PROGRAM MANAGER (DEPUTY MISSION SUPPORT OFFICER) (Title 32) Job in Oklahoma City, OK

Vacancy No. OK-12588489-AF-24-150 Department Air National Guard Units
Salary $103,409.00 to $134,435.00 Grade 13 to 13
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 10/24/2024 Close Date 1/9/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Oklahoma City, OK


Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a PROGRAM MANAGER (DEPUTY MISSION SUPPORT OFFICER) (Title 32), Position Description Number D1676P01 and is part of the OK 137th Special Operations Wing, Oklahoma Air National Guard.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

This position is open to current members of the Oklahoma Air National Guard with the military grade of O-5 or willing AND eligible to become a member of the Oklahoma Air National Guard.

Duties

This position serves as the Deputy Mission Support Group Commander for a self-contained, stand alone, separately licensed Air National Guard (ANG) aviation base. The purpose of this position is to serve as the full assistant to the Mission Support Group Commander. This position shares responsibility with the Mission Support Group Commander and assists in directing and managing all infrastructure operations of an aviation base that include civil engineering, crash/fire/rescue, disaster preparedness, environmental management, personnel, command, control, communications and computer systems (C4), logistics plans, programs and readiness, base supply, transportation, vehicle maintenance, contracting, security forces, medical support, base services, fuels management, aerial port operations (as assigned), and all other support base functions. This position assists the Mission Support Group Commander in directing and managing all Mission Support programs and operations in support of the total base, to include tenant organizations and assigned geographically separated units. Serviced personnel include Military Technicians, Active Guard/Reserve personnel, Traditional Guard members, Non-Dual Status Technicians, employees of tenant organizations, state employees, and contract personnel.

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.

The base level of work managed and directed is determined to be GS-11.

Assists in directing and supervising, through subordinate supervisors, staff and production functions affecting base operating support through a wide variety of high cost, sophisticated communications and computer systems, personnel data systems, real property assets, and associated equipment that comprise a significant share of base fiscal resources.

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.

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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Qualifications

Military Grades: O-5

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicant must possess 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: Applicant mustpossess 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.

Education

Substitution of Education for specialized experience - Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, in an accredited college or university, meets the GS-5 level requirements.

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.

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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).

This position may be eligible for Union Membership

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): Technical Copmpetence

Required Documents

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

1. Your resume:

  • Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • If your resume includes a photograph, other PII (Personally Identifiable information) or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., Hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present ex. 03/2020-06/2022 or 03/2020-Present).
  • If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.

For additional information see: What to include in your resume.

2. Other supporting documents (as applicable):
  • Certifications
  • DD-214 or NGB 22
  • SF-50
  • Official Transcripts

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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/12588489

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.


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Agency contact information

James Wagoner
Address
OK 137th Special Operations Wing
5624 Air Guard Drive
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
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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.


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