About This Position
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a AMMUNITION INSPECTOR SUPERVISOR, Position Description Number D2286000 and is part of the Headquarters, ARNG Training Site, Camp Edwards, National Guard. This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position. The unit point of contact and contact phone for this position is: Ms. Corey Meenan at 339-202-9305
Qualifications
Military Grades: ENL: SSG to SFC Compatible Military Assignments: MOS: 89B *All applications will be considered regardless of Branch MOS* AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Open only to onboard T32 Technicians of the Massachusetts Army National Guard. NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. 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. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a Massachusetts Army National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have experience or training which demonstrates the ability to use and maintain tools and equipment associated with the type of work to be done, and to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Experience which demonstrates the knowledge of and the ability to apply safety standards. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least thirty six months of experience or training which demonstrates a vast knowledge necessary to recommend serviceability and detect hazardous or nonstandard conditions of ammunition and explosive items by visual examination or by use of test equipment.
Technical knowledge of a variety of ammunition. May require knowledge of detonation and burning methods and procedures for the destruction of ammunition and explosives. Must be able to read, understand and research technical drawings, specifications, data sheets, serviceability standards, and technical manuals and references for ammunition and explosive items.
Must have knowledge of regulations and standards for safety in receiving, shipping, storing, and handling of ammunition and explosives. Knowledge of inspection criteria related to commercial and military vehicles for unsafe mechanical conditions prior to loading with ammunition and explosives. Knowledge of environmental rules and regulations to ensure the Ammunition Supply Point has no infractions.
Ability to recognize the various munitions and explosives to apply the proper procedure for inspecting. May require the ability to respond to unforeseen or emergency situations and be able to make immediate responses to emergency situations, determine the correct course of action to mitigate the problem. Ability to operate motor vehicles and forklifts for loading/unloading, transportation, and storage of Ammunition and Explosive materials.
In addition to the journeyman level knowledge, experience which demonstrates the ability to plan, direct, and organize work assignments for lower grade personnel. Experience which required the review of work requirements and establish priorities to meet deadlines. Experience that provided knowledge of various lines of work performed by this function.
Experience which demonstrates the ability to supervise or the potential to perform such duties as evidenced by the ability to communicate knowledge of general supervisory concepts, and knowledge of shop processes. Experience in adapting existing equipment and techniques to new situations. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.
You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of months/years. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Major Duties
- Planning: Assigns, directs, and supervises the work of personnel executing ammunition inspections, explosive handling, and transportation operations. Plans the use of personnel, equipment, facilities and material on a daily, week-to-week and/or month-to-month basis.
Establishes and sets deadlines, priorities, work sequences, milestones, and work assignments. Develops work methods, establishes procedures, and explains work requirements to subordinates. Assigns work and formulates operational processes and procedures in accordance with guidance established by higher headquarters via army regulations, Department of the Army (DA) Pamphlets, National Guard Bureau (NGB) directives, local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies and procedures, Technical Manuals, schematics, and other related directives.
Determines the man-hours, cost estimates, number and types of workers needed to accomplish specific projects. Assigns individual workers and resources to accomplish planned, and ad-hoc work. Exercises authority to maintain and balance workload; shifts assignments, workers and other resources to achieve the most effective and efficient work operations.
Instructs subordinates in existing and state of the art ammunition and explosives inspection methods and provides advice and consultation when issues arise. Reviews and analyzes work accomplishments, cost and utilization of subordinates to evaluate work progress, control costs and anticipates and avoids possible problems by recommending corrective action. Participates with management officials and/or other key personnel to develop qualitative and/or quantitative work standards.
Evaluates work operations and reviews completed work, inspection reports, and production control data to validate standards and timelines are met. Coordinates with other supervisors, organizations, or work groups to ensure work requirements are established and achieved; collaboration occurs from end-to-end. Informs higher level supervisor of the need to amend work schedules and initiate planning of current and future work schedules, budget requests, staffing needs, training requirements, and allocation of assets, estimates, and recommendations as to scheduling projected work.
Plans the allocation of resources and the distribution of work as well as determines the internal plan to be followed by subordinates in applying resources to accomplish work operations. Evaluates resources required to accomplish the proposed work packages or programs in relation to the resources committed to ongoing and previously scheduled work operations and recommends changes to superiors concerning previously planned work schedules. Participates fully with higher level management officials and staff organizations in studying and developing recommendations concerning changes in specifications, requirements, work techniques and standards; revisions to organizational structures, responsibilities and relationships; and improvement or modernization of equipment, facility layout and workflow.
Analyzes work plans and monitors the status of work in relation to the overall schedule requirement, including unanticipated or emergency requirements. (40%) 2. Work Direction: Investigates, documents, and reports work-related problems, incidents, and accidents, determines causes, and implements corrective actions within delegated authority to resolve work problems such as safety hazards, equipment deficiencies, and/or problems resulting in low productivity. Continuously reviews operations in order to maximize efficiency and effectiveness, with special emphasis on safety, security, and environmental concerns.
As necessary, suggests solutions and or implements corrective actions to resolve related problems in work operations directed by other supervisors. Ensures all maintenance and calibration requirements are achieved within specified timeframes. (30%) 3. Administration: Develops performance standards, counsels' employees on performance, and completes interim performance and finalize formal and informal performance appraisals.
Initiates recommendations for promotions or reassignment of subordinates, as well as performance awards. Counsels employees on problems and adjudicates informal complaints through discussions with employees and superiors. Partners with labor representatives to resolve issues at the lowest possible level.
Initiates formal disciplinary action as needed, identifies employees' training needs, and initiates recommendations to provide necessary training. Schedules and approves leave of subordinates. Promotes the participation of employees in special emphasis programs, such as, the suggestion program, cost reduction, environmental, safety, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned. The above duty description does not contain all details of the official position description. For more details, please contact the POC listed above.
How You Will Be Evaluated
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Once the application process is complete, a review of resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.
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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). MILITARY INCENTIVES - BONUSES AND STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM: If you are selected for this position, you may lose your eligibility for your National Guard Enlistment/Reenlistment Bonus and Student Loan Repayment Program incentives. In order to avoid losing your incentive eligibility, you should check with your incentives manager prior to accepting an offer for the position.
For M-Day/Traditional personnel who are currently receiving incentives to include Bonuses and the Student Loan Repayment Program incentive, the following termination rule applies: Incentive Termination without Recoupment: If you accept an Active Guard Reserve (AGR) position or a Military Technician (Mil Tech) Permanent or Indefinite position after 25 February 2010 where membership in the National Guard is a condition of employment, your bonus will be terminated with no recoupment. Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 An employee of an agency may not request, in oral or written form, that an applicant for an appointment to a position in the civil service disclose criminal history record information regarding the applicant before the appointing authority extends a conditional offer to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint, or any other information, to an agency within 30 calendar days of the date of the alleged non-compliance by an employee of an agency.
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How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12943716 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application.
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IMPORTANT: Your resume cannot exceed 2 pages.
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Required Documents
Resume must be submitted with the following information: Your name and contact information. Work Experience section of your resume must include: Name of the organization you worked at. Job title you held at the organization. Start and end dates for the position (dates must have month and year). Bulleted statements regarding duties you performed in the position. Be clear and concise in stating your duties, we will not make any assumptions regarding your experience.
Your bulleted statements should reflect that you have the required specialized experience described in this announcement. If your position was in the civil service, include the grade and series for the position. If applicable, include TRADITIONAL GUARDSMEN experience.
Enter your MOS, bulleted statements of duties, and start and end dates (dates must have month and year). Education and certificates if applicable. Include name of school, degree, or certificate, start and end dates.
Part-Time, unpaid, volunteer work if applicable. Include duties and responsibilities and start and end dates (dates must have month and year).
IMPORTANT: Resumes that exceed 2 pages cannot be considered. For additional information regarding resume requirements visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit