Clarification from the agency

(1) Arkansas Air National Guard (AR ANG) Technicians within the 189th Airlift Wing.

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. 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. A work force of highly skilled staff management, professional, administrative, technical, trades, and crafts occupations in air technician, AGR, state employee, contract employee, and traditional guard status accomplish the work. Employees are employed under a variety of personnel programs, to include AGR, Federal, contractor, and state. Plans, develops and publishes mission support policies and procedures within the established controls of higher command echelons. Consults with subordinate supervisors and training specialists on employee development and training needs. Collaborates with leaders of other units to negotiate, determine, decide on, and/or coordinate work affecting other units not personally supervised. Coordinates legal and technical criteria and procedures for rendering decisions associated with mission support functions and corollary higher headquarters and cross-functioning agencies. Plans, develops, and executes support annexes to USAF and MAJCOM operating plans. Evaluates and monitors combat readiness of all mission support functions and branches, as well as all wing personnel, with regard to survivability, chemical defense, and weapons qualification. Reviews and integrates mission support elements with the Operations and Aircraft Maintenance Groups to ensure the units' ability to survive and operate under various conditions. Directs all host base infrastructure activities and functions. Hears and resolves group grievances and serious employee complaints not resolved at a lower level. Reviews serious disciplinary cases and disciplinary problems involving group employees and determines required action. Establishes work performance standards for branch chiefs and other key personnel and completes annual performance evaluations. Reviews evaluations completed by subordinate supervisors for their assigned personnel. Initiates disciplinary and promotion actions, and approves/disapproves those initiated by subordinate supervisors. Approves expenditure of funds for employee travel, within grade increases, and the like. Counsels subordinates, explains personnel policies, hears grievances and resolves work problems. Implements and enforces diversity, equal employment opportunity, and labor-management relations programs. Oversees and directs the planning, scheduling, and implementation of host base operating support programs to meet local mission requirements, as well as Federal and state requirements, regulations and statutes. Exercises managerial and executive level understanding in each supervised discipline at a sufficient level to properly assess the success and effectiveness of critical programs necessary to support day-to-day group and individual unit operations. Provides administrative management and oversight of assigned Assistant U.S. Property and Fiscal Officers (USP&FO) within supply (property) and civil engineering (real property). Commands the wing Survival Recovery Center (SRC); serves as On-Scene Commander in response to military and civil emergency events; oversees a Regional Operations Security Center (ROSC), as assigned. Works with other support group commanders, of the same and/or different mission design series, to advise on policies and procedures affecting the Air National Guard support workforce, support infrastructure, and regulatory guidance which affects support areas.

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.

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.

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 in the military grade listed below. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.

Military Grades: Enlisted/Officer

• Minimum Military Grade: O5/Lt Col
• Maximum Military Grade: O6/Col

Compatible Military Assignments: Selectee must be a member of the Arkansas Air National Guard.

IMPORTANT NOTES (AS APPLICABLE): Upon selection for this position, individual must possess or initiate a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation. A favorable determination based upon investigative results is mandatory for this position. Failure to meet these requirements will result in termination of employment. A pre-placement physical is required if not already current. Upon selection, must complete mandatory Full-Time Support (FTS) Training at the Professional Education Center (PEC) within six months of assignment (if applicable, training will be coordinated by the supervisor). Individual must meet all military requirements of the position without creating a grade inversion, as determined by the Human Resources Office (HRO). Technicians will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor or wage leader (Grade Inversion). Enlisted members currently at a higher grade than allowed by the position (see Military Grade Requirement above) may apply; however, they must administratively reduce prior to appointment and provide confirmation of the reduction to HRO.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS ARE LISTED UNDER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

Work involves supervising or performing work required to manage or direct one or more programs, including appropriate supporting service organizations.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

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: 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.

DUTIES CONTINUED:

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. Through the logistics plans and programs office, oversees wing deployment planning and execution to include plans, mobility bags, weapons, War Readiness Materials (WRM), ammunition, and personnel and cargo load planning and movement (via military and/or civilian transportation where required). Oversees aerial port operations (where assigned by weapons system). Responsible for management oversight of processing, loading, and off-loading of passengers and cargo on all types of military and commercial aircraft, proper configuration of cargo for airlift, and correct documentation of hazardous cargo. Supports operations group airdrop-training programs with drop zone support. Ensures the aerial port unit is organized, trained, and equipped for base airlift support and worldwide contingency deployment. Manages and supervises assigned host base contracting office personnel and programs. Ensures contracting officials are properly trained and equipped to execute contracting functions in support of base and GSU requirements and missions. Assures appropriate warrants are obtained to allow contracting officials to execute required contracts, and coordinates with state USP&FO personnel when necessary to complete and execute contracts that exceed local warrant authorities. Develops and recommends the group budget for approval to higher headquarters based on unit requirements and mission. Oversees the approved host base budget, to include the Federal Operations and Maintenance Agreement (FOMA), state financial budget contributions in support of FOMA, the base Major Construction Program (MCP) and Real Property Management (RPM) budgets, base environmental compliance program budget, and communications-computer systems budget. Under the direction of the Wing Commander, serves as primary point of contact in wing/base support of joint operations with the Army National Guard and other Federal and state entities in such mission support areas as civil engineering, security, communications, personnel, base services, medical support, supply, equipment, and transportation. Works closely with local, state, and Federal authorities to execute maximum response when requested that meets legal and technical requirements for such support..

Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the above general and specialized experience, to include following competencies- knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs):