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Summary
This National Guard position is for a GROUP SUPERINTENDENT, Position Description Number D2397000 and is part of the OH 180 Fighter Wing, Ohio Air National Guard.
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the principal advisor to the group commander for enlisted and other operational matters.
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Duties
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As a GROUP SUPERINTENDENT, GS-0301-11, you will perform the following duties:
1. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Advises on selection of candidates for vacancies, development opportunities, details, and reassignments; considers skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and Military Equal Opportunity (MEO) and objectives. Applies MEO principles and requirements to all personnel management actions and decisions; and, ensures fair treatment of all personnel in a manner free of discrimination. Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards. Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Holds employees accountable for satisfactory completion of work assignments. Appraises subordinate workers' performance ensuring consistency and equity in rating techniques. Periodically reviews position descriptions to ensure accuracy and the most effective utilization of personnel resources. Explains classification determinations to subordinate employees. Recommends awards when appropriate and approves within-grade increases. Mediates and resolves employee complaints and refers unresolved complaints to higher-level management. Initiates actions to correct performance or conduct problems. Effects minor disciplinary measures such as, warnings and reprimands and recommends action in more serious disciplinary matters. Prepares documentation to support actions taken. Identifies employees' developmental needs and provides or arranges for training (formal and on-the job) to maintain and improve job performance. Promulgates self-development. Administers leave program; approves master leave schedules to assure adequate coverage for peak workloads and traditional holiday vacation time. Ensures education and compliance with security directives for employees with access to classified or sensitive material. Recognizes and takes action to correct situations posing a threat to the health and safety of all airmen. (25%)
2. Advises the group commander on assigned program areas of responsibility. Is a key enlisted leader who operates independently and is essential to mission effectiveness. Serves as the senior enlisted advisor to group leadership and provides support and assistance to the flight, squadron, division, and group. Develops procedures and guidelines to ensure that all airmen are trained, equipped, and provided with required logistical support to attain and maintain operational readiness to meet wartime taskings. Manages, reviews, and audits the Unit Manpower Document (UMD), prepares manpower change requests for the commander's approval; and, updates the Unit Personnel Management Roster (UPMR). Provides oversight on unit reenlistment and extension programs. Advises the group commander on enlisted roles regarding assigned program status, actual or potential problems, resources and changes that may impact mission effectiveness. Acts in a staff advisory role in regards to the development of short and long-range solutions to complex and on-going problems. Initiates or recommends policy, procedural, or program changes to resolve problems. Serves on various military or civic panels, and subcommittees at the state, regional, and national levels. (25%)
3. Advises, carries out, and monitors the Group Commander's organizational policies, programs, and standards applicable to the enlisted force. Advises and initiates recommendations in matters pertaining to all airmen. Manages, studies, analyzes, and oversees the administration, coordination, planning, development, and execution of programs within their respective group for all airmen. Places particular emphasis on readiness, morale, welfare, discipline, performance, training, assignment, reassignment, and utilization as they affect the service contributions of all airmen in the accomplishment of federal, state, and local missions. Ensures comprehensive individual and unit indoctrination specific to mission awareness, as well as, prevention and resolution of complex issues affecting all airmen. Identifies group requirements and develops comprehensive staff plans that support goals and objectives applicable to all functional areas within the group. Conducts studies to develop plans and programs designed to develop and maintain high esprit-de corps and morale among all airmen in accordance with The Enlisted Force Structure. (30%)
4. Performs other duties as assigned.
*The above duty description does not contain all details of the official position description. A copy of the entire position description can be found on FASCLASS by searching the position description PD#: (D2397000). https://acpol2.army.mil/fasclass/search_fs/search_fasclass.asp
Requirements
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Conditions of employment
Ohio Air National Guard Membership is required.
Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:
Compatible military grade and assignment required within one year of 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 Ohio Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Ohio Air National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
Military Grade: E-9.
Compatible Military Assignments: 9G100.
Other requirements:
1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
2. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
3. May be required to travel by car, in military and/or commercial aircraft, and by other means of transportation as appropriate to perform temporary duty assignments.
4. 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.
5. The work may require the incumbent to drive a motor vehicle; if so, and an appropriate valid driver's license is mandatory.
6. 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.
Qualifications
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. 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.
Education
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
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3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
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LL.M., if related.
If you are using education to qualify for this position, you must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. To receive credit for education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the education requirements for this position.
Additional information
***If serving under an incentive contract, termination of that incentive(s) will occur effective one day prior to your AGR, Permanent Military Technician, or Indefinite Military Technician start date. Temporary Military Technicians will have their incentive terminated if their tour exceeds 179 days in a continuous 12-month period.***
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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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