About this role
Job SummaryClick on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: To exercise second level supervisory, planning, directing and managerial authorities over the National Guard Bureau Manpower, Management Engineering Branch responsible for the management of manpower requirements for the Air National Guard. The organizational location of this position is: (Operating Location) McGhee Tyson ANGB TN.
QualificationsIn order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques that apply to DoD, Joint Service and Air Force management engineering principles, concepts and methodologies and financial management directives, concepts procedures, guidance and policy and ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques that apply to DoD, Joint Service and Air Force management engineering principles, concepts and methodologies and financial management directives, concepts procedures, guidance and policy. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing and knowledge of military organizational structures, missions, objectives, functions and organizational relationships. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing and participation in random drug testing as a condition of employment in accordance with AFM 44-198, Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
Major DutiesPlans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the NGB Manpower Management Engineering Branch. Develops goals and objectives that integrate organization and manpower objectives. Establishes, revises, or reviews policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organization design for the staff, as necessary to eliminate work problems or barriers to mission accomplishment, promote team building, implement quality improvements, or in response to concerns with regulatory compliance and/or customer requirements. 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. Selects candidates for subordinate non-supervisory positions and recommends selections for subordinate supervisory positions taking into consideration skills and qualifications, and mission requirements. Represents Management Engineering Branch with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with senior officials of the NG, DOD, USAF, other agencies, MAJCOMS, wing commanders, managers, supervisors and other National Guard functional managers. Provides senior level consultative and technical management advisory services to top level managers of the National Guard regarding effective use of manpower programs to support the goals and missions of the guard. Ensures the National Guard Manpower programs and standards are in compliance with all applicable legal, regulatory and planning guidance and policies.