Supervisory Surface Maintenance Specialist

Army National Guard Units • Columbia, SC

31d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted position for a SUPERVISORY SURFACE MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a second-level supervisor and technical authority over two or more Army National Guard (ARNG) surface maintenance facilities, e.g., Combined Support Maintenance Shop (CSMS), Maneuver Area Training Equipment Site (MATES), Unit Training Equipment Site (UTES), and/ or Field Maintenance Shop (FMS). Work requires comprehensive knowledge of the principles, concepts, and practices involving ARNG surface maintenance facilities, equipment, and services. In the absence of an officially established and filled position, may also serve as the Deputy to the Surface Maintenance Manager. The highest level of basic non-supervisory work directed is comparable to GS-09. Work involves managing, supervising, leading, or performing administrative work that involves: a combination of work characteristic of two or more series in the Equipment, Facilities, and Services Group where no one type of work is series controlling; or work classified in this group for which no other series has been established.

Requirements

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED.
• Must be a member of the employing state's National Guard in a compatible military assignment prior to the closing date of the job vacancy.
• Must be able to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with membership requirements.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must pass a background investigation for federal employment suitability.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed (if operating motor vehicles).
• Experience applying commonly used equipment, facility, or service principles and concepts sufficient to obtain on-the-job experience.
• Experience performing highly structured assignments under strictly controlled situations.
• 1 year equivalent to at least the next lower grade that provided experience in applying principles, concepts, and methods of equipment, facility, or service operations sufficient in planning assignments.
• Experience using well-established occupational methods and techniques to determine facility, grounds, equipment overhaul, maintenance, restoration, repair needs, etc.
• Experience in determination of resource needs, allocation of resources, and budgeting/funding needs.
• Experience in human resources management policy matters affecting the entire organization, with personnel actions affecting key employees.
• Experience coordinating work forces and resources and negotiating with management or clients concerning problems.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• Must not have been convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence (Lautenberg Amendment).
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

• Temporary and Indefinite employees do not meet permanent tenure requirements and are not eligible for Area 1.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a second-level supervisor and technical authority over two or more Army National Guard (ARNG) surface maintenance facilities.
• Manage, supervise, lead, or perform administrative work related to equipment, facilities, and services.
• Determine facility, grounds, equipment overhaul, maintenance, restoration, and repair needs.
• Determine resource needs, allocate resources, and manage budgeting/funding needs.
• Manage human resources policy matters affecting the entire organization, including personnel actions affecting key employees.
• Coordinate workforces and resources.
• Negotiate with management or clients concerning problems.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager