Director of Military Support (Title 32) (Indefinite)

Army National Guard Units • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position in the Virginia Army and Air National Guard. The Director of Military Support serves as the state's military technical expert to the Adjutant General on Military Support to Civil Authorities (MSCA), antiterrorism, Homeland Defense/Security, and weapons of mass destruction response. The role develops, coordinates, and implements joint contingency plans for domestic emergencies, civil disturbances, natural disasters, and state and federal contingency operations. Planning includes military force and facility security, equipment protection, intelligence evaluation, and emergency communications, as well as programs addressing Homeland Defense/Security, WMD response, Antiterrorism/Force Protection, Critical Infrastructure Protection, and National Security Special Events.

The director interprets and implements laws, regulations, guidance, and policies from the Department of Defense and other federal, state, and local agencies; provides policy guidance and assistance to National Guard units and external agencies; and coordinates resources and contingency-plan execution with military commanders and government officials. The position develops operating procedures and other guidance, identifies program improvements, represents the Adjutant General with governmental and community organizations, oversees the state Military Joint Emergency Operations Center, and coordinates readiness inspections of units, supplies, and equipment.

The role supervises personnel assigned to the Military Support Branch and directs National Guard technicians. It establishes goals, policies, and procedures; plans and assigns work; sets priorities and schedules; coordinates work with other managers and customers; balances workloads; advises and guides staff; and identifies resource needs. The director monitors work quality and timeliness, reviews subordinate work, conducts self-inspections, and reports corrective actions to the supervisor. This is an indefinite appointment serving as a temporary backfill for a deployed technician and may be terminated when that employee returns; continued employment is not guaranteed. An indefinite appointment may later be made permanent without further competition.

Requirements

• National Guard membership is required, with membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard before the effective date of placement.
• Applicants must be eligible for immediate National Guard membership in an eligible military grade; selectees must wear the military uniform.
• Eligible military grades are Warrant Officers W1/WO1 through W4/CW4 or Commissioned Officers O1/2Lt through O4/MAJ in the Virginia Army National Guard, and Commissioned Officers O1/2Lt through O4/Maj in the Virginia Air National Guard.
• Applicants must meet the announcement's eligibility group requirements for Virginia Army or Air National Guard membership and employment status.
• General experience managing state security programs, including classified information control, physical security, terrorism counteraction, communications security, intelligence security, operational employment of military resources, the state MJEOC and emergency communications systems, drug eradication/interdiction, and emergency regional reporting.
• At least 12 months of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 or equivalent, including contingency planning involving security, equipment protection, intelligence evaluation, and emergency communications.
• Specialized experience coordinating resources and contingency-plan execution with military commanders and federal, state, and local officials through contacts and exercises.
• Specialized experience planning, organizing, and directing National Guard technician activities while ensuring advice and assistance complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.
• Specialized experience selecting or recommending candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments based on skills, qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO objectives.
• Applicants must provide exact dates for each employment period and hours worked per week for part-time work; resumes must be limited to two pages.
• Federal employment suitability is determined by a background investigation.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service if required.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• A trial period may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant military education, such as the Officer Advanced Course, Squadron Officer School, Command and Staff College, Air and Army War College, or National Security Management Course, may be credited toward specialized experience at a rate of one month of education for two months of experience, with supporting documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and implement joint contingency plans for domestic emergencies, civil disturbances, natural disasters, and state and federal contingency operations.
• Plan for military force and facility security, equipment protection, intelligence evaluation, and emergency communications.
• Serve as the state's military technical expert to the Adjutant General on MSCA, antiterrorism, Homeland Defense/Security, and WMD matters.
• Interpret, evaluate, and implement applicable laws, regulations, guidance, and policies from DoD and other federal, state, and local agencies.
• Provide policy guidance and ongoing program assistance to National Guard units and external agencies, including the Governor's Office and the U.S. Attorney's Office.
• Coordinate resources and contingency-plan execution with military component commanders and federal, state, and local officials through contacts and exercises.
• Develop standing operating procedures, circulars, pamphlets, letters of instruction, and memoranda of understanding for National Guard MSCA support.
• Identify and implement improvements to operational programs and explain MSCA and Homeland Defense/Security programs to government officials and community stakeholders.
• Represent the Adjutant General with governmental agencies, professional groups, and civilian community associations on MSCA and Homeland Defense/Security.
• Oversee the organization and operation of the state Military Joint Emergency Operations Center (MJEOC).
• Coordinate inspections of units, supplies, and equipment to assess condition and readiness for MSCA emergencies.
• Supervise Military Support Branch personnel and direct assigned National Guard technicians, ensuring advice and assistance meet legal, regulatory, and customer requirements.
• Develop goals and objectives, establish policies and procedures, and integrate support functions with unit program objectives.
• Plan, schedule, assign, and adjust subordinate work and priorities; coordinate schedules with other managers and customers; and balance workloads.
• Provide technical and administrative advice, guidance, and direction to staff.
• Review mission, functions, and staffing; identify resource needs and request personnel, overtime, equipment, supplies, or space as needed.
• Establish metrics and analysis systems to monitor timely action and review work at critical points.
• Accept, amend, or reject subordinate work; conduct self-inspections; and report findings and corrective actions to the supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed