Clarification from the agency

Title 32 CAT 1- All on board Federal Employees/Technicians within the ALANG (T32 and T5, Permanent and Excepted Indefinite)

1. Provides group level direction and management for work characterized as infrastructure support for organizations and tenants of the host ANG base. Directs work to be accomplished by an organization consisting of 8 - 12 full-time direct-report subordinate supervisors and 100-150 base support employees in technician grades up to GS-13, Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) military grades up to Lt Colonel, and various state program and contract employees engaged in supervisory, professional, technical and administrative work. The base level of work managed and directed is determined to be GS-11. Directs and supervises, through subordinate supervisors, staff and production functions affecting base operating support through a wide variety of high cost, sophisticated communications and computer systems, personnel data systems, real property assets, and associated equipment that comprise a significant share of base fiscal resources.

2. Implements the host Mission Support Group portion of the Designed Operational Capability (DOC) statement of the unit and/or the Emergency War Orders (EWO). In support of USAF Air Expeditionary Force (AEF), Expeditionary Combat Support (ECS) requirements, develops and implements unit plans for execution of deployments and contingency objectives to meet USAF and Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) goals. Coordinates required AEF planning and resources with other ANG and USAF units, the National Guard Bureau, and other higher headquarters agencies to support and implement the AEF mission. Represents the wing at scheduled national-level planning conferences to commit wing personnel and materiel resources to sustain AEF/ECS tasking. Through analysis of unit strengths and capabilities, balances ECS commitments to ensure acceptable OPSTEMPO and PERSTEMPO levels. Manages and directs all wing activation, mobilization, deployment, and demobilization activities and functions. Represents and speaks for the Wing Commander in the designated jurisdictional area with representatives of the National Guard Bureau, the Adjutant General, USP&FO, MAJCOMs, other military components, tenant units and organizations, state/local governments, local media, business and other public/private groups or organizations having an interest in the programs of the wing/base.

3. Directs the unit Status of Resources and Training Systems (SORTS) and AEF Reporting Tool (ART) reports for all mission support functions to reflect unit mission capability under wartime conditions. Identifies training, personnel, and equipment requirements, and ensures the readiness capability of each assigned unit. Assesses the status impact on organizational programs and resource management. Serves as primary advisor to the wing staff concerning application and implementation of new technologies that affect host base operations. Maintains awareness of technological advances and oversees application and implementation of high technology issues and developments associated with command, control, communications, and computers (C4), personnel data systems, air base operability, and security systems.

4. Oversees the management and direction of the host Mission Support and Military Personnel Flights. Directs the development and implementation of local military personnel policies and procedures. Through supervision of the Director of Personnel, plans, organizes, directs and controls wing military personnel programs, to include initial accession, education, training, and assignment to appropriate military specialties. Coordinates full-time personnel policies and programs with the state Human Resources Office (HRO). Ensures equal employment opportunity and diversity program elements are established and implemented within the wing. Monitors base recruiting and retention programs to ensure effective work force objectives are met. Ensures the host Mission Support Flight is organized, trained and equipped for worldwide contingency deployment.

5. Oversees base wide logistics readiness functions, to include supply, transportation/traffic management, vehicle operations and maintenance, fuels management, and logistics plans and programs, to ensure the primary peacetime and wartime flying mission of the wing/base is supported at all times. Ensures logistics resources are available to meet flying mission and base support requirements through active participation and involvement in budget planning and acquisition/maintenance of facilities, manpower, vehicles, fuels, technical data, munitions, tools, supplies, and related support equipment. In coordination with the Aircraft Maintenance Group Commander, sets policy, directs, and monitors base level support and related programs in compliance with Defense Management Review (DMR) 904 for supply and repair of aircraft parts and components.

Performs other duties as assigned.

PLEASE CONTACT HRO FOR COMPLETE POSITION DESCRIPTION.

Conditions of employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• 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.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military grade in the Alabama Air National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Alabama Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Alabama Air National Guard recruiter at (800) 864-6264 prior to applying for this position.

MAXIMUM MILITARY RANK: COL

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POSITION.

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: 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level. Applicants specialized experience 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. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

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. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.