Today
Secret
Unspecified
Unspecified
New Castle, DE (On-Site/Office)
Duties
1. Planning: Assigns, directs, and supervises the work of personnel executing ammunition
inspections, explosive handling, and transportation operations. The supervisor plans the use of
personnel, equipment, facilities and material on a daily, week-to-week and/or month-to-month basis.
Establishes and sets deadlines, priorities, work sequences, milestones, and work assignments. Develops work methods, establishes procedures, and explains work requirements to subordinates. Assigns work and formulates operational processes and procedures in accordance with
guidance established by higher headquarters via army regulations, Department of the Army (DA)
Pamphlets, National Guard Bureau (NGB) directives, local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs),
policies and procedures, Technical Manuals, schematics, and other related directives.
Determines the man-hours, cost estimates, number and types of workers needed to accomplish specific
projects. Assigns individual workers and resources to accomplish planned, and ad-hoc work.
Exercises authority to maintain and balance workload, shifts assignments, workers and other
resources to achieve the most effective and efficient work operations. Instructs subordinates in
existing and state of the art ammunition and explosives inspection methods and provides advice and
consultation when issues arise. Reviews and analyzes work accomplishments, cost and utilization of
subordinates to evaluate work progress, control costs and anticipate and avoid possible problems by
recommending corrective action. Participates with management officials and/or other key personnel
to develop qualitative and/or quantitative work standards. Evaluates work operations and reviews
completed work, inspection reports, and production control data to validate standards and timelines
are met. Coordinates with other supervisors, organizations, or work groups to ensure work
requirements are established, achieved; collaboration occurs from end to end. Informs higher level
supervisor of the need to amend work schedules and initiate planning of current and future work
schedules, budget requests, staffing needs, training requirements, and allocation of assets,
estimates, and recommendations as to scheduling projected work. Plans the allocation of resources
and the distribution of work as well as determine the internal plan to be followed by subordinates
in applying resources to accomplish work operations. Evaluates resources required to accomplish the
proposed work packages or programs in relation to the resources committed to ongoing and previously
scheduled work operations and recommends changes to superiors concerning previously planned work
schedules.
2. Work Direction: Investigates, documents, and reports work-related problems, incidents, and
accidents, determines causes, and implements corrective actions within delegated authority to
resolve work problems such as safety hazards, equipment deficiencies, and/or problems resulting in
low productivity. Continuously reviews operations in order to maximize efficiency and
effectiveness, with special emphasis on safety, security, and environmental concerns. As necessary,
suggests solutions and or implements corrective actions to resolve related problems in work
operations directed by other supervisors. Ensures all maintenance and calibration requirements are
achieved within specified timeframes.
3. Administration: Develops performance standards, counsels' employees on performance, and
completes interim performance and finalize formal and informal performance appraisals. Initiates
recommendations for promotions or reassignment of subordinates, as well as performance awards.
Counsels employees on problems and adjudicates informal complaints through discussions with
employees and superiors. Partners with labor representatives to resolve issues at the lowest
possible level. Initiates formal disciplinary action as needed, identifies employees' training
needs, and initiates recommendations to provide necessary training. Schedules and approves leave of
subordinates.
4. Performs other duties as assigned.
**Please contact HRO for a full copy of this position description (PD)**
Requirements
Conditions of employment
Military Grades: E-5 (SGT) - CW4 (CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER 4)
Compatible Military Assignments: 88,89,91,92,94
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : WS-09 - Must have 36 months of experience In addition to the journeyman level knowledge, experience which demonstrates the ability to plan, direct, and organize work assignments for lower grade personnel. Experience which required the review of work requirements and establish priorities to meet deadlines. Experience that provided knowledge of various lines of work performed by this function. Experience which demonstrates the ability to supervise or the potential to perform such duties as evidenced by the ability to communicate knowledge of general supervisory concepts, and knowledge of shop processes. Experience in adapting existing equipment and techniques to new situations.
QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE : - Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position.
Qualifications are based on your ability to demonstrate in your resume that you possess one year of the specialized experience for this announcement at a comparable scope and responsibility. To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS online Resume Builder (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/account/documents/resume/build/). If you choose to use your own resume, it must contain the following information organized by experience/position: (1) job title, (2) name of employer, (3) start and end dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY), (4) detailed description of duties performed, accomplishments, and related skills, and (5) hours worked per week (full-time employment and part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience). Federal experience/ positions must also include the occupational series, grade level, and dates in which you held each grade level.
Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information. Failure to provide the above information in your resume may result in your application being found "not qualified." Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
Your resume serves as the basis for experience related qualification determinations, and you must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable), as it relates to this job opportunity. Please use your own words, be clear, and specific when describing your work history. We cannot make assumptions regarding your experience.
Education
There is no substitution of education for the WS-6501-09 series
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 ( ).
1. Planning: Assigns, directs, and supervises the work of personnel executing ammunition
inspections, explosive handling, and transportation operations. The supervisor plans the use of
personnel, equipment, facilities and material on a daily, week-to-week and/or month-to-month basis.
Establishes and sets deadlines, priorities, work sequences, milestones, and work assignments. Develops work methods, establishes procedures, and explains work requirements to subordinates. Assigns work and formulates operational processes and procedures in accordance with
guidance established by higher headquarters via army regulations, Department of the Army (DA)
Pamphlets, National Guard Bureau (NGB) directives, local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs),
policies and procedures, Technical Manuals, schematics, and other related directives.
Determines the man-hours, cost estimates, number and types of workers needed to accomplish specific
projects. Assigns individual workers and resources to accomplish planned, and ad-hoc work.
Exercises authority to maintain and balance workload, shifts assignments, workers and other
resources to achieve the most effective and efficient work operations. Instructs subordinates in
existing and state of the art ammunition and explosives inspection methods and provides advice and
consultation when issues arise. Reviews and analyzes work accomplishments, cost and utilization of
subordinates to evaluate work progress, control costs and anticipate and avoid possible problems by
recommending corrective action. Participates with management officials and/or other key personnel
to develop qualitative and/or quantitative work standards. Evaluates work operations and reviews
completed work, inspection reports, and production control data to validate standards and timelines
are met. Coordinates with other supervisors, organizations, or work groups to ensure work
requirements are established, achieved; collaboration occurs from end to end. Informs higher level
supervisor of the need to amend work schedules and initiate planning of current and future work
schedules, budget requests, staffing needs, training requirements, and allocation of assets,
estimates, and recommendations as to scheduling projected work. Plans the allocation of resources
and the distribution of work as well as determine the internal plan to be followed by subordinates
in applying resources to accomplish work operations. Evaluates resources required to accomplish the
proposed work packages or programs in relation to the resources committed to ongoing and previously
scheduled work operations and recommends changes to superiors concerning previously planned work
schedules.
2. Work Direction: Investigates, documents, and reports work-related problems, incidents, and
accidents, determines causes, and implements corrective actions within delegated authority to
resolve work problems such as safety hazards, equipment deficiencies, and/or problems resulting in
low productivity. Continuously reviews operations in order to maximize efficiency and
effectiveness, with special emphasis on safety, security, and environmental concerns. As necessary,
suggests solutions and or implements corrective actions to resolve related problems in work
operations directed by other supervisors. Ensures all maintenance and calibration requirements are
achieved within specified timeframes.
3. Administration: Develops performance standards, counsels' employees on performance, and
completes interim performance and finalize formal and informal performance appraisals. Initiates
recommendations for promotions or reassignment of subordinates, as well as performance awards.
Counsels employees on problems and adjudicates informal complaints through discussions with
employees and superiors. Partners with labor representatives to resolve issues at the lowest
possible level. Initiates formal disciplinary action as needed, identifies employees' training
needs, and initiates recommendations to provide necessary training. Schedules and approves leave of
subordinates.
4. Performs other duties as assigned.
**Please contact HRO for a full copy of this position description (PD)**
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
- This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
- Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
- Acceptance of an excepted service 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.
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must meet the definition of specialized experience by the closing of the announcement.
Military Grades: E-5 (SGT) - CW4 (CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER 4)
Compatible Military Assignments: 88,89,91,92,94
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : WS-09 - Must have 36 months of experience In addition to the journeyman level knowledge, experience which demonstrates the ability to plan, direct, and organize work assignments for lower grade personnel. Experience which required the review of work requirements and establish priorities to meet deadlines. Experience that provided knowledge of various lines of work performed by this function. Experience which demonstrates the ability to supervise or the potential to perform such duties as evidenced by the ability to communicate knowledge of general supervisory concepts, and knowledge of shop processes. Experience in adapting existing equipment and techniques to new situations.
QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE : - Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position.
Qualifications are based on your ability to demonstrate in your resume that you possess one year of the specialized experience for this announcement at a comparable scope and responsibility. To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS online Resume Builder (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/account/documents/resume/build/). If you choose to use your own resume, it must contain the following information organized by experience/position: (1) job title, (2) name of employer, (3) start and end dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY), (4) detailed description of duties performed, accomplishments, and related skills, and (5) hours worked per week (full-time employment and part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience). Federal experience/ positions must also include the occupational series, grade level, and dates in which you held each grade level.
Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information. Failure to provide the above information in your resume may result in your application being found "not qualified." Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
Your resume serves as the basis for experience related qualification determinations, and you must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable), as it relates to this job opportunity. Please use your own words, be clear, and specific when describing your work history. We cannot make assumptions regarding your experience.
Education
There is no substitution of education for the WS-6501-09 series
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 ( ).
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