Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor (Title 32) (Permanent)

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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor (Title 32) (Permanent), Position Description Number D1444000 and is part of the VA 192 AMX SQ, National Guard.

NOTE: Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience.

In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time.

As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification.

Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.

NOTE: All job seekers will be required to limit their resumes to 2 pages in length when applying for job opportunity announcements (JOAs) WHO CAN APPLY: GROUP I - All qualified Male/Female Enlisted Member (E8/MSgt - E9/CMSgt)currently employed (permanent) in the Virginia Air National Guard Military Technician Program.

GROUP II - All qualified Virginia Air National Guard Male/Female Enlisted Member (E8/MSgt - E9/CMSgt) regardless of employment status (Traditional, Military Technician or AGR).

To be considered as a Group II applicant, proof of appointment/enlistment in the Virginia National Guard must be attached if the appointment/enlistment occurred within 60 days prior to, or during, the advertisement period.

Military Grades: Enlisted Member (E8/MSgt - E9/CMSgt) GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have experience providing overall direction and coordination of subordinate work activities.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have at least 12 months of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the WS-13 level, or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government.

This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the WS grade indicated.

This experience must include activities such as: Experience planning the overall allocation of personnel, funding and equipment resources.

Experience coordinating and directing the work of units supervised. Experience recommending promotion or reassignment of subordinate supervisors and reviews personnel actions prepared by them.

Experience preparing for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization and command support exercises. Major Duties:

As an Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor (Title 32), WS-8852-14, you will perform the following duties: Plans the overall allocation of personnel, funding and equipment resources to the organizational segments supervised to accomplish work operations which, because of their scope, volume, complexity, operational tempo, and total force integration must be planned on an annual or longer basis.

Because of the Total Force Mission integration with the USAF, keeps unit assigned Air National Guard mission aircraft in combat ready status and able to be fully integrated with USAF aircraft and missions upon activation and regular contingency operations, in addition to daily training and support missions.

Plans work on an annual or multi year basis, to include: aircraft and aircraft system modifications (Time Change Technical Orders),maintenance equipment and facilities update and modernization, deployment and mobility planning, human resources and financial forecasting, recurring Air Force mandated inspection requirements, mission and weapons systems changes, contingency planning relating to carrying out the military mission of the wing, and the development of policies and procedures in the accomplishment of the work.

Significant but shorter requirements involve daily, weekly, and quarterly planning. Analyzes work plans developed by subordinate supervisors for accomplishment of assigned directives.

Determines status of work accomplished in relation to future demands, including unanticipated or emergency requirements mandating reallocation of resources as required.

Provides higher level management and/or leadership information on status of work projects, budget estimates, changes in equipment, facilities, techniques etc. for mission planning purposes .

Evaluates potential impact of improved technologies on existing programs and practices and recommends proposed changes to cognizant authority.

Participates fully with higher level management and staff organizations in interpreting changing environmental requirements to include work techniques, specification changes, standard improvements, modifications to organizational structures, mission alignments and changes, equipment modernization, facility requirements and improved work flow processes.

Coordinates and directs the work of units supervised. Assigns and explains work requirements to subordinate supervisors and sets deadlines. Balances workload for subordinate work groups.

Promotes economical and efficient work operations. Analyzes production, cost and personnel utilization records and makes adjustment in operations to correct problems.

Prepares and/or provides inputs to operating instructions and initiates work plans to be followed by subordinate workers in accomplishing critical or emergency work projects.

Spot checks work operations to assure production and quality standards are achieved. Coordinates work operations with other organizations and functions.

Encourages employees to achieve management goals. Recommends promotion or reassignment of subordinate supervisors and reviews personnel actions prepared by them.

Makes formal appraisal of supervisors' work performance and reviews employee appraisals submitted by them.

Determines long range and supervisory training needs for all levels of subordinates developing resource options, justifications and methods to accomplish training.

Uses various management tools and computer technologies to ensure effective control of work activities. Chairs production meetings to set priorities in accomplishing the scheduled maintenance plan.

Promotes and administers such programs as cost reduction, incentive awards, suggestions and quality assurance. Ensures that regulations governing safety and housekeeping are observed.

Assures that subordinate supervisors carry out such programs as labor management and equal opportunity. Schedules and approves leave.

Ensures that position descriptions are accurate and that position management principles are followed. Assures that appropriate production reports and administrative records are maintained.

Acts on personnel problems referred by subordinate supervisors. Hears and resolves grievances and ensures proper corrective action is taken. Implements safety regulatory requirements.

Ensures that subordinates wear appropriate safety equipment and follow pertinent safety precautions.

Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization and command support exercises, and Operations Other Than War (OOTW).

May be required to perform such additional duties as structural fire fighting, aircraft fire/crash/rescue duty, security guard, snow removal, munitions loading and handling, heavy equipment operation, maintenance of facilities and equipment or to serve as a team member on boards to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies.

Performs other duties as assigned.