Surface Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units • Gatesville, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Title 32 dual-status, Excepted Service position with the Texas Army National Guard in Gatesville, Texas. The position requires active membership in the Texas Army National Guard and wear of the military uniform. The supervisor directs workers, directly or through subordinate leaders or supervisors, in performing surface maintenance work for supported units. The role combines planning and directing maintenance operations with hands-on, nonsupervisory maintenance duties as needed.

The supervisor plans staffing, equipment, facilities, materials, schedules, priorities, and work sequences; coordinates with other maintenance activities; and provides workload, funding, staffing, and scheduling information to management. The position oversees maintenance quality, costs, backlogs, resources, safety, environmental compliance, property accountability, force protection, and employee training and performance. The work schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 0630–1700. Irregular or overtime hours may be required to meet operational needs or contingencies.

Requirements

• Active membership in the Texas Army National Guard and the ability to wear the military uniform; military service affiliation under Title 32 USC 709 is required.
• Assignment to a compatible military AFSC/MOS under applicable statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations, and ability to obtain and maintain all AFSC/MOS requirements.
• Military rank within the stated spread: E-7/SFC through E-9/SGM, or W-1/WO1 through W-3/CW3.
• Military skill set in one of the listed MOS/AFSC groups: 12, 13, 14, 19, 25, 88, 90, 91, 92, or 94.
• Experience or training demonstrating extensive knowledge of the mechanical makeup, operation, and interrelationships of complex systems, assemblies, and parts in 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 nonmechanical systems that affect mechanical system operation.
• Extensive knowledge of hydraulic lifting, loading, turning, and positioning systems and their mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic controls.
• Skill in developing or improvising methods, altering parts, and making repairs without technical guidelines, including modifying parts, correcting recurring malfunctions, and meeting special test or other needs.
• Experience beyond journeyman-level work demonstrating the ability to plan, direct, and organize assignments for lower-grade personnel.
• Experience reviewing work requirements and establishing priorities to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of the various lines of work performed by the function and experience or demonstrated potential to supervise, including knowledge of general supervisory concepts and shop processes.
• Experience adapting existing equipment and techniques to new situations.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers and contribute to a cooperative work environment.
• Valid state driver’s license if the position requires operation of motor vehicles.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance; for positions requiring Secret or Top Secret clearance, the applicant must possess or be able to obtain clearance within one year of appointment.
• Must meet the position’s restrictions under the Lautenberg Amendment; an individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties.
• Must serve a 1–2 year trial period and receive written certification for continued employment upon its completion.

Responsibilities

• Plan subordinate workers’ use of equipment, facilities, and materials, and establish deadlines, priorities, work sequences, and assignments.
• Coordinate work with related functions controlled by other supervisors and determine the staffing, skills, materials, and equipment needed for projects.
• Redirect workers and resources to address unanticipated work and advise the supervisor when schedules or resource estimates need revision.
• Participate in planning current and future work schedules and staffing needs, and provide scheduling recommendations.
• Assist with quarterly funding distribution; review and prioritize funding requests and allocate funds based on readiness, training, and mobilization needs.
• Provide management with workload data, estimates, and recommendations for staffing and funding decisions supporting customer units.
• Assign tasks and explain work requirements, methods, and procedures based on readiness needs.
• Investigate work-related problems, including excessive costs or low productivity, determine causes, and implement corrective actions within authority.
• Recommend solutions to staffing problems, engineering requirements, and work operations directed by other supervisors.
• Maintain quality control and assurance so work in progress and completed work meet established standards.
• Ensure repairs remain within maintenance expenditure limits and manage maintenance backlogs in coordination with other maintenance activities.
• Evacuate and accept equipment, repairs, and services to and from other maintenance facilities.
• Ensure tools, test and diagnostic equipment, personal protective equipment, repair parts, petroleum products, and other materials are available when needed.
• Plan leave schedules, determine subordinate training needs, arrange training, establish performance standards, appraise performance, and recommend promotion or reassignment.
• Ensure safety and housekeeping rules are followed and appropriate protective clothing and equipment are used.
• Perform nonsupervisory work when needed, including transporting equipment and performing maintenance tasks.
• Develop and publish standing operating procedures and ensure employee compliance.
• Implement and comply with occupational safety, health, and environmental requirements, including applicable agency, state, and federal regulations.
• Ensure use of quality-conformant products through compliance with materials shelf-life programs.
• Ensure force protection, including physical security, key control, property accountability, access control, and employee protection.
• Account for real, installation, MTO&E, TDA, and installed property in accordance with applicable regulations and policies.
• Ensure subordinates are trained, qualified, and equipped with appropriate personal protective and environmental mediation equipment and materials.
• Prepare for and participate in readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization, and command support exercises.
• Perform additional duties as required, which may include firefighting or rescue duties, security guard duties, snow removal, munitions handling, heavy equipment operation, facility and equipment maintenance, or disaster and civil emergency response.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits eligibility depends on position type and the hiring agency can provide details.
• Texas has no state income tax.

What This Job Offers

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