Surface Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor

Army National Guard Units • Camp Murray, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Washington Army National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Unit Technician position, classified as WS-5801-14 and located at the Washington Unit Training Equipment Site at JBLM, Washington. The appointment is a temporary promotion in the excepted service. The position is advertised for enlisted applicants and requires continued membership in the Washington Army National Guard.

The supervisor plans and directs surface maintenance work by reviewing immediate and long-range workload requirements, developing resource plans, allocating work and resources among subordinate supervisors, and adjusting schedules and assignments to meet operational priorities. The role coordinates with management, engineering, production control, and other organizations on work requirements, standards, procedures, equipment, facilities, and workflow. It evaluates work progress, cost, resource utilization, inspections, and completed work to ensure standards are met and to recommend corrective action.

The position establishes internal procedures and standing operating procedures; identifies and arranges training for subordinate supervisors and workers; and ensures compliance with occupational safety, environmental, quality, security, and property-accountability requirements. It prepares for and participates in readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization, and command support exercises. Additional duties may include firefighting or rescue duties, security, snow removal, munitions handling, heavy equipment operation, facility and equipment maintenance, emergency response, or service on the Command Maintenance Evaluation Team. Other temporary, minor, or incidental duties may be assigned.

The position requires at least 36 months of specialized experience or training involving complex vehicle and equipment systems, diagnosis and repair, work planning and prioritization, and supervisory capability. A high school diploma or GED is an education requirement. The employee must maintain Washington Army National Guard membership, obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance, hold a valid Washington state and military driver's license, and be able to obtain a Government Travel Card. Occasional work outside normal duty hours and overtime may be required.

Requirements

• Must meet the military grade requirement of E9; desired military assignments are 91/92/88. Applicants need not currently be assigned to the position or possess the MOS to apply, but the selected applicant must be assigned to a compatible military position and attain the MOS within one year of appointment.
• At least 36 months of specialized experience or training demonstrating extensive knowledge of the mechanical makeup, operation, and relationships of complex systems and components across combat, tactical, commercial, and special-purpose vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to diagnose, repair, overhaul, and modify interconnected complex systems on a variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other major non-mechanical systems and their effects on mechanical systems.
• Extensive knowledge of hydraulic lifting, loading, turning, and positioning systems and their mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic controls.
• Skill in developing or improvising repair methods, altering or modifying parts and equipment, and addressing recurring malfunctions or special requirements when technical guidelines are absent or insufficient.
• Experience planning, directing, and organizing work assignments for lower-grade personnel; reviewing work requirements; and establishing priorities to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of the various lines of work performed by the function and ability to supervise or demonstrate potential for supervisory duties, including communication of general supervisory concepts and shop knowledge.
• General experience or training demonstrating knowledge of equipment, routine jobs, simple preventive maintenance, and common tools and equipment used in the work.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must maintain membership in the Washington Army National Guard for continued employment.
• Must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Must have a valid Washington state driver's license and military driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain a Government Travel Card and attend schools deemed necessary by the supervisor.
• Must complete Army Avoidance Course training when beginning work if driving Army-owned or leased vehicles.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must meet the position's restrictions under the Lautenberg Amendment concerning qualifying domestic-violence convictions.
• Must establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers and contribute to a cooperative working environment.
• May occasionally work outside normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• Must maintain awareness of environmental responsibilities under applicable legal and regulatory requirements and organizational needs.

Responsibilities

• Review immediate and long-range workload requirements and develop resource plans for approval by superiors.
• Plan resource allocation and distribute work to subordinate supervisors; establish internal work plans and sequences of operations.
• Evaluate proposed work packages against committed and scheduled resources and recommend changes to work schedules.
• Participate with management, engineering, production control, and staff organizations in developing recommendations on specifications, work techniques, standards, organizational structure, equipment, facility layout, and workflow.
• Assign and explain work requirements and operating instructions to subordinate supervisors, set deadlines, and establish work sequences.
• Maintain balanced workloads by adjusting assignments, personnel, and resources.
• Review work accomplishments, costs, and resource utilization to evaluate progress, control costs, anticipate problems, and recommend corrective action.
• Participate in developing qualitative and quantitative work standards; evaluate operations and review completed work and inspection reports to ensure standards are met.
• Coordinate work operations with supervisors of other organizations and functions.
• Develop internal procedures for subordinate supervisors to control and direct work activities, organizations, and personnel.
• Identify long-range training needs, justify and request funding, and arrange training for subordinate supervisors and workers.
• Develop, publish, and ensure compliance with standing operating procedures.
• Implement and comply with occupational safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure use of quality-conformant products through established materials shelf-life programs.
• Ensure force protection, including physical security, key control, property accountability, access control, and employee protection.
• Implement procedures to account for real property, installation property, MTO&E property, TDA property, and installed equipment.
• Ensure subordinates are trained, qualified, and equipped with appropriate protective and environmental equipment and materials; ensure they follow safety precautions.
• Prepare for and participate in readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization, and command support exercises.
• Perform additional duties as required, which may include firefighting or aircraft fire/crash/rescue, security guard duties, snow removal, munitions loading and handling, heavy equipment operation, facility and equipment maintenance, disaster or civil-emergency response, or service on the Command Maintenance Evaluation Team.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including temporary, minor, or incidental tasks.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is described; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• Certain incentives may be available subject to funding and approval, but are not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED