Automotive Mechanic Supervisor

Air National Guard Units•Elmendorf AFB, AK

12d

About The Position

Supervises workers, directly or through subordinate leaders or supervisors, in carrying out the operations of an organizational unit and performs associated nonsupervisory automotive work. The supervised work is best represented by Automotive Worker, WG-5823-10. The position plans work schedules and priorities, assigns and reviews work, coordinates resources and work across units, and handles personnel administration and employee performance matters. It also maintains production records, supports safety and housekeeping requirements, participates in readiness evaluations and exercises, and performs the function’s nonsupervisory work as needed. Additional duties may include structural or aircraft firefighting, security, snow removal, munitions handling, heavy equipment operation, facilities and equipment maintenance, or disaster and emergency response team service.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
May be required to obtain and maintain a satisfactory security clearance.
General experience or training demonstrating ability to maintain and repair automotive vehicles; knowledge of installation of automotive system components; and ability to use test equipment, reference materials, and manuals and maintain tools and equipment.
At least 36 months of specialized experience or training performing a variety of complex automotive maintenance procedures without assistance.
Experience using a wide variety of test and measuring instruments to identify repair or adjustment needs and check tolerances and fit specifications of repaired components and assemblies.
Journeyman-level knowledge and experience planning, directing, and organizing work assignments for lower-grade personnel; reviewing work requirements and setting priorities to meet deadlines; and knowledge of the function’s various lines of work.
Experience demonstrating supervisory ability or potential, including knowledge of general supervisory concepts and shop processes.
Experience adapting existing equipment and techniques to new situations.
Resume must provide complete employment dates and hours worked per week for each civilian and military employment occurrence; year-only dates may result in disqualification.
Resume duties must substantiate the required general and specialized experience in detail; length of experience alone is not qualifying.
Must be able to perform the stated physical demands and work under the described working conditions.
Must serve a one-year trial period with veteran preference or a two-year trial period without veteran preference.
If selected for an Alaska National Guard technician position, must participate in the Direct Deposit Program.

Responsibilities

Plan weekly or monthly work schedules and sequence operations; establish deadlines and priorities and determine required skills, materials, and equipment.
Participate in planning current and future schedules and budget requests; provide workload data, staffing estimates, and scheduling recommendations.
Assign tasks; explain work requirements and procedures; instruct and assist subordinates; review work and make adjustments to ensure effective and economical completion.
Investigate work-related problems, implement corrective actions within supervisory authority, ensure equipment and materials are available, and coordinate work with other units.
Recommend and participate in personnel selection; schedule and approve subordinate leave; set performance requirements and conduct performance appraisals.
Determine subordinate training needs and arrange training; counsel employees; address informal complaints; take informal corrective action and initiate disciplinary proposals when needed.
Support government-wide programs and policies, including equal employment opportunity and labor-management relations, and encourage participation in suggestion and cost-reduction programs.
Ensure safety and housekeeping regulations are followed and that appropriate protective clothing and equipment are used.
Maintain production reports and records; review subordinate position descriptions; initiate details; and participate in improving work methods, organizational structure, and position design.
Perform nonsupervisory automotive work as needed.
Prepare for and participate in readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization, and command support exercises.
Perform other assigned duties, which may include firefighting, security guard work, snow removal, munitions handling, heavy equipment operation, facilities and equipment maintenance, or disaster and civil emergency response.