Summary This a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Position. This National Guard position is a Permanent GS-0301-13 DIRECTOR OF FORCE SUPPORT (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2696000 and is part of the MO 131st Bomb Wing. This is a non-bargaining position. Responsibilities 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. Makes decisions on complex work problems presented by subordinate supervisors. Finds and implements ways to improve processes, eliminate bottlenecks, promote team building, and improve business practices. Exercises delegated authority to oversee the overall planning, direction, and timely execution of all military personnel and manpower activities within the Wing. Establishes long-range strategic vision, goals, and objectives for work performed by the organization and all subordinate employees. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. 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. Engages with outside agencies to educate, advocate, and negotiate all force support matters on behalf of the Wing. Frequent contact with high-ranking military or civilian managers, supervisors, and technical staff at NGB and Headquarters, US Air Force, through informal and formal methods of contact. Prepares briefings and data analysis for senior leadership and represents force support matters to Federal and State Congressional leadership and staffs as needed. Works closely with Army National Guard within the State and nationally on joint matters. Represents FSS and Wing on force support issues related to State Active Duty and emergency management. Coordinates and integrates all aspects of force support for the Wing. De-conflicts competing priorities and resources among subordinates. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidate must currently be assigned to a military unit in the Missouri Air National Guard. Title 32 employees will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor (grade inversion). Maximum Military Grade - Col (O-6) Minimum Military Grade - Lt Col (O-5) GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have experience, education or training which provided a general knowledge of the principles of organization, management and administration; and experience using computer and automation systems. GS-13 SPECALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 36 months experience, education or training in program or managerial experience that provided the ability to plan, direct and administer force support programs for wing military personnel and associate units, experience developing and recommending policy; organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of operations and 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. This specialized experience must also include the ability to prepare written communications and oral presentations. Education This job does not have a qualification requirement that allows substitution of education for specialized experience. Additional Information Selective Service Act: 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).