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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN) (T32), Position Description Number D1862000 and is part of the AL HQ 226 CCG, National Guard.
ORGANIZATION: 226 CCG, MONTGOMERY, AL
SELECTING OFFICIAL: LT COL P. TRITZ
11/20/2024 to 12/11/2024
$73,286 - $95,270 per year
GS 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
No
Not required
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Permanent - Merit
Full-time
Excepted
11
No
Yes
AL-12598651-AF-24-315
820097800
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
Title 32 CAT 1- All on board Federal Employees/Technicians within the ALANG (T32 and T5, Permanent and Excepted Indefinite) CAT 2- Current Air DSG and Temporary Technicians within ALANG CAT 3- Applicants willing to become NG T32 DS Technicians and gain ALANG membership, all current federal employees, all U.S. Citizens
(1) Responsible for operational training and mission accomplishment of multiple diverse squadrons, with a drill status guard military population typically in excess of 900 personnel located across several states, comprised of multiple units whose installations are geographically separated. Accountable to a wide variety of federal, state, and local authorities on all aspects of operations, personnel, equipment, funds, environmental compliance and real property management.
(2) Determines unit goals and establish the foundation for short and long range planning and execution of all unit programs - directly and through subordinate staff officers and aligned detachment commanders. Formulates policy and provides command perspective for mission and programmatic changes affecting the Headquarters and/or aligned units. Provides focus for all unit functions and activities. Considers factors such as current and future mission needs, political climate, environmental considerations, area demographics, radio frequency spectrum availability, tactical training location accessibility, and other local limitations when developing unit goals to support national and state military strategies. Provides operational control and support to organizations assigned as subordinate units to the Headquarters. Responsible for the overall integration of the mutually supported mission roles of the diverse squadrons for system training in support of the Air Force mission. Ensures all Group assets are ready to support a variety of traditional and non-traditional military roles and missions such as overseas training, deployment of personnel or equipment in support of active Air Force missions, Homeland Defense, state emergencies, disaster relief, and drug interdiction. Provides liaison coordination for total integrated training of all aligned units in support of the wartime missions.
(3) Responsible for managing the Group wartime mission training program. Ensures Unit Type Code (UTC) training meets requirements and achieves combat readiness objectives. Ensures Group augmentation personnel are combat ready to support an AFFOR/AOC. Maintains mission readiness and complies with service directives as validated by the Unit Compliance Inspection process by the MAJCOM Inspector General and other reviewing agencies. Demonstrates readiness and mission capability through detailed Air Force Operational Readiness Inspections (ORIs). Makes critical judgment and on-the-spot decisions regarding the safety of deployed personnel in tactical environments. Quickly resolves emergencies and directs emergency response efforts as mishaps occur. Recommends changes in organizational structure, including specific changes, such as new unit missions or new mission areas.
(4) Responsible to ensure the availability of mission capable AFFOR/AOC augmentation UTCs, for aligned capabilities which includes Communications-Electronics, Engineering Installation, Space Operations, and/or Air Traffic Control. Ensures Group assets are ready to meet training and Air Force contingency requirements. Monitors adequacy of maintenance, supply management, and equipment repair processes. Assures timely notification of higher headquarters and concerned agencies when potential system wide Communications-Electronics, Air Traffic Control, Engineering Installation, or satellite equipment deficiencies are identified.
(5) Responsible for formulating, justifying, presenting, and executing multi-million dollar Operations and Maintenance (O&M), Military Personnel (MILPERS) and Environmental Management budgets, including both federal and state appropriated funds. Ensures logistics plans, supply inventory levels, and stock fund authorizations are adequate to support unit activity levels and meet mobilization/mobility and wartime requirements. Ensures the propriety, accuracy and timeliness of procurement/contracting and payroll activities.
(6) Responsible for the management of the Group real property management program, which includes facility planning and construction, facility maintenance and repair, facility utilization and modification, land use planning, future mission planning, and environmental compliance. Develops Installation Master Plans, negotiates and approves host-tenant agreements, lease agreements, and facility licenses with both military and civilian agencies.
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military grade in the Alabama Air National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Alabama Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Alabama Air National Guard recruiter at (800) 864-6264 prior to applying for this position.
MINIMUM MILITARY RANK: TSGT
MAXIMUM MILITARY RANK: MSGT
*Other Requirements: For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POSITION.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Work in this series includes managing, supervising, leading, administering, developing, delivering, and supporting information technology (IT) systems and services. This series covers only those positions for which the paramount requirement is knowledge of IT principles, concepts, and methods, e.g., data storage, software applications, networking.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. In addition to the OPM IORs (Alternative A) specialized experience examples, specialized experience includes experience, education, or training that approaches techniques and requirements appropriate to an assigned computer applications area or computer specialty area in an organization. Experience planning the sequence of actions necessary to accomplish the assignment where this entailed coordination with others outside the organizational unit and development of project controls. Experience that required adaptations of guidelines or precedents to meet the needs of the assignment. Experience preparing documentation on cost/benefit studies where is involved summarizing the material and organizing it in a logical fashion.
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
or
3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
**This position may be authorized a recruitment or relocation incentive for up to 25%. All incentives must be approved prior to the employee in processing.**
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents: SF-50s and DD 214s are recommended, but not required.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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/12598651
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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