PROGRAM MANAGER (DIRECTOR JOINT STAFF)-T32
What you'd do
This National Guard position is for a PROGRAM MANAGER (DIRECTOR JOINT STAFF)-T32, Position Description Number D1725P02 and is part of the Joint Forces Headquarters-Command Staff, Wisconsin National Guard.
Major duties
As a PROGRAM MANAGER (DIRECTOR JOINT STAFF)-T32, GS-0340-15, you will manage National Guard military functions of the Joint Staff and joint military program operations throughout the state. The incumbent is the state's senior federal full-time National Guard management official and serves as principal executive assistant and advisor to the Adjutant General or designated representative. The incumbent oversees and manages a variety of joint staff programs, which include the development, execution, and evaluation of programs and policies pertaining to the command, control, operation and management of the Joint functions at State Headquarters level. Program responsibility assigned to this position is managerial and is executive in nature. MAJOR DUTIES: 1. Manages and directs the administration, coordination, planning, development, execution and supervision of all Joint Staff programs that prepare the state for contingency operations in either a federal or state emergency, to include man-made or natural disasters, and federal military mobilizations. Ensures contingency plans provide for alert, mobilization, deployment, and employment of National Guard assets in response to a wide range of emergency situations. Oversees the state's Homeland Defense Program that includes: the state rapid reaction force, the contingency emergency response force, counterdrug operations, civil support teams, expeditionary medical support, and explosive ordnance disposal. These programs are widely varied and complex and tasking can originate from a variety of sources which may include: the President, Department of Defense, Governor or local officials, and major commands (MACOMs/MAJCOMs) which could request response capabilities that range from local to international and address contingencies or threats which include but are not limited to: natural or manmade disasters, terrorism, weapons of mass destruction (WMD), critical asset protection, border security, civil disturbances, interstate compacs and federal mobilizations and deployments. Incumbent serves as the principal full-time representative and spokesman of the Joint Staff and acts in the absence of the Adjutant General or designated representative in all Joint Staff matters. Oversees the operations and activities of the Joint Force Headquarters-State functions. 2. Directs and oversees the development of long and short-term goals and plans for state joint force programs. Executes long term plans and programs and directs studies involving federal and state programs, facilities, manpower, force composition, mobilization, readiness, and economic impact for organizations managed. Coordinates with appropriate agencies on manpower, facilities, and resources necessary to organize and support Joint Staff Units within the state. Develops, and recommends state joint force policy that is consistent with the guidance of the Adjutant General. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through Joint Staff directors. Advises staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of higher-level management or headquarters. 3. Reviews and analyzes the state joint force human resources and military programs for recruitment, appointment, assignment and career development of officer, enlisted, technician and civilian personnel to ensure optimum utilization in meeting current service requirements and mobilization capabilities. Confers with the Manpower and Personnel Directorate to ensure military, and technician, human resource and labor management relation programs are effectively integrated and provide an orderly system for career development, compatibility of assignments, career progression, and well-being of assigned full-time support personnel. 4. Establishes and maintains liaison with public officials, civic groups, other reserve components, unit advisors and staff representatives of the respective Joint Force Headquarters and the National Guard Bureau. Incumbent represents the State Joint Force Headquarters in meetings with congressional, state and city officials, special interest and business groups and local or national news media concerning joint force programs, activities and requirements. Attends community functions and serves as a spokesperson to create public interest in joint force programs. Ensures coordination of news releases with local news agencies on items of interest to National Guard members and the community. 5. Performs other duties as assigned.
What you need to qualify
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education or training in managing or directing, one or more programs, including appropriate supporting service organizations. Supervisory, managerial, professional or technical work experience and/or training which has provided knowledge of management principles, practices, methods and techniques. Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify for the GS-0340-15 level, you must have at least 36 months experience analyzing problems, identifying significant factors, gathering pertinent data and recognizing solutions; preparing reports, plans, policies and various correspondence; evaluating objectives and develop plans to facilitate the availability and effective utilization of various resources. Must have knowledge of the organization and its mission and utilized the organizational staff procedures. Experience applying analytical and evaluative techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations carried out by administrative or professional personnel, or substantive administrative support functions. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.
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