Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MANAGER (Title 32), Position Description Number D1249000 and is part of the AR ARNG STATE MAINT OFFICE, National Guard.
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQURED- If you are not currently a member of any military service (Brach/Status), please provide a letter stating intent to join.
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
(1) Arkansas Army National Guard (AR ARNG) Technicians; (2) All members of the AR ARNG, (3) Individuals who are not members of the National Guard but who are eligible to acquire membership in an available and compatible military grade for excepted technician positions. (Upon selection, must be a member of the AR Army National Guard).
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 subordinates 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 serious unresolved complaints, to a higher-level supervisor. Approves expenses comparable to within-grade increases, employee travel, etc. Recommends awards or bonuses for nonsupervisory personnel and changes in position classification. Provides technical supervision for field and sustainment maintenance 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. Formulates directives, serves on policy boards, serves on financial management committees, etc. Ensures compliance with National Maintenance Program (NMP) business procedures when scheduling and executing 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 major command conferences affecting the maintenance program. Serves as a liaison with Army Commands, NGB, DOL, Army Depots, etc., in all matters pertaining to maintenance activities.
(5) Plans and establishes maintenance policies, programs, and procedures to assure effective support of DoD (Department of Defense) and training mission requirements. Confers with commanders 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 and programs are functioning properly; effective utilization and maintenance of equipment; and that projects are accomplished within established deadlines. Adjusts major scheduling of projects, as necessary, to meet changing requirements. Evaluates and ensures that results of equipment surveys and cost feasibility studies for additions or changes in the surface maintenance program are consistent with the latest technical developments and the needs of the state. Responsible for production and maintenance management analysis regarding the effective utilization of resources.
DUTIES CONTINUED UNDER EDUCATION:
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.
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 in the military grade listed below. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
Military Grades: Officer
Minimum Grade - O-4/ MAJ
Maximum Grade - O-5/ LTC
Compatible Military Assignments: Selectee must be a member of the Arkansas Army National Guard.
IMPORTANT NOTES (AS APPLICABLE): Upon selection for this position, individual must possess or initiate a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation. A favorable determination based upon investigative results is mandatory for this position. Failure to meet these requirements will result in termination of employment. A pre-placement physical is required if not already current. Upon selection, must complete mandatory Full-Time Support (FTS) Training at the Professional Education Center (PEC) within six months of assignment (if applicable, training will be coordinated by the supervisor). Individual must meet all military requirements of the position without creating a grade inversion, as determined by the Human Resources Office (HRO). Technicians will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor or wage leader (Grade Inversion). Enlisted members currently at a higher grade than allowed by the position (see Military Grade Requirement above) may apply; however, they must administratively reduce prior to appointment and provide confirmation of the reduction to HRO.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS ARE LISTED UNDER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Qualifications
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Work involves managing, supervising, leading, or performing administrative work that involves: a combination of work characteristic of two or more series in the Equipment, Facilities, and Services Group where no one type of work is series controlling; or work classified in this group for which no other series has been established.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
1-year specialized experience to at least the next lower grade 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.
Education
DUTIES CONTINUED:
(7) Directs inspections of operating activities to determine the condition of required facilities, the effectiveness of maintenance activities in support of programs, and to ensure coordination between such activities. Analyzes maintenance activity inspection reports and directs corrective action when necessary.
(8) Directs and coordinates the correction of maintenance deficiencies affecting unit readiness. Analyzes maintenance production impacting equipment readiness. Responsible for authorizing the level of maintenance to be performed at Table of Distribution and Allowances (TDA) for maintenance activities. Serves as a member of appropriate Authorized Stock List (ASL) review board(s). Directs and controls activities related to materiel readiness, including the Maintenance Assistance and Instruction Team (MAIT) and Command Maintenance Evaluation Team (COMET) programs, to ensure efficient operation of all facilities and organizations.
(9) Serves as program manager for surface maintenance funds. Develops the maintenance financial requirement portion of the logistics budget for submission to the Program, Budget and Accounting committee (PBAC). Ensures funds are obligated in accordance with the state budget plan. Advises and directs others regarding surface maintenance related funds. Plans, develops, administers, and coordinates the surface maintenance program-operating budget in primary accounts (repair parts, contract maintenance, Active Duty Special Work (ADSW), maintenance man-days, and technician travel).
(10) Conducts staff conferences to outline priorities and collaborate on budget impacts caused by increased costs, changes in programs and facilities, mission/weapons system changes, and requirements for new facilities or facility remodeling, etc. Administers and monitors other maintenance funding programs as needed. Directs contractual maintenance programs within the state. Continually reviews the financial position through subordinates to ensure fiscal integrity. Directs changes necessary to ensure proper timing and accomplishment of objectives. Serves as program manager for maintenance support of tactical automation equipment and responsible for surface maintenance specific automation, to include training and systems support.
(11) Exercises significant responsibilities in dealing with, or advising, higher ranked officials of other units or organizations. Assures that manpower requirements are met and coordinates through the DOL to provide manpower requirements justifications and other necessary information. Allocates available manpower resources. Develops, manages, and administers the maintenance ADSW program.
(12) Performs other duties as assigned.
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)).
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- 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 appropriate security clearance
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 among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the above general and specialized experience, to include following competencies- knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs):
KSAs not applicable.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. 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.
DO NOT COPY THE GENERAL, SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE, KSAs AND DUTIES WORD FOR WORD AND PLACE INTO YOUR RESUME; YOU MUST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONAL EXPERIENCE AS IT PERTAINS TO EACH STATEMENT.
2. Current Military Branch Career Data Brief:
Air- Career Data Brief: can be obtained through vMPF using the following steps: Navigate to https://vmpf.us.af.mil/vMPFNet40/Hub.aspx > Login > Career Data Brief (CDB) > View CDB > Print to Microsoft PDF > Save as a PDF.
Army- Soldier Talent Profile: can be obtained through IPPS-A using the following steps: Navigate to https://ipps-a.army.mil Login > PKI Login > (login with CAC) > OK > My Soldier Talent Profile > Print. From here, you save the document as a PDF.
If you are not currently serving in a Military compacity (any Branch or Service), please provide a letter of intent to join the National Guard.
Failure to provide proper documents may result in disqualification.
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.
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/.
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 once the announcement has closed. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.