Production Controller (Title 32) (Permanent)

As a Production Controller (Title 32) GSyou will perform the following duties:

1. Establishes plans and schedules for maintenance and repair using multiple process production methods and procedures for a variety of vehicles and equipment such as combat vehicles heavy-duty engineering and mobile equipment tracked vehicles towed and self-propelled artillery communications and electronic equipment guided missile systems and small arms. Implements maintenance plans and monitors progress of accomplishments. Using readiness production and management reports available from the current automation support program and/or manual system provides status of equipment maintenance actions in progress and location of equipment as required or requested. Responsible for data input of work order information status changes supply updates and other pertinent information. Makes on-the-spot adjustments to repair priorities necessitated by unscheduled maintenance requirements.
2. Ensures Modified Table of Organization and Equipment (MTO&E) or Table of Distribution and Allowances (TDA) reportable Line-Item Numbers (LIN) are properly managed reported and accounted for with respect to readiness reports property accountability reports and system management. Based on guidance received prioritizes resources to ensure the highest level of readiness in support of training and mobilization requirements of supported units. Ensures that Army Materiel Status System (AMSS) equipment readiness reports are correct and submitted in a timely manner to meet Department of the Army (DA) reporting suspense.
3. Programs workload shop space and available personnel on a short and long-term basis. Conducts initial and long-range planning on matters which include multiple process production maintenance operations equipment readiness including mechanical skills availability of test and diagnostic equipment repair parts annual training requirements mobilization requirements; and other factors influencing the repair modification and maintenance of equipment and readiness reporting.
4. Ensures that unit Class 9 (CL IX) accounts are funded budgeted and executed to maximize readiness. Performs demand analysis on unit CL IX expenses to determine proper stockage to sustain unit mission requirements.
5. Designates and maintains current maintenance priorities by Force Activity Designator pacing items Equipment Readiness Codes (ERC) A B and C equipment type available funds commanders priority state/national priorities (in the case of floods fires and mobilizations) and unit supported. Using the current automation support system authorizes the acceptance of equipment for repair; monitors work priorities current status and completion of work orders; requisitions and provides status of repair parts; and assures the effective utilization of maintenance personnel. Provides both standard and ad hoc reports on the status of work orders to the supervisor and/or units. Assists supervisory personnel regarding readiness CL IX funding production problems and work planning. Assists in the resolution of problems encountered between scheduled or unscheduled production or priority requirements.
6. Analyzes repair methods and develops control procedures and policies to assure accomplishment of programs to meet priorities and deadlines established by higher authority or support activities. Ensures that this is performed in the most effective and efficient manner possible with good quality control and quality assurance procedures in place. Coordinates with units and other support activities concerning the delivery status of repair operations and/or pick up of completed work orders. Coordinates with logistical personnel equipment specialists higher ranked management officials item managers at depots concerning critical shortages of repair parts required to support the maintenance repair program.
7. Provides technical guidance and oversight to a lower-graded Production Controller. May provide guidance and oversight of mechanics Tools and Parts Attendants or other positions assisting in the maintenance production or maintenance management processes. Ensures necessary maintenance workers are available and that required reports are submitted to units and higher headquarters in a timely manner.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing states National Guard required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• This position is not located at a bargaining unit.
• All job seekers will be required to limit their resumes to 2 pages in length when applying for job opportunity announcements (JOAs).

NOTE: Qualifications are based on breadth/level of addition to describing duties performed applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.

NOTE: All job seekers will be required to limit their resumes to 2 pages in length when applying for job opportunity announcements (JOAs).

WHO CAN APPLY:
GROUP I - All qualified Male/Female Enlisted Personnel (E1/PV1 - E8/MSG) currently employed (permanent) in the Virginia Army National Guard Military Technician Program.
GROUP II - All qualified Virginia Army National Guard Male/Female Enlisted Personnel (E1/PV1 - E8/MSG) regardless of employment status (Traditional Military Technician or AGR). To be considered as a Group II applicant proof of appointment/enlistment in the Virginia National Guard must be attached if the appointment/enlistment occurred within 60 days prior to or during the advertisement period.
GROUP III - Individuals eligible for membership in the Virginia Army National Guard.

Military Grades: Enlisted Personnel (E1/PV1 -E8/MSG)

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have experience education or training which indicates the ability to reason in quantitative terms communicate orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner understanding the terminology and data pertaining to repair operations and process characteristics of the production activity.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have at least 12 months of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government. This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the GS grade indicated. This experience must include activities such as:

1. Experience education or training preparing job or work orders.
2. Experience scheduling various phases of projects into the production facility.
3. Experience following up to see if work is progressing as planned and arranging for adjustments in materials machine processes and work sequencing allowing for changes.
4. Experience with current automation support programs to input data provide status of equipment and monitor job order status monitor work priorities requisition repair parts track repair parts status etc.