THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a RESOURCE ADVISOR, T5641P01 and is part of the Oregon National Guard 173rd Fighter Wing, National Guard.

Duties

As a RESOURCE ADVISOR, GS-0501-9, this position is located within an Air National Guard, Aircraft Maintenance Organization. This is an Air National Guard (ANG). The primary purpose of this position is to initiate, research, analyze, manage, and control budget programs within the Maintenance Group. 1. Budget Analysis Responsibilities. a. Formulates annual maintenance operating budgets for incorporation into the overall Wing's annual financial plan. Analyzes budget needs for all Maintenance Group production squadrons, flights, and sections taking into consideration the interrelationships of all Group programs, activities, and special functions. Evaluates trends and operating costs which are used in projecting future commitments and obligations. Analyze completeness, accuracy, and reasonableness of all Maintenance Group operating budgetary information. b. Develops and issues guidance to, and coordinates with maintenance production squadron chiefs in the development of quarterly and annual maintenance operating budgets and budget estimates. Reviews, edits, and consolidates maintenance operating budget estimates to ensure compliance with rules, regulations, and procedures. Prepares or edits narrative justifications for projected funding needs and submits to the Wing Budget Office. c. Reviews annual funding allocations received from the Wing Budget Office in conjunction with all Maintenance Group quarterly funding needs to ensure funding allocations are adequate to meet all projected requirements. Analyzes funding shortfalls and develops recommended programming changes/modifications to be presented to the Group Commander for approval. Prepares, justifies, and submits unfunded and unprogrammed requirements through the Maintenance Group Commander to the Financial Management Board. Performs in-depth, rigorous analysis of maintenance operating budget requests received from the maintenance production supervisors by employing techniques such as cost-benefit analysis, program trade-offs and exploring alternative methods of funding. Develops recommendations for budgetary adjustments to support unanticipated changes in program operations or funding. Adjusts budgetary estimates and reprograms funds to accommodate unstable program operations in the maintenance production squadrons. d. Monitors the use and rate of expenditure of all Group operating funds through continuing dialogue with all squadron chiefs and review of written documents and records. Develops, performs and monitors internal control programs and procedures to identify potential over or under-obligations of maintenance operating funds. Prepares input on recommendations on internal control adjustments to the Maintenance Group Commander and Wing Budget Office. e. Gathers and analyzes budgetary data to prepare a variety of recurring and nonrecurring maintenance operating budget related reports required by the Wing Budget Office as well as National Guard Bureau (NGB), major commands (MAJCOM), Air Force maintenance and funding offices. Applies accounting principles ensuring that all ledgers and documents are properly reconciled. Responsible for monthly and quarterly input of reports to the Base Budget Analyst, ensuring the accuracy of combined reports to higher headquarters. (50%) 2. WRDCO and AVPOL Program Responsibilities. Prepares and executes the annual AVPOL budget and tracks the obligation rate. Serves as the primary point of contact for projecting AVPOL funding requirements. Monitors fund expenditures to determine the rates of usage against command standards. Ensures the accuracy of billing conducted within the scope of the AVPOL program. Reconciles Defense Energy Support Center (DESC) inter-fund-billing/AirCard transactions with the AVPOL Data Management System. Researches and resolves any erroneous interfund billing issues. Inspects and audits AVPOL documentation. Prepares AVPOL status report to track the status of funds, flying hour cost and fuel consumption rate and reports the data to the Wing Staff, to include the Financial Management Board and Flying Hour Working Group. (40%) 3. Supply Support Responsibilities. Identifies and validates requisitions from base organizations for the non-stock listed, sole source or technical order (T.O.) directed flying hour goods or services. Routinely coordinates with the Base Contracting Office, National Guard Bureau (NGB), DOD Logistics Centers and commercial sources to identify the source of supply being most advantageous to the Government. Coordinates the movement of assets into and out of Wing maintenance organizations. (10%) 4. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• The duties of this job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
• Must be able to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Federal employment suitability required and determined by a background investigation before appointment to position.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain the necessary security clearance for the position.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; shift work and/or overtime may be required.
• THIS IS A FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Level 2 Certified position in accordance with the NDAA 2012. This certification is a condition of employment. Failure to obtain this certification may subject the incumbent to adverse action.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 days per year unless approved by the TAG.

Qualifications

AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1: All on board permanent and indefinite T5 federal employees within the Oregon National Guard Area 2: All on board permanent and indefinite T32 federal technicians within the Oregon National Guard Area 3: All current non-permanent technicians/employees (T5 and T32) of the Oregon National Guard Area 4: All current and former members of the Oregon National Guard (former members must provide documentation showing membership in the Oregon National Guard such as an NGB 22 or DD214) Area 5: U.S. citizens GENERAL AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 1 year equivalent to at least GS-7. All personnel must be certified at the next higher level before being eligible for that level. Experiences gained through military technical training schools are included in the one-year on-the-job experience. Must have fundamental working experiences with a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade. The applicant's educational degree study program or military or civilian academic courses may substitute for some specialized experience. In addition to OPM general experience, evaluate applicant's knowledge, skills, and abilities for: - Skill in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; - Skill in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material; - Skill in presenting formal training presentations and briefings; - Ability to prepare reports and presentation formats.

Education

To qualify off of education alone you must meet the following requirements:
master's or equivalent graduate degree
or
2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
or
LL.B. or J.D., if related

Completed undergraduate or graduate education, the awarded college degree should be in one of, or a combination of the following disciplines: accounting, business, finance, economics, math, statistics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organizational management.

If you are using education to qualify for this position, you must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims.

Contacts

• Address Oregon National Guard 173rd Fighter Wing 211 Arnold Ave Kingsley Field, OR 97602 US
• Name: Edward Chitwood
• Phone: (971) 355-3303
• Email: [email protected]