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PRODUCTION CONTROLLER

Army National Guard Units · Department of the Army · Helena, Montana

Federal agencyGS-09
At a glance

A this position is indefinite with possible permanent status (may be converted to permanent status without further competition). job with Army National Guard Units in Helena, Montana. It pays $61,722–$80,243 per year at grade GS-09. Applications close on Oct 9, 2026 — 16 days left.

Working pattern
On site
Who can apply
Internal to an agency, National Guard and reserves
Clearance
Secret

Main duties

  • Establishes plans and schedules for maintenance and repair, using multiple process production methods and procedures for a variety of vehicles and equipment such as combat vehicles, heavyduty engineering and mobile equipment, tracked vehicles, towed and self-propelled artillery, communications and electronic equipment, guided missile systems, and small arms.
  • Implements maintenance plans and monitors progress of accomplishments.
  • Using readiness, production and management reports available from the current automation support program and/or manual system, provides status of equipment, maintenance actions in progress, and location of equipment as required or requested.
  • Responsible for data input of work order information, status changes, supply updates, and other pertinent information.
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Full details

About the role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a PRODUCTION CONTROLLER, Position Description Number D1255000, and is part of the Montana Army National Guard, G4 MTMA Selecting Official: CW3 Bancroft

What you will do

  • Establishes plans and schedules for maintenance and repair, using multiple process production methods and procedures for a variety of vehicles and equipment such as combat vehicles, heavyduty engineering and mobile equipment, tracked vehicles, towed and self-propelled artillery, communications and electronic equipment, guided missile systems, and small arms.
  • Implements maintenance plans and monitors progress of accomplishments.
  • Using readiness, production and management reports available from the current automation support program and/or manual system, provides status of equipment, maintenance actions in progress, and location of equipment as required or requested.
  • Responsible for data input of work order information, status changes, supply updates, and other pertinent information.
  • Makes on-the-spot adjustments to repair priorities necessitated by unscheduled maintenance requirements.
  • Ensures Modified Table of Organization and Equipment (MTO&E) or Table of Distribution and Allowances (TDA) reportable Line Item Numbers (LIN) are properly managed, reported and accounted for with respect to readiness reports, property accountability reports, and system management.
  • Based on guidance received, prioritizes resources to ensure the highest level of readiness in support of training and mobilization requirements of supported units.
  • Ensures that Army Materiel Status System (AMSS) equipment readiness reports are correct and submitted in a timely manner to meet Department of the Army (DA) reporting suspense.
  • Programs workload, shop space, and available personnel on a short and long-term basis.
  • Conducts initial and long range planning on matters which include multiple process production, maintenance operations, equipment readiness, including mechanical skills, availability of test and diagnostic equipment, repair parts, annual training requirements, mobilization requirements; and other factors influencing the repair, modification, and maintenance of equipment and readiness reporting.
  • Ensures that unit Class 9 (CL IX) accounts are funded, budgeted, and executed to maximize readiness.
  • Performs demand analysis on unit CL IX expenses to determine proper stockage to sustain unit mission requirements.
  • Designates and maintains current maintenance priorities by Force Activity Designator, pacing items, Equipment Readiness Codes (ERC) A, B, and C equipment type, available funds, commander's priority, state/national priorities (in the case of floods, fires, and mobilizations), and unit supported.
  • Using the current automation support system, authorizes the acceptance of equipment for repair; monitors work priorities, current status, and completion of work orders; requisitions and provides status of repair parts; and assures the effective utilization of maintenance personnel.
  • Provides both standard and ad hoc reports on the status of work orders to the supervisor and/or units.
  • Assists supervisory personnel regarding readiness, CL IX funding, production problems and work planning.
  • Assists in the resolution of problems encountered between scheduled or unscheduled production or priority requirements.
  • Analyzes repair methods and develops control procedures and policies to assure accomplishment of programs to meet priorities and deadlines established by higher authority or support activities.
  • Ensures that this is performed in the most effective and efficient manner possible with good quality control and quality assurance procedures in place.
  • Coordinates with units and other support activities concerning the delivery, status of repair operations, and/or pick up of completed work orders.
  • Coordinates with logistical personnel, equipment specialists, higher ranked management officials, item managers at depots concerning critical shortages of repair parts required to support the maintenance repair program.
  • Provides technical guidance and oversight to a lower-graded Production Controller.
  • May provide guidance and oversight of mechanics, Tools and Parts Attendants, or other positions assisting in the maintenance production or maintenance management processes.
  • Ensures necessary maintenance workers are available and that required reports are submitted to units and higher headquarters in a timely manner.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • (A copy of the Position Description can be obtained from HRO upon request.)

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.

Documents you must provide

  • To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
  • Your resume showing: Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
  • Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (AT LEAST MONTH/YEAR - MONTH/YEAR), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job.
  • Federal jobs should include series and grade.
  • Education, certifications or licensures.
  • For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.

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. 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)).

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