AIRCRAFT ORDNANCE SYSTEMS MECHANIC SUPERVISOR (T32)

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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT ORDNANCE SYSTEMS MECHANIC SUPERVISOR (T32), Position Description Number D1738P01 and is part of the AL 187TH Fighter Wing, National Guard.

ORGANIZATION: 187 AMXS, MONTGOMERY, AL SELECTING OFFICIAL: MAJ R.

IVEY MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military grade in the Alabama Air National Guard.

Applicants who are not currently a member of the Alabama Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership.

If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Alabama Air National Guard recruiter at (800) 864-6264 prior to applying for this position.

MINIMUM MILITARY RANK: MSGT MAXIMUM MILITARY RANK: SMSGT EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position.

DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POSITION.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training which demonstrates the applicant's ability to repair malfunctions of ordnance equipment and components.

Ability to use sketches, electrical diagrams, technical specifications, and engineering drawings.

Experience which demonstrates skill in the use of test equipment to make electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic checks.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 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. Major Duties:

Planning. Plans weekly or monthly work schedules and sequence of operations. Establishes deadlines and priorities based on established general schedules, methods and policies.

Determines skills, materials and equipment required to do the work and participates in the initial planning of current and future work schedules and development of budget requests.

Provides workload data, estimates, information on staffing needs, and recommendations for the scheduling of projected work.

Work Direction. Assigns tasks to be performed. Explains work requirements, methods, and procedures.

Instructs subordinates on new procedures or methods and provides assistance on difficult or new problem areas. Reviews work in progress or on completion.

Makes adjustments as necessary to effectively and economically accomplish the work.

Notes and investigates work related problems and independently implements corrective actions which can be taken without affecting work operations controlled by other supervisors.

Assures that equipment and materiel is available when needed. Coordinates work with other units.

Administration. Recommends and participates in the selection of personnel to fill vacancies. Schedules and approves leave of subordinates.

Sets performance requirements and makes formal and informal performance appraisals. Determines training needs of subordinates and arranges for its accomplishment. Counsels employees on problems.

Adjusts informal complaints through discussions with employees and union representatives. Takes informal corrective action on conduct or performance problems.

Initiates proposals for disciplinary action where needed. Works to achieve the objectives of Government-wide programs and policies, e.g. equal employment opportunity and labor management relations.

Promotes the participation of subordinates in programs such as the suggestion program, cost reduction program, etc. Ensures that regulations governing safety and housekeeping are observed.

Maintains production reports and records. Periodically reviews position descriptions of subordinates for currency and accuracy.

Initiates the detailing of subordinates to positions other than their own.

Initiates or participates in review and improvement of work methods and the structuring of positions to eliminate unnecessary positions and achieve optimum content in those remaining.

Performs the non-supervisory work of the function as needed.

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.

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. c.

RESPONSIBILITY: Supervisor provides general instructions, standard procedures, overall priorities and policies and relies upon the incumbent to control work operations and accomplish an adequate quantity and quality of work.

Work is reviewed for efficient and economical accomplishment within priorities and controls received.