PRODUCTION CONTROLLER (AUTOMOTIVE)
Department: Department of the Air Force
Location(s): Fairchild AFB, Washington
Salary Range: $61430 - $79857 Per Year
Job Summary: This is a Washington Air National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Unit Technician position: PRODUCTION CONTROLLER (AUTOMOTIVE) Location: 141st Logistics Readiness Squadron Fairchild AFB, Washington 99011-9413 Air National Guard Units Appointment Type: Permanent, excepted service Advertised as: ENLISTED 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*
Major Duties:
- A GS-1152-9, PRODUCTION CONTROLLER (AUTOMOTIVE): Develops, manages and implements daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly operational and maintenance plans for assigned general and special purpose vehicles and a variety of equipment. Projects parts, contract services,funds, and personnel required. Assigns work priorities for all scheduled/unscheduled maintenance. Schedules vehicles and equipment for repair, inspections, and preventative maintenance based on consideration of shop capability and requirements of the unit. Manages workload status and Mission Essential List (MEL) requirements to ensure that minimum fleet levels are maintained and makes necessary adjustments in production schedule. The incumbent utilizes extensive knowledge of vehicle maintenance standards and repair terminology to coordinate maintenance and repair requirements of vehicles and equipment, to include special purpose vehicles, to determine if production schedules are being followed. Coordination and scheduling of special purpose vehicles requires consideration not only of the required vehicle servicing/maintenance but also of the special systems maintenance requirements of such equipment. Conducts vehicle operator debriefs and assigns repair requirements to proper work center. Ensures equipment repairs are authorized and that proper material is available for vehicle maintenance. The incumbent acts as the primary source of expertise for matters regarding maintenance schedules, On-line Vehicle Integrated Management System (OLVIMS), and automated processing systems. Independently resolves most production, labor, machine and material conflicts that arise. Recommends corrective actions to correct or avoid situations that may affect long-range production requirements or impact mission accomplishment. Manages the vehicle and equipment warranty program, to include scheduling repairs with local warranty providers. The incumbent manages the contract vehicle maintenance program. Schedules maintenance with local vendors as required. Programs and schedules vehicles for depot maintenance and initiates and tracks requests for locally manufactured items. Manages maintenance production schedules in order to minimize and avoid impact on RED HORSE training and project schedules. Performs analysis on a wide range of production indicators to assist in improving productivity or in determining causes of production delays. Develops, manages, and analyzes performance indicators or metrics for specific trends and recommends corrective actions and makes necessary adjustments in production schedules. Incumbent ensures the most effective utilization of manpower, materials, space, tools, and equipment. Manages and audits cost data to ensure all material is validated and properly charged. The incumbent establishes procedures to identify repetitive and recurring maintenance and performance deficiencies. Provides management detailed analysis on current or potentials problems. Provides maintenance information and repair cost to other agencies as required by loan agreements and base support plans. Personally performs systems administration on computer software/hardware support. Produces and analyzes products extracted from OLVIMS and prepares local and higher headquarters reports. Incumbent manages the Quality Assurance (QA) Program so as to ensure compliance with vehicle maintenance standards. Manages the registered vehicle fleet for the Stock Record Account Number (SRAN). This position is the RED HORSE POC for all vehicle authorizations and assets between the SRAN and major command (MAJCOM). Monitors and implements the Registered Equipment Management System (REMS). Collects, consolidates, performs analysis and reconciles variances to ensure data integrity within associated programs, to include the following systems: Air Force Equipment Management System (AFEMS); Standard Base Supply System (SBSS); Automated Fleet Information System (AFIS); and OLVIMS. Incumbent coordinates between the Air National Guard Readiness Center, other ANG units, Department of Defense (DOD) agencies and the Government Supply Agency (GSA) to ensure accurate accountability for vehicle receipt or transfers. Controls, reviews, and aligns vehicle authorizations, allocations and assets respective to appropriate Custodian Authorization or Custodian Receipt Listing (CA/CRL). Manages Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTO) program. Manages Vehicle Service Bulletin program, and reports completion to higher headquarters. Manages the Product Quality Deficiency Reporting (PQDR) program in compliance with United States Air Force (USAF), Air National Guard (ANG), and local directives. The incumbent acts as the primary source of expertise for material control, to include ordering parts and equipment items through SBSS and tool inventory of tool crib and Composite Tool Kits (CTK's) annually. Conducts training for assigned military personnel. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 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. 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 24 months experience, education or training scheduling workflow in more than one area and responsible for coordinating products or materials from support activities. Experience in performing or supervising journeyman level work in a production facility. Experience preparing job or work orders; scheduling various phases of projects into the production facility; following up to see if work is progressing as planned and arranging for adjustments in materials, machine processes, and work sequencing allowing for changes. Experience with current automation support programs to input data, provide status of equipment, and monitor job order status, monitor work priorities, requisition repair parts, track repair parts status, etc. Or 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level. ***You must provide a copy of your SF50 with your application***
How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/07/2026 to receive consideration. Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date will result in disqualification. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/
Application Deadline: 2026-01-07