TITLE 32 PROGRAM MANAGER (MISSION COMMANDER PILOT NAVIGATION) (MI 127th ARG)

Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the dates of each period of employment (from MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY) and the number of hours worked per week. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.

For additional information see: What to include in your resume. NOTE: All job seekers will be required to limit their resumes to 2 pages in length when applying for job opportunity announcements (JOAs) MILITARY GRADE: O6 Selectee(s) must be within the military grade(s) listed in this job announcement prior to the effective date of placement into the technician position to ensure to avoid grade inversion, as determined by the Human Resources Office (HRO).

Technicians will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor or wage leader (Grade Inversion). Enlisted members currently at a higher grade than allowed by the position (see Military Grade Requirement above) may apply; however, they must administratively reduce prior to appointment and provide confirmation of the reduction to HRO. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, or training in managing or directing, one or more programs, including appropriate supporting service organizations.

Supervisory, managerial, professional, or technical work experience and/or training which has provided knowledge of management principles, practices, methods and techniques. Experience using computer and automation systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 72 months specialized experience with analyzing problems, identifying significant factors, gathering pertinent data, and recognizing solutions; preparing reports, plans, policies and various correspondence; evaluating objectives and develop plans to facilitate the availability and effective utilization of various resources. Must have knowledge of the organization and its mission and utilized the organizational staff procedures.

Experience applying analytical and evaluative techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations carried out by administrative or professional personnel, or substantive administrative support functions. QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed.

The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.

THIS IS A TITLE 32 NATIONAL GUARD POISITION THAT REQUIRES MILITARY MEMBERSHIP This position is located at an Air National Guard dual flying unit and functions as a tenant to the host unit. The incumbent serves as the Mission Commander. Its primary purpose is to provide leadership and management of the flying unit, to provide manpower, equipment, and training in peacetime and/or to plan and administer an ANG worldwide unit airlift mission, in preparation to perform the wartime mission.

The incumbent is accountable to the dual unit host Air Commander who provides supporting mission services. In addition, this position may have similar supervisory and/or support responsibilities for other non-flying units which may be collocated or geographically separated. Directly and through deputy commanders, incumbent determines unit goals which are the foundation for long and short range planning and execution of all unit programs, and provides a focus for all unit functions and activities.

Ensures goals coincide with national and state military strategies and local limitations. Responsible for the formulation, presentation, justification and execution of an allocated multi­million dollar budget involving several major force elements and state funds.

Through support services provided by host unit, ensures supply inventories are kept at proper levels, Stock Fund authorization will support unit activity level; logistics plans meet mobilization/mobility requirements and support war plans; and the propriety, accuracy and timeliness of procurement/contracting and payroll activities.

Hazard Abatement Program: Ensures the development of a plan which meets national, state, and local environmental requirements for proper disposal of hazardous waste, control of fuel spills, and for providing safe working conditions. Fraud, Waste and Abuse Program: Ensures compliance with accountability procedures, to detect embezzlement, theft, and other criminal activities.

Health and Fitness Program: Ensures personnel are examined, evaluated, and receive medical treatment as required to be readily deployable world-wide, and able to withstand the rigors of warfare. Institutes fitness, wellness, and substance abuse programs. Public Affairs Program: Maintains a positive community climate through a variety of recurring and special events.

Disaster Response Actions: Provides emergency service to the military, commercial carrier, and general aviation airfield users for airport/base crash/fire/rescue operations. Personnel Management: In conjunction with the Adjutant General's staff, and through subordinate staff members, plans, organizes, directs, and controls unit military and full-time personnel under several different personnel systems. Ensures manpower authorizations, grades, and specialties are adequate for the mission.

Maintains military and fulltime strength through recruiting and retention programs. Ensures Equal Employment Opportunity Program is effective. Negotiates and approves host/tenant agreements, memoranda of understanding, joint use and inter service agreements, leases, and licenses with military and civil agencies who provide and receive support, share resources, and interoperate with the unit. Ensures proper and adequate security and safeguarding of property, aircraft and equipment, and resources.

Develops Resource Protection Plan which identifies high value/risk assets, evaluates potential threats, and sets levels of protection. The above duty description doesn't contain all details of the official position description.