Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community! Responsibilities Position Description # NGD1642P01 This position is located at a self-contained, stand alone, separately licensed Air National Guard aviation base. Its purpose is to serve as the host base Mission Support Group Commander, with a working knowledge of, and responsibility for directing all infrastructure operations of an aviation base. Managed operations include civil engineering, crash/fire/rescue, disaster preparedness, environmental management, personnel, command, control, communications and computer systems (C4), logistics plans, programs and readiness, base supply, transportation, vehicle maintenance, contracting, security forces, medical support, base services, fuels management, aerial port operations (as assigned), and all other support base functions. The position has responsibility for directing and managing all Mission Support programs and operations in support of the total base, to include tenant organizations and assigned geographically separated units. Serviced personnel include Military Technicians, Active Guard/Reserve personnel, Traditional Guard members, Non-Dual Status Technicians, employees of tenant organizations, state employees, and contract personnel. DUTIES: (ABREVIATED VERSION) 1. Provides group level direction and management for work characterized as infrastructure support for organizations and tenants of the host ANG base. Directs work to be accomplished by an organization consisting of 8 - 12 full-time direct-report subordinate supervisors and 100-150 base support employees in technician grades up to GS-13, Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) military grades up to Lt Colonel, and various state program and contract employees engaged in supervisory, professional, technical and administrative work. 2. Implements the host Mission Support Group portion of the Designed Operational Capability (DOC) statement of the unit and/or the Emergency War Orders (EWO). In support of USAF Air Expeditionary Force (AEF), Expeditionary Combat Support (ECS) requirements, develops and implements unit plans for execution of deployments and contingency objectives to meet USAF and Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) goals. 3. Directs the unit Status of Resources and Training Systems (SORTS) and AEF Reporting Tool (ART) reports for all mission support functions to reflect unit mission capability under wartime conditions. Identifies training, personnel, and equipment requirements, and ensures the readiness capability of each assigned unit. Assesses the status impact on organizational programs and resource management. Serves as primary advisor to the wing staff concerning application and implementation of new technologies that affect host base operations. 4. Oversees the management and direction of the host Mission Support and Military Personnel Flights. Directs the development and implementation of local military personnel policies and procedures. Through supervision of the Director of Personnel, plans, organizes, directs and controls wing military personnel programs, to include initial accession, education, training, and assignment to appropriate military specialties. Coordinates full-time personnel policies and programs with the state Human Resources Office (HRO). Ensures equal employment opportunity and diversity program elements are established and implemented within the wing. Monitors base recruiting and retention programs to ensure effective work force objectives are met. Ensures the host Mission Support Flight is organized, trained and equipped for worldwide contingency deployment. Ensures 24-hour, multi-shift or on-call command, control, computer systems, and communications (C4), and information management support is provided to all base organizations and assigned geographically separate organizations. 5. Oversees base wide logistics readiness functions, to include supply, transportation/traffic management, vehicle operations and maintenance, fuels management, and logistics plans and programs, to ensure the primary peacetime and wartime flying mission of the wing/base is supported at all times. Ensures logistics resources are available to meet flying mission and base support requirements through active participation and involvement in budget planning and acquisition/maintenance of facilities, manpower, vehicles, fuels, technical data, munitions, tools, supplies, and related support equipment. In coordination with the Aircraft Maintenance Group Commander, sets policy, directs, and monitors base level support and related programs in compliance with Defense Management Review (DMR) 904 for supply and repair of aircraft parts and components. Supports audit programs within the Mission Support Group. Through the logistics plans and programs office, oversees wing deployment planning and execution to include plans, mobility bags, weapons, War Readiness Materials (WRM), ammunition, and personnel and cargo load planning and movement (via military and/or civilian transportation where required). Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications MINIMUM MILITARY GRADE: O-5 MAXIMUM MILITARY GRADE: 0-6 O-5 APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF FOUR YEARS TIME IN GRADE AND SENIOR DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION (SDE) COMPLETED Your rank MUST be included somewhere within your resume. You must fully substantiate in your own words that you meet the requirements listed below. When explaining minimum requirements and specialized experience you must give examples. Do not copy from the vacancy announcement or the position description. Explain it in your own words and give examples to be considered for this vacancy. All personnel applying for this position who do not meet the minimum military grade requirement MUST provide the proper signed memorandum from your respective Military Personnel Office (MILPO for ARNG, FSS for ANG) to prove eligibility to obtain the required grade upon accepting the position. All personnel who exceed the maximum military rank must provide a memorandum explaining if selected for this position, you will accept an administrative reduction in rank. The memorandum must be submitted WITH your application to be considered for this position. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: For positions for which individual occupational requirements do not specify otherwise, general experience is 3 years of progressively responsible experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least GS-13, 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. Such experience may have been gained in administrative, professional, technical, investigative, or other responsible work. Experience in substantive and relevant secretarial, clerical, or other responsible work may be qualifying as long as it provided evidence of the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) necessary to perform the duties of the position to be filled. Experience of a general clerical nature (typing, filing, routine procedural processing, maintaining records, or other nonspecialized tasks) is not creditable. Trades or crafts experience appropriate to the position to be filled may be creditable for some positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 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. 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. Education There are no educational requirements for this position. Additional Information DEFINITIONS OF AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1: Current On-board Title 5 Employees and Title 32 Technicians (Tenure: 1-Permanent, 2-Conditional, 3-Indefinite) and Permanent AGR's in the West Virginia National Guard. Area 2: WVNG Army M-Day and Air Force DSG (Drill-Status Guardsmen,) Temporary Title32 Technicians and Title 5 Employees, Temporary AGR (OTOT), and national guardsmen serving on Full-time National Guard Duty - Operational Support Orders (ADOS). Area 3: Current On-board Federal Employees (Tenure: 1-Career, 2-Conditional, 3-Indefinite) from another Federal Agency nationwide. Area 4: Federal re-employable eligible employees, National Guardsmen outside of the WVNG, and U.S Citizens willing to join the West Virginia National Guard as a condition of employment. Area 5: All U.S. Citizens. Permanent Change of Station: PCS funds are not available for this position. Incentives: Relocation and Recruitment Incentives may be authorized for this position. All WVNG positions are pending availability of resources and funds.