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This National Guard position is for a SQUADRON COMMANDER - Title 32, Position Description Number D2352000 and is part of the WI 128 ACS, Volk Field, Wisconsin Air National Guard.
**This vacancy is also advertised as AGR MVA 22-054ANG
05/12/2022 to 05/26/2022
$111,521 - $144,976 per year
GS 14
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
None
Yes
No
WI-11462851-Air-22-212
654048500
Current excepted service federal employees.
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
This position is open to current On-Board Technicians assigned to the CRTC, Volk Field, Wisconsin Air National Guard.
As a SQUADRON COMMANDER - Title 32, GS-2101-14, you will exercise command level supervisory and managerial authorities over the diverse and very complex Theater Air Control System (TACS). Ensures that the squadron meets all wartime combat readiness standards, and provides guidance and direction to the squadron through planning, coordinating, and directing a variety of functions which include weapons control, airspace surveillance, electronic warfare, and data link management functions, operations and maintenance support for assigned computer, communications, data, and sensor systems, Information Assurance, Quality Assurance, Materiel Control, Maintenance Control, vehicle and powered support equipment maintenance, human resources development and management, information resource management, and logistics plans and programs. The position is responsible for environmental, safety and physical security programs. Develops plans and policies for the unit and monitors operations. Exercises command authority to ensure the good order and discipline of the squadron.
Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the Air Control Squadron. Develops goals and objectives that integrate organization and air battle mission objectives. Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors. 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, promote team building, implement quality improvements, or in response to concerns with regulatory compliance and/or customer requirements. Reviews and structures organization to optimize use of resources and maximize efficiency and effectiveness of the organization. Evaluates requirements for additional resources submitted by subordinate supervisors, and balances organization needs with overall mission requirements and resource interests.
Ensures that proper and adequate security is maintained for the safeguarding of property, tactical communications-electronics equipment, radar and other sensor equipment, weapons and ammunition, resources, and people. Develops a Resource Protection Plan that identifies high value/risk assets, evaluates potential threats and sets levels of protection. Ensures classified documents and equipment are accounted for, controlled, stored and safeguarded. Ensures the implementation of a functional squadron information systems plan to provide for equipment data security, communications, data processing, and computer services.
Coordinates with NGB, Major Commands, and other operating agencies to determine if existing operational capabilities are compatible with Air Force Joint Operational and National Agency requirements. Coordinates with senior level personnel concerning operational and training policy, exercise and contingency planning and participation, funding and logistics support, and personnel and equipment adjustments necessary to meet changing mission requirements.
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:
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: O-4 through O-5
Compatible Military Assignments: AFSC: 13BXX
- National Guard Membership is required.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
- Must maintain a current Class 3 Flight Physical according to AFI 48-123, Medical Examinations
and Standards. For award and retention of these AFSCs, current aeronautical rating and qualification for aviation service as air battle manager are mandatory.
- Specialty requires routine access to Tier 5 (T5) information, systems or similar classified environments. For award and retention of AFSCs 13BXX, completion of a current T5 Investigation IAW DoDM 5200.02_AFMAN 16-1405, Air Force Personnel Security Program. NOTE: Award of the entry level without a completed T5 Investigation is authorized provided an interim Top Secret security clearance has been granted according to DoDM 5200.02_AFMAN 16 -1405.
- You must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before onboarding date (see "Required Documents" section).
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.
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. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents: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 vaccinationbefore appointment or onboarding with the agency. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation is needed.
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.
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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.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/654048500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.