PROGRAM MANAGER (DEPUTY MISSION SUPPORT OFFICER) (Title 32)

Mission Support Group Assistant

The incumbent serves as a full assistant to the Mission Support Group Commander. Assists the Mission Support Group Commander in providing group-level direction and management for work characterized as infrastructure support for organizations and tenants of the host ANG base. Assists in directing the work to be accomplished by an organization consisting of 8-12 fulltime direct reporting 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. Employees comprise 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. Assists in setting priorities and preparing schedules for completion of work. Assists in planning, developing, and publishing mission support policies and procedures within the established controls of higher command echelons. Assists in assigning work to subordinate units based on priorities, work requirements and responsibility assignments, and the capabilities of the employees. Reviews, accepts, amends or rejects work which has been accomplished through subordinate supervisors. Consults with subordinate supervisors and training specialists on employee development and training needs. Ensures provision of such development and training. Makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinate supervisors. Collaborates with leaders of other units to negotiate, determine, decide on, and / or coordinate work affecting other units not personally supervised. Advises state, local, and Federal officials with broader and higher responsibilities on problems involving the relationship of the work of the organizations supervised to broader programs, and work impact on such programs. 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. Ensures appropriate service is provided to all geographically separated units (GSU) supported by the host base. Assists the Mission Support Group Commander in directing all host base infrastructure activities and functions. Evaluates supervisors and reviews evaluations made by supervisors for their assigned employees. Approves selections for supervisory and non-supervisory positions. 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. Ensures position descriptions of subordinates are accurate. 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. Initiates and reviews recommendations for performance awards. Approves expenditure of funds for employee travel, within grade increases, and the like. Approves leave for key personnel and provides final approval of an overall leave schedule for the organization. Counsels subordinates, explains personnel policies, hears grievances and resolves work problems. Reviews the personnel program within the organization to ensure subordinate supervisors are effectively accomplishing their personnel management responsibilities. Implements and enforces diversity, equal employment opportunity, and labor-management relations programs. When appointed, serves as a management representative for labor contract negotiations.

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 : Officer Military Grade : O-5 / LTC Compatible Military Assignments : Selectee must be a member of the Arkansas Air National Guard.

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.

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 : Use the Office of Personnel Management Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions Specialized Experience time requirements of 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.

Additional information : 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.

Requirements / conditions of employment :

• 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.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• 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.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Irregular and / or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• 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.