Clarification from the agency

1. Washington Air National Guard Permanent Indefinite Employees 2. Washington Air National Guard Traditional Guard members and Washington National Guard Active Guard Reserves (AGR) 3. All other current military members willing to become Washington Air National Guard members

A GS-0340-14, PROGRAM MANAGER (DEPUTY WING COMMANDER):

• Directly and through group commanders, incumbent assists the Wing Commander in determining unit goals which are the foundation for long and short range planning and execution of all unit programs and provides a focus for all unit functions and activities. Ensures goals coincide with national and state military strategies and local limitations. Considers factors such as current and future mission needs, political climate, environmental concerns, area demographics, and airfield and airspace operating conditions. Accommodates nontraditional military roles and missions such as foreign training, augmenting active Air Force training, disaster relief and drug interdiction. Incumbent is also responsible for general oversight and support of tenant organizations and geographically separated units. Provides guidance, resources, and other support similar to wing/group requirements. Responsible for accomplishment of the unit mission flying training program.
• Assists the Wing Commander in ensuring the formulation, presentation, justification, and execution of an allocated multi-million dollar budget involving several major force elements and state funds. Through subordinate managers, ensures supply inventories are kept at proper levels; Stock Fund authorization will support unit activity level; logistics plans meet mobilization/mobility requirements and support war plans; procurement, contracting and payroll activities are proper, accurate, and timely. Assists the Wing Commander to plan, organize, direct and control real estate and facility construction, maintenance and repair, and utilization. Aids in developing the Base Land Use and Facilities Master Plan which is the key element in determining land and structure needs, facility siting, construction/modification, and future mission assignments. Ensures the development and implementation of a variety of federal, state, and local programs to ensure mission effectiveness.
• Ensures manpower authorizations, grades, and specialties are adequate for the mission. Maintains military and full-time strength through recruiting and retention programs. Ensures Equal Employment Opportunity Program is effective. Implements federal and state military and civilian Merit Promotion, Incentive Award, and Suggestion Programs. Ensures fair and equitable contract negotiations and grievance resolution with labor unions. Establishes channels of communication within the unit, which keep personnel informed, and provides feedback. Ensures adequate training for all aspects of assigned tasks and maintains an effective leadership/career development program. Ensures appropriate disciplinary measures are taken when necessary. Assists the Air Command in communicating and coordinating items of interest and potential adverse impact at the highest levels of national, state, and local political leadership. In conjunction with the Wing Commander, represents the Air National Guard and state to foreign political and military dignitaries, including heads of state.
• Assists the Air Command in communicating and coordinating items of interest and potential adverse impact at the highest levels of national, state, and local political leadership. In conjunction with the Wing Commander, represents the Air National Guard and state to foreign political and military dignitaries, including heads of state. Coordinates policies, plans, programs, and requirements at the senior leadership levels of the Air Force, Major Command, wartime gaining commands, National Guard Bureau, and the Adjutant General's Office. Serves on a broad range of committees and boards which formulate recommendations on policy, resource allocation, future planning, and provides feedback to leaders. Maintains liaison with national, state, and local governmental agencies such as FAA, EPA, law enforcement, disaster relief, airport management, and others on matters of operational and environmental safety, protection of resources and dignitaries, and other issues of possible unit impact.
• In conjunction with the Wing Commander, negotiates and approves host/tenant agreements, memoranda of understanding, joint use and inter service agreements, leases, and licenses with military and civil agencies who provide and receive support, share resources, and inter operate with the unit. Ensures proper and adequate security and safeguarding of property, aircraft and equipment, resources, and people entrusted to the unit/base. Develops Resource Protection Plan which identifies high value/risk assets, evaluates potential threats, and sets levels of protection. May authorize use of deadly force. Ensures classified documents and equipment are accounted for, controlled, stored, and safeguarded.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:

Military Grades: O-6

Desired Military Assignments: 91W0 (Any Line AFSC qualifies)

- Applicants need not be assigned to the position or possess the AFSC to apply or be considered for selection. Selected applicant must be assigned to a compatible Military position and attain AFSC within 1 year of appointment action.

- May be required to successfully complete a trial period.

- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

- Must maintain membership in the WA Air National Guard for continued employment.

- Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.

- This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.

- Position requires ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.

- The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Experience, education, or training in managing or directing, one or more programs, including appropriate supporting service organizations. Supervisory, managerial, professional, or technical work experience and/or training which has provided knowledge of management principles, practices, methods and techniques. Experience using computer and automation systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have at least 36 months experience that includes analyzing problems, identifying significant factors, gathering pertinent data, and recognizing solutions; preparing reports, plans, policies and various correspondence; evaluating objectives and develop plans to facilitate the availability and effective utilization of various resources. Must have knowledge of the organization and its mission and utilized the organizational staff procedures. Experience applying analytical and evaluative techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations carried out by administrative or professional personnel, or substantive administrative support functions.

Supervisory: Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

OR

1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level

How you will be evaluated

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. You may also be excluded from consideration if you indicate that you are unwilling to accept the lower grade and a determination is made that you are not qualified at the higher grade. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, as well as the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics). NOTE: You do not have to respond to the KSA's separately but your resume should contain sufficient information to demonstrate possession of the KSA's.

• Knowledge or experience of an administrative nature, which involves the exercise of analytical ability, judgment, discretion, and personal responsibility, and application of a substantial body of knowledge of principles, concepts, and practices applicable to one or more fields of administration or management.