Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This position is for a Production Controller, Position Description Number D1255000 located at the FMS Augusta Surface Maintenance Facility in Augusta, Georgia. This is a full-time, Excepted Permanent, dual status position which requires Georgia Army National Guard Membership. Area of Consideration: Open to current members of the Georgia Army National Guard. Responsibilities As a Production Controller, GS-1152-09, you will: Establish plans and schedules for maintenance and repair, using multiple process production methods and procedures for a variety of vehicles and equipment such as combat vehicles, heavy-duty engineering and mobile equipment, tracked vehicles, towed and self-propelled artillery, communications and electronic equipment, guided missile systems, and small arms. Implement maintenance plans and monitor progress of accomplishments. Using readiness, production and management reports available from the current automation support program and/or manual system, provide status of equipment, maintenance actions in progress, and location of equipment as required or requested. Responsible for data input of work order information, status changes, supply updates, and other pertinent information. Make on-the-spot adjustments to repair priorities necessitated by unscheduled maintenance requirements. Ensure Modified Table of Organization and Equipment (MTO&E) or Table of Distribution and Allowances (TDA) reportable Line Item Numbers (LIN) are properly managed, reported and accounted for with respect to readiness reports, property accountability reports, and system management. Based on guidance received, prioritize resources to ensure the highest level of readiness in support of training and mobilization requirements of supported units. Ensure that Army Materiel Status System (AMSS) equipment readiness reports are correct and submitted in a timely manner to meet Department of the Army (DA) reporting suspense. Program workload, shop space, and available personnel on a short and long-term basis. Conduct initial and long range planning on matters which include multiple process production, maintenance operations, equipment readiness, including mechanical skills, availability of test and diagnostic equipment, repair parts, annual training requirements, mobilization requirements; and other factors influencing the repair, modification, and maintenance of equipment and readiness reporting. Ensure that unit Class 9 (CL IX) accounts are funded, budgeted, and executed to maximize readiness. Perform demand analysis on unit CL IX expenses to determine proper stockage to sustain unit mission requirements. Designate and maintain current maintenance priorities by Force Activity Designator, pacing items, Equipment Readiness Codes (ERC) A, B, and C equipment type, available funds, commander's priority, state/national priorities (in the case of floods, fires, and mobilizations), and unit supported. Using the current automation support system, authorize the acceptance of equipment for repair; monitors work priorities, current status, and completion of work orders; requisition and provide status of repair parts; and assure the effective utilization of maintenance personnel. Provide both standard and ad hoc reports on the status of work orders to the supervisor and/or units. Assist supervisory personnel regarding readiness, CL IX funding, production problems and work planning. Assist in the resolution of problems encountered between scheduled or unscheduled production or priority requirements. Analyze repair methods and develop control procedures and policies to assure accomplishment of programs to meet priorities and deadlines established by higher authority or support activities. Ensure that this is performed in the most effective and efficient manner possible with good quality control and quality assurance procedures in place. Coordinate with units and other support activities concerning the delivery, status of repair operations, and/or pick up of completed work orders. Coordinate with logistical personnel, equipment specialists, higher ranked management officials, item managers at depots concerning critical shortages of repair parts required to support the maintenance repair program. Provide technical guidance and oversight to a lower-graded Production Controller. May provide guidance and oversight of mechanics, Tools and Parts Attendants, or other positions assisting in the maintenance production or maintenance management processes. Ensure necessary maintenance workers are available and that required reports are submitted to units and higher headquarters in a timely manner. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Each applicant must fully substantiate (in her/his own words) that they meet the requirements of the specialized experience listed below; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this vacancy. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. IF YOU DO THIS YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED UNQUALIFIED FOR THE VACANCY. Please ensure that you have included beginning and ending dates (month and year) for all jobs listed on your resume. Military Grades: E-1- E-7 Compatible Military Assignments: ECMF: 88 91 92 94. MOS: 88M General Experience: Candidate must possess experience, education or training which indicates the candidate can reason in quantitative terms, communicate orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner, understanding the terminology and data pertaining to repair operations and process characteristics of the production activity. Specialized Experience: Candidate must possess at least 24 months experience, education or training preparing job or work orders; scheduling various phases of projects into the production facility; following up to see if work is progressing as planned and arranging for adjustments in materials, machine processes, and work sequencing allowing for changes. Experience with current automation support programs to input data, provide status of equipment, and monitor job order status, monitor work priorities, requisition repair parts, track repair parts status, etc. Education Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: A maximum of 12 months of the required experience may be substituted by successful completion of undergraduate study in an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester hours for 12 months of experience. The education must have been in fields directly related to Production Control. 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). Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.