This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/620965000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This National Guard position is for a SUPERVISORY INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST / DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, Position Description Number D1664000 and is part of the 188 Intelligence Support Squadron, Air National Guard.
Learn more about this agency11/05/2021 to 12/06/2021
$92,143 - $119,787 per year
GS 13
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
None
Yes
No
AR-11288788-AF-22-033
620965000
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
All Members of the Arkansas Air National Guard that hold the applicable AFSC and rank or those eligible to become members of the Arkansas Air National Guard.
(1) Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the intelligence unit. Establishes, revises, or reviews policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organization design for the staff, as necessary to eliminate work problems or barriers to mission accomplishment, promotes team building, implements quality improvements, or in response to concerns with regulatory compliance and/or customer requirements. Plans work for accomplishment by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules based on consideration of difficulty of requirements and assignments such that the experience, training, and abilities of the staff are effectively utilized to meet organization and customer needs. Provides staff with direction and advice regarding policies, procedures, and guidelines. Reviews and structures organization to optimize use of resources and maximize efficiency and effectiveness of the organization. Balances workload and provides overall direction and vision to the staff on a wide range of intelligence, information management and administrative issues. Establishes metric and analysis systems for personnel managed to assess efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with regulatory procedures. Evaluates requirements for additional resources. Identifies need for change in organization priorities and takes action to implement such changes. Plans and schedules work in such a manner that promotes a smooth flow and even distribution and ensures effective use of organization resources to achieve organization goals and objectives. Establishes review systems for the organization that make certain intelligence mission needs are met and validated, and that economy and quality of operations are maintained or improved. Reviews work of subordinates.
(2) Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO and diversity objectives. Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards. Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Holds employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments. Appraises subordinate workers performance ensuring consistency and equity in rating techniques. Recommends awards when appropriate and approves within-grade increases. Hears and resolves employee complaints and refers serious unresolved complaints to higher-level management. Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems. Effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends action in more serious disciplinary matters. Prepares documentation to support actions taken. Identifies employee developmental needs and provides or arranges for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance. Encourages self-development. Approves master leave schedule assuring adequate coverage for peak workloads and traditional holiday vacation time. Demonstrates sensitivity to ideas of subordinates. Promotes an environment in which employees are empowered to participate in and contribute to effective mission accomplishment. Discharges security responsibilities by ensuring education and compliance with security directives for employees with access to classified or sensitive material. Recognizes and takes action to correct situations posing a threat to the health or safety of subordinates. Applies EEO principles and requirements to all personnel management actions and decisions, and ensures all personnel are treated in a manner free of discrimination. Periodically reviews position descriptions to ensure accuracy, and the most effective utilization of personnel resources. Explains classification determinations to subordinate employees.
(3) Exercises responsibility for oversight of various unit activities and operations, including any or all of the intelligence unit functional areas of training, standardization and evaluation, development of tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP), simulation exercises, scheduling, plans, intelligence collection and production, analysis and reporting, mission management, and mission computer systems. Is accountable for all facets of unit missions. Monitors work of subordinates and reviews written reports. Formulates unit policy and gives guidance to subordinates to ensure that applicable DoD and Federal policies, procedures, and instructions are properly implemented to achieve unit operational readiness.
DUTIES CONTINUED UNDER EDUCATION:
Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
Military Grades: Officer
DUTIES CONTINUED:
(4) Develops long-range training, intelligence, and deployment plans for the unit to meet training goals, higher headquarters inspection schedules, and overseas deployment requirements. Coordinates required planning and resources with other units such as theater combatant commanders, NSA, AIA, and NGB to support and implement the training and deployment plan. Directs the development of unit training goals and long range advanced planning, which include facility/equipment modernization, improvement, or replacement. Develops and oversees the development of detailed plans for accomplishment of these training goals and advanced plans.
(5) Serves as the key advisor to the Group and Squadron Commander on all unit matters, including intelligence collection and dissemination processes, support requirements, and technical assets of associated intelligence-data gathering systems. Oversees the coordination of unit intelligence operations with other intelligence units and outside agencies, such as NSA, AIA, DIA, and major commands.
(6) Responsible for all fiscal operations of the unit. Oversees the development of the unit budget and allocation of resources. Manages funds to ensure proper utilization and mission accomplishment. Due to the dynamic nature of the technologies used in near-real-time intelligence operations, incumbent must balance multiple factors to ensure that equipment is compatible with current airborne intelligence gathering and communications systems. Coordinates with USAF and MAJCOMs to identify trends and anticipate system upgrades to ensure functionality of intelligence systems and appropriate training for personnel.
(7) Maintains mission readiness and ensures unit compliance with directives as validated through the Inspector General, MAJCOMs and other reviewing agencies. Ensures personnel are trained and exercised in required wartime skills and that required records and documentation of programs are maintained. Demonstrates mission capability through a series of extensive Air Force inspections. Regularly evaluates program status and advises higher headquarters regarding the unit's ability to perform its assigned mission. Ensures timely submission of readiness reporting and other reports to higher headquarters and other agencies.
(8) Oversees all unit training of assigned/attached personnel. Reviews and recommends establishment of formal courses of instruction, training aids, training programs, training standards, directives and memoranda pertaining to training of the unit and its assigned and attached elements. Ensures maximum utilization of training facilities and adherence to training standards. Ensures that assigned/attached intelligence crews and support personnel maintain continuous fully qualified status in accordance with applicable regulations/requirements.
(9) Exercises management of the unit's information technology program. Due to the nature of the intelligence mission, the information technology resources are subject to a higher level of security than would be found in the other units on the base.
(10)Exercises overall management of the special compartmented information (SCI) program including ensuring proper protection, use and dissemination of SCI documentation and materials. Ensures the integrity of the control system and facility.
(11) Oversees the monitoring of the implementation of the unit safety program for all intelligence operations and related activities. Continually evaluates program results to reduce or eliminate accidents and incidents. Ensures corrective actions are taken to eliminate hazards. Monitors all unit personnel standardization/evaluation examinations and ensures that all team members meet annual certification requirements as prescribed by applicable regulations and directives.
(12) Performs other duties as assigned.
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by November 22, 2021 or before appointment or onboarding with the agency, if after November 22. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request of the agency a legally required exception from this requirement.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume: Describing prior/current work experience (MONTH and YEAR of experience is required) which reflects the Specialized experience requirements of the advertised position.
2. Current AF Form 422 (Physical Profile Serial Report) dated within 18 months or Current Individual Medical Readiness (IMR) dated within 6 months: (Go to https://imr.afms.mil/imr/MyIMR.aspx. Click on the printer icon, select the Adobe PDF printer and click print. Save the document and submit it with your application. The date will populate on the bottom of the page when you print to PDF.)
DO NOT COPY THE SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS WORD FOR WORD AND PLACE INTO YOUR RESUME; YOU MUST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONAL EXPERIENCE AS IT PERTAINS TO EACH STATEMENT.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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 the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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/.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Checking the status of your application:
To better serve our members, the Technician Recruitment and Placement (R&P) section at AR HRO has implemented a new process for checking the status of an application. Applicants must send an email to ng.ar.ararng.mbx.hro-customer-services@mail.mil. In your email request, please provide us with the Announcement Number of the position you applied for.
This change requires some forethought on the part of the applicant. With this new process in place, applicants can expect to have a response from the AR HRO R&P section within 2 duty days. That being said, applicants checking their application status the day before a job closes stand the chance of not receiving a review.
Our goal is not to refrain from hearing from our customers, but rather to make the process more efficient for us all. Our members are our number one priority and we want to deliver high quality customer service.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/620965000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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