SUPERVISOR HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC (Temporary Promotion) Job in Des Moines, IA

Vacancy No. IA-13040847-AF-26-224 Department Air National Guard Units
Salary $39.09 to $45.61 Grade 10 to 10
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 8/19/2026 Close Date 8/24/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Des Moines, IA


SUPERVISOR HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC (Temporary Promotion)

Department of the Air Force
Air National Guard Units
132d Wing, Des Moines, Iowa

Summary

IOWA AIR NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION
This position is open to current on-board Title 5 and Title 32 employees of the 132d Wing LRS Group, Des Moines, Iowa Air National Guard. Military membership is required.

This is a temporary promotion, and will not become permanent.

LOCATION: 132d Wing, Des Moines, Iowa

This job is open to

Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Clarification from the agency

This position is open to current on-board Title 5 and Title 32 employees of the 132d Wing LRS Group, Des Moines, Iowa Air National Guard. Military membership is required. This is a temporary promotion, and will not become permanent.

Duties

As a SUPERVISOR HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC (Temporary Promotion), WS-5803-10 your duties are below.

  1. Performs work planning responsibilities for the Vehicle Management Flight. Plans on a quarterly or longer basis the overall use of personnel and other resources. Determines resource requirements, materials, number of employees and the types of skill necessary to accomplish long range work schedules. Allocates resources and distributes work to organizational segments or groups under their control. Analyzes work plans developed by subordinate supervisors and work leaders and monitors the status of that work in relation to the overall schedule requirements, including unanticipated or emergency requirements. Coordinates changes that are not under the subordinate supervisor or work leader's control but would modify or deviate overall work schedules or affect the work operations supervised. Provides information and advice to higher level supervisors, management officials, and staff organizations on feasibility of work assignments, budget estimates, and workload data to assist in developing or reviewing proposed long-range schedules and work requirements. May participate with superiors in planning conferences and meetings. (45%)
  2. Performs work direction responsibilities. Assigns and explains work requirements and operating instructions to subordinates and sets deadlines and establishes the sequence of work operations to be followed. Maintains balanced workloads by shifting assignments, workers, and other resources to achieve the most effective work operations. Reviews and analyzes work accomplishments, cost, and utilization of subordinates to evaluate work progress, control costs, and anticipate and avoid possible problems. Notes and investigates work related problems and independently implements corrective actions which can be taken without affecting work operations controlled by other supervisors. Participates with management officials and/or engineering personnel to develop qualitative and/or quantitative work standards. Evaluates work operations and reviews completed work and inspection reports to assure that standards are met. Coordinates work operations with the supervisors of other organizations and functions. (25%)
  3. Performs administration responsibilities. Participates with the subordinate supervisors, work leader, and employees in the development of performance plans. Advises them in advance of performance expectations. Provides feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Appraises performance of subordinate employees in accordance with regulations. Rewards or uses corrective action, as needed, in performance management. Resolves grievances and complaints, keeping higher levels of management informed as to their disposition. Explains classification determinations to subordinate employees. Restructures positions when necessary to achieve the most effective and economical utilization of personnel. Assures that the subordinate supervisors, work leaders, and employees effectively carry out policies to achieve management objectives. Recommends promotion or reassignment of subordinate employees and determines their training needs. Schedules leave of subordinate employees, reviews personnel actions and performance appraisals initiated by subordinates, and acts on personnel problems referred. Maintains administrative records. Serves as a management representative at hearings, meetings, and negotiations involving labor management relations. Performs the non-supervisory work of the function as needed. (20%)
  4. Ensures education in, compliance with, and practice of security directives, good safety, and health habits in all work areas. Ensures employees with access to classified information comply with security directives. Reports all known security violations to the proper authority immediately when discovered. Submits reports in accordance with reporting directives. Ensures safety equipment and protective clothing/gear are worn when mandated by regulations. Reports any condition which might pose a hazard to safety or health to the appropriate authority as soon as possible after detection (5%)
  5. Applies Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) principles and requirements to all personnel management actions and decisions, and ensures all personnel are treated in a manner free of discrimination. Takes positive action to implement affirmative action/EEO initiatives. Takes action to prevent or correct situations that may give rise to complaints of discrimination and/or sexual harassment. Cooperates fully with counselors, investigators, and examiners. (5%)
  6. Performs other duties as assigned D2430000

Requirements

Conditions of employment

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted position that requires military membership in a compatible military assignment in the Iowa Air National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of this excepted position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 08/24/2026 . FAILURE TO PROVIDE COMPLETE INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN YOUR NOT RECEIVING CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION. Please refer to the Qualifications and Evaluations Section of this Announcement to understand the qualification requirements, and the How to Apply Section for detailed instruction on applying.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Employment is subject to attaining and maintaining a clearance as required by this position. If the selectee does not possess the applicable security clearance when hired, application must be made within 30 days of the start date. Failure to make application for the required security clearance will result in termination of employment.

Failure to complete prescribed courses may be cause for reassignment or termination of FTS.

Military Rank Requirements: ENLISTED MEMBERS (E-7 to E-8)

Qualifications

In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Applicants who do not fully address the minimum/specialized experience needed for the position in their resume will not be referred for consideration. Your resume must contain your own words. Resumes that are verbatim, from this announcement, any PD's, or any other applicants will not be considered.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Experience or training that has provided the candidate with the skill to make repairs or the ability to assist with repairs that can be accomplished by removing, adjusting, or replacing defective or worn parts.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: WS-5803-10: Must haveexperience in the following:

  • Experience or training leading to an extensive knowledge of the mechanical makeup, operation, and working relationships of complex interconnecting systems, assemblies, and parts for a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, special purpose vehicles, and equipment.
  • Experiance to diagnose, repair, overhaul, and modify interconnected complex systems on a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, special purpose vehicles, and equipment.
  • Experience and knowledge of state of the art electrical, electronic, complex hydraulic, pneumatic, and other major non-mechanical systems that have a functional relationship and effect on the operation of major mechanical systems.
  • Experience and extensive knowledge of hydraulic lifting, loading, turning, and positioning systems and their mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic controls.
  • Experience and knowledge to develop or improvise methods, alter parts, and make repairs in the absence of technical guidelines (such as modifying parts to fit and mesh into systems for which the parts were not designed); improvise modifications to equipment to correct recurring malfunctions; and design modifications to meet special test requirements or other special needs.
  • 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

ENLISTMENT CASH BONUSES: Acceptance of a technician position may affect any bonus and/or educational assistance that may be applicable. Please contact your Education Office prior to accepting a position with the Iowa Army National Guard.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

If you are a male applicant 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 are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

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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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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 found to be among the qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

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 experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for this position:

  1. Ability to determine resource requirements, materials, number of employees and the types of skill necessary to accomplish long range work schedules.
  2. Ability to assign and explain work requirements and operating instructions to subordinates and sets deadlines and establishes the sequence of work operations to be followed.
  3. Skilled with balancing workloads by shifting assignments, workers, and other resources to achieve the most effective work operations.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

  1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.
  2. Additional Supporting Documents (if applicable): Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD 214, SF-50, ect. .

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Agency contact information

Christopher Powders
Phone
515-252-4677 X4677
Email
christopher.l.powders.civ@army.mil
Address
IA 132nd Wing
3100 McKinley Ave
Des Moines, IA 50321-2799
US

Next steps

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.

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Agency contact information

Christopher Powders
Phone
515-252-4677 X4677
Email
christopher.l.powders.civ@army.mil
Address
IA 132nd Wing
3100 McKinley Ave
Des Moines, IA 50321-2799
US

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