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PROGRAM MANAGER (DEPUTY MISSION SUPPORT OFFICER) TITLE 32

Department of the Air Force · Peoria, Illinois

Salary
$106,437 - $138,370 per year
Pay grade
GS-13
Schedule
Full-time
Appointment
Permanent
Opened
Oct 30, 2026
Closes
Oct 29, 2027
Remote
No
Telework eligible
No
Openings
1
Security clearance
Secret
Promotion potential
None
Announcement
IL-13101492-AF-26-342

Who may apply: National Guard and reserves

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Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a PROGRAM MANAGER (DEPUTY MISSION SUPPORT OFFICER) TITLE 32, Position Description Number D1676P01 and is part of the IL 182 AW, National Guard.

Duties

  • As a PROGRAM MANAGER (DEPUTY MISSION SUPPORT OFFICER) TITLE 32, GS-0340-13, you will serve as the full assistant to the Mission Support Group Commander. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Assist in directing the work to be accomplished by an organization consisting of 8 - 12 fulltime direct reporting subordinate supervisors and 100-150 base support employees in technician grades up to GS-13, Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) military grades up to Lt Col. (O-5), and various state program and contract employees engaged in supervisory, professional, technical and administrative work. Assist in directing and supervising, through subordinate supervisors, staff and production functions affecting base operating support through a wide variety of communications and computer systems, personnel data systems, real property assets, and associated equipment that comprise a significant share of base fiscal resources. Evaluate employees and review evaluations made by subordinate supervisors for their assigned employees. Coordinate legal and technical criteria and procedures for rendering decisions associated with mission support functions and corollary higher headquarters and cross-functioning agencies. Plan, develop, and execute support annexes to Wing, State, and/or MAJCOM operating plans. Assist the Mission Support Group Commander in providing oversight and direction in the planning, scheduling, and implementation of host base operating support programs to meet local mission requirements, as well as Federal and state requirements, regulations and statutes. Assist the Mission Support Group Commander in managing and directing wing activation, mobilization, deployment, and demobilization activities and functions. Serve as a liaison for wing involvement in Military Support to Civil Authorities (MSCA); assists the Mission Support Group Commander in planning, implementing, and directing unit response in such areas as homeland defense, weapons of mass effect, counterdrug support, and disaster response. Advise the Mission Support Commander, Wing Commander and other group commanders in planning, developing, and implementing a Wing Strategic Plan. Participates in the strategic planning process at the state and federal level. Maintain awareness of technological advances and oversees application and implementation of high technology issues and developments associated with command, control, communications, and computers (C4), personnel data systems, air base operability, and security systems. Through regular attendance at conferences, workshops, and symposia, along with frequent review of trade journals, periodicals, and newsletters, maintain a general working knowledge of changing technologies that directly impact the wing mission and base operating support activities required to accomplish the wing mission.

Qualifications

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of consideration for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code § 709), will be in the following manner and sequence: The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG. The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees. The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible. The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership. The FIFTH area of consideration will be U.S. Citizens. Military Grades: Lt. Col. ONLY Preferably with AFSC: 030C0. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-13 Level - MUST possess the specialized experience which includes 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level GS-12, 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. 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. SPECIALIZED SUPERVISPRY EXPERIENCE: MUST - possess the specialized experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. 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 experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this occupational series and grade.

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