COMMANDER

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a COMMANDER, Position Description Number D1870000, and is part of the Montana Air National Guard, 120 OPS GP. Selecting Official: Col Jason Green Also advertised Active Guard Reserve (AGR) at AGR Job Announcement: ANG 27-3

Duties

Manages and directs the Air Support Operations Group and provides managerial oversight of multiple ASOS and TACP squadrons that are geographically separated. Incumbent's duties require developing long and short range plans that are based on worldwide external trends and events, and implement these changes to the organization, group and multiple squadrons, in order to meet these evolving changes and expectations. Incumbent is required to perform duties of a complex administrative nature as it impacts CDRUSCENTCOM, MAJCOMs and operational Coalition Forces. Duties and activities performed support USCENTCOM's mission of the command and control of all Theater Air Control System (TACS) units operating in theater and other MAJCOMs when deployed. Incumbent ensures that each subordinate squadron carries out the guidance of the ASOG and directions from the Joint or Coalition Operations Center who report to the Joint Force Air Component Commander (JFACC). Each ASOS/TACP is managed through separate subordinate supervisors to include development, assignment, and higher level clearance of goals and objectives for supervisors of subordinate units. Approves multiyear and longer range work plans developed by the supervisors of subordinate units (ASOS/TACP) and subsequently manages the overall work to enhance achievement of the goals and objectives for the work directed. Plans and coordinates short and long term budgetary requirements with USAF and ANG MAJCOM functional managers. Prepares and maintains deployment and mission execution plans in accordance with higher headquarters plans, programs and policies. Exercises delegated authority to oversee the overall planning, direction, and timely execution of two ASOS and fourteen TACP Squadron operational programs that are regionally separated. Responsible for the development and/or implementation of current and long range organizational plans that support the vision and goals of the ASOG/ASOS/TACP ANG community. Incumbent must analyze interrelated, substantive issues that because of the constant changing world events require the incumbent to consider and evaluate changes to the operational and long range program goals and objectives ASOG and Squadrons. Ensures funds, equipment, manpower and facilities are properly resourced and utilized to meet the mission objectives and requirements. Incumbent is required to coordinate with USAF, NGB, and state staff for mission content and to insure synergy with state and national level objectives. Incumbent meets with MAJCOM Commanders and NGB Directorate leadership to give advice on policies and procedures as they pertain to the ANG ASOS and TACP Squadron community. Incumbent exercises direct authority for the readiness and implementation of ASOS/TACP weapon systems and all activities at the operational level of war readiness. Required to attend conferences which include joint forces and coalition nations to determine operational support requirements and coordinates policy and the implementation of MAJCOM and Group plans, programs, and policies relating to the integration and employment of assigned resources in carrying out the mission. Incumbent duties require frequent contact with leadership in Air Combat Command (ACC), United States Air Force, Europe (USAFE), Pacific Air Force (PACAF), Central Command (CENTCOM), NGB and state headquarters, as well as local civilian and political leaders. Incumbent works with Public Affairs, local newspapers, the Governor's office in several states and the US Congressman's office on press releases regarding the group and squadrons. Incumbent is an active member of professional organizations, to include the Weapon System Council and the Air Directorate Field Advisory Council (ADFAC), in order to make policy recommendations to the ANG Director on areas that may affect all Air Guard units. Incumbent facilitates interviews with local and national level media (i.e., Air Force Times). Works with union leadership on local union matters. Determines unit goals that are the foundation for long and short range planning and execution of all internal programs and provides the focus for all functions and activities in the group. Ensures goals are in consonance with higher headquarters direction and local limitations. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of the assignment, and the capabilities of employees. Provides employees with advice, counsel or instruction on both work and administrative matters. Incumbent actively helps NGB shape the force to meet changing needs of the Air Force by participating on Integrated Process Teams (IPT) at NGB, tailoring force structure for the future. Performs other duties as assigned. (A Position Description with full list of duties can be obtained from HRO upon request.)

Qualifications and evaluation

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13084853 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account ( https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Required documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your resume showing: Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you. Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (AT LEAST MONTH/YEAR - MONTH/YEAR), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job. Federal jobs should include series and grade. Education, certifications or licensures. For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).