SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN) (TITLE 32) WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE

Company: Department of the Air Force
Location: Dallas
Posted on: September 27, 2024

Job Description:

Duties As a Supervisory IT Specialist (PLCYPLN) with the Texas Air National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to: * Responsible for operational training and mission accomplishment of multiple diverse squadrons, with a drill status guard military population typically in excess of 900 personnel located across several states, comprised of multiple units whose installations are geographically separated. Accountable to a wide variety of federal, state, and local authorities on all aspects of operations, personnel, equipment, funds, environmental compliance and real property management. * Determines unit goals and establish the foundation for short and long range planning and execution of all unit programs - directly and through subordinate staff officers and aligned detachment commanders. Formulates policy and provides command perspective for mission and programmatic changes affecting the Headquarters and/or aligned units. Provides focus for all unit functions and activities. Considers factors such as current and future mission needs, political climate, environmental considerations, area demographics, radio frequency spectrum availability, tactical training location accessibility, and other local limitations when developing unit goals to support national and state military strategies. Provides operational control and support to organizations assigned as subordinate units to the Headquarters. * Responsible for managing the Group wartime mission training program. Ensures Unit Type Code (UTC) training meets requirements and achieves combat readiness objectives. Ensures Group augmentation personnel are combat ready to support an AFFOR/AOC. Maintains mission readiness and complies with service directives as validated by the Unit Compliance Inspection process by the MAJCOM Inspector General and other reviewing agencies. * Responsible to ensure the availability of mission capable AFFOR/AOC augmentation UTCs, for aligned capabilities which includes Communications-Electronics, Engineering Installation, Space Operations, and/or Air Traffic Control. Ensures Group assets are ready to meet training and Air Force contingency requirements. Monitors adequacy of maintenance, supply management, and equipment repair processes. * Responsible for formulating, justifying, presenting, and executing multi-million dollar Operations and Maintenance (O&M), Military Personnel (MILPERS) and Environmental Management budgets, including both federal and state appropriated funds. * Responsible for the management of the Group real property management program, which includes facility planning and construction, facility maintenance and repair, facility utilization and modification, land use planning, future mission planning, and environmental compliance. Develops Installation Master Plans, negotiates and approves host-tenant agreements, lease agreements, and facility licenses with both military and civilian agencies. * Responsible for the management of the Group environmental compliance and management program directly and through subordinate staff officers and detachment commanders. * Responsible for developing and implementing a variety of federal, state, and local programs to ensure mission effectiveness, including hazard abatement programs; fraud, waste, and abuse programs; health and fitness programs; public affairs programs; and contingency response programs. * Performs the full range of second level supervisory duties and responsibilities. Directs, coordinates, and oversees operations within the Group Headquarters through a subordinate staff of supervisors or work leaders. Ensures manpower authorizations, grades, and specialties are adequate for assigned missions. Maintains military and full time strength through effective recruiting and retention programs. Ensures effectiveness of unit Equal Employment Opportunity Program. * Ensure currency and relevance of aligned units. Coordinate with National Guard Bureau (NGB), Air Force Major Commands, and other operating agencies in order to confirm unit operational capabilities are compatible with Air Force, Joint Service, and National Agency requirements. * Ensures proper and adequate security to safeguard people, property, weapons, ammunitions, and assigned tactical Combat Communications, Engineering Installation, Space Operations, and Air Traffic Control systems and equipment. * Ensures implementation of functional station information systems plans to safeguard sensitive data, communications and data processing equipment, and computer services. * 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. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Texas Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Texas Air National Guard. Areas of Consideration: Nationwide. This includes: * All currently employed full-time permanent, indefinite and temporary personnel of the Texas Air National Guard, * All current members of the Texas Air National Guard, and * All individuals eligible for membership in the Texas Air National Guard. Remarks: * Applicants must obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Special Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance and Information Assurance Management Program Certification Level Technical Level II (IAT II) to qualify for considerations to hire, promote, or reassign * The Texas National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer. * THIS POSITION CONDUCTS INFORMATION ASSURANCE FUNCTIONS. THE INCUMBENT SHALL COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM AND WILL BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE OUTLINED IN DOD INSTRUCTION 8570.01-M Information Assurance - Technical Level II (IAT II), IAW current AF directives. * Veterans' preference is not applicable to this position. * This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position. * Texas National Guard Membership is required. * Direct deposit is mandatory. * May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Military Requirements: Compatible Military Assignment (per UMD): Applicant must be Duty AFSC assigned to a compatible position in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations upon selection. If selected and not currently Duty AFSC assigned, entrance on duty date will be delayed until assignment in the appropriate Duty AFSC is verified. AFSC: 17D3B Rank Spread: Initial Commission O-1/(2dLt) not to exceed O-4/(MAJ) 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: To qualify at the GS-13 Supervisory IT Specialist (INFOSEC) position, the applicant must have at least 24 months of managing or directing Cyberspace Operations mission commitments, programs, and projects that impacted personnel, equipment, software and services. Experienced in performing unit leadership duties in regard to planning, scheduling, controlling, and directing all unit functions. Competent in performing analytical and evaluative duties related to the business of Cyberspace Operations. Experiences included contact and coordination with the National Guard Bureau (NGB), Air Force Space Command (AFSPC), 24th and 25th Air Forces, active-duty operational units, parent Cyberspace Operations Group (COG), and/or associated joint units. Program experiences involved developing policies and procedures, short-range and long-range plans that satisfied Cyberspace Operational unit needs and taskings. Skilled in the identification of problem areas and knowledgeable of required corrective actions to meet program capabilities and mission objectives. Experiences involved the interpretation of policy and procedural matters. Knowledgeable and skilled on planning and coordinating the utilization and maintenance of systems and facilities. Organizational experiences included the formulation and execution of budgetary, training, and organizational requirements, as well as communications support requirements. Knowledgeable on how to determine the capability of Cyberspace Operations and/or support personnel to meet requirements specified in tasking orders, plans, or requests for forces. Knowledgably on validating unit mission limitations in regard to equipment capabilities and personnel readiness. Must have at least 24 months of supervisory experiences. Competent in performing the full-range of supervisory duties in regard to subordinates and managing personnel responsibilities. Skilled in advising, coaching, mentoring, and counseling employees to ensure understanding of the Air National Guard personnel programs, policies, to include senior management procedures and directives. Experienced in conducting interviews and selecting candidates for initial hires, reassignments, promotions, or formal details. Must have experiences and competence in regard to identifying Dual Status technician positions' Series qualification and/or certification requirements, training development, and compatible military skills. The supervisory experiences involved leading, planning, and scheduling program work in a manner that promoted smooth flow and even distribution of assigned work requirements. Experiences included training and guiding employees on cyberspace programs and assigning tasks. Supervisory experiences involved balancing mission program work requirements, aligning program policies, and providing advice, mentoring, and a wide variety of directions. Experienced on coaching and counseling employees on issues in regard to behaviors and/or performance. Experienced in structuring work assignments that created effective and efficient procedures with measured and improved task processes. Must have demonstrated experie

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