SUPERVISORY SURFACE MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST (MERIT, T32, TEMP)

About the role

THIS IS A MERIT ARMY NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION UNIT: FMS#9 LOCATION: Camp Ripley, Minnesota SELECTING OFFICIAL: LTC Andrew Ebert, *** ARMY NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED

What you will do

• This is not an all-inclusive list A SUPERVISORY SURFACE MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST (MERIT, T32, TEMP), GS-1601-11, (1) Exercises administrative and technical supervision over one or more surface maintenance facilities, e.g., CSMS, MATES, UTES and/or FMS.
• Plans and schedules work to be accomplished by subordinates.
• Sets and adjusts short-term priorities.
• Assigns work in consideration of employee skills and mission requirements.
• Rates subordinates' work performance.
• Advises, counsels, or instructs employees on work and administrative matters.
• Interviews candidates and recommends appointment, promotion, or reassignment to positions in the unit.
• Hears and resolves employee complaints and refers group grievances, or more serious unresolved complaints, to a higher-level supervisor.
• Effects minor disciplinary actions and recommends action in more serious cases.
• Identifies and provides for employee training and development.
• Finds ways, as needed, to improve production or increase the quality of work directed.
• Develops performance standards.
• (2) Develops, implements, and oversees the quality assurance program for assigned surface maintenance facilities.
• Reviews work instructions, technical data, inspection methods, and test procedures to ensure adequacy.
• Reviews quality and flow of materials and supplies required to support maintenance activities.
• Confers with equipment users to resolve problems and ensures satisfaction.
• Provides direction to ensure correction of noted deficiencies.
• Publishes technical information letters on quality assurance techniques and objectives.
• Monitors manpower utilization ensuring that work methods, procedures, and allocations are made to best accomplish program objectives with the available resources.
• Coordinates manpower data collection for assigned units.
• Recommends plans to enhance manpower utilization and cost effectiveness throughout areas assigned.
• (3) Provides technical guidance to assigned maintenance activities through coordinated assistance or evaluation visits.
• Visits assigned surface maintenance facilities on a regular basis to promote efficient operations and compliance with established standards.
• Provides trip reports to document adherence to operating standards and unit performance.
• Plans and develops schedules and agendas for shop meetings and responsible to coordinate details.
• (4) Oversees hazardous waste/industrial hygiene programs for maintenance facilities supervised.
• Identifies special tools, test equipment requirements, and coordinates procurement as needed.
• Provides technical guidance to supply and Class 9 (CL IX) functions.
• May participate as a member of the Command Maintenance Evaluation Team (COMET) team.
• (5) Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT This position is being filled under Merit Promotion procedures and is open to current employees only.
• This is a Temporary Position NTE 01OCT2029 Minnesota National Guard Membership is required.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• Most MNNG position are 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.
• 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 MILITARY COMPATIBILITY: Upon selection, individuals will undergo a background check to validate suitability for employment with the federal government as permitted by law, regulation, Presidential order or other authority.
• Suitability is dependent upon the particular requirements for security clearance, sensitivity level, and DOD IT network access.
• Items checked include, but are not limited to all criminal history record information, employment history, education and fiscal accountability/responsibility.
• The individual selected must be assigned to a compatible military position and must also maintain satisfactory membership in the Minnesota Army National Guard.

Education

EDUCATION: If using education to apply: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims.

To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

How you will be evaluated

AREAS OF PRIORITY: In Accordance with MN National Guard Regulation 690-335 (Army) or 36-1 (Air), Applications will be forwarded to the selection official to conduct reviews by area of priority as listed below Area 1: Current On-board Minnesota National Guard Title 32 Technicians who are in permanent or indefinite technician status as a result of being competitively hired within that National Guard component applying for a position within the component which they are currently employed.

Area 2: Current Minnesota National Guard Title 32 Technicians who are in permanent or indefinite technician status as a result of being competitively hired at a sister component that is identified on the Position Vacancy Announcement (PVA), including onboard Title 5 employees that are also current members of MNNG; i.e. Army MNNG to Air MNNG, Air MNNG to Army MNNG.

Evaluation Factors: Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of appropriate education, experience, training, self-development activities, and special awards. Candidates are considered on the basis of available information on their current application and supporting information that has been provided to this office.

To ensure full consideration, applicants are urged to submit information about their training, self-development, outside experience, activities and awards. National Guard military (Part-time) service is considered as full-time experience when evaluated against the qualification requirements for a technician position.

The applicant is credited with actual number of months the member has been in the National Guard if the experience is related. 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.
• Resume showing work schedule (Full-time, Part-time, Intermittent), hours worked per week, To and From Dates (format must include Month and Year, e.g, 02/2017, Feb 2017, ect.) of employment and duties performed.
• In describing your experience, please be clear and specific.
• It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/DD/YYYY; and total hours worked per week).
• If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position.
• Transcript: If position requires a degree or if using education to qualify Other Required Documents: Additional certifications, transcripts, training reports, and related credentials as applicable Job Information: Vacancy Identification Number ( 13068391 ), title ( SUPERVISORY SURFACE MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST (MERIT, T32, TEMP) ) and Grade(s) ( 11 ) for which you are applying for.
• Do not include the following types of information in your profile or resume: Classified or government sensitive information Social Security Number (SSN) Photos of yourself Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Encrypted and digitally signed documents

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.

CONTACTING US: After you have read all the instructions in this vacancy announcement, if you still have questions about this position or the application process, you may contact us at ***.

Additional information

REMARKS: No PCS available. Position will not be filled until current incumbent vacates. Sensitivity Level 2.

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. - Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Acceptance of a Technician position may result in the termination of your Selected Reserve bonus.

IMPORTANT NOTES: Should a position be announced at less than the authorized grade, the selected applicant may be non-competitively promoted when he/she meets all qualifications and is submitted for promotion by the supervisor. IAW NGR 600-25 AND AFI 36-101, grade inversion within the full-time workforce is not permitted.

Males applicants born after 31 December 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service System in compliance with the Defense Authorization Act of 1986, Section 1622 (***). This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in a compatible MOS in the Minnesota Army National Guard and wear of the military uniform.

Acceptance of an Excepted Service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently enlisted in the Minnesota Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate enlistment or appointment. For enlistment/appointment criteria, consult ***

Military skill set is determined by MOS requirements. Upon selection, individuals must be assigned to a compatible military MOS in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the AFSC/MOS. The Minnesota Department of Military Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position without discrimination for any non-merit reason(s) such as age, race, religion, gender, ethnic origin or non-disqualifying disability. Pre-selection is not only counter-productive to effective recruitment and placement, but also violates The Merit Placement Principles and will not be tolerated.

If you have information or questions regarding this issue, please contact the Equal Employment Manager at *** or ***.