Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic Supervisor

TACOM • Texarkana, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic Supervisor works at Red River Army Depot (RRAD), a maintenance depot in northeast Texas whose mission includes the repair, rebuild, overhaul, and conversion of tactical wheeled vehicles. The position plans work schedules, develops employee performance standards, interviews candidates, schedules and approves subordinate leave, and reviews work in progress. The supervisor also provides technical guidance on repair tools, equipment, and parts; interprets blueprints, sketches, and technical manuals; reviews repair quality; and demonstrates troubleshooting methods for diagnosing malfunctions.

The role is supervisory under the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Supervisory Guide. The employee may be required to travel on temporary duty up to 10% of the time. The position requires background investigation and access-related clearance requirements, as well as completion of the Civilian Education System Course and Supervisory Development Course within 12 months of entering the position. A one-year probationary period applies unless previously completed. Temporary promotion or time-limited detail may be used, and the position may be converted to permanent without further competition.

Applicants must be current Department of Army civilian employees and qualify through experience alone; education cannot substitute for experience. The role requires demonstrated ability to perform the work without more than normal supervision. Federal employment conditions include proof of U.S. citizenship, direct deposit, and applicable Selective Service certification for male applicants born after December 31, 1959. Multiple positions may be filled. PCS costs are not authorized.

Requirements

• Must be a current Department of Army civilian employee to apply under the stated eligibility category.
• Demonstrate sufficient experience to perform the work without more than normal supervision; no specific length of experience is stated.
• Demonstrate the ability to explain appropriate repair tools, equipment, and parts; interpret blueprints, sketches, and technical manuals; review repair quality; and troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Ability to interpret instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading.
• Ability to lead or supervise.
• Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair.
• Knowledge of technical practices.
• Troubleshooting ability.
• Ability to use measuring instruments.
• Must obtain and maintain a Personnel Background Investigation (NACI).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for access to the Depot Production Computer System.
• Must successfully complete the Civilian Education System Course and Supervisory Development Course within 12 months in the position.
• Must serve a one-year supervisory probationary period unless previously completed; a separate one-year appointment probationary period may also apply unless previously satisfied.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Must use direct deposit for pay.
• Must be willing to travel on temporary duty up to 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Plan weekly and monthly work schedules.
• Develop employee performance standards.
• Interview candidates for vacancies.
• Schedule and approve leave for subordinates.
• Review work in progress for completion.
• Explain the tools, equipment, and parts needed for repairs.
• Interpret blueprints, sketches, and technical manuals to perform work on parts or systems.
• Conduct quality-control reviews of repairs to heavy mobile equipment vehicles.
• Demonstrate troubleshooting analysis to diagnose malfunctions.
• Provide supervisory direction and technical oversight of heavy mobile equipment maintenance work.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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