Ordnance Equipment Mechanic Supervisor

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command • Barksdale AFB, LA

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About The Position

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position in the 307 MXS. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and receive the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. The incumbent must also maintain active membership in the assigned Air Force Reserve unit and participate in an average of one weekend of military training per month. The work schedule will be aligned to allow participation in unit training assemblies (UTA). ARTs wear the military uniform while performing civil-service ART duties. The regular assignments are ART duties, although some non-ART duties may be assigned, generally not exceeding 30 percent of total responsibilities.

The primary purpose of the position is to serve as an ART Munitions Flight Supervisor, providing technical and administrative supervision to employees performing munitions maintenance and equipment duties, and training reservists in these duties and responsibilities. The position involves planning and directing work, administering personnel and work programs, applying EEO/EOT principles, maintaining security and safe work practices, and administering reserve training programs.

The employee may be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, shifts, or emergency overtime; maintain current certifications; travel on commercial or military aircraft for temporary or permanent duty; and drive a motor vehicle. The position is a testing-designated position subject to random drug testing and is covered by the Lautenberg Amendment. Work includes physical demands such as lifting and carrying, pulling and pushing, reaching, walking, standing, crawling, kneeling, bending, and climbing. The work environment includes indoor and outdoor settings, intermittent and constant noise, electrical energy, slippery or uneven surfaces, machinery with moving parts, moving vehicles or objects, and close work with others.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be a current member of the Air Force Reserve or willing and qualified to join, and must meet and maintain Air Force Reserve membership requirements.
• Must meet the screen-out element: ability to supervise as an Ordnance Equipment Mechanic Supervisor.
• Knowledge of trade or craft principles, processes, and techniques, and personnel management policies and practices, including sexual harassment and EEO/EOT.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge and practical application of MIS programs such as CAS, TMRS, MC2K, and CAMS.
• Knowledge of assigned weapon systems, including airframes and munitions systems, and the interrelationships among systems, munitions, and power plants sufficient to perform operational checks and verify performance limits.
• Knowledge of aircraft flying-hour, maintenance, and munitions planning cycles, documentation, and communication needed to execute plans.
• Skill in directing munitions generation and evacuation processes.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions, specifications, blueprints, and technical orders, and evaluate compliance, repair actions, and installation of parts and modifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to execute disaster-control and emergency war-order or contingency plans.
• Must maintain current certifications.
• Must be able to meet the physical and vision, color perception, depth perception, and hearing requirements described for the position.
• A valid driver's license may be required if driving a motor vehicle is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must meet all requirements for military membership.
• Must comply with random drug testing as a testing-designated position.

Responsibilities

• Plan work for the munitions flight.
• Direct work performed by subordinate employees engaged in munitions maintenance and equipment duties.
• Administer work and personnel-related responsibilities.
• Apply EEO/EOT principles and requirements to personnel actions and ensure personnel are treated without discrimination.
• Ensure education in and compliance with security directives, safety requirements, and health practices in all work areas.
• Train reservists in the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Administer reserve training and associated programs, maintaining consistent standards for traditional reservists and ARTs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits are available to ARTs and their families; eligibility depends on position type.
• Recruitment and/or retention incentives may be authorized.
• Relocation assistance may be authorized.
• PCS may be paid if authorized.

What This Job Offers

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