MINNESOTA NATIONAL GUARD – HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE (NGMN-PEH-A)

CEDAR STREET ARMORY – 600 CEDAR STREET

ST. PAUL, MN 55101

TELEPHONE: (651) 282-4155 DSN: 825-4155

OPENING DATE: 14 July 2015 CLOSING DATE: 28 July 2015 RANK/GRADE: Col/O-6

POSITION TITLE: Mission Support Officer AFSC: 30C0, 16R4

DUTY LOCATION: 133rd Airlift Wing, Mission Support Group, Saint Paul, MN

SELECTING OFFICIAL: Col James Johnson, Commercial: 612-713-2500 DSN: 783-2500

WHO MAY APPLY: OFFICER (Lt Col/O-5 to Col/O-6). Members with rank higher than identified are eligible to apply, but may be required to take a reduction should they be selected. For Merit Announcements, eligibility is limited to personnel currently assigned to the 133rd Airlift Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard who are serving permanent Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) tours. Members must remain in the position to which initially assigned for a minimum of 18 months. Waivers may be approved in exceptional circumstances by TAG.

REMARKS: PCS Funding is Available. This position is also bid as Open Technician ANG 15-344. The military grade of the supervisor must equal or exceed the grade of personnel supervised. Completion of Senior Development Education (SDE) is highly desirable.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This position is located with the 133rd Mission Support Group, 133rd Airlift Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard. Its purpose is to serve as the host base Mission Support Group Officer In-Charge with a working knowledge of, and responsibility for directing all infrastructure operations of an aviation base. Managed operations include civil engineering, crash/fire/rescue, disaster preparedness, environmental management, personnel, command, control, communications and computer systems (C4), logistics plans, programs and readiness, base supply, transportation, vehicle maintenance, contracting, security forces, medical support, base services, fuels management, aerial port operations (as assigned), and all other support base functions. The position has responsibility for directing and managing all Mission Support programs and operations in support of the total base, to include tenant organizations and assigned geographically separated units. Serviced personnel include Military Technicians, Active Guard/Reserve personnel, Traditional Guard members, Non-Dual Status Technicians, employees of tenant organizations, state employees, and contract personnel. Provides group level direction and management for work characterized as infrastructure support for organizations and tenants of the host ANG base. Directs work to be accomplished by an organization consisting of 8 - 12 full-time direct-report subordinate supervisors and 100-150 base support employees in technician grades up to GS-13, Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) military grades up to Lt Colonel, and various state program and contract employees engaged in supervisory, professional, technical and administrative work. Directs all host base infrastructure activities and functions. Evaluates supervisors and reviews evaluations made by supervisors for their assigned employees. Approves selections for supervisory and non-supervisory positions. Hears and resolves group grievances and serious employee complaints not resolved at a lower level. Reviews serious disciplinary cases and disciplinary problems involving group employees and determines required action. Oversees and directs the planning, scheduling, and implementation of host base operating support programs to meet local mission requirements, as well as Federal and state requirements, regulations and statutes. Exercises managerial and executive level understanding in each supervised discipline at a sufficient level to properly assess the success and effectiveness of critical programs necessary to support day-to-day group and individual unit operations. Implements the host Mission Support Group portion of the Designed Operational Capability (DOC) statement of the unit and/or the Emergency War Orders (EWO). In support of USAF Air Expeditionary Force (AEF), Expeditionary Combat Support (ECS) requirements, develops and implements unit plans for execution of deployments and contingency objectives to meet USAF and Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) goals. Represents and speaks for the Wing Commander in the designated jurisdictional area with representatives of the National Guard Bureau, the Adjutant General, USP&FO, MAJCOMs, other military components, tenant units and organizations, state/local governments, local media, business and other public/private groups or organizations having an interest in the programs of the wing/base. Upon request, prepares and briefs congressional staff on military construction program (MCP) issues affecting the entire wing/base. Coordinates support activities across agency lines, e.g., Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), state and/or county Office of Emergency Management, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), environmental offices and agencies, and with wing operations and aircraft maintenance areas. As primary liaison for wing involvement in Military Support to Civil Authorities (MSCA), plans, implements, and directs unit response in such areas as homeland defense, weapons of mass effect, counterdrug support, and disaster response. Negotiates joint use agreements with local airport authorities. Collaborates with the Wing Commander and other group commanders to plan, develop, and implement a Wing Strategic Plan. Directs the unit Status of Resources and Training Systems (SORTS) and AEF Reporting Tool (ART) reports for all mission support functions to reflect unit mission capability under wartime conditions. Serves as primary advisor to the wing staff concerning application and implementation of new technologies that affect host base operations. Ensures Civil Engineering support is available for mission requirements and base needs. Coordinates base engineering requirements with wing/base staff pertaining to mission priorities and operability. Ensures host Base Services support is available for mission requirements and base wide needs. Oversees the management and direction of the host Mission Support and Military Personnel Flights. Directs the development and implementation of local military personnel policies and procedures. Through supervision of the Director of Personnel, plans, organizes, directs and controls wing military personnel programs, to include initial accession, education, training, and assignment to appropriate military specialties. Ensures 24-hour, multi-shift or on-call command, control, computer systems, and communications (C4), and information management support is provided to all base organizations and assigned geographically separate organizations. Directs the overall management of base-wide security and resource protection programs that include 24-hour, multi-shift physical security, information security, communications security, and personnel security management. Oversees assigned Federal and state security personnel. Oversees host base medical, bioenvironmental, and environmental management programs, ensuring each is developed and implemented according to applicable regulations. Oversees base wide logistics readiness functions, to include supply, transportation/traffic management, vehicle operations and maintenance, fuels management, and logistics plans and programs, to ensure the primary peacetime and wartime flying mission of the wing/base is supported at all times. Oversees aerial port operations. Responsible for management oversight of processing, loading, and off-loading of passengers and cargo on all types of military and commercial aircraft, proper configuration of cargo for airlift, and correct documentation of hazardous cargo. Manages and supervises assigned host base contracting office personnel and programs. Serves as the group representative on the Wing Commander's Financial Management Board. Performs other duties as assigned.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must forward the forms listed below to arrive in the Human Resource Office no later than the Closing Date indicated above. E-mail applications to subject line must read (AGR application 15-345 last name). Combine all documents into 1 or 2 attached files. Hard copy applications such as faxed applications, hand carried applications, and mailed applications will no longer be accepted. If possible, please scan packet in as a .tif file and efax. If the application packet is too large to be sent in one email, break the packet into two separate attachments and send it in two separate emails. If sending multiple emails, subject line must end in 1 of 2, 2 of 2 (example - AGR application 15-345 Smith, 1 of 2). For questions, please call 651-282-4155 or email .

REQUIRED: Complete page 3 of this announcement

Attach a copy of your most current RIP (multi-page Duty History from vMPF)

Two most recent OPRs

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: ANG 15-345
MEMORANDUM FOR NGMN-PEH / Date:
SUBJECT: Application for Merit AGR Vacancy Announcement ANG 15-345, Mission Support Officer
1.  I request consideration for the above vacancy.
2.  Copies of my most recent RIP and last two EPRs are attached.
3.  My full-time Active Guard Reserve employment history, starting with the present, is as follows:
Organization / Duty Position/AFSC / Dates of Employment / Supervisor / Phone Number
4.  I am qualified in the following AFSCs:
.
5.  Highest civilian education completed: .
6.  Most recent physical: Date .
7.  Where I can be contacted at: Home Phone Work .
8.  Home Address: .
9.  Have you ever been convicted, forfeited collateral, or now under charges for any felony or firearms or explosives offense against
the law? (If yes attach a separate sheet fully explaining)
10.  During the past seven years, have you been convicted, imprisoned, on probation or parole, or forfeited collateral or are you now
under charges for any offense against the law not included in Question 9? (If yes attach a separate sheet fully explaining)
11.  Additional comments (you may include personal references):
Signature: ______
Name, Rank: .
Position Title: .
FORWARD APPLICATION TO:

The Minnesota Department of Military Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position without discrimination for any non-merit reason(s) such as age, race, religion, gender, ethnic origin or non-disqualifying disability. If you have information or questions regarding this issue, please contact the Equal Employment Manager at 651-282-4472.