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), located in northeast Texas near Texarkana. RRAD’s maintenance mission includes repairing, rebuilding, overhauling, and converting tactical wheeled vehicles. The role is supervisory and involves planning work, directing and evaluating employees, and overseeing repair work on heavy mobile equipment. The position may be filled as a term appointment not to exceed one year and one day. Term appointments may be extended beyond six years, up to eight years, and—with DoD approval—beyond eight years. Term employment is subject to a one-year trial period. A one-year probationary period for supervisory duties is required unless previously completed. The employee must complete the Civilian Education System Course and Supervisory Development Course within 12 months of entering the position. The position may require travel (TDY) 10% of the time. A background investigation and Personnel Background Investigation (NACI) are required, and the employee must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance for access to the Depot Production Computer System. Applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship. Education cannot substitute for the required experience; applicants must qualify through experience alone.

Requirements

Demonstrate sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work without more than normal supervision; no specific length of training or experience is required.
Meet the minimum qualification screen-out: demonstrate the ability to perform common supervisory duties and explain proper repair tools, equipment, and parts; interpret guides such as 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.
Technical practices.
Troubleshooting ability.
Ability to use measuring instruments.
Complete the Civilian Education System Course and Supervisory Development Course within 12 months in the position.
Obtain and maintain a Personnel Background Investigation (NACI) and appropriate security clearance for access to the Depot Production Computer System.
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Experience alone must meet qualification requirements; education cannot be substituted for experience.
A one-year probationary period to assess supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
Travel (TDY) may be required 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, or parts required for repairs.
Interpret blueprints, sketches, and technical manuals to perform functions of parts or systems.
Provide quality-control review of repairs performed on heavy mobile equipment vehicles.
Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.