Supervisor Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic

Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list

A SUPERVISOR HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC WS. Performs work planning responsibilities for the Vehicle Management Flight. Plans on a quarterly or longer basis the overall use of personnel and other resources. Determines resource requirements materials number of employees and the types of skill necessary to accomplish long range work schedules. Allocates resources and distributes work to organizational segments or groups under their control. Analyzes work plans developed by subordinate supervisors and work leaders and monitors the status of that work in relation to the overall schedule requirements including unanticipated or emergency requirements. Coordinates changes that are not under the subordinate supervisor or work leaders control but would modify or deviate overall work schedules or affect the work operations supervised. Provides information and advice to higher level supervisors management officials and staff organizations on feasibility of work assignments budget estimates and workload data to assist in developing or reviewing proposed long-range schedules and work requirements. May participate with superiors in planning conferences and meetings. (45%)

2. Performs work direction responsibilities. Assigns and explains work requirements and operating instructions to subordinates and sets deadlines and establishes the sequence of work operations to be followed. Maintains balanced workloads by shifting assignments workers and other resources to achieve the most effective work operations. Reviews and analyzes work accomplishments cost and utilization of subordinates to evaluate work progress control costs and anticipate and avoid possible problems. Notes and investigates work related problems and independently implements corrective actions which can be taken without affecting work operations controlled by other supervisors. Participates with management officials and/or engineering personnel to develop qualitative and/or quantitative work standards. Evaluates work operations and reviews completed work and inspection reports to assure that standards are met. Coordinates work operations with the supervisors of other organizations and functions. (25%)

3. Performs administration responsibilities. Participates with the subordinate supervisors work leader and employees in the development of performance plans. Advises them in advance of performance expectations. Provides feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Appraises performance of subordinate employees in accordance with regulations. Rewards or uses corrective action as needed in performance management. Resolves grievances and complaints keeping higher levels of management informed as to their disposition. Explains classification determinations to subordinate employees. Restructures positions when necessary to achieve the most effective and economical utilization of personnel. Assures that the subordinate supervisors work leaders and employees effectively carry out policies to achieve management objectives. Recommends promotion or reassignment of subordinate employees and determines their training needs. Schedules leave of subordinate employees reviews personnel actions and performance appraisals initiated by subordinates and acts on personnel problems referred. Maintains administrative records. Serves as a management representative at hearings meetings and negotiations involving labor management relations. Performs the non-supervisory work of the function as needed. (20%)

4. Ensures education in compliance with and practice of security directives good safety and health habits in all work areas. Ensures employees with access to classified information comply with security directives. Reports all known security violations to the proper authority immediately when discovered. Submits reports in accordance with reporting directives. Ensures safety equipment and protective clothing/gear are worn when mandated by regulations. Reports any condition which might pose a hazard to safety or health to the appropriate authority as soon as possible after detection (5%)

5. Applies Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) principles and requirements to all personnel management actions and decisions and ensures all personnel are treated in a manner free of discrimination. Takes positive action to implement affirmative action/EEO initiatives. Takes action to prevent or correct situations that may give rise to complaints of discrimination and/or sexual harassment. Cooperates fully with counselors investigators and examiners. (5%)

Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Minnesota Air National Guard Membership is required. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact a Air National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. Applicants who are not currently a member of the MN Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Air National Guard per the military grade(s) listed in this announcement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

In order to qualify you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education your transcripts will be required as part of your describing your experience please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Do not copy and paste the duties specialized experience or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position and you may be rendered disqualified.

MILITARY GRADES: Enlisted: SMSgt/E8 - CMSgt/E9

Failure to obtain a compatible AFSC may result in termination of employment.

GENERAL AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:
WG-11 and above - Experience or training leading to an extensive knowledge of the mechanical makeup operation and working relationships of complex interconnecting systems assemblies and parts for a variety of combat tactical commercial special purpose vehicles and equipment. Ability to diagnose repair overhaul and modify interconnected complex systems on a variety of combat tactical commercial special purpose vehicles and equipment. Extensive knowledge of state of the art electrical electronic complex hydraulic pneumatic and other major non-mechanical systems that have a functional relationship and effect on the operation of major mechanical systems. Extensive knowledge of hydraulic lifting loading turning and positioning systems and their mechanical hydraulic pneumatic electrical and electronic controls. Skill and knowledge to develop or improvise methods alter parts and make repairs in the absence of technical guidelines (such as modifying parts to fit and mesh into systems for which the parts were not designed); improvise modifications to equipment to correct recurring malfunctions; and design modifications to meet special test requirements or other special needs.

WS (All Grade Levels) - In addition to the journeyman level knowledge experience which demonstrates the ability to plan direct and organize work assignments for lower grade personnel. Experience which required the review of work requirements and establish priorities to meet deadlines. Experience that provided knowledge of various lines of work performed by this function. Experience which demonstrates the ability to supervise or the potential to perform such duties as evidenced by the ability to communicate knowledge of general supervisory concepts and knowledge of shop processes. Experience in adapting existing equipment and techniques to new situations

Required Experience:

Manager