SURFACE MAINTENANCE MANAGER Job in Boise, ID

Vacancy No. ID-12693525-AR-2946 Department Army National Guard Units
Salary $105,383.00 to $137,000.00 Grade 13 to 13
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 2/14/2025 Close Date 3/2/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Boise, ID


Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MANAGER, Position Description Number D1249000 and is part of the ID G4 SMM, National Guard.

THIS IS AN TEMPORARY INDEFINITE POSITION WITH THE POSSIBILITY TO NON-COMPETITIVELY CONVERT AT A LATER DATE

CURRENT TECHNICIANS WILL RETAIN THEIR TENURE AND RETURN TO THEIR POSITION FOLLOWING THE APPOINTMENT.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Current members of the Idaho Army National Guard or those eligible for membership.

Duties

(1) Manages, directs, coordinates, and oversees the ARNG State Surface Maintenance program. Determines goals and develop plans independently or jointly with higher management. Contributes significantly to the determination of resource needs, allocation of resources, and is accountable for their effective use. Makes or recommends organizational changes that have considerable impact,
such as those involving basic structure, operating cost, and key positions. Considers a broad spectrum of factors when making decisions (or recommendations to higher level management), including such matters as employee relations, labor-management relations, and the effect on other organizations. Coordinates program efforts with other organizations or with National Guard Bureau (NGB) personnel. Assesses the impact of the organization's programs on other organizations in the state. Sets policy for the organization in such areas as determining program emphasis and operating guidelines. Understands and communicates NGB policies and priorities throughout the organization managed. Deals with human resources management policy matters affecting the entire organization, with personnel actions affecting key employees, or other staffing actions having significant impact. Delegates authority to subordinate supervisors and holds them responsible for the performance of their units.

(2) Plans and schedules work and production to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjust short-term priorities. Assigns work in consideration of employee skills and mission requirements. Exercises significant responsibilities dealing with headquarters' personnel, senior commanders, and staff officers of other units, organizations, and commands. Advises high-ranking management of functions, activities and services provided. Advises, counsels, or instructs employees on work and administrative matters. Makes and/or resolves decisions on work problems presented by subordinate supervisors. Develops performance standards. Evaluates subordinate supervisors' work performance and serves as a reviewing official of subordinate's supervisors' workers. Improves production or increases the quality of work directed. Interviews candidates and recommends appointment, promotion, or reassignment to positions in the unit. Makes or approves selections for subordinate non-supervisory positions and recommends selections for subordinate supervisory positions. Hears and resolves employee complaints and refers group grievances, or more seriousunresolved complaints, to a higher-level supervisor. Approves expenses comparable to within-gradeincreases, employee travel, etc. Recommends awards or bonuses for nonsupervisory personnel andchanges in position classification. Provides technical supervision for field and sustainmentmaintenance on surface equipment issued to the ARNG.


(3) Manages all aspects of the maintenance program, to include long- and short-range planning,maintenance training and proficiency, human resources direction, budgeting, etc. Formulatesdirectives, serves on policy boards, serves on financial management committees, etc. Ensurescompliance with National Maintenance Program (NMP) business procedures when scheduling andexecuting sustainment maintenance operations.

(4) Provides technical and administrative advice to the Director of Logistics (DOL), commanders,and various staff officers regarding the surface maintenance programs, fiscal matters,organizational planning, and staffing for all levels of maintenance. Represents the state in majorcommand conferences affecting the maintenance program. Serves as a liaison with ArmyCommands, NGB, DOL, Army Depots, etc., in all matters pertaining to maintenance activities.

(5) Plans and establishes maintenance policies, programs, and procedures to assure effectivesupport of DoD (Department of Defense) and training mission requirements. Confers withcommanders and staff to establish and implement maintenance policies, programs, and procedures.Establishes goals, objectives, and requirements for surface maintenance related funds.

(6) Evaluates accomplishment of the surface maintenance program to ensure systems andprograms are functioning properly; effective utilization and maintenance of equipment; and thatprojects are accomplished within established deadlines. Adjusts major scheduling of projects, asnecessary, to meet changing requirements. Evaluates and ensures that results of equipmentsurveys and cost feasibility studies for additions or changes in the surface maintenance program areconsistent with the latest technical developments and the needs of the state. Responsible forproduction and maintenance management analysis regarding the effective utilization of resources.

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.
  • 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.
  • Must be able to obtain/maintain Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications

Military Grades: O-3 to O-5

THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE REPRESENTED BY THE CONTENTS OF YOUR RESUME.

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IF YOU USE YOUR OWN RESUME, PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU INCLUDE THE BEGINNING AND ENDING DATES (MONTH AND YEAR) FOR ALL JOBS LISTED IN 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 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 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.

General Experience: Experience, education, or training which has provided a knowledge of equipment maintenance work, or skill in reading engineering drawings and specifications, using test instruments, making computations, and keeping records; Experience using computer and automation systems.

Experience: Must have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-12 level 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.Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies:

  • Ability to lead or supervise
  • Maintenance Operations
  • Program/Project Management
  • Strategic Planning

Education

There are no 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)).

More than one selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade and unit occur.

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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 work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.

2. Other supporting documents: SF50 and DD-214 (if applicable).

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/12693525

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

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Agency contact information

Benjamin O'Neal
Address
ID G4 SMM
3882 W Ellsworth
Boise, ID 83705
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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