Program Manager

Duties As a PROGRAM MANAGER (WING COMMANDER) TITLE 32, GS-0340-15, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining the ANG Installation. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Directly and through Group and Squadron Commanders, determine unit goals which are the foundation for long and short-range planning and execution of all unit programs and provide focus for all unit functions and activities. Consider factors such as current and future mission requirements, political climate, environmental concerns, area demographics, and regional and inter-agency (state and federal) issues. Provide contingency response, emergency communications, and disaster relief services to the military and local community as well as cross-state support through Emergency Management Assistance Compacts. Responsible for the formulation, presentation, justification, and execution of an allocated multi-million-dollar budget involving several major force elements and state funds. Manage Stock Fund authorizations to support unit activity levels, ensure logistics plans meet mobilization/mobility requirements and support both domestic contingency and war plans. Ensure propriety, accuracy, and timeliness of procurement, contracting, and payroll activities. Directly and through the Mission Support Group Commander, plan, organize, direct, and control real property (Air Force installation) and facility construction, maintenance, repair, and utilization. In conjunction with the Adjutant General's staff, and through subordinate staff members, plan, organize, direct, and control unit military and full-time personnel under several personnel systems. Direct, coordinate, and oversee work through subordinate supervisors. Select, reassign, promote, discipline, set performance standards, appraise the performance of, and approve performance awards for subordinate supervisors and other key officials assigned to organizations directed. Ensure the proper and adequate security and safeguarding of property, communications, intelligence, information operations (IO) weapon systems and equipment, resources, and personnel entrusted to the Wing and subordinate units. Confer with the Human Resources Officer and make decisions on personnel policy matters affecting the organizations managed such as assignment of key employees, workforce allocations, position management issues, and disposition of employee grievances and adverse actions. Develop Physical Security and Resource Protection Plan which identifies high value/risk assets, evaluates potential threats, and sets levels of protection. Requirements Conditions of Employment This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the Illinois National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. Work may require access to classified information. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance. Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise. This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing. Pre-employment drug testing and participation in random drug testing is a condition of employment. Note: The caveat is that the states, territories, and the district cannot drug test until a drug free workplace policy has been established and approved by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this position. Qualifications Military Grades: Officer Only O-6 / Col. GENERAL EXPERIENCE : MUST possess the 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 : GS-15 Level - MUST possess the specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level GS-14, of at least one year, 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. SPECIALIZED SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE : MUST possess the experience in managing the function of the work to be performed; experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this occupational series and grade. 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 ( ). If you are needing some extra information regarding Federal Resumes, you should consider these tips from USA Jobs: USAJOBS Help Center What should I include in my federal resume . v) ). 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 . Review our 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 and other characteristics): Change Management
Financial Management
Human Capital Management
Strategic Thinking 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 . Review our 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. Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits . click apply for full job details