SUPERVISOR HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC - Title 32 Job in Milwaukee, WI

Vacancy No. WI-12843842-Air-26-042 Department Air National Guard Units
Salary $42.53 to $49.60 Grade 10 to 10
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 1/8/2026 Close Date 1/22/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Milwaukee, WI


Summary

This National Guard position is for a SUPERVISOR HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC - Title 32, Position Description Number D2430000 and is part of the WI 128 LRS, Wisconsin Air National Guard.

*This vacancy is also advertised as AGR Job Announcement Number 26-023ANG*

This job is open to

Federal employees - Excepted service

Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.

National Guard and reserves

Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.

Clarification from the agency

This position is open to current military members of the Active-Duty Air Force, Air Force Reserves and Air National Guard (to include the Wisconsin Air National Guard) that are eligible to enlist in the Wisconsin Air National Guard.

Duties

As a SUPERVISOR HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC - Title 32, WS-5803-10, you will exercise technical and administrative supervision over subordinate supervisors, work leaders, and workers in accomplishing trades and labor work of the Vehicle Management Flight and to perform associated nonsupervisory work.
The flight is responsible for overall management, maintenance, and repair of the wing's vehicle fleet and account for and maintain vehicle assets so they are safe, efficient, environmentally sound and meet the unit's needs.

MAJOR DUTIES:

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.

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.

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.

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. 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.

6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:

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. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

Military Grades: E-7 through E-9

Compatible Military Assignments: AFSC: 2T300, 2T390, 2T370, 2T371 or 2T377
** No Trainees accepted

Conditions of Employment:

  • National Guard Membership is required.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training which demonstrates that the candidate has the ability to organize assignments for subordinates, estimate material and manpower needed for specific jobs; able to explain manuals and work procedures; and to prepare production records, work records and reports.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify for the WS-5803-10 level, in addition to the journeyman level knowledge, applicant must have at least 36 months 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.

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 (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.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE:

  • Paid Time Off (Annual and Sick Leave)
  • Paid Training Opportunities
  • Paid Time Off for Military Duties
  • Flexible Work Scheduling
  • Fitness/Work Out Time (3hrs/week)
  • 11 Paid Federal Holidays Off
  • Promotion and Advancement Opportunities
  • Work/Life Balance
  • Federal Pension after 5 Years
  • TSP Savings Plan (similar to 401K)
  • Meaningful Work that directly affects the Wisconsin National Guard
  • Challenging and Rewarding Career
  • Professional Development and Mentorship Opportunities

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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 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. Resume showing places of employment, titles of positions held, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.

2. Record Review RIP (NOT point credit summary or Career Data Brief) complete and current. This is used to verify AFSCs, aptitude scores, position status, time in service, time in grade, etc. This can be pulled from vMPF.

3. Current Fitness Report. Current (within 12 months) Fitness report from myFitness in pdf format.

4. AF Form 422 Current (within 12 months), Physical Profile Serial Report. If any PULHES are a "3", a statement indicating that individual is Worldwide Deployable needs to be submitted.

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.

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.



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Agency contact information

WI HRO STAFFING
Phone
608-242-3710
Email
ng.wi.wiarng.list.hro-staffing@mail.mil
Address
WI 128 LRS
1919 E Grange Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
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.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.