PRODUCTION CONTROLLER

JOB SUMMARY: The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States and one of the nations longest-enduring institutions. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense.We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join the North Dakota National Guard team and serve your nation, North Dakota and your community! NORTH DAKOTA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Current NDARNG Fulltime Enlisted Technicians with FMS 4.Location: FMS 4, Bismarck, NDSelecting Official: CW3 Kevin Mehrer, Surface Maintenance Mech SupvResume must be received by: Friday, September 21, 2012Compatibility:  CMF 91, 94  MOS: 92A, 92F, 92Y, 92ZFailure to provide complete application material will result in you not recieving consideration for this position. Please refer to the qualification and evaluation section of this announcement to understand the qualification requirement, and the HOW TO APPLY SECTION for detailed instruction on applying.  If you are applying with a resume created outside of USA JOBS, follow this link to access the Online Questionnaire  OTHERWISE apply using the APPLY ONLINE button at the right of this page to use your usa jobs resume builder resume. NORTH DAKOTA NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted 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 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.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Position Description Number: D1255000

DUTIES:Back to top (1) Establishes 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.  Implements maintenance plans and monitors progress of accomplishments.  Using readiness, production and management reports available from the current automation support program and/or manual system, provides 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.  Makes on-the-spot adjustments to repair priorities necessitated by unscheduled maintenance requirements.   (2)  Ensures 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, prioritizes resources to ensure the highest level of readiness in support of training and mobilization requirements of supported units. Ensures 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. (3)  Programs workload, shop space, and available personnel on a short and long-term basis.  Conducts 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. (4)  Ensures that unit Class 9 (CL IX) accounts are funded, budgeted, and executed to maximize readiness.  Performs demand analysis on unit CL IX expenses to determine proper stockage to sustain unit mission requirements.   (5)  Designates and maintains 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, authorizes the acceptance of equipment for repair; monitors work priorities, current status, and completion of work orders; requisitions and provides status of repair parts; and assures the effective utilization of maintenance personnel.  Provides both standard and ad hoc reports on the status of work orders to the supervisor and/or units.  Assists supervisory personnel regarding readiness, CL IX funding, production problems and work planning.  Assists in the resolution of problems encountered between scheduled or unscheduled production or priority requirements.  (6)  Analyzes repair methods and develops control procedures and policies to assure accomplishment of programs to meet priorities and deadlines established by higher authority or support activities.  Ensures that this is performed in the most effective and efficient manner possible with good quality control and quality assurance procedures in place.  Coordinates with units and other support activities concerning the delivery, status of repair operations, and/or pick up of completed work orders.  Coordinates 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.  (7)  Provides 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.  Ensures necessary maintenance workers are available and that required reports are submitted to units and higher headquarters in a timely manner. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education or training which indicates that you 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 indicate 24 months of the required experience: 1. Experience which demonstrates the skill in collecting, compiling, correlating and maintaining production data.2. Experience which demonstrates the knowledge of maintenance and supply procedures, policies and regulations.3. Experience demonstrating the basic working knowledge of computers.4. Experience demonstrating the ability to communicate both orally and in writing in a clear concise manner.5. Experience which demonstrates the knowledge of SAMS-1 to input data, provide status of equipment, monitor work priorities and requisition repair parts.  military requirementS: Selected candidates will be required to be in a compatible military grade and assignment prior to the effective date of placement.  
EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION: Completion of 30 semester hours of study in an accredited college or university may be substituted for a maximum of 6 months of specialized experience.  Courses must be directly related to the duties of the position. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.Time and placement is dependent upon resourcing from National Guard Bureau.Military Technicians in the excepted service will wear the military uniform appropriate to their service and grade when performing as a technician. They will comply with the appearance and weight standards contained in the appropriate regulation.VETERANS PREFERENCE:  The National Guard Technician Act of 1968 (PL 90-486) specifically excludes use of veterans preference for appointments made under the authority of 32 USC 709.  All appointments in the NDNG are made under Title 32 USC; therefore, Veterans Preference is not applicable.  Individual recommended for the position will not be approved for appointment until the appropriate physical examination is completed and approved.  The results of the physical may be shared with the individuals military chain of command. Individual selected for the position will be required to obtain a secret security clearance.PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS) expenses may not be authorized for this position. Authorization for payment of PCS expenses will be granted only after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the North Dakota National Guard. PCS for initial hires are not authorized. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The rating you receive is based on your responses and compared to your resume and supporting documents.If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.A typed or neatly printed detailed narrative of your work experiences (paid or unpaid), training, education, and/or other information that relates to the position advertised. Use complete dates to indicate the amount of experience you have. A complete date consists of MM/DD/YY. If written as MM/YY, then credit can only be given for the last day of the month to the first day of the month (i.e. 12/97 to 4/98 would be credited as 12/31/97 to 4/1/98); by giving just years (i.e. 1998-1999) credit will only be given from 12/31/98 to 1/1/99. Include pertinent military experiences, describe duties in your own words. The Qualification process will grant credit only for sufficient information. You may use continuation pages to include all related experience. Ensure that both military and civilian experiences are fully described, including time frames. REMEMBER: COMPLETE DATES MUST BE USED.Method of Evaluating Qualifications:Candidates are evaluated on the experiences in the vacancy announcement. Failure to address the experiences may deem the applicant not qualified for the position. In addressing each experience you should describe, accurately and completely, the tasks, activities, education, and experience which demonstrates the experience. Include all military experience (Active Duty and Reserve Component), qualifications or training in a MOS/AFSC. Be specific as to the MOS/AFSC you possess and number of months experience. The number of months of actual experience is the qualifying factor. Education may be substituted and combined with experience as defined in the Education Substitution section of the announcement. These documents can be uploaded via Application Manager as other documents.
Country: USA, State: North Dakota, City: Bismarck, Company: Army National Guard Units (Title 32).