PROGRAM MANAGER (DEPUTY MISSION SUPPORT OFFICER) TITLE 32

Clarification from the agency

This is an open continuous announcement. Initial cutoff will be 20 NOV 2026. Recruitment will continue through the announcement closing date until the position is filled. Also being advertised OB-AGR. If applying for the Technician and AGR announcements, a separate application, showing the proper announcement number, is required.

As a PROGRAM MANAGER (DEPUTY MISSION SUPPORT OFFICER) TITLE 32, GS-0340-13, you will serve as the full assistant to the Mission Support Group Commander.

Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list:

• Assist 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 Col. (O-5), and various state program and contract employees engaged in supervisory, professional, technical and administrative work.
• Assist in directing and supervising, through subordinate supervisors, staff and production functions affecting base operating support through a wide variety of communications and computer systems, personnel data systems, real property assets, and associated equipment that comprise a significant share of base fiscal resources.
• Evaluate employees and review evaluations made by subordinate supervisors for their assigned employees.
• Coordinate legal and technical criteria and procedures for rendering decisions associated with mission support functions and corollary higher headquarters and cross-functioning agencies.
• Plan, develop, and execute support annexes to Wing, State, and/or MAJCOM operating plans.
• Assist the Mission Support Group Commander in providing oversight and direction in 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.
• Assist the Mission Support Group Commander in managing and directing wing activation, mobilization, deployment, and demobilization activities and functions.
• Serve as a liaison for wing involvement in Military Support to Civil Authorities (MSCA); assists the Mission Support Group Commander in planning, implementing, and directing unit response in such areas as homeland defense, weapons of mass effect, counterdrug support, and disaster response.
• Advise the Mission Support Commander, Wing Commander and other group commanders in planning, developing, and implementing a Wing Strategic Plan.
• Participates in the strategic planning process at the state and federal level.
• Maintain awareness of technological advances and oversees application and implementation of high technology issues and developments associated with command, control, communications, and computers (C4), personnel data systems, air base operability, and security systems.
• Through regular attendance at conferences, workshops, and symposia, along with frequent review of trade journals, periodicals, and newsletters, maintain a general working knowledge of changing technologies that directly impact the wing mission and base operating support activities required to accomplish the wing mission.

Conditions of employment

• IAW The Fair Chance Act, Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application, upon receipt of an application, or prior to, during or after a job interview. If an Optional Form (OF) 306, Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer, questions related to background information section may not be asked.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the Illinois National Guard and in the military grade listed in the announcement. This is required prior to the effective date of placement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• 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.
• 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 trial period.
• May be required to successfully complete a supervisor probationary period.
• 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.
• 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.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Qualifications

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of consideration for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code § 709), will be in the following manner and sequence:

• The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG.
• The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees.
• The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible.
• The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership.
• The FIFTH area of consideration will be U.S. Citizens.

Military Grades: Lt. Col. ONLY
Preferably with AFSC: 030C0.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-13 Level - MUST possess the specialized experience which includes 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level GS-12, 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. 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.

SPECIALIZED SUPERVISPRY EXPERIENCE: MUST - possess the specialized experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

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 Capital Management
• Planning and Evaluating
• Strategic Thinking
• Technology Management

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Your resume that clearly demonstrates experience that meets the requirements of this position. Your resume must contain identifiable information such as your name, address, and phone number. It should also show your work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.

• If you are currently an onboard ILNG technician, then you MUST include your most recent SF-50.

Other supporting documents (as applicable):

• Certifications
• DD-214
• NGIL Form 73
• Official Transcript

https://www.il.ngb.army.mil/Portals/30/Documents/Jobs/NGILForm73.pdf?ver=2019-05-01-161908-260

*NGIL Form 73 - Illinois National Guard Technician Program Supplement to Application for Dual Status (DS), to reflect military qualifications.

Complete and accurate data is essential to ensure fair evaluation. Applicants with no military qualifications must submit form stating "not applicable" and signature on page 2 of the NGIL Form 73.

Documents NOT accepted: photographs, copies of position descriptions, training certificates, performance ratings, awards, and letters of appreciation.

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