THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a GS-0301-13 DIRECTOR OF FORCE SUPPORT (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2696000 and is part of the MO 131st Bomb Wing. APPOINTMENT FACTORS: This is a Permanent Excepted Service position. This is a non-bargaining position.

Duties

Serves as the primary advisor to senior leaders within and outside of the organization on all military personnel and force support matters within the Wing. Makes decisions on complex work problems presented by subordinate supervisors. Finds and implements ways to improve processes, eliminate bottlenecks, promote team building, and improve business practices. Exercises delegated authority to oversee the overall planning, direction, and timely execution of all military personnel and manpower activities within the Wing. Establishes long-range strategic vision, goals, and objectives for work performed by the organization and all subordinate employees. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Represents the FSS and the Wing formally and informally to outside agencies to justify, defend, or negotiate on force support matters for the Wing. Serves as the primary point-of-contact with National Guard Bureau (NGB) for all force support matters impacting the Wing. Provides field input to NGB on policy impact to mission effectiveness. Engages with outside agencies to educate, advocate, and negotiate all force support matters on behalf of 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. Prepares briefings and data analysis for senior leadership and represents force support matters to Federal and State Congressional leadership and staffs as needed. Works closely with Army National Guard within the State and nationally on joint matters. Represents FSS and Wing on force support issues related to State Active Duty and emergency management. Coordinates and integrates all aspects of force support for the Wing. De-conflicts competing priorities and resources among subordinates. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Air National Guard recruiter at 1-800-864-6264 prior to applying for this position.
• This is an Excepted Service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Missouri National Guard prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an Excepted Service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Individuals on incentive bonuses may be subject to recoupment or termination, contact the State Incentives Manager at Whiteman AFB at (660) 687-7394 or at St. Joseph at (816) 236-3339 for any questions concerning recoupment or termination.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Pre-placement or baseline physical are required for newly hired or appointed Wage Grade personnel who may be potentially exposed to health hazards in the work environment.
• Failure to complete management prescribed courses for full-time support personnel within the first year of employment or assignment, may be cause for reassignment or termination.
• Advanced in hire rate may be granted to set pay above the minimum rate of the grade for a new employee if he/she possesses superior qualifications relevant to the positions' requirements and is essential to accomplish the agency's mission.

Qualifications

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an Excepted Service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter at 1-800-864-6264 prior to applying for this position. Selected candidate will be required to be in a compatible military assignment prior to effective date of placement. Selected candidate must be AFSC qualified within 12 months from date of appointment. Maximum Military Grade - Lt Col (O-5) Minimum Military Grade - Capt (O-3) Supervisor must verify that selected individual occupies a compatible military position. Technicians will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor or wage leader (grade inversion). GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have experience, education or training which provided a general knowledge of the principles of organization, management and administration; and experience using computer and automation systems. GS-13 SPECALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 36 months experience, education or training in program or managerial experience that provided the ability to plan, direct and administer force support programs for wing military personnel and associate units, experience developing and recommending policy; organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of operations and 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. This specialized experience must also include the ability to prepare written communications and oral presentations.

Education

This job does not have a qualification requirement that allows substitution of education for specialized experience.

Contacts

• Address MO 131st Bomb Wing 511 Spirit Boulevard Whiteman AFB, MO 65305-5055 US
• Name: Angela McCall
• Phone: 573-638-9500 X37495
• Email: [email protected]