PRODUCTION CONTROLLER

Army National Guard Units; United States; On-site; USD 62,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army, is seeking a Production Controller, GS-1152-9, to establish plans and schedules for maintenance and repair of a wide range of military vehicles and equipment at CSMS, Johnston, IA.

The role requires prioritizing resources, monitoring progress with readiness reports, and ensuring proper data input into maintenance systems to support readiness and mobilization efforts.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree or higher education eligibility to credit under substitution rules.

Responsibilities

• Establishes plans and schedules for maintenance and repair of military vehicles and equipment.
• Implements maintenance plans and monitors progress using readiness and status reports.
• Prioritizes resources to maximize unit readiness for training and mobilization.
• Maintains equipment readiness reports and property accountability.
• Coordinates with logisticians and higher headquarters on repair parts and status reports.
• Provides guidance to lower-graded personnel in maintenance production and management processes.

Education

Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Army National Guard Units
• Department: Department of the Army
• Location: Camp Dodge Military Reservation, Iowa

IOWA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This position is open to current on-board Title 5 and Title 32 employees of the Iowa Army National Guard. Military membership is required. LOCATION: CSMS, Johnston, IA

Key Responsibilities

As a PRODUCTION CONTROLLER, GS-1152-9 your duties are below. Establishes plans and schedules for maintenance and repair, using multiple process production methods and procedures for 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. Using readiness, production and management reports available from the current automation support program and/or manual system, provides status of equipment, maintenance actions in progress, and location of equipment as required or requested. Responsible for data input of work order information, status changes, supply updates, and other pertinent information.

Makes on-the-spot adjustments to repair priorities necessitated by unscheduled maintenance requirements. Ensures 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, prioritizes resources to ensure the highest level of readiness in support of training and mobilization requirements of supported units. Ensures that Army Materiel Status System (AMSS) equipment readiness reports are correct and submitted in a timely manner to meet Department of the Army (DA) reporting suspense. Programs workload, shop space, and available personnel on a short and long-term basis.

Conducts initial and long range planning on matters which include multiple process production, maintenance operations, equipment readiness, including mechanical skills, availability of test and diagnostic equipment, repair parts, annual training requirements, mobilization requirements; and other factors influencing the repair, modification, and maintenance of equipment and readiness reporting.

Ensures that unit Class 9 (CL IX) accounts are funded, budgeted, and executed to maximize readiness. Performs demand analysis on unit CL IX expenses to determine proper stockage to sustain unit mission requirements.

Designates and maintains current maintenance 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.

Using the current automation support system, authorizes the acceptance of equipment for repair; monitors work priorities, current status, and completion of work orders; requisitions and provides status of repair parts; and assures the effective utilization of maintenance personnel. Provides both standard and ad hoc reports on the status of work orders to the supervisor and/or units.

Assists supervisory personnel regarding readiness, CL IX funding, production problems and work planning. Assists in the resolution of problems encountered between scheduled or unscheduled production or priority requirements. Analyzes repair methods and develops control procedures and policies to assure accomplishment of programs to meet priorities and deadlines established by higher authority or support activities.

Ensures that this is performed in the most effective and efficient manner possible with good quality control and quality assurance procedures in place. Coordinates with units and other support activities concerning the delivery, status of repair operations, and/or pick up of completed work orders.

Coordinates with logistical personnel, equipment specialists, higher ranked management officials, item managers at depots concerning critical shortages of repair parts required to support the maintenance repair program. Provides technical guidance and oversight to a lower-graded Production Controller. May provide guidance and oversight of mechanics, Tools and Parts Attendants, or other positions assisting in the maintenance production or maintenance management processes.

Ensures necessary maintenance workers are available and that required reports are submitted to units and higher headquarters in a timely manner. Performs other duties as assigned. D1255

Requirements & Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience - master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related To receive credit for education, you must provide college transcripts to support your educational claims.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $62223 – $80895/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.