FABRICATION SUPERVISOR

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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a Fabrication Supervisor, Position Description Number D0789000 and is part of the 158th Maintenance Squadron of the Vermont Air National Guard.

**This position is also advertised to Active Guard Reserve Airmen under announcement number MVA AF 26-12 OPEN AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: AREA 1, 2 Area I: All current On-board Permanent and Indefinite Dual Status 32 and Title 5 (Competitive and Excepted) Technicians (Tenure: 1-Career, 2-Conditional, 3-Indefinite) - Only those Vermont National Guard members who are in permanent or indefinite technician status as a result of being competitively hired within that National Guard component applying for a position within the component which they are currently employed.

Area II: All Members of the Vermont Air National Guard.

Military Grade: Enlisted: MSgt/E7 through SMSgt/E8 Minimum Requirements: WS - Experience or training which demonstrates that the candidate can organize assignments for subordinates, estimate material and manpower needed for specific jobs; able to explain manuals and work procedures; and to prepare production records, work records and reports.

Specialized Experience: Coordinates work with supporting or related work functions controlled by other supervisors.

Experience or training which demonstrates the ability to use all types of hand tools, and measuring equipment related to this occupational series.

Experience demonstrating the ability to set up and operate machining tools and using hand tools to make or repair parts, tools, gauges, models, patterns, mechanisms, and machines.

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. Quality of Experience: Length of time is not of itself qualifying.

Candidates' experience should be evaluated based on duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed.

The applicant's record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics: -Knowledge required to explain work requirements; recommends individuals for vacancies, promotions or reassignments; counsels employees and adjusts informal complaints and grievances with workers and union representatives; and maintains production reports and establishes performance standards.

-Skill in providing 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 -Ability To Lead Or Supervise -Ability To Provide Production Support Services -Ability to supervise a variety of occupations including Machinist, WG-3414-111 Sheet Metal Mechanic, WG-3806-101 Fabric Worker, WG-3105-091 and Nondestructive Tester, WG-3705-10.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES: -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.

-For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.

-For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Please be advised: 1. Specialized experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position.

2. An applicant's RESUME must provide, in detail, how they meet the specialized experience listed. 3.

It must be documented with "from (mm/yy)" and "to (mm/yy)" dates and description of the specialized experience. 4.

If education or a degree is required as part of the "Specialized Experience", you must include transcripts.

Do not copy the specialized experience qualifications word for word and place into your resume; you must describe your personal experience as it pertains to each statement. Major Duties:

The purpose of this position is to supervise workers, either directly or through one or more subordinate leaders and/or supervisors, in accomplishing the operations of a distinct organizational unit and to perform associated nonsupervisory work.

DUTIES: 1) 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. 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 as the scheduling of projected work. 2) 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. 3) 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, organizational features, and the structuring of positions to eliminate unnecessary positions and achieve optimum content in those remaining.

4) Performs the nonsupervisory work of the function as needed. 5) Implements safety regulatory requirements. subordinates wear appropriate safety equipment and follow safety precautions.

Ensures that pertinent safety precautions. 6)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.****