PRODUCTION CONTROLLER (AUTOMOTIVE)

Summary This is a Washington Air National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Unit Technician position: PRODUCTION CONTROLLER (AUTOMOTIVE) Location: 141st Logistics Readiness Squadron Fairchild AFB, Washington 99011-9413 Air National Guard Units Appointment Type: Permanent, excepted service Advertised as: ENLISTED May be used to fill one or more vacancies. *Ensure you read this announcement in its entirety, complete all application requirements, and your USA Jobs profile name is accurate* Duties A GS-1152-9, PRODUCTION CONTROLLER (AUTOMOTIVE): 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. 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. 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. The incumbent acts as the primary source of expertise for matters regarding maintenance schedules, On-line Vehicle Integrated Management System (OLVIMS), and automated processing systems. Independently resolves most production, labor, machine and material conflicts that arise. Recommends corrective actions to correct or avoid situations that may affect long-range production requirements or impact mission accomplishment. Manages the vehicle and equipment warranty program, to include scheduling repairs with local warranty providers. The incumbent manages the contract vehicle maintenance program. Schedules maintenance with local vendors as required. Programs and schedules vehicles for depot maintenance and initiates and tracks requests for locally manufactured items. Manages maintenance production schedules in order to minimize and avoid impact on RED HORSE training and project schedules. 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. Personally performs systems administration on computer software/hardware support. Produces and analyzes products extracted from OLVIMS and prepares local and higher headquarters reports. Incumbent manages the Quality Assurance (QA) Program so as to ensure compliance with vehicle maintenance standards. 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). Manages Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTO) program. 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. 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. Conducts training for assigned military personnel. Other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of employment MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Military Grades: AB (E1) - MSgt (E7) Desired Military Assignments: 2T3XX - Applicants need not be assigned to the position or possess the AFSC to apply or be considered for selection. Selected applicant must be assigned to a compatible Military position and attain AFSC within 1 year of appointment action. - May be required to successfully complete a trial period. - Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. - Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. - Must maintain membership in the WA Air National Guard for continued employment. - Must be able to obtain (within one year of appointment) and maintain the appropriate SECRET security clearance of the position. - This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. - Position requires ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. - May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; over/comp time may be required. - The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission. - May require travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments. - May require the incumbent to drive a motor vehicle; if so, and an appropriate valid driver's license is mandatory. Qualifications GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled. 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: Must have at least 24 months experience, education or training scheduling workflow in more than one area and responsible for coordinating products or materials from support activities. Experience in performing or supervising journeyman level work in a production facility. Experience 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. Or 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level. ***You must provide a copy of your SF50 with your application*** Education Education Requirements: High School Diploma or GED. Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: Not Applicable. To receive credit for Education, you must provide transcripts or other documentation of proof to support your Educational claims. Additional information - Certain incentive(s) may be available pending funding and approval but are not guaranteed. - 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 Technicians are ineligible for enlistment, retention, and student loan repayment bonuses. Acceptance of a Technician position will terminate these incentives. - Military Technicians in the excepted service will wear the appropriate uniform while performing as a Technician. - Veteran's preference does not apply to National Guard Technician positions in accordance with Title 32 USC 709 (f). - May be required to successfully complete a trial period. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The WA National Guard is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. If you are unable to upload a document online please send the document via email to our WA HRO Distro Box. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. 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