THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a Composite Fabricator Supervisor, Position Description Number D2313000 and is part of the 158th Maintenance Squadron Command of the Vermont Air National Guard. The purpose of this position is to perform supervision of workers performing maintenance on Low Observable (LO)/low signature aircraft. This position is also advertised to Active Guard Reserve Airmen under announcement number MVA-AF-23-55.

Duties

1. Planning: Plans weekly or monthly work schedules and sequence of operations. Establishes deadlines and priorities based on established general schedules, methods and policies. Determines skills, materials and equipment required to do the work. Participates in the initial planning of current and future work schedules and development of budget requests. Provides workload data, estimates, information on staffing needs, and recommendations as the scheduling of projected work. 2. Work Direction: Reviews tasks to be performed. Ensures prescribed methods and procedures; informs subordinates on new procedures and provides assistance on problems. Periodically monitors work in progress and upon completion. Obtains approval from higher-level supervision for changes in standard or prescribed procedures and changes in work operations. Suggests ways or methods to improve operations or reduce costs. 3. Administration: Convenes an interview board and conducts interviews during hiring process. Recommends individuals to fill vacancies, for promotion, or reassignment. Establishes performance standards and accomplishes performance appraisals utilizing My Biz/ My Workplace electronic documentation. Conducts and/or oversees on-the-job-training (OJT) and recommends employees for formal training programs. Prepares lesson plans, conducts and documents training utilizing electronic Training Business Area (TBA) records. Counsels with employees on disciplinary issues and recommends disciplinary action. Attempts to resolve informal complaints and grievances, referring unresolved or more serious issues to the incumbent's supervisor. Schedules and approves leave. Coordinates with Finance office, manages Time and Attendance (T&A) records and enters data into Defense Information System Agency (DISA) network. Encourages employees to participate in suggestions and cost reduction programs. Reviews and approves supervisor level Technical Order Data Change Requests (TODCR). Ensures that regulations governing safety and housekeeping are complied with. Explains and implements such personnel programs as equal opportunity, position management, position description review, and labor relations. Accurately maintains production reports and records. Performs Data Integrity Team (DIT) monitor duties ensuring accuracy of SAS, IMIS, and IMDS data bases. 4. Performs the non-supervisory functions of the organizational segment supervised. 5. Implements safety regulatory requirements. Ensures that subordinates wear appropriate safety equipment and follow pertinent safety precautions. 6. May act as the Activity Security Manager (ASM) who oversees the security program. Ensures personnel receive annual security training and provides required documentation to maintain access to Special Access Programs (SAPs). Ensures security accountability and safe keeping of secret and confidential documents, materials, equipment and hardware/software. Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization and command support exercises. Attends conferences and participates in formal training sessions to facilitate informational cross talk and remains current in maintenance trends. May be required to perform additional duties such as structural fire fighting, aircraft fire/crash/rescue duty, security guard, snow removal, munitions loading and handling, heavy equipment operator, maintenance of facilities and equipment, or serve as a member of a team to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a Vermont Air National Guard recruiter at (802) 660-8054 prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's 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 probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must be able to consistently use required PPE and safety equipment.

Qualifications

OPEN AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: AREA 1, 2 Area I: All current On-board Permanent and Indefinite Dual Status 32 and Title 5 (Competitive and Excepted) Technicians (Tenure: 1-Career, 2-Conditional, 3-Indefinite) - Only those Vermont National Guard members who are in permanent or indefinite technician status as a result of being competitively hired within that National Guard component applying for a position within the component which they are currently employed. Area II: All Members of the Vermont Army National Guard. Military Grade/Rank: MSgt/E7 through SMSgt/E8 General Experience: An applicant must have a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade. Specialized Experience: Experience that prepares the applicant to perform the duties of the position. The applicant's educational-degree study program or specific academic courses may substitute for some specialized experience. An applicant must demonstrate the following specialized experience competencies (skills, knowledge, abilities and behaviors) to qualify for a FWS 4352 position as identified by its applicable pay-plan. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE WS-10: Must have at least two years of specialized working experiences in performing maintenance on B-2, F-22, and/or F-35 aircraft Low Observable (LO)/low signature. Must have at least 12 months of supervisory experiences in the military maintenance programs. Must have working knowledge of aircraft structural maintenance, metals technology, survival equipment, and nondestructive inspection methods; characteristics and identification of aerospace and non-aerospace materials; concepts and application of maintenance directives; maintenance data reporting; and proper handling, storage, use, and disposal of hazardous waste and materials. The applicant must have a comprehensive knowledge in the principles of LO aircraft signature management and aircraft radar signature reduction techniques. Competent in providing the appropriate training in regard to the functions of inspection, maintenance, installation, modification, and repair of LO special technology structures, coatings, and finishes. The applicant requires experiences in using coating application equipment that uses special technologies for traditional coatings. Must have a comprehensive knowledge and skills in troubleshooting procedures, diagnosing problems and determining corrective actions in the maintenance of LO aircraft systems. Must have working competencies of assigned computer systems such as Integrated Maintenance Information System (IMIS) or Autonomous Logistics Information System (ALIS); and, FWS associated hardware to precisely enter information into the B-2 Information Maintenance System (IMS), F-22 Signature Assessment System (SAS) or F-35 Low Observable Health Assessment System (LOHAS). Applicant requires a full-range of practical working knowledge of Technical Order Data (TOD), F-35 Joint Technical Data (JTD), MAJCOM instructions, and local maintenance procedures. Must have experiences working with LO system damage types, complex dimensions, and location plots. The applicant must have the working skills and knowledge of assigned computer systems such as, IMIS, IMS, ALIS, SAS, and/or LOHAS used for maintenance planning, technical instruction, and maintenance documentation. Must have at least 12 months of supervisory experiences in maintenance personnel programs. The supervisory experiences involved leading, planning, and scheduling program work in a manner that promoted smooth flow and even distribution of assigned work requirements. Experiences included training and guiding employees on maintenance programs and assigning tasks. Supervisory experiences involved balancing maintenance program work requirements, securing safe working and hazard-free environments, and complying with union bargaining agreements. Competent in providing counsel, directing and providing corrective behavior or disciplinary actions. Experienced in applying mentoring, coaching and counseling employees on behaviors and/or performance issues. Experienced in structuring assignments that created effective and efficient procedures with measured and improved task processes. Must have demonstrated experiences and/or endorsements on employee mentorship competencies that improved working relationships and employees' performance. Supervisory experiences provided employees with improved training applications and completion of career development skills and continuing education course programs. Supervisory experiences involved planning work requirements and assigning work to subordinates. Competent in establishing priorities and preparing schedules for work completion. Skilled in determining assignments based on priorities, degrees of difficulty, and program requirements. Competent in conducting employment interviews and recommending appointments, promotions or reassignment of employees. Knowledgeable and skilled on performance standards, monitoring, and evaluating employee performance. Experiences resulted in the employees' increased values in quality work, timeliness considerations, and work efficiencies. Must have working knowledge of equal employment and affirmative action programs. SUPERVISORY POSITION SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. Please be advised: 1. Specialized experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position. 2. An applicant's RESUME must provide, in detail, how they meet the specialized experience listed. 3. It must be documented with "from (mm/yy)" and "to (mm/yy)" dates and description of the specialized experience. 4. If education or a degree is required as part of the "Specialized Experience", you must include transcripts. Do not copy the specialized experience qualifications word for word and place into your resume; you must describe your personal experience as it pertains to each statement.

Education

There are no specific educational requirements for this position.

Contacts

• Address 158th Maintenance Squadron Command 112 NCO Drive South Burlington, VT 05403 US
• Name: Alejandra Caballero
• Phone: 802-338-3147
• Email: [email protected]