APS-3: Maintenance Manager (Special Projects)

Title:

APS-3: Maintenance Manager (Special Projects)

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Program Summary

KBR maintains and manages Army prepositioned stocks at the Army Field Support Battalion - Charleston (AFSBn-CHS) land site and aboard ship to include all logistics and maintenance operations. The KBR APS-3 Program is managed and executed at Goose Creek in support of the Army’s power projection doctrine and resources.  The contract provides maintenance of APS-3 stocks (Class II, IIIP, IV, VII, IX) to ensure that unit sets stored aboard marine vessels are configured and maintained at optimal readiness. KBR provides limited maintenance and supply support aboard ship to ensure that equipment sets are maintained in a ready condition for emergency download and issue to operating units at the direction of the US Army. KBR also provides maintenance services and logistical support for other Army programs, IAW individual scope of work contract requirements.

Job Summary

The operations (PD) Manager serves as the program lead for the successful completion of the Presidential Directive missions while managing approximately 34 individuals, making up a variety of skills. 

Oversees the entire receipt maintenance function, repairs, and the onward movement as it applies to the Tracked Vehicle Maintenance, Wheeled Maintenance, Ground Support Equipment, Construction and Materiel Handling Equipment, Weapon system, and Communications Electronics Maintenance.

Work is generally conducted on site in a variety of settings from offices, maintenance bays, or shipping /transportation lots (outdoors environment) with a potential exposure to extreme climatic conditions. Employee use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required in certain work areas. Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking within work areas can be expected. 

Roles and Responsibilities

• As the functional area manager, IAW the program policies and procedures and applicable Department of Army regulations/manuals, ensures work performed is in compliance with specifications outlined in the customer’s Workload Guidance.

• Provides Program Management and the customer with weekly (or as required) updates on project status as it pertains to schedule for each subordinate work center.  

• Serves as the point of contact to the customer for all matters related to PD missions.

• Responsible for enforcing Health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures to ensure a safe work environment is provided for our employees, and OSHA requirements are met.  

• Routinely meet and interface with the customer and internal departments as the single point of contact for all matters pertaining to program current and future operations

• Participates in proposal and budget analysis, provides input into Basis of Estimate (BOE) 

• Responsible for care and accountability of all assigned government furnished vehicles, tools, and facilities.

• Enforces government and program policies and procedures.

Basic Qualifications (Required Education, Experience, Skills, and Certifications)

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with a valid U.S. Passport

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC)

• Must obtain and maintain local base access.

• Must be capable of getting a minimum of a SECRET security clearance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration / Management or related field is preferred. Applicable specialized military or military contracting experience can be used in lieu of formal post high school education on a one-to-one basis.

• Familiarity with Army maintenance policy along with Global Combat Support System– Army (GCSS-A) is a plus.

• Quality control / quality assurance training or QMS experience is a plus.

• Military experience in maintenance management / supervision is a plus.

• Must have an excellent attention to detail.

• Must possess a valid State Driver’s License.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand - between 2 to 3 hours per day.

• Must be able to walk - between 4 to 5 hours per day.

• Must be able to Lift - up to 35 lbs. – 50 lbs. periodically.

• Must be able to squat, knell, bend, reach and climb periodically.

• Must be able to work outside and inside in non-climate-controlled environments.

Preferred Qualifications (Preferred Education, Experience, Skills, and Certifications)

• Strong leadership skills 

• Strong organizational skills 

• Strong written and oral communication skills 

• Strong planning and analytical skills