Production Controller (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units • Ellington AFB, TX

6h • Onsite

About The Position

This Title 32 dual-status technician position with the Texas Army National Guard is located in Houston, Texas. It requires active membership in the Texas Army National Guard, or eligibility for immediate membership, and wear of the military uniform. The Production Controller manages maintenance production to achieve or maintain desired production levels, serves as an equipment-readiness expert for supported units, and provides technical guidance and oversight to a lower-graded Production Controller.

The position establishes and implements maintenance plans and schedules for a broad range of vehicles and equipment, monitors work and readiness, manages work-order and equipment data, and adjusts priorities and resources to support unit readiness, training, and mobilization. It coordinates maintenance operations, repair parts, personnel, facilities, funding, and reporting, while supporting quality control and timely completion of work. The position may also provide guidance to mechanics, Tools and Parts Attendants, and others involved in maintenance production or management.

This is an Excepted Service position. The selected applicant must serve a one- to two-year trial period and meet applicable military affiliation, AFSC/MOS compatibility, and security-clearance conditions. Occasional work outside normal duty hours, overtime or compensatory time, and temporary-duty travel may be required. A valid state driver's license is required if the position requires operating a motor vehicle. The announcement does not specify a salary or an educational requirement.

Requirements

• Active membership in the Texas Army National Guard is required; applicants who are not members must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Texas Army National Guard.
• Must wear the military uniform and hold a compatible military AFSC/MOS under Title 32 USC 709; compatible MOS/Branch/AFSC codes listed are 12, 13, 14, 19, 25, 88, 90, 91, 92, and 94.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07, including scheduling workflow across more than one area and coordinating products or materials from support activities.
• Experience performing or supervising journeyman-level work in a production facility.
• Experience preparing job or work orders; scheduling project phases; monitoring progress; and arranging adjustments to materials, machine processes, or work sequencing.
• Experience using automation support programs to enter data, report equipment status, monitor work orders and priorities, requisition repair parts, and track parts status.
• Must meet the listed military rank spread: E-1/PVT through E-9/CSM, and W-1/WO1.
• Must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance designated for the position; where a Secret or Top Secret clearance is required, the applicant must possess or be able to obtain it within one year of appointment.
• A valid state driver's license is required if the position requires operating a motor vehicle.
• Must be able to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers and contribute to a cooperative working environment.
• Must meet the position's applicable Lautenberg Amendment restrictions; an individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties.
• Direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must serve a one- to two-year trial period.

Responsibilities

• Establish plans and schedules for maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment using multiple-process production methods and procedures.
• Implement maintenance plans and monitor progress and accomplishments.
• Provide equipment status, maintenance-action status, and equipment-location information using readiness, production, and management reports or manual systems.
• Enter work-order information, status changes, supply updates, and other relevant data into the applicable system.
• Adjust repair priorities as needed to address unscheduled maintenance requirements.
• Manage and account for reportable Line Item Numbers (LINs) in readiness reports, property accountability reports, and system management.
• Prioritize resources to support readiness, training, and mobilization requirements of supported units.
• Ensure Army Materiel Status System equipment-readiness reports are accurate and submitted by required deadlines.
• Plan workload, shop space, and personnel for short- and long-term needs.
• Conduct initial and long-range planning for production, maintenance operations, equipment readiness, repair resources, training, mobilization, and readiness reporting.
• Ensure unit Class 9 accounts are funded, budgeted, and executed to maximize readiness; analyze expenses to determine appropriate stockage.
• Establish and maintain maintenance priorities based on force activity designators, pacing items, equipment readiness codes, funding, command and government priorities, and supported units.
• Authorize equipment acceptance for repair; monitor priorities, work-order progress and completion; requisition repair parts; report parts status; and ensure effective use of maintenance personnel.
• Prepare standard and ad hoc work-order status reports for supervisors and units.
• Assist supervisors with readiness, Class 9 funding, production issues, work planning, and conflicts between scheduled and unscheduled requirements.
• Analyze repair methods and develop control procedures and policies to meet established programs, priorities, and deadlines while supporting quality control and assurance.
• Coordinate with units and support activities on deliveries, repair status, and pickup of completed work.
• Coordinate with logistics personnel, equipment specialists, management officials, and depot item managers regarding critical repair-part shortages.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight to a lower-graded Production Controller and, as needed, mechanics, Tools and Parts Attendants, or other maintenance personnel.
• Ensure necessary maintenance workers are available and reports are submitted to units and higher headquarters on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive range of benefits; specific eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are directed to the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

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