AIRCRAFT MECHANIC SUPERVISOR (Title 32)

About the role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC SUPERVISOR (Title 32), Position Description Number D0733000 and is part of the AR ARNG AASF, National Guard. NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQURED- If you are not currently a member of any military service (Branch/Status), please provide a letter stating intent to join.

What you will do

• Plans and schedules specific work assignments on a daily or project-to-project basis within specified time requirements.
• Arranges for adequate personnel, materials and equipment to accomplish the work.
• (2) 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 oncompletion.
• 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.
• (3) 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 with appropriate protective clothing and equipment being utilized.
• Explains and implements such personnel programs as equal opportunity, position management, position description review, and labor relations.
• Maintains production reports and records.
• (4) Performs the nonsupervisory functions of the organizational segment supervised.
• (5) Implements regulatory safety requirements and ensures that subordinates wear appropriate safety equipment and follow 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 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.
• (7) Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED.
• If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership in the military grade listed below.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Military Grades: Enlisted/Officer Minimum Grade - E-6/SSG or W-1/W01 Maximum Grade - E-9/SGM or W-3/CW3 Compatible Military Assignments: Selectee must be a member of the Arkansas Army National Guard.
• MOS qualified for 15T / 151A / 153D IMPORTANT NOTES (AS APPLICABLE): Upon selection for this position, individual must possess or initiate a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation.
• A favorable determination based upon investigative results is mandatory for this position.
• Failure to meet these requirements will result in termination of employment.
• A pre-placement physical is required if not already current.
• Upon selection, must complete mandatory Full-Time Support (FTS) Training at the Professional Education Center (PEC) within six months of assignment (if applicable, training will be coordinated by the supervisor).
• Individual must meet all military requirements of the position without creating a grade inversion, as determined by the Human Resources Office (HRO).
• Technicians will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor or wage leader (Grade Inversion).
• Enlisted members currently at a higher grade than allowed by the position (see Military Grade Requirement above) may apply; however, they must administratively reduce prior to appointment and provide confirmation of the reduction to HRO.
• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS ARE LISTED UNDER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

How you will be evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience.

If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the above general and specialized experience, to include following competencies- knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs): KSAs not applicable.

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
• Resume: showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
• DO NOT COPY THE GENERAL, SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE, KSAs AND DUTIES WORD FOR WORD AND PLACE INTO YOUR RESUME; YOU MUST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONAL EXPERIENCE AS IT PERTAINS TO EACH STATEMENT.
• Current Military Branch Career Data Brief: Air- Career Data Brief: can be obtained through vMPF using the following steps: Navigate to *** > Login > Career Data Brief (CDB) > View CDB > Print to Microsoft PDF > Save as a PDF.
• Army- Soldier Talent Profile: can be obtained through IPPS-A using the following steps: Navigate to *** Login > PKI Login > (login with CAC) > OK > My Soldier Talent Profile > Print.
• From here, you save the document as a PDF.
• If you are not currently serving in a Military compacity (any Branch or Service), please provide a letter of intent to join the National Guard.
• Failure to provide proper documents may result in disqualification.

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position once the announcement has closed. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Must be able to obtain/maintain appropriate security clearance 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. 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.

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