Duties
1. Planning. Plans the overall allocation of personnel, funding, facilities, and equipment resources to the organizational segments supervised to accomplish work operations which, because of their scope, volume, complexity, operational tempo, and total force integration must be planned on an annual or multi-year basis. Because of the Total Force Mission integration with the USAF, keeps unit assigned Air National Guard munitions in combat ready status at the Operational Reserve level, and able to be fully integrated with USAF aircraft and missions upon activation and regular contingency operations, in addition to daily training, domestic operations, and support missions. Oversees munitions system modifications to include: Time Change Technical Orders, maintenance equipment and facilities update and modernization, deployment and mobility planning, manning, and financial forecasting, recurring Air Force mandated inspection requirements, mission and weapons systems changes, contingency planning relating to carrying out the military mission of the Wing, and the development of policies and procedures in the accomplishment of the work. Analyzes work plans developed by subordinate workforce for accomplishment of assigned directives. Determines status of work accomplished in relation to future demands, including unanticipated or emergency requirements mandating reallocation of resources. Provides status of work projects, budget estimates, changes in equipment, facilities and techniques for mission planning purposes. Evaluates potential impact of improved technologies on existing programs and practices and recommends proposed changes to appropriate authority. Participates fully with higher level management and staff organizations in interpreting changing environmental requirements to include work techniques, specification changes, and standard improvements. Functions as an integral member of unit's planning process and serves as the responsible technical resource for a maintenance division.
2. Assigning and Directing Work. Coordinates and directs the work of munitions sections supervised. Assigns and explains work requirements to the workforce, and set deadlines. Balances workload for subordinate work sections. Promotes economical and efficient work operations. Analyze production, personnel utilization, cost, and make adjustment in operations to improve the process. Prepares and provides inputs to operating instructions and initiates work plans to be followed by subordinate sections in accomplishing critical or emergency work projects. Evaluates work operations to assure production and quality standards are achieved. Coordinates work operations with other wing organizations and functions.
3. Administration. Recommends promotion or reassignment of the workforce, and reviews personnel actions. Makes formal, and informal appraisals of personnel work performance. Determines long range and supervisory needs for subordinate sections. Utilizes various management tools and computer technologies to ensure effective control of work activities. Chairs production meetings to set priorities in accomplishing the scheduled maintenance plan. Promotes and administers such programs as cost reduction, incentive awards, suggestions and quality assurance. Ensures regulations governing safety and housekeeping are observed. Ensures subordinate supervisors carry out such programs as labor management and equal opportunity. Schedules and approves leave. Ensures position descriptions are accurate and position management principles are followed. Ensures appropriate production reports and administrative records are maintained. Resolves personnel problems, conflicts, and resolves grievances and ensures proper corrective action(s) are taken.
4. Safety and Security. Implements regulatory safety and security requirements ensuring subordinates are provided and utilize appropriate safety equipment, follow safety precautions, and are afforded a safe work environment. Ensures the security of assigned personnel and munitions.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- 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.
- This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
- Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
- Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition 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 trial period.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- Supervisory positions require a 12-month trial period.
Qualifications
Military Grades: E-8 through E-9
Compatible Military Assignments: 2W091
THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE REPRESENTED BY THE CONTENTS OF YOUR RESUME.
Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experience. Resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered.
In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.
The USA Jobs resume builder is recommended to ensure full credit is given for the qualification requirements listed below. YOUR RESUME MUST BE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES, MAXIMUM.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training which has provided the candidate with the knowledge and application of mechanical and electrical principles and the skill to perform intricate repair and adjustment of hydraulic and pneumatic components and devices.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience or training in repairing, rebuilding, modifying, and testing a variety of major subassemblies. Experience in diagnosing malfunctions and determining repair in major components consisting of numerous assemblies, interrelated electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic assemblies, and components. Experience in the use of precision measurement equipment. Experience interpreting and applying a variety of technical manuals and similar published materials.
SUPERVISORY 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.
Education
There are no additional educational requirements for this position.
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)).
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.
More than one selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade and unit occur.
The effective/start date for this position will be IAW the Secretary of Defense guidance on the Title 32 Dual Status Military Technician Hiring Freeze Exemption dated 29 March 2025.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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.
Required Documents
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 (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.
2.
Other supporting documents:
SF 50 (Title 32 Fed Tech),
Orders (AGR),
vMPF RIP.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.