Duties
(1) Exercises overall functional and management responsibility for the Wing Aircrew Life Support (ALS) program. This includes managing, planning, organizing, controlling, and directing all activities of the function. Provides expert technical advice to the Operations and Wing Commander concerning all Life Support function issues affecting the Wing. Serves as the Wing focal point for all ALS matters dealing with higher headquarters. Integrates the ALS program into the flying operations of the Wing. As technical advisor, makes recommendations as appropriate to enhance the Life Support maintenance mission.
(2) Supervises the Life Support function either directly or through a Small Shop Chief. Plans, coordinates, and directs the activities of subordinate and augmented personnel. These individuals may be on various types of employment status such as Air Technician, Active Guard Reserve, Special Training, or on other approved work-day orders. Performs personnel supervisory functions including preparing travel orders, participating in interviews and selection of employees, approving leave, ensuring indoctrination of new employees, providing training, evaluating performance, initiating action to review the classification of positions within the organization, and resolving disciplinary problems. Establishes shift schedules and assigns personnel based on workload to ensure adequate mission support coverage. Supports and takes affirmative action with consideration of Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of personnel actions. Keeps employees informed of NGB goals, objectives, and policies, and informs management of employee input and concerns. Supports peacetime and combat missions and augments Intelligence and Combat Search and Rescue Forces functions. Supervisory duties require less than 25% of the incumbents work time.
(3) Ensures required operations support is provided through accomplishment of the following responsibilities:(a) Identifies development and sustainment needs and coordinates facility requirements which support aircrew life-saving, rescue and recovery, and secure-communications equipment. Liaisons with host-base authorities to coordinate munitions storage and equipment inspection and maintenance activities. Evaluates facilities to ensure compliance with established Air Force Occupational Safety and Health standards, public health policies, and directives. Advises or insures mission commander(s) and field operators are advised on all pre/post mission requirements for safeguarding classified materials, equipment and weapons. Develops and applies Memorandums of Understanding, Host Tenant Support Agreements, Inter-service Support Agreements, Operational Plans and other support agreements with local and non-local agencies to support flying activities.
(4) Performs material, fiscal, and facility resource management responsibilities. Serves as the unit Resource Advisor (RA). Is the primary point of contact for the Responsibility Center Manager (RCM) for all resource management matters affecting life support activities. Reviews all operational cost models and develops and manages budgetary programs. Prioritizes and executes funding allocations, identifies unfunded requirements and prepares documents for out of cycle, mid-year, and end of year funding opportunities. Monitors and consolidates financial programs, develops initial requirements and validates unfunded requirements. Plans and executes workday allocations and ensures adequate Operations and Maintenance (O&M) funding is available to support yearly deployments, exercises, and TDY's. Oversees the custodial control and accountability for all aircrew protection and personal recovery equipment, munitions, weapons, and cytological keying systems. Performs audits and summarizes reports data to ensure maximum utilization of aircrew resources. Reviews operational resource management procedures and recommends changes effecting efficiency, inspects completed work and evaluates program investment and asset relevancy and performance. Reviews Allowance Source Codes and Air Force Equipment Management System (AFEMS) products, prepares resource requisitions and supply documents. Coordinates with Standard Base Supply System (SBSS), Equipment Managers, Contracting offices, Financial Management Boards, Financial Working Groups, and Depot-Level Repairable (DLR) analysts. Establishes and reviews equipment requisition documents (R-14, DO4, M30, etc).
(5) Performs other duties as assigned.
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Requirements
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.
MINIMUM MILITARY RANK: A1C
MAXIMUM MILITARY RANK: MSGT
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 which has provided the applicant with a knowledge of equipment maintenance work, or skill in reading engineering drawings and specifications, using test instruments, making computations, and keeping records. Experience using computer and automation systems.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1-year specialized experience to at least the next lower grade that provided experience in applying principles, concepts, and methods of equipment, facility, or service operations sufficient in planning assignments. Experience using well-established occupational methods and techniques to determine facility, grounds, equipment overhaul, maintenance, restoration, repair needs, etc. Experience in determination of resource needs, allocation of resources, and budgeting/funding needs. Experience in human resources management policy matters affecting the entire organization, with personnel actions affecting key employees to include experience coordinating work forces and resources and negotiating with management or clients concerning problems.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY POSITION:
--Comprehensive technical knowledge of life support equipment, management, and human relations skill sufficient to plan, set goals and standards, budget for the mission, and provide authoritative technical direction in carrying out the mission of the function.
--Knowledge of performance characteristics, capabilities, and limitations of assigned aircraft; aircrew life saving and rescue-recovery equipment; USAF and Federal flying regulations; communications procedures; and other air operations to enable the incumbent to make appropriate decisions related to management of the ANG owned/operated/controlled life support equipment and facilities.
--Knowledge of specialized methods and techniques unique to the life support function and the ability to utilize analytical methods and procedures to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of programs and operations of the function. Included is the requirement for knowledge of Air Force (AF) operations, organizations, and fiscal management techniques, and the ability to formulate information into coherent practical operations for the function.
--Knowledge of maintenance and safety issues as they relate to aviation life support and rescue-recovery and the ability to review work projects to ensure they are in compliance with existing safety standards, technical data and Air Force/Air National Guard instructions.
--Ability to formulate and implement a variety of policies, procedures, and programs for the Life Support function.
--Ability and skill to carry out the supervisory responsibilities of the position.
--Skill in oral and written communications to prepare and present briefings, papers, staff reports, and training; coordinate planning efforts; manage functions activities, to effectively communicate requirements to subordinates, and to discuss and resolve issues of the organization.
--Ability to independently analyze and resolve difficult issues and problems, to include those related to life support equipment, management processes, work methods, data management, and operational procedures.
Education
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
or
3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
or
LL.M., if related
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
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How to Apply
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Next steps
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