Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a SUPERVISORY SURFACE MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST (Title 32), Position Description Number D1251000 and is part of the AR ARNG STATE MAINT OFFICE, National Guard. NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQURED Responsibilities (1) Directs, coordinates, and oversees the work of subordinate supervisors and employees. Plans and schedules work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjust short-term priorities. Assigns work in consideration of employee skills and mission requirements. 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. Develops performance standards. Evaluates subordinate supervisors' work performance and serves as a reviewing official of subordinates supervisors' workers. Improves production or increases the quality of work directed. Interviews candidates and recommends appointment, promotion, or reassignment to positions in the unit. Makes or approves selections for subordinate non-supervisory positions and recommends selections for subordinate supervisory positions. Hears and resolves employee complaints and refers group grievances, or more serious unresolved complaints, to a higher-level supervisor. Approves expenses comparable to within-grade increases, employee travel, etc. Recommends awards or bonuses for nonsupervisory personnel and changes in position classification. Provides technical supervision for field and sustainment maintenance on surface equipment issued to the ARNG. (2) Ensures that maintenance facilities manage workflow to attain established backlog goals. Using the current automation or other programs, monitors maintenance activities OPTEMPO funds usage to ensure proper expenditure and resource management. Ensures expendable, non-expendable, and durable property is authorized, maintained, and properly accounted for. Nominates subordinate supervisors to manage maintenance facilities. Ensures established ratios for direct and indirect employees are maintained. Evaluates performance, provides counsel, advice and instructions for immediate subordinates. Hears grievances not settled at lower levels. Conducts or participates in reviews of serious disciplinary cases. Reviews performance standards, position descriptions, and proposed training plans prepared by subordinate supervisors. Reviews reports and recommendations made by subordinates for proper interpretations and application of established policies, regulations and procedures. (3) Develops, implements, and oversees the quality assurance program for assigned surface maintenance facilities to ensure production goals as established and attained. 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. Confers with supported units to resolve problems. Provides direction to ensure correction of noted deficiencies. Publishes technical information letters on quality assurance techniques and objectives. Responsible for monitoring manpower utilizations ensuring work methods, procedures, and allocations are made to best accomplish program objectives within available resources. (4) Provides technical guidance to assigned maintenance activities through coordinated assistance and/or evaluation visits. Plans ongoing unit visits throughout the state. Visits assigned surface maintenance facilities on a regular basis to promote efficient operations, and compliance in accordance with current regulations and policies. Ensures the state maintenance support plan is reviewed and updated to reflect the most current data. Plans and develops schedules and agendas for shop supervisors' training and meetings and coordinates details to ensure an effective meeting. (5) Responsible for conducting periodical inspections of maintenance activities to determine adequacy of work, storage; and to support current density of equipment supported and personnel employed. Provides an analysis of needs, develops requirements, and coordinates recommendations to ensure adequate facilities are established and maintained. May serve as a member of the State Facility Committee to provide technical guidance with respect to maintenance facilities or to review construction or retention documentation for correctness. (6) Manages the state's Command Maintenance Evaluation Team (COMET). Analyzes COMET results, develops plans to assist or correct systemic problems, and monitors implementation. Provides budgetary requirements to support COMET-related travel and other funding requirements. Schedules assigned activities and units assigned to the state as well as teams to conduct inspections. DUTIES CONTINUED UNDER EDUCATION Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership in the military grade listed below. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Military Grades: Enlisted Minimum Grade - CPT (O-3) Maximum Grade - MAJ (O-4) Compatible Military Assignments: Selectee must be a member of the Arkansas Army National Guard. IMPORTANT NOTES (AS APPLICABLE): Upon selection for this position, individual must possess or initiate a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation. A favorable determination based upon investigative results is mandatory for this position. Failure to meet these requirements will result in termination of employment. A pre-placement physical is required if not already current. Upon selection, must complete mandatory Full-Time Support (FTS) Training at the Professional Education Center (PEC) within six months of assignment (if applicable, training will be coordinated by the supervisor). Individual must meet all military requirements of the position without creating a grade inversion, as determined by the Human Resources Office (HRO). Technicians will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor or wage leader (Grade Inversion). Enlisted members currently at a higher grade than allowed by the position (see Military Grade Requirement above) may apply; however, they must administratively reduce prior to appointment and provide confirmation of the reduction to HRO. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS ARE LISTED UNDER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Qualifications 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: 1-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 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. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. Education DUTIES CONTINUED: (7) Manages the safety and health program for maintenance facilities and operations including instruction in safe operating procedures and policies; and investigation of all accident/incidents including preparation of reports and other required documentation. Determines corrective action required and ensures procedures are implemented to prevent future problems. Ensures safety meetings, and safety boards are established. (8) Responsible for the hazardous waste/industrial hygiene program for the surface maintenance facilities. Coordinates with the environmental office regarding environmental impact assessments and attends environmental committee meetings. (9) Performs other duties as assigned. Additional Information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)). ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS 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 probationary period. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Must be able to obtain/maintain appropriate security clearance