Clarification from the agency

This position is open to current military members of the Wisconsin Air National Guard.

As a PROGRAM MANAGER (DEPUTY AIR COMMANDER) - Title 32, GS-0340-14, you will function as the full assistant to the Air Commander. Its primary purpose is to provide leadership and management of the flying unit, to provide manpower, equipment, and training in peacetime, in preparation to perform the wartime mission. The incumbent is accountable with the Air Commander in complying with a wide variety of federal, state, and local authorities on all aspects of operations, personnel, equipment, funds, and real property in the accomplishment of duties. In addition, this position may have similar supervisory and/or support responsibilities for other flying and non-flying units which may be collocated or geographically separated.

MAJOR DUTIES:

1. Directly and through group commanders, incumbent assists the Air 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. Ensures flying hour/sortie program meets requirements, and the unit achieves mission training and/or combat readiness objectives.

2. Assists the Air 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 Air 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:

3. 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 Air 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. Ensures an adequate messing facility and provides meals as appropriate. Provides billeting for authorized personnel in accordance with standards.

4. In conjunction with the Air 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. Ensures classified documents and equipment are accounted for, controlled, stored and safeguarded. Maintains mission readiness and compliance with directives as validated through the Inspector General and other reviewing agencies. Ensures personnel are trained and exercised in their wartime skills.

5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

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: Promotable O-5 (COE is not required) through O-6

Conditions of Employment:

• National Guard Membership is required.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• 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.
• 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: To qualify for the GS-0340-14 level, you must have at least 36 months experience 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.