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Camp Murray, WA
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Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$56,715 - $73,731
Job Description
Summary
This is a Washington Army National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Unit Technician position:
PRODUCTION CONTROLLER
Location: Washington Combined Support Maintenance Shop G4-M
JBLM, Washington 98433
Army National Guard Units
Appointment Type: Temporary, excepted service
Advertised as: ENLISTED/WARRANT OFFICER
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*
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Overview
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Accepting applications
Open 10/22/2026 to 11/05/2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Camp Murray, WA
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$56,715 - $73,731 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 7
Promotion potential
None
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Temporary - Indefinite. Ref Add Info Sect
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Secret
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Jobs require a
background check and some require a
security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require
financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
WA-13099458-AR-26-0398
Control number
889925200
This job is open to
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The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
National Guard and reserves
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
Clarification from the agency
1. Washington Army National Guard Permanent or Indefinite Employees.
2. Washington Army National Guard Traditional Guard members and Washington National Guard Active Guard Reserves.
3. All other current military members willing to become Army Washington National Guard members.
For Area 1, submit one SF-50 (or equivalent) to support your eligibility.
Duties
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A GS-1152-7, PRODUCTION CONTROLLER:
Requirements
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Conditions of employment
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:
Military Grades: PVT/E1-W02
Desired Military Assignments: 94/25/91/92/12/88/915/948/922/153
- Applicants need not be assigned to the position or possess the MOS to apply or be considered for selection. Selected applicant must be assigned to a compatible Military position and attain MOS within 1 year of appointment action.
- May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- All soldiers, civilian employees, and contractor employees who drive Army-owned or leased vehicles must complete the Army Avoidance Course (AAC) training when they start working for the Army. Must have a valid Washington state and military driver's license. Must be able to obtain a Government Travel Card (GTC) and be able to attend all schools deemed necessary by the supervisor.
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Must maintain membership in the WA Army 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; overtime 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.
- ALL SOLDIERS, CIVILIANS EMPLOYEES WHO DRIVE ARMY-OWNED OR LEASED VEHICLES MUST HAVE A CURRENT & VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE.
- MUST HAVE OR BE ABLE TO OBTAIN A GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD.
- MUST ATTEND, AND SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE ALL SCHOOLS DEEMED NECESSARY FOR THE POSITION
Qualifications
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
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. 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.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have at least 12 months experience, education or training working with people from various levels and backgrounds. Experience with a general knowledge of the functions and procedures of production control, records, references, and techniques for developing production control data. Experience assisting or maintaining workflow. Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.
-OR-
1-year equivalent to at least next lower grade level.
***Note: If this vacancy announcement indicates Specialized Experience, "1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level", you must provide your last SF 50, if you are a current or former Federal Employee and you want to be considered under this provision.
Education
Education Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED
Degree Required: N/A
Degree Required to qualify with Education Only (No Specialized Experience): N/A
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.
If you are selected for a vacancy that requires a specific degree and/or coursework you will be required to provide official transcripts prior to appointment.
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:
Not Applicable.
Additional information
****This is an indefinite position. If an individual employed in the excepted civil service accepts this position, he/she will receive an indefinite appointment. If a Reduction-In-Force occurs the indefinite appointee will have no reemployment rights to his/her former position or any other position. If funding level and employee manning levels permit, incumbent may be converted to permanent technician status without further competition. ***
- 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), 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.
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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
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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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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. You may also be excluded from consideration if you indicate that you are unwilling to accept the lower grade and a determination is made that you are not qualified at the higher grade. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics). NOTE: You do not have to respond to the KSA's separately but your resume should contain sufficient information to demonstrate possession of the KSA's.
Benefits
Help
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required documents
Required Documents
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To apply for this position, you are required to submit a complete application package. If you fail to provide this documents/information, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and will not be considered any further. Resumes must be in your own words. Resumes that are verbatim, from this announcement, will not be considered.
This is a Washington Army National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Unit Technician position:
PRODUCTION CONTROLLER
Location: Washington Combined Support Maintenance Shop G4-M
JBLM, Washington 98433
Army National Guard Units
Appointment Type: Temporary, excepted service
Advertised as: ENLISTED/WARRANT OFFICER
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*
Learn more about this agency
Overview
Help
Accepting applications
Open 10/22/2026 to 11/05/2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Camp Murray, WA
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$56,715 - $73,731 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 7
Promotion potential
None
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Temporary - Indefinite. Ref Add Info Sect
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Secret
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Jobs require a
background check and some require a
security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require
financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
WA-13099458-AR-26-0398
Control number
889925200
This job is open to
Help
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
National Guard and reserves
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
Clarification from the agency
1. Washington Army National Guard Permanent or Indefinite Employees.
2. Washington Army National Guard Traditional Guard members and Washington National Guard Active Guard Reserves.
3. All other current military members willing to become Army Washington National Guard members.
For Area 1, submit one SF-50 (or equivalent) to support your eligibility.
Duties
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A GS-1152-7, PRODUCTION CONTROLLER:
- Establishes plans, schedules, and controls the maintenance and repair of 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.
- Provides status of equipment, maintenance actions in progress, and location of equipment. Inputs data regarding work order information, status changes, supply updates, and other pertinent information.
- Makes on-the-spot adjustments to repair priorities on routine or reoccurring processes necessitated by unscheduled maintenance requirements.
- Studies directives, modification work orders, and regulations as to their application in the unit.
- Assists supervisory personnel in determining impact of these requirements on shop capability.
- Modifies production planning to accommodate these requirements.
- Conducts initial and long range planning pertaining to routine production processes, mechanical skills, availability of test and diagnostic equipment, repair parts, and other factors influencing the repair, modification, and maintenance of equipment and readiness reporting.
- Designates and maintains current maintenance repair 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.
- Authorizes the acceptance of equipment for repair; monitors work priorities, status, and completion of work orders and requisitions; and provides status of repair parts.
- Assists supervisory personnel regarding readiness, Class 9 (CL IX) funding, production problems and work planning.
- Assists in the resolution of problems encountered between scheduled or unscheduled production or priority requirements.
- Provides assistance to ensure that 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 from the supervisor or higher graded production controller, prioritizes resources to ensure the highest level of readiness in support of training and mobilization requirements of supported units.
- Works with other sections within the organization to ensure equipment readiness reports are correct and submitted in time to meet Department of the Army (DA) reporting suspense.
- Analyzes repair methods and recommends control procedures to ensure that accomplishment of programs meet priorities and deadlines established by higher authority or support activities.
- Coordinates with units and other support activities concerning the delivery, status of repair operations, and/or pick up of completed work orders.
- In the absence of the higher graded production controller, ensures that unit CL IX accounts are funded, budgeted, and executed to maximize readiness; and performs demand analysis on CL IX expenses to determine proper PLL stockage to sustain facility mission requirements.
- May provide day-to-day technical guidance to lower-graded personnel assisting in the maintenance production or maintenance management processes.
- Ensures necessary maintenance records are maintained and required reports are submitted to units and higher headquarters' in a timely manner.
- Other duties as assigned.(temporary, minor, or incidental tasks)
Requirements
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Conditions of employment
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:
Military Grades: PVT/E1-W02
Desired Military Assignments: 94/25/91/92/12/88/915/948/922/153
- Applicants need not be assigned to the position or possess the MOS to apply or be considered for selection. Selected applicant must be assigned to a compatible Military position and attain MOS within 1 year of appointment action.
- May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- All soldiers, civilian employees, and contractor employees who drive Army-owned or leased vehicles must complete the Army Avoidance Course (AAC) training when they start working for the Army. Must have a valid Washington state and military driver's license. Must be able to obtain a Government Travel Card (GTC) and be able to attend all schools deemed necessary by the supervisor.
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Must maintain membership in the WA Army 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; overtime 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.
- ALL SOLDIERS, CIVILIANS EMPLOYEES WHO DRIVE ARMY-OWNED OR LEASED VEHICLES MUST HAVE A CURRENT & VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE.
- MUST HAVE OR BE ABLE TO OBTAIN A GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD.
- MUST ATTEND, AND SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE ALL SCHOOLS DEEMED NECESSARY FOR THE POSITION
Qualifications
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
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. 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.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have at least 12 months experience, education or training working with people from various levels and backgrounds. Experience with a general knowledge of the functions and procedures of production control, records, references, and techniques for developing production control data. Experience assisting or maintaining workflow. Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.
-OR-
1-year equivalent to at least next lower grade level.
***Note: If this vacancy announcement indicates Specialized Experience, "1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level", you must provide your last SF 50, if you are a current or former Federal Employee and you want to be considered under this provision.
Education
Education Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED
Degree Required: N/A
Degree Required to qualify with Education Only (No Specialized Experience): N/A
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.
If you are selected for a vacancy that requires a specific degree and/or coursework you will be required to provide official transcripts prior to appointment.
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:
Not Applicable.
Additional information
****This is an indefinite position. If an individual employed in the excepted civil service accepts this position, he/she will receive an indefinite appointment. If a Reduction-In-Force occurs the indefinite appointee will have no reemployment rights to his/her former position or any other position. If funding level and employee manning levels permit, incumbent may be converted to permanent technician status without further competition. ***
- 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), 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.
Expand Hide additional information
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
Help
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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. You may also be excluded from consideration if you indicate that you are unwilling to accept the lower grade and a determination is made that you are not qualified at the higher grade. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics). NOTE: You do not have to respond to the KSA's separately but your resume should contain sufficient information to demonstrate possession of the KSA's.
- Practical knowledge of production control procedures and operations sufficient to collect, compile, correlate, and maintain production data.
- Comprehensive knowledge of policies, regulations, and processes governing production control operations to carry out established production assignments.
- General knowledge of equipment, such as, combat vehicles, armored personnel carriers, towed and self propelled artillery, engineer and power generating equipment, tactical vehicles, etc., to correct and analyze a variety of routine production data and processes, prepare production schedules, prepare reporting data, etc.
Benefits
Help
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required documents
Required Documents
Help
To apply for this position, you are required to submit a complete application package. If you fail to provide this documents/information, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and will not be considered any further. Resumes must be in your own words. Resumes that are verbatim, from this announcement, will not be considered.
- Resume must NOT exceed two (2) pages, IAW Merit Hiring Plan and must include:
- Contact information
- Full Name
- Email Address
- Phone Number
- Relevant work history that demonstrates specialized experience for the position you are applying to
- Position Title
- Organization/Department/Unit
- Hours worked per week
- Dates (format must include Month and Year) you were/are employed and physically performing the work.
- Omit extended leave from your employment history. For example, if you hold a federal job but were on military leave for two years, do not list those two years under that position.
- Duties performed
- Series and grade for federal positions, if held
- Resumes exceeding 2 pages will not be considered. For more guidance please see new resume guidance.
- If your resume includes the
- Contact information
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