Supervisory Surface Maintenance Specialist (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units • Camp Blanding, FL

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About The Position

This National Guard position is for a Supervisory Surface Maintenance Specialist (Title 32), Position Description Number D1252000, in the Florida State Maintenance Office (FL SMO). The position is classified as GS-1601-11 and is part of the excepted Federal Civil Service under 32 U.S.C. 709. It exercises administrative and technical supervision over one or more surface maintenance facilities, such as CSMS, MATES, UTES, and/or FMS.

The position is open to Category 1 and Category 3 applicants: permanent or indefinite technicians employed by the agency who have dual Florida National Guard military membership, and current members of the Florida National Guard. The military grade range is Chief Warrant Officer 3 through Officer 5. National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment is required before the effective date of placement, and the selectee must wear the military uniform.

This is an obligated position while the incumbent is on a military tour. Appointment and reemployment provisions differ depending on whether the selectee is a Title 32 employee, a Title 5 employee, or another Florida National Guard member. The announcement states that a permanent change of station and a recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized if determined to be in the best interest of the Florida National Guard.

Applicants must meet the stated general and specialized experience requirements or qualify through the specified graduate education or a combination of education and experience. A transcript must be submitted when using education to qualify. Other conditions include possible completion of a probationary period and security-clearance requirements determined by the position and/or MOS/AFSC compatibility.

Requirements

• National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard is required before the effective date of placement.
• Applicants must fall within Category 1 or Category 3: qualifying agency technicians with dual Florida National Guard membership, or current Florida National Guard military members.
• Military grade must be within the stated range of CW3 through O5.
• General experience, education, or training must provide knowledge of equipment maintenance work, or skill in reading engineering drawings and specifications, using test instruments, making computations, and keeping records.
• Experience using computer and automation systems.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade, including experience planning assignments and applying principles, concepts, and methods related to equipment, facility, or service operations.
• Experience using established occupational methods and techniques to determine facility, grounds, equipment overhaul, maintenance, restoration, and repair needs.
• Experience determining resource needs, allocating resources, and addressing budgeting or funding needs.
• Experience with human resources management policy matters affecting the organization and personnel actions affecting key employees, including coordinating workforces and resources and negotiating with management or clients concerning problems.
• Experience managing the function of the work to be performed and leading, directing, and assigning work to personnel.
• Alternatively, qualifying education may include a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or a related LL.M.
• A combination of qualifying experience and graduate education may be used if it equates to one year of experience; transcripts or other supporting education documentation must be submitted when claiming education.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, who are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act must be registered.
• The selectee must wear the military uniform.
• The selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Security-clearance requirements depend on the position and/or MOS/AFSC compatibility.
• Applicants are advised to contact their State Incentives Manager to determine whether accepting the position affects any military bonus.

Responsibilities

• Exercise administrative and technical supervision over one or more surface maintenance facilities, such as CSMS, MATES, UTES, and/or FMS.
• Plan and schedule subordinate work, and set and adjust short-term priorities.
• Develop, implement, and oversee the quality assurance program for assigned surface maintenance facilities.
• Review work instructions, technical data, inspection methods, and test procedures for adequacy.
• Review the quality and flow of materials and supplies needed to support maintenance activities.
• Provide technical guidance to assigned maintenance activities through coordinated assistance or evaluation visits.
• Oversee hazardous waste and industrial hygiene programs for supervised maintenance facilities.
• Identify special-tool and test-equipment requirements and coordinate procurement as needed.
• Manage work functions, lead and direct personnel, and assign work.
• Determine resource needs, allocate resources, and address budgeting and funding needs.
• Coordinate workforces and resources and negotiate with management or clients concerning problems.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree