UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM SUPERVISOR

Clarification from the agency

This position is open to current on-board Title 5 and Title 32 employees of the Iowa Army National Guard. Military membership is required.

As a UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM SUPERVISOR, GS-2101-13 your duties are below.

1. Program direction/personnel management: Technically supervises UAS Training Instruction and support personnel engaged in carrying out the assigned mission in accordance with Aviation Regulations and Training. Delegates authority to subordinates approving or rejecting proposed operating plans and approaches. Makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinates or team leaders. Evaluates subordinates and serves as the reviewing official on evaluations of non-supervisory employees. Makes/approves selections for subordinate non-supervisory positions. Hears and resolves group grievances or serious employee complaints; reviews and approves serious disciplinary actions involving non-supervisory subordinates. Makes decisions on non-routine, costly, or controversial training needs and training requests related to the UASOF and the demands of unit readiness. Approves Additional Flight Training Periods. Finds and implements ways to eliminate or reduce significant bottlenecks and barriers to mission accomplishment and promotes team building. 25%
2. Program Planning: Coordinates matters concerning the operations, training and use of ARNG aircraft, including Safety, Aircraft Maintenance, Flight Operations, Standardization, FHP, and AFTP portions of the ATP with the unit commanders. Continually reviews and evaluates the total training program for attainment of objectives. Analyzes the overall training responsibility and objectives for the purpose of establishing, managing, and maintaining effective plans and organization for the execution of UAS programs. Devises an effective, economical organizational structure, manpower requirements, and functional breakdown, and assures effective workload distribution and full .utilization of personnel skills and abilities in consonance with program objectives. Evaluates balance among various programs while analyzing and resolving problems. Identifies and eliminates marginal activities and makes other manpower changes as dictated by Technical advancements in training, slippages, or changes in higher authority goals and/or priorities. Evaluates the technical quality of accomplishments by the application of knowledge, education, and training in analyzing information presented in reports, test results, and operational analysis studies. (25%)
3. UASOF Supervisor Responsibilities: Coordinating support for training requirements with commanders of aviation units and elements with aircraft assigned to the UASOF or Aviation Facility. Supporting ACMs so they may attain and maintain readiness, proficiency and currency IAW TC 3-04.11, applicable NG Supplements, and the appropriate Aircrew Training Manual (ATM). Supervising individual crewmember training and ensure effectiveness of all training through the standardization program. Integrate individual crewmember training with aviation support missions. Advising and assisting commanders concerning the use of Army aircraft and their responsibilities for aviation personnel, equipment, standardization, safety, training and accident prevention programs. Oversight of Unit/Facility Crew Endurance programs and policy and ensure this readiness and risk management factor is available to the Operations Officer, FMAA, MBO, and AC or IO/SO as required. Allocating and scheduling aviation assets so that each crewmember may meet minimum flight requirements in support of the Unit ATP. Ensuring AFTP performance certificates/logs/documentation is/are completed when performing duty in a pay or non-pay status. Ensuring appropriate FTS personnel are present at the UASOF to conduct and monitor flight operations. (25%)
4. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities: Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors. Advises staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of higher-level management or headquarters. Reviews selection of candidates for subordinate non-supervisory positions and selects subordinate supervisors taking into consideration skills and qualifications, and mission requirements. Ensures reasonable equity among units of performance standards developed, modified, and/or interpreted and rating techniques developed by subordinate supervisors. Explains performance expectations to subordinate supervisors and employees directly supervised and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Manages performance of subordinate supervisors and other employees directly supervised and serves as reviewing official on evaluation of non-supervisory employees rated by subordinate supervisors. (25%)
5. Performs other duties as assigned. D2691000

Conditions of employment

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted position that requires military membership in a compatible military assignment in the Iowa Army National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of this excepted position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.

APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 09/22/2026 . FAILURE TO PROVIDE COMPLETE INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN YOUR NOT RECEIVING CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION. Please refer to the Qualifications and Evaluations Section of this Announcement to understand the qualification requirements, and the How to Apply Section for detailed instruction on applying.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Employment is subject to attaining and maintaining a clearance as required by this position. If the selectee does not possess the applicable security clearance when hired, application must be made within 30 days of the start date. Failure to make application for the required security clearance will result in termination of employment.

Failure to complete prescribed courses may be cause for reassignment or termination of FTS.

Military Rank Requirements: WARRANT OFFICER (CW2 to CW4)

Qualifications

In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Applicants who do not fully address the minimum/specialized experience needed for the position in their resume will not be referred for consideration. Your resume must contain your own words. Resumes that are verbatim, from this announcement, any PD's, or any other applicants will not be considered.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Experience that demonstrated a knowledge of the transportation function(s) of the position to be filled.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: GS-2101-13: Must haveexperience in the following:

• 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade.
• Experience, education, or training routine and non-routine preflight, in-flight, post-flight, ground or command and control (C2) duties according to specific transportation functions. Receives, interprets, extracts, and disseminates relevant data for mission planning or execution.
• Experience coordinating and negotiating with organizations/personnel both orally and in writing to resolve differences/problems.
• Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed.
• Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

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 found to be among the qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for this position:

• Mastery of advanced management and organizational principles and practices including knowledge of military command structure, missions, programs, and organizational relationships plus a thorough knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methods and techniques to develop staffing standards covering complex multiservice, coalition, and interagency missions. In depth, integrated and comprehensive knowledge of Command, Control, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C2ISR) policies and procedures.
• In depth, integrated and comprehensive knowledge of the mission crew positions to include: UAS Operators, Instructors and Crew Chiefs.
• Mastery knowledge of airspace management procedures, mission analysis, allocation, distribution, and positioning of resources, air control procedures, tactics and techniques, operating procedures and relationship among air and ground forces. Expert analyst who has mastered the application of qualitative methods for assessment and improvement of program effectiveness or the improvement of complex management process and systems involving Unmanned Aircraft.
• Expert knowledge of the range of administrative laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to the administration and effective command of Aviation Facilities. Knowledge of Aviation, Ground Safety and OSHA program goals and objectives and the UAS Operations Facility.
• Knowledge and skill in oral and written communication techniques and the ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively.
• Knowledge of training concepts and practices and the ability to provide instruction and training that maintains the highest level of combat mission-ready proficient crew members.
• Comprehensive knowledge and skills necessary to design and oversee effective training in areas of expertise, utilizing the latest and most technologically advanced training aids, materials and equipment available in the subject matter area, innovating as necessary.
• Expert knowledge of the Command and Control organization, programs, missions, functions and policies to be able to integrate the units operations into those of the active duty supported units. Comprehensive knowledge of the mobilization process, procedures and practices.
• In-depth knowledge of the units mission requirements, training programs, and aircraft performance capabilities to manage mission operations. Knowledge of long range planning for effective crew training.

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

1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.
2. Additional Supporting Documents (if applicable): Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD 214, SF-50, ect.

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