Summary

This position is part of the J-4, located on Ellington JRB in Houston, TX. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a supervisor and technical authority over one 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).

Texas is one of 9 states with NO state income tax.

This job is open to

National Guard and reserves

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

Clarification from the agency

In State (see Areas of Consideration), Texas Army National Guard Membership is Required

Duties

As a SUPERVISORY SURFACE MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST (Title 32) with the Texas National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to:

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.
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.
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.
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.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Appointment Factor(s): This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in a compatible military assignment in the Texas National Guard and wear of the military uniform.

Areas of Consideration: In-State Excepted. This includes:

All currently employed full-time permanent, indefinite and temporary personnel of the Texas National Guard.
All current members of the Texas National Guard

Incentives: Acceptance of a military Federal technician position may result in termination and / or repayment of military incentives. Please check your contract and contact your servicing Education Services (Incentives) office or the Recruiting/Retention office.

Remarks:

The Texas National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer.
Veterans' preference is not applicable to this position.
Texas Army National Guard Membership is required.
Direct deposit is mandatory.
Trial period required (see additional information)

Military Requirements:

For Dual-Status Technician positions service affiliation under Title 32 USC 709 is required.

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

Compatible MOS/Branch/AFSC: WO 91 : O 90A

Rank Spread:
Warrant Officer: W-3/CW3
Officer: O-1/2LT not to exceed O-4/MAJ

Other Requirements:

For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.

For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.

Qualifications

In describing your experience in your resume, please be clear and specific. Assumptions regarding your experience will not be made. To be considered for qualification, your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment/experience reflecting the following:

Specialized Experience Required

At least 1-year specialized experience to at least the next lower grade (GS-09) that provided 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. and Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

-OR-

A 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.

-OR-

A combination of successfully completed post-high school education and experience that may be used to meet total qualification requirements. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grades GS-9 and GS-11.

Only experience/education gained by closing date of this position will be considered.

Education

If you are using education to qualify for this position, you must provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Only experience/education gained by closing date of this position will be considered.

A 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.

Additional information

Trial Period:

As a condition of employment, you will be required to serve a 1- 2 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.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES:

1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
2. 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.
3. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
*4. 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.
5. 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.

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.

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 qualified, 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 should include the following for related positions held:

Work schedule (ex. Full-time, part-time, intermittent)
Hours worked per week
To and From dates (ex. MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY)
Duties performed - In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. Assumptions will not be made regarding your experience.

2. Transcripts - If you are using education to qualify for this position, you must provide transcripts to support your educational claims.

3. Other supporting documents:

Cover Letter
DD-214/ Statement of Service
OF-306
Other (1)
Resume
SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
Transcript

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 below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12951087~

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

Rashay Liedecke

Phone: 512-782-5000
Email: rashay.g.liedecke.civ@army.mil

Address: TX J4
2200 West 35th St
Austin, TX 78703
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.

SUPERVISORY SURFACE MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST (Title 32) Job in Ellington AFB, TX