This National Guard position is for a PROGRAM MANAGER (AIR WING COMMANDER) - Title 32, Position Description Number D0338P01 and is part of the WI 128 ARW, Wisconsin Air National Guard. *This vacancy is also advertised as AGR MVA 23-136

Duties

As a PROGRAM MANAGER (AIR WING COMMANDER) - Title 32, GS-0340-15, you will provide leadership and management of the flying/training unit(s), to provide manpower, equipment, and training in peacetime, in preparation to perform the wartime mission. The incumbent is accountable to a wide variety of federal, state, and local authorities on all aspects of operations, personnel, equipment, funds, and real property. In addition, this position may have similar supervisory and/or support responsibilities for other flying and non-flying units which may be collocated or geographically separated. MAJOR DUTIES: 1. Directly and through deputy commanders, incumbent determines unit goals which are the foundation for long and short range planning and execution of all unit programs and provides a focus for all unit functions and activities. Ensures goals coincide with national and state military strategies and local limitations. Considers factors such as current and future mission needs, political climate, environmental concerns, area demographics, and airfield and airspace operating conditions. May accommodate a variety of nontraditional military roles and missions such as foreign training, augmenting active Air Force training, disaster relief and drug interdiction. Incumbent is also responsible for general oversight and support of tenant organizations and geographically separated units. Provides guidance, resources, and other support similar to wing/group requirements. Responsible for accomplishment of the unit mission flying training program. Ensures flying hour/sortie program meets requirements, and the unit achieves mission training and/or combat readiness objectives. 2. Responsible for the availability of mission capable aircraft to meet unit flying program and alert/contingency requirements. Monitors adequacy of maintenance and repair actions/procedures and components. Assures timely identification of potential fleet integrity problems and notification of concerned major commands. Responsible for the formulation, presentation, justification and execution of an allocated multi-million dollar budget involving several major force elements and state funds. Through subordinate managers, ensures supply inventories are kept at proper levels, Stock Fund authorization will support unit activity level; logistics plans meet mobilization/mobility requirements and support warplans; and the propriety, accuracy and timeliness of procurement/contracting and payroll activities. Directly and through a deputy commander, plans, organizes, directs, and controls real estate and facility construction, maintenance and repair, and utilization. Responsible for developing the Base Land Use and Facilities Master Plan which is the key element in determining land and structure needs, facility siting, construction/modification, and future mission assignments. 3. Ensures manpower authorizations, grades, and specialties are adequate for the mission. Maintains military and full-time strength through recruiting and retention programs. Ensures Equal Employment Opportunity Program is effective. Implements federal and state military and civilian Merit Promotion, Incentive Award, and Suggestion Programs. Ensures fair and equitable contract negotiations and grievance resolution with labor unions. Establishes channels of communication within the unit which keep personnel informed and provides feedback. Ensures adequate training for all aspects of assigned tasks and maintains an effective leadership/career development program. Ensures appropriate disciplinary measures are taken when necessary. Communicates and coordinates items of interest and potential adverse impact at the highest levels of national, state, and local political leadership. Represents the Air National Guard and- state to foreign political and military dignitaries, including heads of state. Coordinates policies, plans, programs, and requirements as the senior leadership levels of the Air Force, Major Command, wartime gaining commands, National Guard Bureau, and the Adjutant General's Office. 4. Ensures adequate messing facility and provides meals as appropriate. Provides billeting for authorized personnel in accordance with standards. Authorizes and supports morale, welfare, and recreation programs within constraints. Through the Chaplain, provides religious services, and through the Judge Advocate, provides legal Negotiates and approves host/tenant agreements, memoranda of understanding, joint use and interservice agreements, leases, and licenses with military and civil agencies who provide and receive support, share resources, and interoperate with the unit. services. Ensures proper and adequate security and safeguarding of property, aircraft and equipment, resources, and people entrusted to the unit/base. 5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 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: To qualify for the GS-0340-15 level, you must have at least 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.

Contacts

• Address WI 128 ARW 1919 E Grange Ave Milwaukee, WI 53207 US
• Name: WI HRO STAFFING
• Phone: 608-242-3710
• Email: [email protected]