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AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES HANDLER SUPERVISOR

Colchester, Vermont, USA

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

$35.12/hr - $40.97/hr

The Vermont Army National Guard is seeking an Ammunition and Explosives Handler Supervisor to oversee ammunition and explosives operations. This role involves planning and scheduling work assignments, instructing subordinates, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Plans and schedules subordinate work assignments on a daily or project-by-project basis. Establishes completion dates for projects or assignments and provides guidance on any unusual facets of assignments or projects. Ensures adequate personnel, materials and equipment are available for each assignment or project

Instructs subordinates on standardized or accepted methods, procedures or practices applicable to projects or assignments. Provides assistance to subordinates in resolving unusual problems. Reviews work in progress and upon completion. Obtains approval from higher-level supervisor for changes to standardized or accepted procedures or work operations. Proposes changes to procedures or processes to improve operations or reduce costs

Responsible for hiring new staff to fill organizational vacancies and approves subordinate promotions or reassignments within the unit. Jointly establishes performance standards with the assistance of subordinate supervisors and provides input on subordinate staff performance appraisals. Counsels employees on the disciplinary process and recommends disciplinary action. Resolves informal complaints and grievances at the lowest possible level, referring unresolved or more serious issues to a higher-level supervisor. Identifies staff training needs with the assistance of subordinate supervisors and recommends staff members for formal training programs or on-site mentoring. Schedules and approves subordinate leave. Encourages employees to participate in suggestion or cost reduction programs. Through subordinate supervisors, ensures procedures and regulations governing safety and housekeeping are observed by all staff members. Coordinates the equal opportunity, position management, position description review and labor relations functions within the unit. Maintains production reports and records. Performs non-supervisory functions of the organizational segment supervised

Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization and command support exercises. May perform additional duties such as structural fire fighting, aircraft fire/crash/rescue duty, snow removal, munitions loading and handling or heavy equipment operating. May serve as a member of a natural disaster or civil emergencies team. Ensures subordinates are equipped with appropriate safety equipment and follow pertinent safety precautions

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Ammunition & ExplosivesSupervisory SkillsHazardous MaterialsPlanning & SchedulingIntegrity/HonestyTeamworkAttention to Detail

Required

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is a Title 32 excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard

Military Grades: SFC/E7 Or Above

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training which demonstrates that the candidate has the ability to organize assignments for subordinates, estimate material and manpower needed for specific jobs; able to explain manuals and work procedures; and to prepare production records, work records and reports

SPECIALIZED 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

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs

Pre-Employment Physical is required