Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic Supervisor- DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Summary

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The objective of the position is to provide effective management and directorship of the administrative, financial, and technical aspects of vehicle operations and maintenance programs and fleet management and analysis at Air Force Plant 42.

This job is open to

• The public
  
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

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• Performs work planning responsibilities.
• Performs work direction responsibilities.
• Performs administration responsibilities.
• Provides a work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
• Ensures education in, compliance with, and practice of security directives, good safety, and health habits in all work areas.
• Plans on a weekly or monthly basis the use of subordinate workers, equipment, facilities, and materials in an organizational segment or group.
• Assigns work to individuals and provides technical direction and/or help in accomplishing difficult work steps and processes.
• Participates with employees in the development of performance plans. Advises employees in advance of performance expectations and explains new work techniques, as required.
• Ensures education in, compliance with, and practice of security directives, good safety, and health habits in all work areas.
• Establishes deadlines, priorities, and work sequences, and plans work assignments based on general work schedules, methods, and policies set by higher level supervisors.
• Coordinates work with supporting or related work functions controlled by other supervisors.
• Determines the number and types of workers needed to accomplish specific projects.
• Plans, organizes, and directs vehicle management activities.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Obtain and maintain Security clearance
• Random drug testing may be required depending upon the position being filled.
• Supervisory requirements may be required depending upon the position being filled.
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• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license may be required for the position.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Duties may require occasional work in a vehicle maintenance or operations shop.

Qualifications

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In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

• QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-5800 Transportation/Mobile Equipment Maintenance Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.

Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)

Use of Measuring Instruments

Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (Includes blueprint reading)

Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

Trouble shooting

Knowledge Skill and Abilities

1.Knowledge of a wide range of principles, processes, and techniques of trade(s) and/or craft(s) supervised and personnel management policies, practices, and procedures, including sexual harassment and Equal Employment Opportunity/ Equal Employment Treatment.

2.Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures.

3.Knowledge of the use and maintenance of hand and power tools, equipment, and precision measuring and /or testequipment common to trades supervised.

4.Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and technical specifications.

5.Ability to plan and organize work assignments to include determining resources required to accomplish mission.

6.Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Desired Skills:

- Three years' experience in Air Force Vehicle Management and Operations - Procedures, concepts, and fleet management systems.

- Detailed knowledge of Air Force policies, procedures, and management practices related to: Vehicle Management and Vehicle Operations

- Experience in Defense Property Accountability System for Vehicle Management functions

- Experience in On-Line Vehicle Interactive Management System (OLVIMS) for Vehicle Operations functions.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Direct Hire Authority: NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.

Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits:

Paid Time Off:

• 11 Federal Holidays off per year
• Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year
• 13 sick days per year (104 hours)

Retirement:

• Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
• 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching

Health & Wellness:

• Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family
• Flexible Spending Account
• Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance

Work/Life Balance:

• Family and Medical Leave Act
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position)

Career Development:

• Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities
• Career enhancement and promotion opportunities

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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  Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.
  
  Agency contact information
  
  Air Force Test Center Recruitment
  
  Email
  
  AFTC.Enterprise.Recruiting@us.af.mil
  
  Address
  
  EHA DHA
  
  550 C Street West
  
  JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
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• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

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How to Apply

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Ensure you click the READ MORE below to open the frame and then CLICK APPLY NOW to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).

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For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.

Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.

Agency contact information

Air Force Test Center Recruitment

Email

AFTC.Enterprise.Recruiting@us.af.mil

Address

EHA DHA

550 C Street West

JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150

US

Next steps

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request