Job opening: UNIT DEPLOYMENT MANAGER
Salary: $59 966 - 77 955 per year
Published at: Oct 30 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a UNIT DEPLOYMENT MANAGER, Position Description Number D2506000 and is part of the ID 124 Maintenance Group, National Guard.
THIS POSITION IS INDEFINITE - MAY CONVERT TO A PERMANENT STATUS WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION IF POSITION BECOMES AVAILABLE.
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS CONCURRENT WITH AGR ANNOUNCEMENT #25-02.
Duties
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 taskings and identifies the unit's 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.
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.
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, 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.
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 taskings 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. Conducts initial review of folders with each individual and ensures new personnel receive proper training. Periodically reviews folders to ensure completeness, currency, and accuracy.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
- This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required 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.
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- Must be able to obtain/maintain appropriate security clearance.
- Applicant must be able to obtain/maintain AFSC of 2AXXX, 2WXXX, OR 2RXXX.
Qualifications
Military Grades: E-5 through E-7
Compatible Military Assignments: 2Axxx, 2Wxxx, 2Rxxx
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GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
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:
Applicant must possess at least 24 months of specialized experience, education, or training in:
Compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information,
Providing technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled,
Interpreting regulations, policies or law and providing guidance,
Providing technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled,
Understanding administrative procedures and practices of management, and
Developing administrative procedures.
Education
There are no additional educational requirements for this position.
Contacts
- Address ID 124 Maintenance Group
4794 Gen Manning Ave
Boise, ID 83705
US
- Name: Anthony Starbard
- Email: [email protected]
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