Opened Area(s) of Consideration: 1, 2, 3 DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1 - AKNG Permanent or Indefinite technicians. Area 2 - All AKNG members. Area 3 - All other current military members who are eligible to join the Alaska Air National Guard. PDCN: D1813000 MPCN: 860648 Selecting Supervisor: James Hawkes

Duties

Collaborates with the Wing Commander and other Group Commanders to plan, develop and implement numerous long term plans to include: the Wing Strategic Plan (mission, goals, values, objectives, etc.), the Base Master Plan (facilities), Communications/Computer Plan (infrastructure capabilities/upgrade), the Vehicle Replacement Plan, Four Year Deployment Plan, Aircraft Modification Plan, Depot Input Plan, force management and recruiting/retention plans, weapon system conversions, base supplements to tasking operational plans, operational planning for Aerospace Expeditionary Forces (AEF) participation, and others. Collaborates with the Wing Commander, other group commanders, and the HRO on major organization changes, and changes to Unit Manning Documents (UMDs) based on Logistics Composite Model (LCOM), etc. Serves as a key team member in the strategic planning process at the state and national level. Through subordinate functional supervisors, directs and supervises staff and production functions affecting very complex high performance aircraft with a wide variety of high cost, sophisticated systems, controlling approximately two thirds of base dollars. Directs a group work force ranging from 325 to 674 skilled technicians and traditional guard members, including a variety of staff, administrative, trades and crafts occupations. Determines goals and objectives for the Maintenance Group. Reviews, accepts, amends or rejects work which has been accomplished by subordinate supervisors and organizations. Gives advice, counsel, and instructions to supervisors and subordinate employees on both general policy and administrative matters. Consults with subordinate supervisors and training specialists on training needs. Provides for employee development and training to ensure all assigned personnel and organizational entities are fully capable of performing their wartime tasking. Makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinate supervisors. Establishes and develops performance standards. Evaluates subordinate supervisors and reviews evaluations made by subordinate supervisors. Makes and approves selections for subordinate positions. Hears and resolves group grievances and serious employee complaints. Reviews serious disciplinary cases and problems involving subordinate employees and determines required action. Ensures efficient position management is practiced and subordinate position descriptions are accurate. Approves/disapproves leave. Supports equal employment opportunity and labor management relations programs. Administers and participates in an effective labor relations program in compliance with regulatory and statutory guidance. Meets with and discusses issues with local and national labor organization representatives as well as representatives of the Federal Labor Relations Authority, Federal Services Impasses Panel, or the Office of Personnel Management when appropriate. As required, serves as a unit management negotiating team member, providing vital input to the formulation of management's negotiation strategy and proposals. Provides resources to participate in the Department of Defense Wage Fixing Authority (DODWFA) wage surveys. Plans, organizes, schedules, controls, and directs all unit aircraft maintenance resources to meet mission requirements. Directs programs to ensure mission accomplishment and the optimum use of resources. Directs the effective use of flying hours and training events, in conjunction with the Operations Group Commander to ensure the Wing can meet contingency and wartime tasking of the aviation element, as well as the Expeditionary Combat Support (ECS). Manages aircraft maintenance activities through subordinate supervisors. Ensures resources such as facilities, manpower, equipment, communications, technical data, tools, and parts are adequate to meet the unit peacetime and wartime mission. Supports audit programs within the group. Initiates a formal mentoring program for subordinate enlisted and officer members. Ensures, through a subordinate staff a standardized formal mentoring program is established and tracked. Plans, schedules, controls and directs the use of all resources to assure timely, effective and complete support of mission requirements. Ensures all aircraft maintenance work meets the highest standards of airworthiness, and that attention is focused on the wartime tasking of the unit. Balances peacetime economy, readiness, and responsiveness to wartime tasking, resources, and survivability. Supports the aircraft maintenance portion of the Designed Operational Capability (DOC) statement of the unit and/or the Emergency War Orders (EWO). Serves as the primary aircraft maintenance representative on the Commander's Contingency Staff, providing guidance and suggested resolutions to a variety of complex and time sensitive situations. Plans and institutes fiscal policies to implement Federal law and higher headquarters directives. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Alaska Air National Guard membership is required.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• U.S. Citizenship and Secret Clearance is required.
• Bargaining Unit: Non-Bargaining
• APPOINTMENT FACTORS: Officer in the Alaska Air National Guard.
• MILITARY GRADE REQUIREMENT: Due to the nature of this position, the minimum military grade of this position is Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col/O5), and the maximum military grade is Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col/O5).
• Incumbent is subject to termination due to loss or reduction in funding for this position.
• May require participation in random drug testing.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, or training which has provided the applicant with a knowledge of equipment maintenance work, or skill in reading engineering drawings and specifications, using test instruments, making computations, and keeping records. Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience which is directly related to the position to be filled and which has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. GS-13 - Must have at least 1-year specialized experience to at least the next lower grade that provided experience in applying principles, concepts, and methods of equipment, facility, or service operations sufficient in planning assignments. Experience using well-established occupational methods and techniques to determine facility, grounds, equipment overhaul, maintenance, restoration, repair needs, etc. Experience in determination of resource needs, allocation of resources, and budgeting/funding needs. Experience in human resources management policy matters affecting the entire organization, with personnel actions affecting key employees to include experience coordinating work forces and resources and negotiating with management or clients concerning problems. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Resume must have complete dates and hours worked per week for each occurrence of both civilian and military employment (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only will result in disqualification. The duties listed must fully substantiate -in your own words- that you meet the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above, in detail; otherwise, you will not be considered qualified for this position. Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Your experience will be evaluated on the basis of duties performed. Your record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position.

Contacts

• Address Alaska Air National Guard P.O Box 5800 JBER, AK 99505 US
• Name: Rebecca Belcher
• Phone: 907-428-6702
• Email: [email protected]