Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a BASE SERVICES MANAGER, T5707000 and is part of the Oregon Air National Guard 142d Wing, National Guard. Responsibilities As a BASE SERVICES MANAGER, GS-0301-11, this position is located at an Air National Guard Flying Wing, Mission Support Group, within the Force Support Squadron. The primary purpose of the position is to evaluate, plan, organize, and direct Base Services functions in support of federal, state, and local missions. The incumbent serves as supervisor and primary point-of-contact for Services-related programs, missions, functions, activities, and events for the wing and its assigned Geographically Separated Units (GSU). 1. Ensures Services combat readiness is achieved through the analysis, supervision, development, and implementation of Base Services programs, missions, functions, activities, and events. Performs evaluation of unit manning document (UMD) and flight force structure to ensure personnel resources are identified, recruited, filled, retained, and employed. Analyzes designed operational capability (DOC) statements, status of skill-level and ancillary training for assigned personnel and availability and condition of required equipment. Provides recommendations to senior staff for submission and up channeling of readiness reports. 2. Serves as the primary point-of-contact for wing Services matters. Provides technical guidance and recommendations regarding program operations and effectiveness to squadron commander on a daily basis. Compiles, evaluates, and briefs readiness, training, and operations tempo information to include limiting factors. Accomplishes constructive and documented review of program deficiencies, coordinates or directs appropriate corrective actions and provides progress reports via the chain-of-command. Manages the base Subsistence and Food Services Programs. Plans requirements for unit training assemblies, annual training exercises, deployments, and humanitarian support missions. Orders, receives, inspects, and stores subsistence items. Reviews and approves subsistence requisitions, ensures accomplishment of required documentation, and compliance with USAF/ANG standards. Accomplishes walk-through inspection of food operations to include equipment operability, facility cleanliness, menu accuracy, plus fire, safety, and sanitation compliance. 3. Prepares, manages, and maintains a comprehensive annual budget and related contracts for Services training, equipment, and supplies, as well as official travel within the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) and Military Personnel (MILPERS) appropriations. Manages Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) with host base lodging and contract hotels for UTA/AT attendance, hosted conferences, and other unit-sponsored events. 4. Maintains the on-line Prime Readiness in Base Services (RIBS) Manager's guide to document program continuity. Provides guidance and defines requirements for RIBS combat support during contingency operations and conventional regional conflicts in accordance with the War Mobilization Plan (WMP). Maintains close working relationship with, and provides liaison between, squadron commander, wing senior leadership, active-duty host, NGB/A1S, and gaining MAJCOM for management of manpower, budget, training, deployment, and coordination of Base Services programs. 5. Prepares and reviews annexes to operations, plans, and orders as they pertain to Services [e.g., Base Support Plans (BSPs), Joint Support Plans (JSPs), and Air Base Operability (ABO) plans]. Implements Services plans, training, and programs throughout wing/GSUs and coordinates initiatives between higher echelons, lateral organizations, and host. Briefs chain-of-command on program requirements. Manages the base Mortuary Affairs Program. Coordinates with higher headquarters on eligibility status of deceased Guard personnel. 6. Provides direct technical and administrative supervision over the work of subordinate Air Technician/AGR personnel. Interviews and selects to fill vacancies. Orients new employee, explains job requirements, prepares employee performance standards. Provides technical advice, instructions, and answers to technical questions posed by subordinates. Provides training and cross training to ensure continuity of operations at all times. Plans work schedules on a weekly or project basis to assure an even flow and distribution of work. Reviews work in progress, upon completion, or on spot-check basis. Grants leave, rates employee performance, initiates action to commend or discipline subordinates and performs other administrative functions as required. Resolves complaints of employees. 6. Performs other duties as assigned. *The above description only mentions a limited amount of the position's official duties. For a full comprehensive document that covers all the duties of the position, please contact one of the Recruitment Specialists at the bottom of the announcement. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1: All on board permanent and indefinite T5 federal employees within the Oregon National Guard Area 2: All on board permanent and indefinite T32 federal technicians within the Oregon National Guard Area 3: All current non-permanent technicians/employees (T5 and T32) of the Oregon National Guard Area 4: All current and former members of the Oregon National Guard (former members must provide documentation showing membership in the Oregon National Guard such as an NGB 22 or DD214) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-0301-09 level in duties that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. 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. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. To Qualify for this Position, You Must Have: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-0301-09 level in duties that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. . 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. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. OR B. A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent one year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours will be considered as satisfying the one year of full-time study requirement. (NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts to verify your education). OR C. A combination of Experience as described in "A" above and Education as described in "B" above. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Administration and Management Managing and Organizing Information Technical Competence Education Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. Applicants who have the 1 year of appropriate specialized experience are not required to have education above the high school level. If you are using education to qualify for this position, you must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Additional Information Veterans Preference Applicants: Veterans' preference will be validated by reviewing submitted documentation. Acceptable documentation may be: 1. A copy of your DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions. 2. A "certification" that is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. 3. You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center or online. 4. If claiming 10 point preference, you will need to submit a Standard Form, SF-15, "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference." 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). The following applies to Bargaining Unit Positions: Bargaining unit positions within the Oregon National Guard are represented by AFGE, local 2986 (AFL-CIO).