to operating instructions and initiate work plans required for critical or emergency maintenance projects. Evaluate potential impact of improved technologies on existing programs and recommend proposed changes to leadership. Provide technical guidance and subject-matter expertise at national-level planning conferences such as PIWG, SSR, and SSG. Plan aircraft and aircraft-system modifications, Time Change Technical Orders, facility updates, modernization efforts, and deployment/mobility requirements. Analyze production, cost, and personnel utilization records and adjust operations to correct problems and ensure economical work practices. Spot-check work operations to ensure production, quality, and safety standards are met. Use management tools and computer technologies to maintain effective control over work activities, reports, and administrative records. Implement safety regulatory requirements, ensure use of protective equipment, and verify compliance with safety procedures. Direct and coordinate daily, weekly, quarterly, and long-range maintenance operations to ensure aircraft remain in combat-ready status. Provide work direction by initiating work plans, explaining requirements, and coordinating operations with other organizations and functional areas. Determine long-range, supervisory, and technical training needs and develop resource options and methods to accomplish required training. Promote and administer programs such as cost reduction, incentive awards, suggestions, quality assurance, and housekeeping/safety initiatives. Chair production meetings to set priorities and ensure effective accomplishment of the scheduled maintenance plan.