SUPERVISORY SURFACE MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST T32 Job in Phoenix, AZ

Vacancy No. AZ-12694877-25-SW-25-046T Department Army National Guard Units
Salary $92,702.00 to $120,518.00 Grade 12 to 12
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 6/27/2025 Close Date 7/13/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Phoenix, AZ


Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a SUPERVISORY SURFACE MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST T32, Position Description Number PDD1251000and is part of the AZ Surface Maintenance Management Division (AZ SMM), National Guard.

Duties

This position is located in Phoenix, Arizona with the SMM. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a second-level supervisor and technical authority over two or more Army National Guard (ARNG) surface maintenance facilities, e.g., Combined Support Maintenance Shop (CSMS), Maneuver Area Training Equipment Site (MATES), Unit Training Equipment Site (UTES), and/ or Field Maintenance Shop (FMS). Work requires comprehensive knowledge of the principles, concepts, and practices involving ARNG surface maintenance facilities, equipment, and services. In the absence of an officially established and filled position, may also serve as the Deputy to the Surface Maintenance Manager. The highest level of basic non-supervisory work directed is comparable to GS-09.

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • ARIZONA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. Prior to appointment into this position, selectee must be a current member of the Arizona Army National Guard, in a military organization supported by the SMM.
  • 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.
  • Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
  • 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 probationary period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • Incumbent must possess and maintain an unrestricted, not excluding glasses, state and military driver's license.
  • Incumbent must possess or be able to maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
  • Irregular (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
  • Incumbent must be able to gain and maintain access to the AZ-ARNG network (NIPR) and all applicable sites and systems necessary to perform duties.

Qualifications

Military Grades: W-3/CW3 to W-4/CW4

Compatible Military Assignments: Possess 91 Series MOS

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess 36 months specialized experience in applying principles, concepts, and methods of equipment, facility, or service operations sufficient in planning assignments. Experience using well-established occupational methods and techniques to determine facility, grounds, equipment overhaul, maintenance, restoration, repair needs, etc. Experience in determination of resource needs, allocation of resources, and budgeting/funding needs. Experience in human resources management policy matters affecting the entire organization, with personnel actions affecting key employees to include experience coordinating work forces and resources and negotiating with management or clients concerning problems. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

Education

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.

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).

Benefits

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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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

1. Comprehensive knowledge to review position descriptions and develop performance standards. Ability to develop, direct, and evaluate the work and performance of subordinate supervisors and employees

2. Comprehensive knowledge of principles, concepts, and practices involving the ARNG Surface Maintenance facilities, manpower, equipment, and services. Ability to use current automation to monitor and analyze if established ratios for direct and indirect labor are maintained, competencies for achieving production goals are assessed, and workflow in the facilities attain established efficiency and backlog goals.

3. Comprehensive knowledge to in the oversight of the quality assurance program for assigned surface maintenance facilities to ensure production goals as established are attained. Ability to monitor maintenance activities for utilization, turn-around-time, funds expenditures, stock management, and manpower utilization to meet those goals.

4. Ability to plan and execute ongoing surface maintenance facility visits throughout the state to evaluate efficient operations, provide assistance with workflow operations, resolve problems with supported units, and promote compliance in accordance with current regulations and policies.

5. Ability to conduct periodic inspections of maintenance activities to determine adequacy of work, storage; and to support current density and type of equipment supported and personnel employed. Ensures the State Maintenance Support Plan (SMSP) is reviewed and updated to reflect the most current data and inspections are recorded accurately for Installation Status Reporting - Infrastructure (ISR-I).

6. Comprehensive knowledge to manage the safety and occupational health program for the maintenance facilities and operations including instruction in safety operating procedures, comprehension of governing policies, investigation of all accidents/incidents and determining corrective action to ensure procedures are implemented to prevent future problems.

7. Ability and knowledge to analyze the needs, develop requirements, and coordinate recommendations to ensure surface maintenance facilities possess, maintain, and properly account for expendable, non-expendable, and durable property. Knowledge of full scope of requisition process and ability to review flow of materials and supplies required to support maintenance activities effectively.

8. Able to communicate effectively to develop performance standards, advise and counsel subordinate supervisors or staff, make or resolve decisions on work problems, and interview candidates for appointment, promotion or reassignment.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you MUST SUBMIT a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Optional Form 612 or your resume must provide the following information in the application/resume (or equivalent) for proper evaluation:
- Name
- Mailing address
- Phone Number (daytime and evening)
- Work experience related to the job for which you are applying, including job title (if federal, include pay plan, series and grade), date experience was obtained (i.e., in a from mm/yy to mm/yy format).
- Hours per week.
- Employer's name and address.
- Supervisor's name and phone number.

2. Other supporting documents: Applicant MUST submit their most current Officer Record Brief (ORB) to verify unit, rank, MOS, and security clearance requirements.

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/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12694877A 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

Tracey Tibbetts
Address
AZ SMM
5636 E MCDOWELL ROAD
PHOENIX, AZ 85008
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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