Supervisory Surface Maintenance Specialist

As a SUPERVISORY SURFACE MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST (GS) you will 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 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.

• 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.
• 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 two year trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• 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.
• For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles candidates must have a valid state drivers license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.
• For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.

Military Grades: OFFICER

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Experience education or training which has provided the applicant with a knowledge of equipment maintenance work or skill in reading engineering drawings and specifications using test instruments making computations and keeping records. Experience using computer and automation systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have one year specialized experience 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 in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading directing and assigning work of personnel. 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 to include experience coordinating work forces and resources and negotiating with management or clients concerning problems. Exercises significant responsibilities dealing with headquarters personnel senior commanders and staff officers of other units organizations and commands. Advises high-ranking management of functions activities and services provided. Advises counsels or instructs employees on work and administrative matters. Makes and/or resolves decisions on work problems presented by subordinate supervisors. Oversees and participates with other involved officials in developing plans and procedures for assuring quality and reliability of work products. Reviews work instructions technical data inspection methods and test procedures to assure adequacy. Reviews quality and flow of materials and supplies required to support maintenance activities.