SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC SUPERVISOR

Full Job Description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This position is in the Joint Forces Headquarters-State, Logistics Directorate (J-4), Surface Maintenance Facility.

The purpose of this position is to supervise workers directly or through subordinate leaders and/or supervisors in accomplishing work of the function.

DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1 = On-board technicians currently assigned to the Louisiana National Guard.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess the 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 possess at least Thirty-Six (36) months of experience or training diagnosing, repairing, overhauling, and modifying more complex vehicles, equipment, and more complicated systems; which has provided a thorough knowledge of diagnostic equipment; applying independent judgment in determining methods and techniques required to solve unusually complex maintenance and repair problems; in testing, inspecting, and evaluating the work performed on vehicles, equipment and systems; which demonstrates the ability to plan, direct, and organize work assignments for lower grade personnel; which required the review of work requirements and establish priorities to meet deadlines; that provided knowledge of various lines of work performed by this function; 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; and in adapting existing equipment and techniques to new situations.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES: 1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. 2.

This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.

An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. 3.

Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. *4.

Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. 5.

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. Major Duties:

Duties & Responsibilities:

Planning: Plans use of subordinate workers, equipment, facilities, and materials on a week-to-week or month-to-month basis.

Establishes deadlines, priorities, and work sequences, and plans work assignments based on general work schedules, methods, and policies set by the supervisor.

Coordinates work with supporting or related work functions controlled by other supervisors. Determines the number and types of workers needed to accomplish specific projects.

Determines skills, materials, and equipment required to do the work. Redirects individual workers and resources to accomplish unanticipated work.

Informs the supervisor of the need to revise work schedules and re-estimate labor and other resources.

Participates in the initial planning of current and future work schedules, staffing needs, estimates, and recommendations as to scheduling projected work.

Assists the supervisor with quarterly funding distribution and decisions, based on operational needs for units supported by customer activities.

Reviews funding requirements, prioritizes request and allocates funding based on readiness, training, and mobilization requirements.

Provides management with workload data, estimates, and recommendations to facilitate more effective management decisions for staffing and funding requirements to support customer units.

Work Direction: Assigns tasks to be performed based on readiness and explains work requirements, methods, and procedures.

Investigates work related problems such as excessive costs or low productivity and determines causes. Implements corrective actions within their authority to resolve work problems.

Recommends solutions to staffing problems, engineering requirements, and work operations directed by other supervisors.

Ensures work in progress and completed work meets established standards by implementation of a Quality Control and Assurance program within the organization.

Ensures equipment repairs do not exceed maintenance expenditure limits in accordance as established by regulation and or policies.

Effectively, efficiently, and economically makes adjustments as necessary to maximize production, accomplish specified tasks, and manage resources.

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

Assures tools, special tools, test measurement and diagnostic equipment, personal protective equipment, repair parts, petroleum, oils and lubricants, and other materiel are available when needed.

Manages maintenance backlog through coordination with other maintenance activities. Evacuates and accepts equipment, repairs, and services to and from other maintenance facilities.

Administration: Plans and establishes overall leave schedules. Determines training needs of subordinates and arranges for accomplishment.

Sets performance standards, and makes formal appraisals of subordinate work performance. Initiates recommendations for promotion or reassignment of subordinates.

Ensures that regulations governing safety and housekeeping are observed with appropriate protective clothing and equipment being utilized.

Performs non-supervisory work, such as, transporting equipment, performing maintenance tasks, etc.

Develops, publishes, and ensures employee compliance with standing operating procedures for the activity supervised.

Implements and complies with agency, state, and federal regulatory Occupational Safety and Health, and environmental requirements.

Ensures use of quality conformant products through compliance with established materials shelf life programs.

Ensures all aspects of Force Protection to include physical security, facility and vehicle key control, property accountability, access control and employee protection in accordance with established policies and regulations.

Implements procedures to account for all real property, installation property, MTO&E (Modified Tables of Organization and Equipment) property, TDA (Tables of Distribution and Allowances) property, and installed equipment located at or assigned to the facility in accordance with state and federal regulations and policies.

Ensures subordinates are trained, qualified, and equipped with proper personnel protective equipment, environmental mediation equipment and materials.

Ensure the employees 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 as duties as assigned.