Armament Worker Supervisor -T32

Army National Guard Units•Camp Williams, WI

About The Position

This National Guard position is for an Armament Worker Supervisor (WS-6601-9), Position Description Number D0724000, with the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s WI CSMS. The supervisor oversees workers, directly or through subordinate leaders or supervisors, in a distinct organizational unit involving two or more dissimilar occupations. The overall supervised work is best reflected by Artillery Repairer, WG-6605-09. The position also performs nonsupervisory work as needed and supports readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization, and command support exercises. The role requires National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment and grade, with military grades from WO1 through CW4. Applicants who are not current Guard members must be eligible for immediate membership. Conditions include federal employment suitability determined by a background investigation, possible completion of a probationary period, and the ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance. The position is covered by the Lautenberg Amendment and requires compliance with applicable restrictions. Irregular and/or overtime hours may be required for operational needs or contingencies, including work outside normal duty hours. Applicants need general experience organizing assignments, estimating materials and manpower, explaining manuals and work procedures, and preparing production and work records and reports. Specialized experience must include at least 36 months demonstrating the ability to plan, direct, and organize assignments for lower-grade personnel; review requirements and set priorities to meet deadlines; understand the function’s lines of work; demonstrate supervisory potential and knowledge of supervisory concepts and shop processes; and adapt existing equipment and techniques to new situations. The federal position offers benefits and opportunities including paid annual and sick leave, paid training, paid time off for military duties, flexible scheduling, fitness/workout time, federal holidays, advancement opportunities, work/life balance, a federal pension after five years, a Thrift Savings Plan, and professional development and mentorship. Benefit eligibility depends on position type and other factors; applicants are advised to contact the hiring agency for details.

Requirements

National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment is required; applicants who are not current members must be eligible for immediate membership.
Compatible military grade: WO1 through CW4.
Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for the position.
Must not be disqualified from performing the duties under the Lautenberg Amendment concerning qualifying misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence.
General experience organizing subordinate assignments, estimating material and manpower needs, explaining manuals and work procedures, and preparing production records, work records, and reports.
At least 36 months of specialized experience planning, directing, and organizing work assignments for lower-grade personnel.
Experience reviewing work requirements and establishing priorities to meet deadlines.
Experience providing knowledge of various lines of work performed by the function.
Experience demonstrating supervisory ability or potential, including knowledge of general supervisory concepts and shop processes.
Experience adapting existing equipment and techniques to new situations.
If born after December 31, 1959 and required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, must be registered to be eligible for appointment.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

Responsibilities

Plan weekly or monthly work schedules and sequence operations; set deadlines and priorities using established schedules, methods, and policies.
Determine the skills, materials, and equipment needed for work.
Assign tasks and explain work requirements, methods, and procedures to subordinates.
Instruct subordinates on new procedures or methods and assist with difficult or new problem areas.
Review work in progress or upon completion.
Recommend and participate in selecting personnel to fill vacancies.
Schedule and approve subordinate leave.
Set performance requirements and conduct formal and informal performance appraisals.
Determine subordinate training needs and arrange for training.
Counsel employees on problems and resolve informal complaints through discussions with employees and union representatives.
Take informal corrective action on conduct or performance problems and initiate proposals for disciplinary action when needed.
Perform the nonsupervisory work of the function as needed.
Implement regulatory safety requirements and ensure subordinates wear appropriate safety equipment and follow safety precautions.
Prepare for and participate in readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization, and command support exercises.
Perform other duties as assigned.