ORDNANCE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC SUPERVISOR

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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION THAT REQUIRES MILITARY MEMBERSHIP.

This National Guard position is for a ORDNANCE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC SUPERVISOR, Position Description Number PDD2571000 and is part of the Mississippi National Guard.

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard.

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.

MILITARY MEMBERS WITH BONUSES: Upon acceptance of a military technician position military members who are currently receiving a military Reenlistment/Extension Bonus (REB) or GI Bill-SR Kicker may lose incentive eligibility and may be subject to termination or suspension of incentive (includes indefinite and temporary technicians on assignment for more than 180 days in any continuous 12-month period).

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training which demonstrates that the candidate has the ability to 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: Must have 36 months of experience or training in repairing, rebuilding, modifying and testing a variety of major subassemblies.

Experience in diagnosing malfunctions and determining repair in major components consisting of numerous assemblies, interrelated electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic assemblies, and components.

Experience in the use of precision measurement equipment. Experience interpreting and applying a variety of technical manuals and similar published materials.

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.

If your resume does not include a narrative description of how you meet the GENERAL, SPECIALIZED experiences, and OTHER requirements, you may lose consideration for this position.

Ensure that the Questionnaire is completed online in Application Manager. NOTES TO CANDIDATES: a.

Situations of inversion of military rank are not permitted, i.e., a military technician may not be militarily senior to his or her full-time supervisor. b.

Candidates may be screened and evaluated on military attributes directly related to the compatible military position required to be assigned into, such as, but not limited to, military bearing, leadership, or ability to work with others (teamwork) in a military environment.

c. Include any volunteer work experience in your resume.

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).

d. Final selection will be based upon qualifications, suitability, and available manpower resources. e.

This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

f. Multiple vacancies may be filled from this announcement. g.

If this announcement results in a temporary promotion for the selectee, it may become permanent at any time without further competition dependent on funding and manpower requirements. Major Duties:

As a ORDNANCE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC SUPERVISOR, WS-6641-10, you will serve as the Chief of Munitions in a munitions flight or squadron. This position is located in an Air National Guard, Combat Air Force (CAF) Wing, Munitions.

Planning.

Plans the overall allocation of personnel, funding, facilities, 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 multi-year basis.

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

Oversees munitions system modifications to include: Time Change Technical Orders, maintenance equipment and facilities update and modernization, deployment and mobility planning, manning, 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.

Analyzes work plans developed by subordinate workforce for accomplishment of assigned directives.

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

Provides status of work projects, budget estimates, changes in equipment, facilities and techniques for mission planning purposes.

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

Participates fully with higher level management and staff organizations in interpreting changing environmental requirements to include work techniques, specification changes, and standard improvements.

Functions as an integral member of unit's planning process and serves as the responsible technical resource for a maintenance division.

Assigning and Directing Work. Coordinates and directs the work of munitions sections supervised. Assigns and explains work requirements to the workforce, and set deadlines.

Balances workload for subordinate work sections. Promotes economical and efficient work operations.

Analyze production, personnel utilization, cost, and make adjustment in operations to improve the process.

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

Administration. Recommends promotion or reassignment of the workforce, and reviews personnel actions. Makes formal, and informal appraisals of personnel work performance.

Determines long range and supervisory needs for subordinate sections. Utilizes 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.

4. Safety and Security. Implements regulatory safety and security requirements ensuring subordinates are provided and utilize appropriate safety equipment, follow safety precautions, and are afforded a safe work environment. Ensures the security of assigned personnel and munitions.

Performs other duties as assigned.