MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Group Commander's Support Staff

This position is located at an Air National Guard (ANG) Group Commander's Support Staff (CSS) unit. The incumbent will administer and direct the Group Commander's Support Staff functions to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. Additionally, trains personnel in the accomplishment of tasks set forth herein. Plans, organizes, and oversees the full complement of activities within the Group Commander's Support Staff (CSS). Manages personnel, unit training and administrative programs management as well as continuous improvement initiatives within the CSS. Oversees Group programs to facilitate the Group and squadron commander's vision. Keeps abreast of and briefs the Group and squadron senior ART(s) / Commander(s) regarding assigned program status; actual or potential problems and changes which could possibly affect the operation of the group and subordinate units. Recommends redirection of assets if necessary to achieve improved overall mission effectiveness. Responsible for the development of internal policies and procedures governing administration of CSS programs to include officer / enlisted promotions and demotions to include the reserve service commitments, inbound assignments / in processing, officer / enlisted performance reports, awards and decorations, reassignments (voluntary / involuntary), separations (voluntary / involuntary / officer resignations), retirements to include high year of tenure / mandatory separation date extensions, conditional releases, and inter- and intra-service transfers assignments for officer and enlisted personnel, Defense Travel System (DTS), Unit Drug Demand Reductions Program, Fit to Fight Program, Unit Security Program, Unit Self Inspection Program, Unit Health Program, and Publications, and Forms Program utilizing AFRIMS and all By-Law Programs. Manages administrative discharge and separation actions. Manages and provides guidance and technical expertise of various special programs to include Line of Duty, civilian appraisals and civilian timecards. Responsible for coordination with their respective Force Support Squadron on all matters related to Commander Support Staff (CSS) manning, training, and related issues. Provides advisory support services as they pertain to assigned programs or activities. Structures assignments to create effective and economical positions. Coordinates with other organization managers and customers as appropriate. Reviews organization mission, functions, and manning. Identifies requirements and initiates requests for additional resources including personnel, overtime, equipment, supplies, and space to ensure success in meeting goals and objectives. Provides advice to supervisor on significant issues and problems related to work accomplishment. Establishes metrics and analysis systems to ensure actions are timely and reviewed at critical points. Performs self-inspection and presents detailed and comprehensive report with any corrective action taken to supervisor. Follows-up to ensure complete and quality resolution of discrepancies. Thoroughly reviews operational programs practices and procedures for compliance with DoD, AF, AFRC and other agency regulations, directives and in order to make recommendations to improve internal programs and operations to supervisor. Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment :

• National Guard membership is required. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter at 803-647-8850 prior to applying for this position.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• 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 probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.
• For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.

Qualifications :

This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service position open to Areas of Consideration (AOC) 1 only. Area 1 : All current permanent federal technician employees of the South Carolina Air National Guard. (Note-Temporary and Indefinite employees do not meet permanent tenure requirements and will not qualify for this AOC.) Area 2 : All current military members of the South Carolina Air National Guard. Area 3 : US Citizens eligible for immediate membership in the South Carolina Air National Guard. Military Grade : Enlisted. Minimum experience requirements : Experience, education, or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration. Experience using computer and automation systems. Specialized experience : To be rated qualified for this position your resume must have at least 24 months experience, education or training in any position that required compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information. Applicants must have experience providing technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled. Applicants must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of administrative procedures and practices of management. Experience developing administrative procedures.