This is a Washington Air National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Non-Bargaining Unit Technician position: DIRECTOR OF FORCE SUPPORT Location: 194th Force Support Squadron Camp Murray, Washington 98430 Air National Guard Units Appointment Type: Temporary, indefinite, excepted service Advertised as: OFFICER Announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies. Your resume must contain your own words. Resumes that are verbatim, from this announcement, will not be considered.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience that demonstrates the ability to: Analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; Plan and organize work; and Communicate effectively orally and in writing. 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: Must have 36 months experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Experience, education or training 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. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.or1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level
A GS-0301-13, DIRECTOR OF FORCE SUPPORT: Directs, plans, organizes, and oversees all support services activities of the Force Support Squadron (FSS) to supported organizational units. Coordinates work of force support personnel outside of the organization through relationships with senior leaders and career field managers. 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. Directs force support activities within the Wing to include Personnel, Commander's Support Staff, Base Contingency Operations, Food Services, Mortuary & Casualty Operations, Morale, Welfare and Recreation, Fitness, Family Readiness, Force Development, Personnel Readiness, Postal and Honor Guard. Manages multiple resource budgets with differing legal requirements and timelines for execution. Makes decisions on complex work problems presented by subordinate supervisors. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO and diversity objectives. Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards. Explains performance expectations to employees and provides feedback on observed strengths and weaknesses. Holds employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments. Appraises subordinate workers performance ensuring consistency and equity in rating techniques. Hears and resolves employee complaints and refers serious unresolved complaints to higher level management. Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems. Effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends action to higher authority in more serious disciplinary matters. Identifies employee developmental needs and provides or arranges for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance. Approves master leave schedule assuring adequate coverage for peak workloads and traditional holiday vacation time. Discharges security responsibilities by ensuring education and compliance with security directives for employees with access to classified or sensitive material. Recognizes and takes action to correct situations posing a threat to the health or safety of subordinates. Applies EEO principles and requirements to all personnel management actions and decisions, and ensures all personnel are treated in a manner free of discrimination. Assures reasonable equity of performance standards and rating techniques developed by subordinates across the FSS. Represents the FSS and the Wing formally and informally to outside agencies to justify, defend, or negotiate on force support matters for 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. Represents FSS and Wing on force support issues related to State Active Duty and emergency management. Coordinates with civilian emergency response agencies as needed related to force support matters including scheduling, planning or execution of casualty and mortuary services, and various Domestic Operations (DOMOPS). Coordinates and integrates all aspects of force support for the Wing. De-conflicts competing priorities and resources among subordinates. Solves complex force management and force support problems and advises senior leadership on solutions to force management and force support issues impacting their organizations. Identifies and recognizes how organizational changes in unrelated mission areas may potentially impact force support services for one or multiple supported organizations. Reviews and approves reports and data analysis by subordinates to ensure they accurately reflect the policies and positions of the organization and Wing. Develops policy and long-range plans for senior leadership in conjunction with senior leadership strategic vision, changes in legislation or resourcing, or other significant organizational changes directed by higher headquarters. Other duties as assigned.