PROGRAM MANAGER (DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS)

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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a PROGRAM MANAGER (DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS), Position Description Number D1886P01 and is part of the ID Joint Force Headquarters Air, National Guard.

THIS POSITION IS INDEFINITE (NOT TO EXCEED 5 YEARS). APPOINTMENT MAY CONVERT TO PERMANENT WITHOUR FURTHER COMPETITION IF FUNDING BECOMES AVAILABLE.

CURRENT ONBOARD TECHNICIANS WILL MAINTAIN THEIR TENURE IF SELECTED. Military Grades: O-3 THROUGH O-5 THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE REPRESENTED BY THE CONTENTS OF YOUR RESUME.

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 experience. 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.

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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: GS-12 and above, use the Office of Personnel Management Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions Specialized Experience time requirements of 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level.

Applicants specialized experience 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.

Major Duties:

Supervises federal and state civilian employees, National Guard technicians, and military personnel located in the various subordinate units. Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the J-3.

Develops goals and objectives that integrate organizational and operational planning objectives into short-term and long-term plans.

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, promotes team building, implements quality improvements, or in response to concerns with regulatory compliance and/or customer requirements.

Plans work for accomplishment by subordinate divisions and branches, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules based on consideration of difficulty of requirements and assignments such that the experience, training, and abilities of the staff are effectively utilized to meet organization and customer needs.

Provides subordinate supervisors and staff with direction and advice regarding policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Reviews and structures organization to optimize use of resources and maximize efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.

Balances workload and provides overall direction and vision to the subordinate division and branch chiefs on a wide range of operational issues.

Establishes metric and analytical systems for functions managed to assess efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with regulatory procedures.

Evaluates requirements for additional resources submitted by subordinate supervisors, and balances organization needs with overall mission requirements and resource interests.

Identifies need for change in organization priorities and takes action to implement such changes.

Plans and schedules work in such a manner that promotes a smooth flow and even distribution and ensures effective use of organization resources to achieve organization goals and objectives as well as installation customer needs.

Reviews work and management techniques of subordinate supervisors and is held accountable for actions taken and advice provided by staff of subordinate divisions and branches.

Makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinate supervisors. Directs self-assessment activities of subordinate supervisors.

Reviews training recommended by subordinate supervisors to assure it is proper and promotes effective operation of the organization as a whole.

Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors.

Advises staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of the Joint Force Headquarters Commander.

Selects candidates for subordinate non-supervisory and supervisory positions taking into consideration skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EO/EEO objectives.

Ensures reasonable equity among units of performance standards developed, modified, and/or interpreted and rating techniques developed by subordinate supervisors. Performs other duties as assigned.