Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This position is located in the Logistics function in an Army National Guard (ARNG) Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF). DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1 = Officer (O-4 and below) members of the Louisiana National Guard. Responsibilities Duties & Responsibilities: -- Collaborates with the AASF Commander, AASF staff, and supported unit commanders to plan, develop, and implement long and short term plans to effectively use aircraft and flying hours, and to accomplish vital training and operational missions. Coordinates with Flight Operations to assure an integrated approach to solution of problems relating to availability of aircraft to conduct the military mission. Assesses the impact of changes in or to the flying program, and coordinates with operations to ensure that these changes do not exceed AASF logistical capabilities. -- Reviews aircraft maintenance and related material support requirements with respect to specific objectives, relative priorities, capabilities, and limitations. Participates in planning meetings to insure proper scheduling of aircraft commitments, commensurate with the maintenance capability of the AASF. Supervises the development of plans for logistical support of the AASF flying program. Reviews program operations and ensure the commander is informed on status, progress, and actual/potential problem areas. Confers frequently with the AASF Commander to review changes in situational requirements resulting from resource, policy, or directive revisions received from higher-level authority. -- Reviews and evaluates higher-level headquarters' directives and policies for AASF implementation. Develops action plans, internal policies, and procedures to assure timely, effective, and complete maintenance support for units, facility, state, National Guard Bureau (NGB), and DA mission requirements. -- Oversees the preparation and execution of budgets for man-days and funds to resource AASF logistics requirements. Directs logistics programs to ensure mission accomplishment and the optimum use of resources. Manages the execution of logistics resources to meet mission requirements. -- Through subordinate supervisors, directs staff and production functions related to aircraft maintenance, production support, material services, ground support, and facility services. Establishes goals and objectives for the accomplishment of current and projected workloads. Plans, organizes, and coordinates day-to-day operations of the AASF logistics support. Integrates full-time support and ARNG unit personnel in optimizing logistics support of aviation units. The work force includes a variety of staff administrative, trades, and crafts occupations. -- Coordinates maintenance activities with supervisors, various facility activities, and higher echelons of maintenance such as regional AVCRAD's, Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM), NGB, program managers, etc. Maintains liaison with counterparts at other AASF's, particularly those possessing the same type of aircraft, to insure a prompt and free exchange of pertinent technical, management, and mission information. -- Through subordinate supervisors, manages the facility environmental program, thus ensuring compliance with local, state, Federal, and military regulations. Manages a resource protection program, which includes physical security, information security, and industrial and occupational safety and health. -- Evaluates, through performance indicators (e.g., Unit Readiness and Aircraft Operational Readiness) the activities of the AASF logistics functions to ensure optimum production in accordance with established policies and prescribed directives. Monitors aircraft hardware failures and identifies trends. Directs one-time inspections when warranted. -- Performs MTFs to determine airworthiness of aircraft supported by AASF. Verifies that airframe, flight controls, power plant, systems accessories, and items of equipment are functioning in accordance with predetermined specifications during flight. Diagnoses malfunctions disclosed during the conduct of MTF. The MTFs are conducted prior to, and for the purposing of, releasing aircraft for training and flight operations. -- Consults with supported unit commanders in planning and executing training or contingency exercises involving individual or multiple units in support of unit readiness. Participates fully in decision making that impacts aircraft availability, configuration, and capability. Plans for exercise logistical support to include recovery of downed aircraft. -- Coordinates with supported units to insure adequate logistics workload to support proficiency-training requirements. Identifies requirements and assigns logistics tasks and projects to optimize the proficiency and readiness of Unit personnel. Monitors execution of unit proficiency training within the AASF. -- Coordinates planning and resources with other units and higher headquarters to develop CONUS and overseas deployment plans that meet unit mission goals, aircraft availability, and deployment requirements. Coordinates the development of unit training goals and long range training plans. --Performs other as duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment 1) National Guard Membership is required. 2) Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. 3) Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. 4) May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: OFFICER (O-4 -- BELOW) SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must maintain appropriate level of security clearance. ***LOUISIANA NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS - Acceptance of this position may result in the loss of contracted incentive(s). For further details, contact the LANG State Incentive Manager, at (504) 278-8116 (ARMY) 391-8336 (AIR FORCE). *** NOTICE: THIS EMPLOYER PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY: FEDERAL LAW REQUIRED ALL EMPLOYERS TO VERIFY THE IDENTITY AND EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY OF ALL PERSONS HIRED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES. NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. 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. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Qualifications GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience, education or training involving judgment and/or analytical ability in the logistics field, experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess at least One (1) year of specialized experiences at the GS-12 level; AND/OR at least Thirty-six (36) months experience, education, or training identifying activities involving logistical support operations; experience integrating the actions of a variety of specialized support activities in order to develop a comprehensive logistics plan; experience monitoring such functions as program planning, resource and fiscal management, training, manpower management, and/or automated data processing to meet the logistics plan; experience identifying delays or problems and developing corrective actions; experience working with people from various levels and backgrounds to elicit their cooperation to perform specific tasks, and complying with regulations, laws, or practices; experience in managing the function of the work to be performed; experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES: 1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. 2. 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 position. 3. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. *4. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. 5. The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission. Education You must provide transcripts and/or other documentation as proof to support your Educational claims, and receive credit to meet the Education requirements for this position. Additional Information 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). Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based upon a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.