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Posted: December 29, 2025 (16 days ago)

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TITLE 32 POWERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS MECHANIC SUPERVISOR WS-5378-09

Air National Guard Units

Department of the Air Force

Older

Salary

$51.77 - $60.37

per hour

Closes

January 29, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a supervisor who oversees a team of mechanics maintaining powered support systems, like equipment that powers aircraft or other military gear, in the Air National Guard.

The role involves planning daily work, assigning tasks, guiding employees, and handling administrative duties like training and performance reviews.

It's a good fit for experienced mechanics with military background who enjoy leading teams and ensuring equipment runs smoothly during missions or emergencies.

Key Requirements

  • Military rank between E-6 and E-7 (or eligibility via memorandum)
  • Journeyman-level experience in mechanical maintenance, including troubleshooting and repairing powered support systems
  • Ability to plan, schedule, and assign work to lower-grade personnel while meeting deadlines
  • Knowledge of supervisory principles, including performance appraisals, training, and disciplinary actions
  • Skill in reading technical manuals, diagrams, and using hand tools and equipment
  • Experience adapting equipment techniques to new situations and improving operations
  • National Guard Title 32 excepted service eligibility

Full Job Description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States.

Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense.

We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community!

MINIMUM MILITARY GRADE: E-6 MAXIMUM MILITARY GRADE: E-7 Your rank MUST be included somewhere within your resume.

You must fully substantiate in your own words that you meet the requirements listed below. When explaining minimum requirements and specialized experience you must give examples.

Do not copy from the vacancy announcement or the position description. Explain it in your own words and give examples to be considered for this vacancy.

All personnel applying for this position who do not meet the minimum military grade requirement MUST provide the proper signed memorandum from your respective Military Personnel Office (MILPO for ARNG, FSS for ANG) to prove eligibility to obtain the required grade upon accepting the position.

All personnel who exceed the maximum military rank must provide a memorandum explaining if selected for this position, you will accept an administrative reduction in rank.

The memorandum must be submitted WITH your application to be considered for this position.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Experience or training which demonstrates the knowledge of mechanical maintenance work; ability to read and use technical manuals, illustrations, diagrams and schematics, and skill in the use of equipment and hand tools used in troubleshooting, testing, and repairing equipment.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 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. Major Duties:

Position Description # D0794000 The purpose of this position is to supervise workers on a day-to-day or project-by-project basis, either directly or through one or more subordinate leaders, in accomplishing the work operations of the organizational segment or work shift and to perform associated nonsupervisory work.

The occupation and grade level which best reflects the nature of the overall work operations supervised is Powered Support Systems Mechanic, WG-5378-10. Description of Duties:

Planning: Plans and schedules specific work assignments on a daily or project-by-project basis within specified time requirements. Arranges for adequate personnel, materials and equipment to accomplish the work.

Work Direction: Assigns tasks to be performed. Explains prescribed methods and procedures; instructs subordinates on new procedures and provides assistance on problems.

Reviews work in progress and on completion. Obtains approval from supervisor for changes in standard or prescribed procedures and changes in work operations.

Suggests ways or methods to improve operations or reduce costs.

Administration: Recommends individuals to fill vacancies or for promotion or reassignment. Assists in the establishment of performance standards and makes recommendations for performance appraisals.

Counsels with employees on disciplinary issues and recommends disciplinary action. Attempts to resolve informal complaints and grievances, referring unresolved or more serious issues to supervisor.

Conducts on-the-job training and recommends employees for formal training programs. Schedules leave and approves leave for short periods of time.

Encourages employees to participate in suggestion or cost reduction programs. Ensures that regulations governing safety and housekeeping are observed.

Explains and implements such personnel programs as equal opportunity, position management, position description review, and labor relations. Maintains production reports and records.

Performs the nonsupervisory functions of the organizational segment supervised.

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

Performs other duties as assigned.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 12/29/2025 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 12/30/2025

Source: USAJOBS | ID: WV-12857874-AF-25-084