Aircraft Mechanic Supervisor

Army National Guard Units • Rochester, NY

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About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position for an Aircraft Mechanic Supervisor (WS-8852-14), Position Description Number D0736000, with Army Aviation Support Facility 2. The role provides overall direction and coordination of subordinate work activities across multiple organizational segments and layers, potentially over multiple shifts. The scope and complexity of the work require several subordinate supervisors. The occupation and nonsupervisory grade level that best represent the operations supervised is Aircraft Mechanic, WG-8852-10.

National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard is required before the effective date of placement, and the selectee must wear the military uniform. The position requires aircraft maintenance experience and supervisory experience, including planning and assigning work, coordinating subordinate units, monitoring production and quality, managing personnel and resources, and administering performance and training activities. A two-year trial period may be required. Irregular or overtime hours may be required to support operations or contingencies.

Requirements

• National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required before the effective date of placement.
• Must wear the military uniform as a condition of employment.
• Experience or training in removing and replacing aircraft parts, accessories, and components, and making adjustments and settings to established specifications.
• Skill in using hand tools and test equipment.
• 36 months of specialized experience beyond journeyman-level knowledge, demonstrating the ability to plan, direct, and organize work assignments for lower-grade personnel.
• Experience reviewing work requirements and establishing priorities to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of the various lines of work performed by the function.
• Ability to supervise or demonstrated potential to perform supervisory duties, including knowledge of general supervisory concepts and shop processes.
• Experience adapting existing equipment and techniques to new situations.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a two-year trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• A valid state driver's license is required for positions requiring operation of motor vehicles.
• For positions requiring a Secret or Top Secret security clearance, the applicant must possess or be able to obtain the clearance within one year of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall direction and coordination of subordinate work activities across organizational segments and layers, possibly across multiple shifts.
• Plan the allocation of personnel and other resources across supervised organizational segments to accomplish work operations.
• Explain work requirements to subordinate supervisors and establish deadlines and sequence of operations.
• Coordinate and direct the work of supervised units and balance workloads among subordinate work groups.
• Analyze production, cost, and personnel-utilization records and adjust operations to address problems.
• Develop quality and quantity standards and spot-check operations to ensure standards are met.
• Encourage employees to achieve goals.
• Recommend promotion or reassignment of subordinate supervisors and review personnel actions they prepare.
• Formally appraise supervisors' performance and review employee appraisals submitted by supervisors.
• Determine long-range training needs for subordinates, submit justified funding and budget requests, and arrange training.
• Maintain awareness of environmental responsibilities under applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package, with benefits eligibility depending on position type and whether the position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed