This National Guard position is for a PROGRAM MANAGER (VICE AIR COMMANDER), Position Description Number D1469P01 and is part of the OH 121 Air Refueling Wing, Ohio Air National Guard. This position functions as the full assistant to the Air Commander. Primary purpose is to provide leadership and management of the flying unit, provide manpower, equipment, and training in peacetime, in preparation to perform wartime mission.

Duties

As a PROGRAM MANAGER (VICE AIR COMMANDER), GS-0340-14, you will perform the following duties: 1. Directly and through group commanders, incumbent assists the Air Commander in determining 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. Accommodates 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. If the incumbent is non rated, command and control of aircraft operations transfers to the operations Group Commander/Director of Operations. 2. Assists the Air Commander in ensuring 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 war plans; procurement, contracting and payroll activities are proper, accurate, and timely. Assists the Air Commander to plan, organize, direct and control real estate and facility construction, maintenance and repair, and utilization. Aids in 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. Assists the AirCommand in communicating and coordinating items of interest and potential adverse impact at the highest levels of national, state, and local political leadership. In conjunction with the Air Commander, represents the Air National Guard and state to foreign political and military dignitaries,including heads of state. 4. Assists the Air Command in communicating and coordinating items of interest and potential adverse impact at the highest levels of national, state, and local political leadership. In conjunction with the Air Commander, represents the Air National Guard and state to foreign political and military dignitaries, including heads of state. Coordinates policies, plans, programs, and requirements at the senior leadership levels of the Air Force, Major Command, war-time gaining commands, National Guard Bureau, and the Adjutant General's Office. Serves on a broad range of committees and boards which formulate recommendations on policy, resource allocation, future planning, and provides feedback to leaders. 5. Performs other duties as assigned. *The above duty description does not contain all details of the official position description. A copy of the entire position description can be found on FASCLASS by searching the position description PD#: (D1469P01). https://acpol2.army.mil/fasclass/search_fs/search_fasclass.asp

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: Applicants specialized experience includes 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address OH 121 Air Refueling Wing 7370 Minuteman Way Columbus, OH 43217 US
• Name: SHANE GAINES
• Phone: 614-492-4626
• Email: [email protected]