Duties
Manages Force Support programs through subordinate supervisors and senior workers that supervise technical and administrative activities within organizational sub units. Assigns work based on consideration of project requirements, priorities, and functional unit responsibilities. Accepts, amends, or rejects work, which has been reviewed by subordinate supervisors. Provides advice, counsel, or instruction to supervisors and/or subordinate employees on highly complex technical and administrative matters. Makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinate supervisors. Advises officials at the National Guard Bureau (NGB) on problems involving the relationship between the work of the organization supervised and broader programs, and the impact on such programs. Ensures preparation for annual self inspection, formal MAJCOM inspections, evaluations, audits, staff assistance visits, as well as inspections and exercises, which are specific to installation missions. Manages, directs, and administers military human resources and personnel programs for the assigned and supported organizations. Personnel programs include Recruiting and Retention, Installation Personnel Readiness, Officer Personnel Management, Enlisted Personnel Management, Military Personnel Data System (MILPDS), Military Personnel Section, Force Management, Career Development, Force Development. Acts as principal advisor to Wing and Group Commanders, Director of Staff, and A-TAG on interpretation, planning, and subsequent execution of published personnel directives/doctrines from Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Air Force (OAF), MAJCOMs, and NGB. Responsible proponent for the implementation of all NGB, Air Reserve Personnel Center (ARPC), Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC), Air Expeditionary Force (AEF) Center, and Major Command Personnel regulations and policies pertinent to wing activities and requirements. Develops local instructions based on guidance derived from DoD, USAF, MAJCOMs and NGB regulations and statutory requirements. Provides leadership and guidance for the utilization of personnel resources and requirements. Performs strategic planning in support of wing long-range objectives. Oversees organizational preparation necessary to accomplish Force Support programs essential to daily operations and mission readiness. Reviews and analyzes personnel data derived from a variety of systems and documents such as Military Personnel Execution System (MPES); Unit Manning Document (UMD); Unit Manpower Personnel Roster (UMPR); Deliberate Crisis Action Planning and Execution System (DCAPES); and the Unit Type Code Management Information System (UMIS) for inclusion in the wing strategic plan. Provides technical recommendations to senior leadership on all organizational personnel actions such as activations, deactivations, conversions, and reorganizations. Reviews and analyzes existing and forecasted military force structure to identify, determine, and mitigate the impact on personnel requirements. Directs development of personnel force management plans to resolve complex force structure issues. Coordinates with NGB staff to resolve complex personnel issues encountered in producing pragmatic, executable plans. Provides functional oversight of Sustainment Services section for mission requirements and base-wide needs, to include food services, lodging, Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR), Mortuary Affairs, honor guard, and fitness programs. Oversees the wing Survivor Assistance Program (SAP) and effectiveness of Family Liaison Officer (FLO) and Summary Court Officer (SCO) programs. May serve as the wing Mortuary Affairs Officer. Oversees training and equipping of Fatality Search and Recovery Teams (FSRT) where assigned. Provides oversight for contracting actions and management of appropriated funds (APF) and non-appropriated funds (NAF). Oversees the Home Community Care program. Monitors adequacy of Prime RIBS training to ensure Sustainment Services personnel are organized, trained, and equipped for deployment. Provides oversight of Private Organizations (POs) and Unofficial Activities (UAs). Effects minor disciplinary measures (e.g., warnings or reprimands) for less serious cases, reviews serious disciplinary cases and problems involving employees, and determines appropriate action. Determines unit level award and recognition programs and approves recipients. Recommends awards or bonuses for subordinate personnel, coordinates on changes in position classification subject to approval by supervisors and higher-level officials. Supports equal employment opportunity and labor-management relations programs. Reviews position descriptions and recommends changes as needed. Approves/disapproves leave requests to include approval of compensatory time and employee travel. Performs other duties as assigned.
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. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. 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. 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.
Qualifications
Military Grades: OFFICER O-4 TO O-5
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1-year specialized experience must be equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Specialized experience is experience that prepared the applicant to perform the duties of the position. The applicant's educational-degree study program or military or civilian academic courses may substitute for some specialized experience. An applicant must demonstrate the specialized experience competencies (skills, knowledge, abilities and behaviors) to qualify for a position identified by its position grade and career level. Specialized experience factors encompass human resources program's business competencies, familiarity with the subject matter or processes used in human resources programs associated with DoD, U.S. Army, or U.S. Air Force. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.
Quality of Experience: Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled
Education
If you are using Education to qualify for this position,
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.
Benefits
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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 following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Human Resources Management Empowers people by sharing power and authority; develops lower levels of leadership by pushing authority downward and outward throughout the organization; shares rewards for achievement with employees; ensures that staff are appropriately selected, utilized, appraised, and developed, and that they are treated in a fair and equitable manner.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12771932
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.