Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer Supervisor

U.S. Army Reserve Command • Fort Knox, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Military Technician position with the 81st Readiness Division, Equipment Concentration Site 63, located at Fort Knox, Kentucky. The position requires active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve before a start date can be set. The supervisor plans and assigns work, reviews employees’ work, addresses productivity issues, identifies training needs, guides and counsels employees, handles proposed disciplinary actions and leave, interviews candidates, and develops performance standards.

The position requires a Class A CDL within 90 days of employment, a medical examination before employment, a Personnel Security Investigation, and participation in the Drug Abuse Testing Program. Work may take place indoors or outdoors. Outdoor work is subject to variable weather; indoor work may involve drafts, dirt, grease, and fumes. The work may expose employees to burns, scrapes, cuts, bruises, shocks, and strains. Employees may work in tiring or uncomfortable positions for extended periods, and frequently lift or carry up to 40 pounds or push, pull, or turn heavy parts or equipment.

Requirements

• Must be an active Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve before a start date can be set.
• Must demonstrate, through experience in application materials, sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work without more than normal supervision.
• Must demonstrate ability to establish deadlines and priorities, give instructions and assign tasks, review work and enforce shop policies and procedures, identify training needs, and maintain production reports and records.
• Must have a Class A CDL within 90 days of employment.
• Must complete a medical examination prior to employment.
• Must undergo a Personnel Security Investigation and meet any applicable suitability or fitness determination.
• Must meet Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.
• 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 frequently lift and carry up to 40 pounds and push, pull, or turn heavy parts or equipment; may need to work in tiring and uncomfortable positions for extended periods.
• Must comply with Army Civilian Education System course and timeline requirements; the Supervisory Development Course must be completed within one year of placement in a supervisory position.
• Applicants must meet at least one of the listed employment authority categories to be eligible to apply.

Responsibilities

• Plan work schedules and establish deadlines and priorities.
• Assign tasks to employees and adjust assignments as necessary.
• Review work for accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Investigate and correct productivity problems to maintain an efficient work environment.
• Identify employee training needs and provide instruction, direction, and guidance.
• Counsel employees about problems or complaints and union representation.
• Initiate proposals for disciplinary actions.
• Schedule and approve leave.
• Interview candidates for vacant positions and provide selection recommendations.
• Develop performance standards.
• Maintain production reports and records.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable regulations and agency determination.
• Moving expenses to the first official duty station may be authorized for eligible new Army Reserve Military Technicians.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Recruitment, retention, or relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Advance in-hire rates and advanced leave accrual may be authorized.
• Credit for prior non-federal work experience and certain military service for annual leave accrual may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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