Summary
This position is located at the 254 CCG, in Dallas, TX. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a full deputy to the Combat Communications Group Commander. This position is also dual-hatted as the Chief of the Operations organization, providing full first level supervisory responsibilities for the Operations staff members. When necessary, this position may act as the Detachment Commander of the aligned Squadron.
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This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Nationwide (see Areas of Consideration), Texas Air National Guard Membership is Required
Duties
As a Supervisory IT Specialist (PLCYPLN) with the Texas Air National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to:
- Responsible for operational training and mission accomplishment of multiple diverse squadrons, with a drill status guard military population typically in excess of 900 personnel located across several states, comprised of multiple units whose installations are geographically separated. Accountable to a wide variety of federal, state, and local authorities on all aspects of operations, personnel, equipment, funds, environmental compliance and real property management.
- Determines unit goals and establish the foundation for short and long range planning and execution of all unit programs - directly and through subordinate staff officers and aligned detachment commanders. Formulates policy and provides command perspective for mission and programmatic changes affecting the Headquarters and/or aligned units. Provides focus for all unit functions and activities. Considers factors such as current and future mission needs, political climate, environmental considerations, area demographics, radio frequency spectrum availability, tactical training location accessibility, and other local limitations when developing unit goals to support national and state military strategies. Provides operational control and support to organizations assigned as subordinate units to the Headquarters.
- Responsible for managing the Group wartime mission training program. Ensures Unit Type Code (UTC) training meets requirements and achieves combat readiness objectives. Ensures Group augmentation personnel are combat ready to support an AFFOR/AOC. Maintains mission readiness and complies with service directives as validated by the Unit Compliance Inspection process by the MAJCOM Inspector General and other reviewing agencies.
- Responsible to ensure the availability of mission capable AFFOR/AOC augmentation UTCs, for aligned capabilities which includes Communications-Electronics, Engineering Installation, Space Operations, and/or Air Traffic Control. Ensures Group assets are ready to meet training and Air Force contingency requirements. Monitors adequacy of maintenance, supply management, and equipment repair processes.
- Responsible for formulating, justifying, presenting, and executing multi-million dollar Operations and Maintenance (O&M), Military Personnel (MILPERS) and Environmental Management budgets, including both federal and state appropriated funds.
- Responsible for the management of the Group real property management program, which includes facility planning and construction, facility maintenance and repair, facility utilization and modification, land use planning, future mission planning, and environmental compliance. Develops Installation Master Plans, negotiates and approves host-tenant agreements, lease agreements, and facility licenses with both military and civilian agencies.
- Responsible for the management of the Group environmental compliance and management program directly and through subordinate staff officers and detachment commanders.
- Responsible for developing and implementing a variety of federal, state, and local programs to ensure mission effectiveness, including hazard abatement programs; fraud, waste, and abuse programs; health and fitness programs; public affairs programs; and contingency response programs.
- Performs the full range of second level supervisory duties and responsibilities. Directs, coordinates, and oversees operations within the Group Headquarters through a subordinate staff of supervisors or work leaders. Ensures manpower authorizations, grades, and specialties are adequate for assigned missions. Maintains military and full time strength through effective recruiting and retention programs. Ensures effectiveness of unit Equal Employment Opportunity Program.
- Ensure currency and relevance of aligned units. Coordinate with National Guard Bureau (NGB), Air Force Major Commands, and other operating agencies in order to confirm unit operational capabilities are compatible with Air Force, Joint Service, and National Agency requirements.
- Ensures proper and adequate security to safeguard people, property, weapons, ammunitions, and assigned tactical Combat Communications, Engineering Installation, Space Operations, and Air Traffic Control systems and equipment.
- Ensures implementation of functional station information systems plans to safeguard sensitive data, communications and data processing equipment, and computer services.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Appointment Factor(s): This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in a compatible military assignment in the Texas Air National Guard and wear of the military uniform. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Texas Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Texas Air National Guard.
Areas of Consideration: Nationwide. This includes:
- All currently employed full-time permanent, indefinite and temporary personnel of the Texas Air National Guard,
- All current members of the Texas Air National Guard, and
- All individuals eligible for membership in the Texas Air National Guard.
Remarks:
- Applicants must obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Special Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance and Information Assurance Management Program Certification Level Technical Level II (IAT II) to qualify for considerations to hire, promote, or reassign
- The Texas National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer.
- THIS POSITION CONDUCTS INFORMATION ASSURANCE FUNCTIONS. THE INCUMBENT SHALL COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM AND WILL BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE OUTLINED IN DOD INSTRUCTION 8570.01-M Information Assurance - Technical Level II (IAT II), IAW current AF directives.
- Veterans' preference is not applicable to this position.
- This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position.
- Texas National Guard Membership is required.
- Direct deposit is mandatory.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Military Requirements:
Compatible Military Assignment (per UMD): Applicant must be Duty AFSC assigned to a compatible position in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations upon selection. If selected and not currently Duty AFSC assigned, entrance on duty date will be delayed until assignment in the appropriate Duty AFSC is verified.
AFSC: 17D3B
Rank Spread: Initial Commission O-1/(2dLt) not to exceed O-4/(MAJ)
Qualifications
To be considered for qualification, your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment/experience reflecting the following:
Specialized Experience:
To qualify at the GS-13 Supervisory IT Specialist (INFOSEC) position, the applicant must have at least 24 months of managing or directing Cyberspace Operations mission commitments, programs, and projects that impacted personnel, equipment, software and services. Experienced in performing unit leadership duties in regard to planning, scheduling, controlling, and directing all unit functions. Competent in performing analytical and evaluative duties related to the business of Cyberspace Operations. Experiences included contact and coordination with the National Guard Bureau (NGB), Air Force Space Command (AFSPC), 24th and 25th Air Forces, active-duty operational units, parent Cyberspace Operations Group (COG), and/or associated joint units. Program experiences involved developing policies and procedures, short-range and long-range plans that satisfied Cyberspace Operational unit needs and taskings. Skilled in the identification of problem areas and knowledgeable of required corrective actions to meet program capabilities and mission objectives. Experiences involved the interpretation of policy and procedural matters. Knowledgeable and skilled on planning and coordinating the utilization and maintenance of systems and facilities. Organizational experiences included the formulation and execution of budgetary, training, and organizational requirements, as well as communications support requirements. Knowledgeable on how to determine the capability of Cyberspace Operations and/or support personnel to meet requirements specified in tasking orders, plans, or requests for forces. Knowledgably on validating unit mission limitations in regard to equipment capabilities and personnel readiness. Must have at least 24 months of supervisory experiences. Competent in performing the full-range of supervisory duties in regard to subordinates and managing personnel responsibilities. Skilled in advising, coaching, mentoring, and counseling employees to ensure understanding of the Air National Guard personnel programs, policies, to include senior management procedures and directives. Experienced in conducting interviews and selecting candidates for initial hires, reassignments, promotions, or formal details. Must have experiences and competence in regard to identifying Dual Status technician positions' Series qualification and/or certification requirements, training development, and compatible military skills. The supervisory experiences involved leading, planning, and scheduling program work in a manner that promoted smooth flow and even distribution of assigned work requirements. Experiences included training and guiding employees on cyberspace programs and assigning tasks. Supervisory experiences involved balancing mission program work requirements, aligning program policies, and providing advice, mentoring, and a wide variety of directions. Experienced on coaching and counseling employees on issues in regard to behaviors and/or performance. Experienced in structuring work assignments that created effective and efficient procedures with measured and improved task processes. Must have demonstrated experiences and/or endorsements on employee mentorship competencies that improved working relationships and improved employees' performance. Supervisory experiences provided employees with improved Series training applications and completion of career development certifications and continuing education course programs. Supervisory experiences involved planning work requirements and assigning work to subordinates. Competent in establishing priorities and preparing schedules for work completion. Skilled in determining assignments based on priorities, degrees of difficulty, and program requirements. Knowledgeable and skilled on establishing performance standards, monitoring, and evaluating employees' performance. Experiences resulted in the employees' increased performance values in quality work, timeliness considerations, and work efficiencies. Must have working knowledge of equal employment and affirmative action programs. Must have experiences in managing and applying equal employment objectives, merit principles, performance standards, and diversity objectives. Knowledgeable on procedures and requirements for military and civilian awards and within-grade increase approval protocols. Experiences included resolving employee complaints or initiating corrective measures required for performance, behavior, or conduct problems. Must have experiences in the intelligence programs, certifications, and security responsibilities that ensured full compliance with Information Assurance Management programs and security directives for employees with access to classified or sensitive material. Skilled and knowledgeable to recognize environmental threats to the health or safety of subordinates and experiences included corrective actions to valid work condition concerns. Skilled and knowledgeable in managing and prioritizes funding and personnel resource needs and executes current year financial programs.
Based on the Cyberspace Operations mission requirements and directed tasks, along with the strict Information Assurance Management Certification requirements for the GS-2210 Cyber Program Dual Status Technician positions, no substitutions of Education for Specialized Experiences are allowed for any reason or purpose.
Education
Only experience/education gained by closing date of this position will be considered.
An undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university is mandatory. The degree must be in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services with desired courses in Computer Engineering; Engineering Physics/Applied Physics; Industrial Engineering; Electromechanical Engineering; Electrical, Electronics and Communications; Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology; Cyber/Electronics Operations and Warfare; Mathematics and Computer Science; Accounting and Computer Science; Computational Science; and Management Information Systems; or Mathematics. A graduate degree in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services is optimum.
Prior to appointment, the incumbent must be certified IAW DOD 8570.01-M, Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002, Clinger Cohen Act of 1996 and obtain Special Experience Identifier (SEI) 264, Information Assurance - Technical Level II (IAT II), IAW current AF directives.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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 qualified, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume should include the following for related positions held:
- Work schedule (ex. Full-time, part-time, intermittent)
- Hours worked per week
- To and From dates (ex. MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY)
- Duties performed
2. Transcripts
3. Other supporting documents: - Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Disability Letter (VA)
- OF-306
- Other (1)
- Resume
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
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/12555763
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.
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