Production Controller (Automotive)

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION - PERMANENT. This National Guard position is for a Production Controller (Automotive), Position Description Number NGD2097000 and is part of the Guam 254th RED HORSE Squadron, National Guard.

Duties

This position is located in the Logistics Flight of an Air National Guard (ANG) RED HORSE Squadron, Vehicle Maintenance Section. The primary purpose of this position is to perform preliminary planning, long term scheduling, and analysis, for the utilization and maintenance of a variety of general and special purpose vehicles and equipment (i.e., special purpose vehicles include crane, line truck, DPRS, fuel truck, heavy construction). In addition, serves as the alternate Fleet Manager. 1. Develops, manages and implements daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly operational and maintenance plans for assigned general and special purpose vehicles and a variety of equipment. Projects parts, contract services, funds, and personnel required. Coordinates master maintenance schedules with RED HORSE functions and management personnel. Assigns work priorities for all scheduled/unscheduled maintenance. Schedules vehicles and equipment for repair, inspections, and preventative maintenance based on consideration of shop capability and requirements of the unit. Manages workload status and Mission Essential List (MEL) requirements to ensure that minimum fleet levels are maintained and makes necessary adjustments in production schedule. Schedules and conducts daily maintenance planning meeting to refine and incorporate unscheduled maintenance requirements. Ensures the workload is balanced between work centers. Jointly establishes overall objectives with supervisor. The incumbent utilizes extensive knowledge of vehicle maintenance standards and repair terminology to coordinate maintenance and repair requirements of vehicles and equipment, to include special purpose vehicles, to determine if production schedules are being followed. Coordination and scheduling of special purpose vehicles requires consideration not only of the required vehicle servicing/maintenance but also of the special systems maintenance requirements of such equipment. Conducts vehicle operator debriefs and assigns repair requirements to proper work center. Ensures equipment repairs are authorized and that proper material is available for vehicle maintenance. 2. Performs analysis on a wide range of production indicators to assist in improving productivity or in determining causes of production delays. Develops, manages, and analyzes performance indicators or metrics for specific trends and recommends corrective actions and makes necessary adjustments in production schedules. Incumbent ensures the most effective utilization of manpower, materials, space, tools, and equipment. Manages and audits cost data to ensure all material is validated and properly charged. The incumbent establishes procedures to identify repetitive and recurring maintenance and performance deficiencies. Provides management detailed analysis on current or potentials problems. Provides maintenance information and repair cost to other agencies as required by loan agreements and base support plans. 3. Manages the registered vehicle fleet for the Stock Record Account Number (SRAN). This position is the RED HORSE POC for all vehicle authorizations and assets between the SRAN and major command (MAJCOM). Monitors and implements the Registered Equipment Management System (REMS). Collects, consolidates, performs analysis and reconciles variances to ensure data integrity within associated programs, to include the following systems: Air Force Equipment Management System (AFEMS); Standard Base Supply System (SBSS); Automated Fleet Information System (AFIS); and OLVIMS. Incumbent coordinates between the Air National Guard Readiness Center, other ANG units, Department of Defense (DOD) agencies and the Government Supply Agency (GSA) to ensure accurate accountability for vehicle receipt or transfers. Controls, reviews, and aligns vehicle authorizations, allocations and assets respective to appropriate Custodian Authorization or Custodian Receipt Listing (CA/CRL). 4. Manages Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTO) program. Takes action to order and follow up on needed parts kits for each TCTO. Plans and schedules TCTO accomplishments within requirements. Manages Vehicle Service Bulletin program, and reports completion to higher headquarters. Manages the Product Quality Deficiency Reporting (PQDR) program in compliance with United States Air Force (USAF), Air National Guard (ANG), and local directives. 5. The incumbent acts as the primary source of expertise for material control, to include ordering parts and equipment items through SBSS and tool inventory of tool crib and Composite Tool Kits (CTK's) annually. 6. Conducts training for assigned military personnel. 7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and evaluation

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): 1. Knowledge of production control and maintenance management principles, procedures, and processes used to plan, schedule, coordinate, and monitor vehicle and equipment maintenance operations. 2. Ability to develop, manage, and adjust production or maintenance schedules based on workload, priorities, manpower, materials, equipment availability, and mission requirements. 3. Ability to analyze production indicators, workload data, and maintenance performance information to identify delays, deficiencies, trends, and appropriate corrective actions. 4. Knowledge of vehicle and equipment maintenance requirements, work-order processes, repair parts, material requirements, and applicable maintenance standards. 5. Skill in using automated production, maintenance, or fleet management systems to track equipment status, work orders, priorities, repair parts, and prepare reports for management.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, the following education is required to qualify for position: 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

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/13040129 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. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Required documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: Your resume showing: (MANDATORY) Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you. Relevant work experience-include the employer's name and job title. Hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment Pay Plan, Occupational Series, and Grade (if applicable) Duties performed. Note: Resume are limited to two (2) pages. Only the first two pages of the submitted resume will be reviewed and considered for qualification and rating purposes. OF 306 Declaration for Federal Employment. (MANDATORY) Current Record for Individual Performance (RIP) dated on or after the issue date of this announcement. (MANDATORY) Letter of Recommendation from first line Military supervisor dated on or after the issue date of this announcement. (MANDATORY) Letter of Recommendation from Commander dated on or after the issue date of this announcement. (MANDATORY) Transcripts, if applicable. College/Vocational school transcripts MUST be submitted in order to receive credit for education. Miscellaneous Items (i.e. Certifications), if applicable. SF-50 (Current or Former Federal Employees), if applicable. DD 214-Member copy, if applicable.

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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).