PROGRAM MANAGER (DEPUTY WING COMMANDER)

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This is a Washington Air National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Unit Technician position: PROGRAM MANAGER (DEPUTY WING COMMANDER) Location: 194th Wing Camp Murray, Washington 98430 Air National Guard Units Appointment Type: Temporary, indefinite, excepted service Advertised as: OFFICER May be used to fill one or more vacancies.

*Ensure you read this announcement in its entirety, complete all application requirements, and your USA Jobs profile name is accurate* 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: Must have at least 36 months experience that includes 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.

Supervisory: Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

OR 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level Major Duties:

A GS-0340-14, PROGRAM MANAGER (DEPUTY WING COMMANDER): Directly and through group commanders, incumbent assists the Wing Commander in determining unit goals which are the foundation for long and short range planning and execution of all unit programs and provides a focus for all unit functions and activities.

Ensures goals coincide with national and state military strategies and local limitations.

Considers factors such as current and future mission needs, political climate, environmental concerns, area demographics, and airfield and airspace operating conditions.

Accommodates nontraditional military roles and missions such as foreign training, augmenting active Air Force training, disaster relief and drug interdiction.

Incumbent is also responsible for general oversight and support of tenant organizations and geographically separated units.

Provides guidance, resources, and other support similar to wing/group requirements. Responsible for accomplishment of the unit mission flying training program.

Assists the Wing Commander in ensuring the formulation, presentation, justification, and execution of an allocated multi-million dollar budget involving several major force elements and state funds.

Through subordinate managers, ensures supply inventories are kept at proper levels; Stock Fund authorization will support unit activity level; logistics plans meet mobilization/mobility requirements and support war plans; procurement, contracting and payroll activities are proper, accurate, and timely.

Assists the Wing Commander to plan, organize, direct and control real estate and facility construction, maintenance and repair, and utilization.

Aids in developing the Base Land Use and Facilities Master Plan which is the key element in determining land and structure needs, facility siting, construction/modification, and future mission assignments.

Ensures the development and implementation of a variety of federal, state, and local programs to ensure mission effectiveness.

Ensures manpower authorizations, grades, and specialties are adequate for the mission. Maintains military and full-time strength through recruiting and retention programs.

Ensures Equal Employment Opportunity Program is effective. Implements federal and state military and civilian Merit Promotion, Incentive Award, and Suggestion Programs.

Ensures fair and equitable contract negotiations and grievance resolution with labor unions. Establishes channels of communication within the unit, which keep personnel informed, and provides feedback.

Ensures adequate training for all aspects of assigned tasks and maintains an effective leadership/career development program. Ensures appropriate disciplinary measures are taken when necessary.

Assists the Air Command in communicating and coordinating items of interest and potential adverse impact at the highest levels of national, state, and local political leadership.

In conjunction with the Wing Commander, represents the Air National Guard and state to foreign political and military dignitaries, including heads of state.

Assists the Air Command in communicating and coordinating items of interest and potential adverse impact at the highest levels of national, state, and local political leadership.

In conjunction with the Wing Commander, represents the Air National Guard and state to foreign political and military dignitaries, including heads of state.

Coordinates policies, plans, programs, and requirements at the senior leadership levels of the Air Force, Major Command, wartime gaining commands, National Guard Bureau, and the Adjutant General's Office.

Serves on a broad range of committees and boards which formulate recommendations on policy, resource allocation, future planning, and provides feedback to leaders.

Maintains liaison with national, state, and local governmental agencies such as FAA, EPA, law enforcement, disaster relief, airport management, and others on matters of operational and environmental safety, protection of resources and dignitaries, and other issues of possible unit impact.

In conjunction with the Wing Commander, negotiates and approves host/tenant agreements, memoranda of understanding, joint use and inter service agreements, leases, and licenses with military and civil agencies who provide and receive support, share resources, and inter operate with the unit.

Ensures proper and adequate security and safeguarding of property, aircraft and equipment, resources, and people entrusted to the unit/base.

Develops Resource Protection Plan which identifies high value/risk assets, evaluates potential threats, and sets levels of protection. May authorize use of deadly force.

Ensures classified documents and equipment are accounted for, controlled, stored, and safeguarded. Other duties as assigned.