Summary This position is located in the 149 FSS SQ in San Antonio, TX. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Force Support Squadron (FSS) Director and to exercise first and second level supervisory and managerial authorities over the FSS, manage the activities of the FSS, Commander Support Staff (CSS) and oversee the planning, direction, and timely execution of high visibility and high impact FSS programs. Texas is one of 9 states with NO state income tax. Responsibilities As a DIRECTOR OF FORCE SUPPORT (Title 32) with the Texas Air National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to: Directs, plans, organizes, and oversees all support services activities of the Force Support Squadron to supported organizational units. Coordinates work of force support personnel outside of the organization through relationships with senior leaders and career field managers. 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. Directs force support activities within the Wing to include Personnel, Commander's Support Staff, Base Contingency Operations, Food Services, Mortuary & Casualty Operations, Morale, Welfare and Recreation, Fitness, Family Readiness, Force Development, Personnel Readiness, Postal and Honor Guard. May direct Recruiting and Retention operations for the Wing. Manages multiple resource budgets with differing legal requirements and timelines for execution. 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. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO and diversity objectives. Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards. Explains performance expectations to employees and provides feedback on observed strengths and weaknesses. Holds employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments. Appraises subordinate workers performance ensuring consistency and equity in rating techniques. Recommends awards when appropriate and approves within-grade increases. Hears and resolves employee complaints and refers serious unresolved complaints to higher level management. Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems. Effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends action to higher authority in more serious disciplinary matters. Prepares documentation to support actions taken. Identifies employee developmental needs and provides or arranges for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance. Encourages self-development. Approves master leave schedule assuring adequate coverage for peak workloads and traditional holiday vacation time. Discharges security responsibilities by ensuring 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 or safety of subordinates. 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 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. Solves complex force management and force support problems and advises senior leadership on solutions to force management and force support issues impacting their organizations. Identifies and recognizes how organizational changes in unrelated mission areas may potentially impact force support services for one or multiple supported organizations. Provides leadership in developing, implementing, evaluating, and improving processes and procedures across the full spectrum of force support services, and coordinates with NGB on best practices and expansion across the Air National Guard. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment Factor(s): This is an excepted service position that requires active membership in a compatible military assignment in the Texas Air National Guard and wear of the military uniform. Area of Consideration: Open to the public (Nationwide). This includes: All currently employed full-time permanent, indefinite and temporary personnel of the Texas National Army or Air National Guard All current members of the Texas Army or Air National Guard US citizens, US nationals or individuals who owe allegiance to the United States Remarks: Texas Air National Guard Membership is required The Texas National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer. Veterans' preference is not applicable to this position. Direct deposit is mandatory. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. 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 positions. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contribution to cooperative working environment and successful accomplish of the mission. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. Irregular and/or overtime hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. Military Requirements Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to 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 National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. Need not have AFSC/MOS to apply. Upon selection, individuals must be assigned to a compatible military duty position in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the MOS within one year of appointment. Compatible Military Assignments: AFSC: 38F1, 38F3 Rank Spread: MAJ (O-4) not to exceed LT COL (O-5) Qualifications To be considered for qualification, your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment/experience reflecting the following: Specialized Experience Required: To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment/experience reflecting 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-12). 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: In addition, completion of courses such as the Officer Advanced Course, Squadron Officer School, Command and Staff College, Air and Army War College, National Security Management Course and others of comparable level will be credited at the rate of 1 month of education for 2 months of specialized experience. Additional Information Incentives: Acceptance of a military Federal technician position may result in termination and / or repayment of military incentives. Please check your contract and contact your servicing Education Services (Incentives) office or the Recruiting/Retention office. Other Requirements: 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. Work may potentially require the employee to be exposed to search and recovery operations in direct response to a military mishap or when providing support to Civil Authorities during an Incident Response as part of domestic operations.