Duties

• Serves as the principal full-time representative and spokesperson of the Air National Guard (ANG) senior leadership on the Adjutant General's joint Army/Air National Guard state headquarters staff.
• Serves as the senior ANG manager of the statewide programs conducted under the direction of The Adjutant General (TAG) and for the National Guard Bureau (NGB).
• Develops and institutes force development and force management plans and programs which ensure units meet future federal and state readiness requirements.
• Executes delegated authorities granted by the State Adjutant General.
• Directly, and through a subordinate supervisor, manages federal and state employees of the headquarters.
• Advises on a wide-range of complex and sensitive issues in matters such as logistics, Command, Control Communications, and Computers (C4) ensuring they meet established guidelines, directives and laws.
• Advises on a wide-range of complex and sensitive issues in matters such as manpower and personnel and strength management ensuring they meet established guidelines, directives and laws.
• Advises on a wide-range of complex and sensitive issues in matters such as budget planning and oversight ensuring they meet established guidelines, directives and laws.
• Resolves difficult and sensitive mission oriented problems identified through audits, inspections, complaints or investigations.
• Authorizes and signs policy, procedures and correspondence on behalf of the Adjutant General or the Deputy/Assistant Adjutant General for Air.
• Applies thorough and extensive knowledge of USAF/ANG organizational structures, missions, and objectives in the management of ANG missions/programs.
• Functions as the State executive for formulating near-term goals and long-range strategic plans.
• Plans and integrates a wide range of resources and people from varied weapon systems and disciplines within the ANG.
• Determines future needs and requirements for the Air National Guard utilizing the results of the processes that serve as the long-range guide for the Adjutant General, Deputy/Assistant Adjutant General for Air and civilian officials.
• Provide analysis to support the National Defense Strategy and emerging missions for the Air National Guard.
• Determines state recruitment and retention goals, policies and procedures to meet mission requirements.
• Serves as the ANG coordinator for the State Partnership Program and maintains liaison with military officials and representatives of the respective partnership nations.
• Initiates contacts and maintains liaison with public officials, civic groups, other reserve component activities, unit advisors and staff representatives.
• Reviews and validates analysis and recommendations requested by legislative and other public officials for information or constituent inquiries.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Air National Guard recruiter at 1-800-864-6264 prior to applying for this position.
• This is an Excepted Service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Missouri National Guard prior to the effective date of placement.
• 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.
• Individuals on incentive bonuses may be subject to recoupment or termination, contact the State Incentives Manager at Whiteman AFB at (660) 687-7394 or at St. Joseph at (816) 236-3339 for any questions concerning recoupment or termination.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Failure to complete management prescribed courses for full-time support personnel within the first year of employment or assignment, may be cause for reassignment or termination.
• Advanced in hire rate may be granted to set pay above the minimum rate of the grade for a new employee if he/she possesses superior qualifications relevant to the positions' requirements and is essential to accomplish the agency's mission.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

  Review our benefits

  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
  
  1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
  
  Helpful Hints for Applying:
  

  • Ensure that your resume contains your full name, address, phone and at least your last four digits of your social security number.

  
  

  • Include details about the experience that relates to the position you are applying for.

  
  

  • Be specific and always include Month and Year for the dates of your experience.

  
  

  • Be sure to include your applicable military experience and explain the duties of the MOS/AFSC held.

  
  2. If you are using education to qualify for this position OR education is a mandatory requirement to meet qualifications, YOU MUST submit copies of college transcripts that identify each course, the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade and grade-point received. Submitting a certificate or a degree will not suffice. You must submit transcripts when required. Photocopies are acceptable.
  
  3. If if you have previous Federal Civil Service employment or are employed by another Federal Agency, please submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50. If you have never been a Federal Civil Service employee, this is not a requirement. This is also not a requirement for current Technicians employed by the Missouri National Guard.
  

• How to Apply

  To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11811635
  
  A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
  
  To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
  
  Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  
  After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
  
  You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
  
  
  To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

  Agency contact information

  Katelyn McAllister

  Phone

  (573) 638-9500 X37917

  Email

  katelyn.m.mcallister3.civ@army.mil

  Address

  MO HQ Missouri Air National Guard
  2302 Militia Drive
  Jefferson City, MO 65101-1203
  US

  Next steps

  Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
  

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

WHO MAY APPLY: All qualified Missouri traditional guard members and those eligible for enlistment, appointment or transfer into the Missouri Air National Guard.