Supervisory Equipment Specialist (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted-service position in the North Carolina National Guard (NC G4), Position Description Number D1253000. The position supervises employees and oversees the state’s surface equipment materiel readiness program and maintenance training. The selectee must be a member of the employing state’s National Guard in a compatible military assignment and wear the military uniform.

The incumbent supervises, instructs, and trains subordinates; assigns and reviews work; evaluates employee performance; and manages staffing and office operations. The role directs, coordinates, and manages the surface equipment materiel readiness program, provides quality assurance for state materiel readiness programs, reviews readiness reports, and serves as surface maintenance course manager and Chief of the MAIT.

The position plans and manages maintenance assistance, instruction, and training programs, including developing and presenting class materials. It assesses training and inspection reports to identify weaknesses, coordinates training and funding needs, and develops mission support plans for new weapon systems and equipment. This includes evaluating impacts on maintenance facilities, training, tools and test equipment, and budgets. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• National Guard membership is required; the selectee must hold a compatible military assignment in the employing state’s National Guard before the effective date of placement and be eligible for immediate membership if not already a member.
• Eligible military grade: Enlisted E7–E9 or Warrant Officer WO1–CW2.
• Experience, education, or training providing knowledge of one or more classes of equipment and standard shop terminology.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical principles relating to equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical publications.
• Knowledge gained through technical training, education, or experience in repairing, overhauling, maintaining, constructing, or inspecting equipment.
• Experience using computer and automation systems.
• At least 36 months of experience, education, or training overseeing and implementing a program involving identification and resolution of difficult issues or problems in a maintenance function.
• Experience preparing budgets based on plans for maintenance, repair work, new construction or alteration projects, replacement of existing equipment, or increases in services and processes to ensure program effectiveness.
• Must wear the military uniform.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a one- or two-year probationary/trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Transcripts must be provided to support educational claims and document that education requirements are met.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, instruct, and train subordinates; assign work, monitor its progress and adequacy, and determine whether office changes are needed.
• Evaluate subordinates’ analyses, interpretations, conclusions, and work performance.
• Grant leave, hire employees, and ensure effective office operations.
• Ensure equal opportunity for subordinates in training selection, promotions, awards, recognition, and career development opportunities.
• Direct, coordinate, and manage the surface equipment materiel readiness program and training of maintenance personnel.
• Provide quality assurance measures for state materiel readiness programs and review readiness status reports.
• Serve as the surface maintenance course manager and Chief of the MAIT.
• Determine career development needs and coordinate with the Surface Maintenance Manager and Budget Advisory Committee to program funds for full-time support and unit maintenance personnel training and schools.
• Plan, develop, and manage the Maintenance Assistance and Instruction program to train and develop unit personnel.
• Develop and present class materials; review training, staff visit, and inspection reports to identify areas of weakness in support of units and activities.
• Develop and direct implementation of mission support plans for new weapon systems and equipment entering the state inventory.
• Determine impacts and requirements for maintenance facilities, training, special-purpose tools and test equipment, and budgets.
• Coordinate and manage new equipment training, displaced equipment training, funding, and maintenance training requirements.
• Coordinate full-time support personnel training with the Human Resources Office and coordinate training requirements with other staff sections.
• Serve as a member of the State Readiness Committee.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The job posting describes a comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

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