THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a DIRECTOR OF FORCE SUPPORT (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2696000 and is part of the IL 183 WG, National Guard.

Duties

As a DIRECTOR OF FORCE SUPPORT (TITLE 32), GS-0301-13, you will serve as the Force Support Squadron (FSS) Director and to exercise first and second level supervisory and managerial authorities over the FSS, manage the activities of the FSS, and oversee the planning, direction, and timely execution of high visibility and high impact FSS programs. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Select or recommend selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO and diversity objectives. Apply EEO principles and requirements to all personnel management actions and decisions, and ensures all personnel are treated in a manner free of discrimination. Explain performance expectations to employees and provides feedback on observed strengths and weaknesses. Periodically review position descriptions to ensure accuracy, and the most effective utilization of personnel resources. Find and implement ways to improve processes, eliminate bottlenecks, promote team building, and improve business practices. Identify and recognize how organizational changes in unrelated mission areas may potentially impact force support services for one or multiple supported organizations. Direct, plan, organize, and oversee all support services activities of the Force Support Squadron (FSS) to supported organizational units. Direct force support activities within the Wing to include Personnel, Base Contingency Operations, Food Services, Mortuary & Casualty Operations, Morale, Welfare and Recreation, Fitness, Family Readiness, Force Development, Personnel Readiness, Postal and Honor Guard. Provide leadership in developing, implementing, evaluating, and improving processes and procedures across the full spectrum of force support services, and coordinates with NGB on best practices and expansion across the Air National Guard. Serve as the primary advisor to senior leaders within and outside of the organization on all military personnel and force support matters within the Wing. Represent the FSS and the Wing formally and informally to outside agencies to justify, defend, or negotiate on force support matters for the Wing. Frequent contact with high-ranking military or civilian managers, supervisors, and technical staff at NGB and Headquarters, US Air Force, through informal and formal methods of contact.

Requirements

Qualifications

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of consideration for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code § 709), will be in the following manner and sequence: The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG. The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees. The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible. The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership. The FIFTH area of consideration will U.S. Citizens. Military Grades: Officer Only, Minimum rank Maj, not to exceed rank of Ltc. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: MUSTpossess the experience, education or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration; compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information; progressively responsible experience which demonstrates the ability to provide technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled; experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-12 Level - MUST possess the 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in program or managerial experience in a type of work or a combination of functions directly related to the position to be filled or in comparable work or functions; experience developing and recommending policy; organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of operations; experience in supervisory, staff or technical work which included study, analysis or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies, practices and procedures; experience preparing written communications and oral presentations. SPECIALIZED SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE: MUST possess experience in managing the function of the work to be performed; experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. In order to be considered qualified, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in Federal service. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. 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 below. 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.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this occupational series and grade.

Contacts

• Address IL 183 WG Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport Springfield, IL 62707-5000 US
• Name: Nikki Weishaar
• Phone: (217) 757-1529
• Email: [email protected]