Summary This job opportunity is for an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC SUPERVISOR, position description NGD0806000, within the NJ 177th MAINTENANCE SQ of the New Jersey Air National Guard. This vacancy announcement is a Title 32, Excepted Service position. The purpose of this position is to provide overall direction and coordination of the subordinate work activities and functions. This is a dual advertisement with VA 55-AF-25 AIRCRAFT MECHANIC SUPERVISOR, ACCESSORIES FLIGHT CHIEF Responsibilities As an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC SUPERVISOR, WS-8852-12, you will: Plans the overall allocation of personnel and other resources to the organizational segments supervised to accomplish work operations which, because of their scope, volume, and complexity, must be planned on a quarterly or longer basis. Assigns and explains work requirements to subordinate supervisors and sets deadlines. Balances work load for subordinate work groups. Promotes economical and efficient work operations. Spot checks work operations to assure production and quality standards are met. Coordinates work operations with other organizations and functions. Makes formal appraisal of supervisors' work performance and reviews employee appraisals submitted by them. Promotes and administers such programs as cost reduction, incentive awards, suggestions, and quality assurance. Ensures that regulations governing safety and housekeeping are observed. Assures that appropriate production reports and administrative records are maintained. Acts on personnel problems referred by subordinate supervisors. Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization and command support exercises. May be required to perform such additional duties as structural firefighting, aircraft fire/crash/rescue duty, security guard, snow removal, munitions loading and handling, heavy equipment operation, maintenance of facilities and equipment, or to serve as a team member on boards to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 Air National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. Areas of Consideration: All permanent, on-board, Title 32 Employees within the NJ 177th Participation in direct deposit is mandatory May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Military Grades: MSgt E-7 - SMSgt E-8 Applicant(s) (Enlisted) who are over grade must clearly state, in their resumes, their intentions to willingly take a reduction in grade Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Compatible Military Assignments Appointments may require the selected candidate to be assigned to a *military unit* compatible with the full-time Military Technician (Dual Status) position. *Military Unit* -- The unit by which the individual is employed as a Military Technician (Dual Status) employee; or a unit that the individual is employed as a Military Technician (Dual Status) employee to support. (Guidance established by NJ HRO-J1) Position will not be filled until funding is fully established by Squadron/Group/Wing. Position "may" have a supervisor probationary period. Qualifications General Experience: Experience with the following: Explain manuals and work procedures Ability to organize assignments for subordinates Prepare production records, work records, and reports Estimate material and manpower needed for specific jobs Specialized Experience: Must have 36 months of the following Specialized Experience: Knowledge of shop processes Adapt existing equipment and techniques to new situations Knowledge of various lines of work performed by this function Plan, direct, and organize multiple agency work assignments for lower grade personnel Review of work requirements and establish priorities to meet deadlines Supervise or the ability to communicate knowledge of general supervisory concepts Education There are no education requirements for this vacancy announcement 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). IF YOU COPY AND PASTE ANY PORTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, YOUR RESUME WILL BE DISQUALIFIED For Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Selectee(s) must be within the military grade(s) listed in this job announcement prior to the effective date of placement into the technician position. (Applicant(s) (Enlisted) who are over grade must clearly state, in their resumes, their intentions to willingly take a reduction in grade) Bonuses For Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Military Bonuses and Student Loan Repayment Program: If you are selected for this position, you should always check with your servicing incentive manager to verify how accepting this position will affect your entitlement prior to considering an offer of employment. NOTE: If the individual selected is currently on a Title 10 or Title 32 tour no action can be taken until he/she is released from tour "Our agency supports the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) policies on labor relations, ensuring that all dual status T-32 technicians can engage with authorized union representation if they choose to do so." Security Clearance Must have Secret Security Clearance prior to start date of appointment (attach proof of clearance type)