Program Manager

Duties 1. With the Base Operations Manager, manages all aspects of the GTC operations in order to provide 24-hour operational readiness in support of national defense and state/territory determined initiatives and missions. Ensures the training center is fully operational, on short notice (less than 24 hours), to support troops and units which are trained, certified, and immediately deployed to the war fight. Provides direct support and complex coordination involving secured operations of national defense initiatives with MACOM (major commands) or higher commands. Manages all peacetime aspects of the GTC mobilization mission to include providing for supply and other physical support of troops training at the GTC, planning, procuring, storing, Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricants (POL), station property, cantonment supply and billeting, and transportation motor pool operations. Manages the operation, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and construction of all real property, to include recreational sites and equipment in support of troop welfare programs Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR). Works closely with Construction and Facilities Management Office (CFMO) and other local directorates and outside entities to ensure long-term capabilities are available to support local and national defense initiatives. Implements and manages programs to ensure compliance with established environmental and natural resource regulations and any documentation, such as Installation Natural Resource Management Plans and Cultural Resource Management Plans, are in place, and that historical holdings are current and available for public review. 2. Assists with the management of a variety of Federal and State funds to support the GTC operations in accordance with current laws, rules, and regulations. This may include funds identified in the Master Cooperative Agreement (MCA) or Inter Agency Service Agreements for the state or territory, or Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF). May direct the work of subordinates in daily funds management and execution. 3. With the Base Operations Manager, communicates and performs complex coordination, inside and outside the training center, with National Guard Bureau (NGB) personnel, the commands of other MACOMs, other DoD agencies, heads of federal agencies and states on matters pertaining to funds usage, supply, and training support activities at the training center. Coordinates, supervises, and conducts pre-camp conferences with higher headquarters staff personnel and organizational commanders. Interacts with the local media and handles sensitive public relations problems. Responds to congressional inquiries concerning legislation that has potential impact on current and future training center operations and requirements in support of national defense missions. Represents the ARNG and the ARNG GTC with the Garrison Commander if applicable, in the surrounding community as directed by TAG. 4. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors. Advises staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of higher-level management or headquarters. Reviews selection of candidates for subordinate non-supervisory positions and selects subordinate supervisors taking into consideration skills and qualifications, and mission requirements. Ensures reasonable equity among units of performance standards developed, modified, and/or interpreted and rating techniques developed by subordinate supervisors. Explains performance expectations to subordinate supervisors and employees directly supervised and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Manages performance of subordinate supervisors and other employees directly supervised and serves as reviewing official on evaluation of non-supervisory employees rated by subordinate supervisors. Hears and resolves group grievances and employee complaints referred by subordinate supervisors and employees. Initiates actions to correct performance or conduct problems. Ensures documentation prepared to support actions is proper and complete. Approves leave for subordinates and ensures adequate coverage in organization through 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 appropriate action to correct situations posing a threat to the health or safety of subordinates. Provides a work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Ensures that subordinate supervisors have effective interpersonal, communication, and managerial skills to supervise in a workplace with diverse employees. 5. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment. Per DoD 8570.01-M, the incumbent must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of these duties. Must be able to obtain/maintain appropriate security clearance Qualifications 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 : 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. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. Additional information Veteran Preference may apply if the first area of consideration are not met. Veterans Information: Veterans' information must be validated by formal submissions including all necessary supporting documentation. You must provide acceptable documents for eligibility. Acceptable documentation may be: 1. A copy of your DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions. 2. A "certification" that is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. 3. You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center or online. If claiming over 30% disability a SF-15 is required to be submitted with your letter. NOTE: Prior to appointment, an agency will require the service member to provide a copy of the DD-214. 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 ( ). Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated 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. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, general and specialized experience): The position is responsible for providing direction and supervision over work performed in subordinate units at the GS-11 level, which best characterizes the nature of the basic, mission oriented, non-supervisory work performed in the organization, and which constitutes 25 percent or more of the workload (not positions or employees) of the organization. The incumbent provides authoritative advice, information and guidance regarding the state's Garrison Training Center and functions. In addition, the incumbent coordinates, presents, and negotiates programs, projects, policies and controversial issues of significant impact on supported applications. At this level, contacts regularly occur with such individuals as key staff of congressional committees and principal assistants to senators and representat