DIRECTOR OF FORCE SUPPORT

Full Job Description

THIS IS A NORTH DAKOTA NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This ND National Guard position is for a DIRECTOR OF FORCE SUPPORT, Position Description Number D2696000 and is part of the ND 119 Force Support Squadron, National Guard.

PCS STATEMENT: PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION COSTS WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION.

NDNG Areas of Considerations (T32 Excepted Service) **Area I: All onboard NDANG Federal Employees (Tenure 1 & 2)** Area II: All onboard NDANG Federal Employee (Tenure 3) Area III: All NDNG military members Area IV: All Military Members Area V: All U.S.

Citizens MAX MILITARY GRADES: Lt Col Compatible military assignment: 38F3 QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE Length of time is not of itself qualifying.

Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed.

The applicant's record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position.

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.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 12 grade level which includes: 1) Advising senior leadership on personnel, manpower, and services matters; 2) Skilled in translating higher level program policies into directives, publications, policies, and training manuals; and 3) Managing multiple resource budgets with differing legal requirements and timelines for execution; and 3) knowledge of performance management concepts, principles, and practices related to planning, monitoring, developing, rating, and rewarding employee performance.

Major Duties:

This position is located at an Air National Guard (ANG) Wing, Mission Support Group, Force Support Squadron.

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Force Support Squadron (FSS) Director and to exercise first and second level supervisory and managerial authorities over the FSS, manage the activities of the FSS, Commander Support Staff (CSS) and oversee the planning, direction, and timely execution of high visibility and high impact FSS programs.

This PD can only be utilized when the DSG Commander is the full-time technician.

The Director of Force Support makes independent technical and executive decisions for the squadron in all areas of functional responsibility.

Directs, plans, organizes, and oversees all support services activities of the Force Support Squadron (FSS) to supported organizational units.

Serves as the primary advisor to senior leaders within and outside of the organization on all military personnel and force support matters within the Wing.

Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management.

Holds employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments.

Represents the FSS and the Wing formally and informally to outside agencies to justify, defend, or negotiate on force support matters for the Wing.

Serves as the primary point-of-contact with National Guard Bureau (NGB) for all force support matters impacting the Wing.

Works closely with Army National Guard within the State and nationally on joint matters. Coordinates and integrates all aspects of force support for the Wing.

Solves complex force management and force support problems and advises senior leadership on solutions to force management and force support issues impacting their organizations.