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Production Controller (Mechanic).

Defense Logistics Agency, Mechanicsburg, PA, United States


Responsibilities

f selected at the GS-07 level, duties will be performed in a developmental capacity

Schedules, tracks, bills, reconciles, and controls the repair and rebuild of Industrial Plant Equipment (IPE) containing a variety of components or subassemblies.

Participates with management, Project Manager, Planner/Estimator, and Quality Assurance Specialist in the initial inspection of IPE to determine feasibility of repair/rebuild.

Computes cost based on historical data, catalogs, specifications, prints and data governing fabrication or repair/rebuild operations.

Assigns workload for machines considering such factors as size, complexity, current workload, facilities and workers’ skills.

Prepares a variety of reports on money spent, man hours, completion dates, parts status, and timelines to provide status, justification, and solutions on any problems which occurred.

Maintains a Government Purchase Card (GPC) in order to purchase parts and services to facilitate the rebuild of IPE.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen

Tour of Duty: Flexible (https://www.dla.mil/Careers/Join-Our-Team/Benefits/#Work)

Security Requirements: Non‑Sensitive

Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non‑Exempt

Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12‑31‑59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.

Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Bargaining Unit Status: Yes

Pre‑Employment Physical: Not Required

Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real‑id for more information.

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Qualifications
To qualify for a Production Controller, your resume and supporting documentation must support:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. For current and former Federal civilian service employees, to qualify for the GS‑09 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS‑07 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector, and to qualify for the GS‑07 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS‑05 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. For all other applicants, to qualify for the GS‑09 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS‑08 grade level or equivalent in the military or private sector, and for the GS‑07 grade level, at the GS‑06 grade level or equivalent in the military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time‑in‑grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time‑after‑competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut‑off/closing date of the announcement.

Gs‑09

Budgeting, scheduling, progress reporting and cost control for production operations

Analyzing man‑hours usage, reimbursable costs incurred, parts shortages, and other production data

Resolving production scheduling problems

Gs‑07

Assisting in scheduling the inspection and repair of equipment

Reviewing catalogs, specifications and/or other data to assist in computing costs

Monitoring production schedules and deadlines

Education
As a general rule, education is not creditable above GS‑5 for most positions covered by this standard; however, graduate education may be credited in those few instances where the graduate education is directly related to the work of the position.

Experience and Volunteer Work
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Additional information
Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.dla.mil/.../ReemployedAnnuitants (link truncated).

Drug‑Free Workplace Policy
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug‑free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre‑employment, reasonable suspicion, post‑accident, and random drug testing.

Applicants tentatively selected for employment in designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six‑month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test.

The following substances are tested for: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids.
ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is a Schedule I drug and is illegal.

Additional guidance on writing a federal resume
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General Applicant 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
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. 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.

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