THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION WITH NO MILITARY REQUIREMENT. This National Guard position is for a UNIT DEPLOYMENT MANAGER, Position Description Number PDT5741300 and is part of the Mississippi National Guard.

Duties

As a UNIT DEPLOYMENT MANAGER, GS-0301-9, you will function as the Unit Deployment Manager ensuring personnel are qualified and ready to meet Air Expeditionary Force requirements. 1. Plans, organizes, and oversees all unit level deployment activities. Configures and maintains functional Unit Type Codes (UTCs) as postured by MAJCOM FAMs (Functional Area Managers) using available unit assets. Notifies the wing Installation Deployment Officer (IDO) and MAJCOM FAM for remedial action when UTCs cannot be supported due to changes in manpower or equipment. Monitors UTC/Unit Manning Document (UMD) authorizations and notifies senior management/applicable offices when mismatches are identified. Using established guidance, develops and implements home station military workload mitigation plans to maximize deployable capability. Reviews all deployment related documents for applicable equipment and personnel tasking's and identifies the units total deployment requirements. Works closely with unit personnel to tailor packages as required to meet exercise and contingency deployment actions. Utilizes Logistics Module (LOGMOD) to monitor and track unit status during deployments and exercises. Plans and schedules personnel deployment/redeployment processing within the Installation Personnel Readiness (IPR) office and ensures a smooth and orderly flow of deployment personnel. Ensures continuing support for communications requirements are accomplished throughout the deployment duration. Performs UTC development, management, and maintenance activities. Where applicable, ensures deployment equipment and supplies maintained are in a constant state of readiness. Coordinates personnel/equipment movement requirements with IDO and with Traffic Management Flight for scheduled Air Expeditionary Forces (AEF) deployments. May be required to manage and operate the Unit Deployment Control Center (UDCC) during exercise or contingencies. 2. Performs analysis activities. Establishes metric and system analysis systems for unit and higher level management to assess the efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with regulatory procedures. Analyzes the combat capability of unit through intensive evaluation of training, equipment status, manning, and unit supervision. Reviews data to determine deficiencies, if any, and directs or performs appropriate corrective actions. Assists/Manages status of reporting to include unit's Air Force Input Tool (AF-IT), Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS) and AEF Reporting Tool (ART) reporting requirements. Submits reports which reflect the unit's ability to meet wartime mission requirements. May initiate studies, changes, and validation actions concerning UTC effectiveness when required. Assist MAJCOM FAMS in conducting analyses to determine the wartime readiness of their functional area. Provides manning and material reports to functional managers on UTC make-up to meet contingency and peacetime mission requirements. Evaluates and recommends deployment package make-up and support requirements as required for each deployment tasking. 3. Provides technical guidance and recommendations to senior leadership regarding unit deployment program. Advises commander on the direction, management, and operation of all aspects of unit deployment capabilities. Interprets and applies Joint, Air Force, MAJCOM, or Air Force Component operational/exercise planning and execution policies. Briefs unit commanders and staff on deployment process. Answers policy or procedural program questions concerning deployment process and programs. Recommends changes to unit deployment practices/processes. Advises commander on the impact of deployment requirements, prepares statistics, shortfall letters, and informs commander of the effects of local capabilities. Provides information regarding status of deployment actions, deployment dates, deployment shortfalls as required, and unit personnel readiness. . Ensures personnel and equipment readiness. Ensures the unit is ready to meet wartime and peacetime mobility tasking's by scheduling and tracking unit deployment training. Ensures authorized deployment equipment and supplies are maintained in a constant state of readiness. Coordinates all readiness training and monitors unit members' deployment eligibility with the assistance from additional duty unit deployment managers, as appropriate. Utilizes AEF Online tools to prepare unit members for deployment. Reviews/schedules immunizations and ensures proper documentation. Maintains recall roster and Deployment Readiness Checklist, documents readiness status, mobility status report, mobility training and records, personnel readiness training, and maintains Air Force Deployment Folders (AFDFs)/mobility folders. Oversees establishment and maintenance of AFDF's/mobility folders according to the Installation Deployment Plan for military/civilian personnel subject to deployment. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration. Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 24 months experience, education or training in any position that required compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information. Applicants must have experience providing technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled. Applicants must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of administrative procedures and practices of management. Experience developing administrative procedures. If your resume does not include a narrative description of how you meet the GENERAL, SPECIALIZED experiences, and OTHER requirements, you may lose consideration for this position. Ensure that the Questionnaire is completed online in Application Manager. IF YOU COPY ANY PORTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. NOTES TO CANDIDATES: a. Include any volunteer work experience in your resume. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). b. Final selection will be based upon qualifications, suitability, and available manpower resources. c. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. d. Multiple vacancies may be filled from this announcement. e. If this announcement results in a temporary promotion for the selectee, it may become permanent at any time without further competition dependent on funding and manpower requirements.

Education

Contacts

• Address MS 186 ARW 6225 M Street Meridian, MS 39307-7112 US
• Name: Robert Brady
• Phone: 601-484-9727
• Email: [email protected]