DIRECTOR OF FORCE SUPPORT -Title 32

Air National Guard Units•Madison, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This National Guard position is for a DIRECTOR OF FORCE SUPPORT -Title 32, Position Description Number D2696000 and is part of the WI 115 FSS, Wisconsin Air National Guard. As a DIRECTOR OF FORCE SUPPORT -Title 32, GS-0301-13, you will serve as the Force Support Squadron (FSS) Director and 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.

Requirements

Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement.
This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard.
Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership.
Military Grades: O3 through O5
National Guard Membership is required.
Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
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 occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
Work may potentially require the employee to be exposed to search and recovery operations in direct response to a military mishap or when providing support to Civil Authorities during an Incident Response as part of domestic operations.
Experience, education, or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration.
Experience using computer and automation systems.
To qualify for the GS-0301-13 position, you must have at least 36 months of experience, education or training in program or managerial experience in a type of work or a combination of functions directly related to the position to be filled or in comparable work or functions.
Experience developing and recommending policy; organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of operations.
Experience in supervisory, staff or technical work which included study, analysis or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies, practices and procedures.
Experience preparing written communications and oral presentations.
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.

Nice To Haves

Completion of courses such as the Squadron Officer School, Command and Staff College, Air and Army War College, National Security Management Course and others of comparable level will be credited at the rate of 1 month of education for two months of specialized experience. You must submit your proof of completion in order to substitute education for specialized experience.

Responsibilities

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.
Directs force support activities within the Wing to include Personnel, Commander's Support Staff, Base Contingency Operations, Food Services, Mortuary & Casualty Operations, Morale, Welfare and Recreation, Fitness, Family Readiness, Force Development, Personnel Readiness, Postal and Honor Guard.
Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management.
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.
Provides field input to NGB on policy impact to mission effectiveness.
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.
Performs other duties as assigned.