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Summary This position is located in the 149th MXS SQ located in San Antonio, TX. Its purpose is to serve as the Aircraft Maintenance Manager for the Maintenance Squadron, with responsibility for directing and managing the Squadron. Texas is one of 9 states with NO state income tax. Responsibilities As a AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANAGER (Title 32) with the Texas Air National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to: Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the organization. Develops goals and objectives that integrate organization and functional area requirements. Establishes, revises, or reviews policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organization design for the staff, as necessary to eliminate work problems or barriers to mission accomplishment, promote team building, implement quality improvements, or in response to concerns with regulatory compliance and/or customer requirements. Collaborates with the Group Commander and other base organizations to plan, develop and implement numerous long term plans to include: the Wing/Group Strategic Plan (mission, goals, values, objectives, etc.), Commander's Inspection Program, the Base Master Plan (facilities), Communications/Computer Plan (infrastructure capabilities/upgrade), the Vehicle Replacement Plan, the Deployment Cycle Plan, Aircraft Modification Plan, Depot Input Plan, force management and recruiting/retention plans, weapon system conversions, and base supplements. Develop operational plans and conduct operational planning to provide for an adaptable, agile force able to respond to dynamic contingency and non-contingency worldwide events based on the assigned aircraft and mission sets. Collaborates with the Group Commander and the HRO on major organization changes and changes based on manpower documents. Serves as a key team member in the strategic planning process at the state and national level. Through subordinate functional supervisors, directs and supervises staff and production functions affecting very complex high performance aircraft with a wide variety of high cost, sophisticated systems, controlling approximately two thirds of base dollars. Directs a group work force of skilled technicians and traditional guard members, including a variety of staff, administrative, and trades and crafts occupations. Determines goals and objectives for the squadron. Reviews, accepts, amends or rejects work which has been accomplished by subordinate supervisors and organizations. Executes the squadron Commander's Inspection Program (CCIP) assessing the organizations' ability to execute the mission, manage resources, develop personnel and improve the unit. Gives advice, counsel, and instructions to supervisors and subordinate employees on both general policy and administrative matters. Plans, organizes, schedules, controls, and directs unit aircraft maintenance resources to meet mission requirements. Plans, schedules, controls and directs the use of all resources to ensure timely, effective and complete support of mission requirements. Ensures all aircraft maintenance work meets the highest standards for compliance and airworthiness and that attention is focused on readiness and the wartime tasking(s) of the unit. Plans and institutes fiscal controls to ensure compliance with federal law and higher headquarters directives. Coordinates with appropriate groups in the wing to ensure an integrated approach to the solution of problems relating to availability of aircraft and the ability to conduct the military mission. Represents and speaks for the Group Commander with representatives of the National Guard Bureau, the Adjutant General, USP&FO, other military components, state/local governments, business and other public/private groups or organizations and persons having an interest in the programs of the wing/group. Maintains surveillance and ensures effective operation of the maintenance program. Develops CONUS and OCONUS deployment plans to meet unit mission goals, inspection schedules, and deployment requirements. Identifies the need for facility/equipment modernization, improvements, and/or replacements. Coordinates planning and resources with other units and higher headquarters. Manages the development of unit training goals and long range training plans. Ensures training sustains work force qualifications and capabilities. Manages the resource protection program, which includes physical security, information security, and industrial and occupational safety and health. Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness events. Serves, as required, as a member of a team to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies. Serves as a technical advisor to accident investigation boards and may be required to serve as a member of such boards. Develops squadron level policy and oversees the maintenance automated information systems. 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 do not meet eligibility for this position. 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 National Guard US citizens, US nationals or individuals who owe allegiance to the United States. Incentives: Acceptance of a military Federal technician position may result in termination and / or repayment of military incentives. Please check your contract and contact your servicing Education Services (Incentives) office or the Recruiting/Retention office. Remarks: The Texas National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer. Supervisory Postion Drug Testing Required. Work may require access to classified information. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance. 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. Veterans' preference is not applicable to this position. This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position. Direct deposit is mandatory. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Texas Air National Guard Membership is required. 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. Compatible AFSC: 21AX/21MX Military UMD Pos: 0072839234 Rank Spread: MAJ (O-4) not to exceed Lt COL (O-5) 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 Required: To qualify at the GS-13 grade level your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment/experience reflecting at least 1-year specialized experience to at least the next lower grade (GS-12) that provides experience in applying principles, concepts, and methods of equipment, facility, or service operations sufficient in planning assignments. Experience using well-established occupational methods and techniques to determine facility, grounds, equipment overhaul, maintenance, restoration, repair needs, etc. Experience in determination of resource needs, allocation of resources, and budgeting/funding needs. Experience in human resources management policy matters affecting the entire organization, with personnel actions affecting key employees to include experience coordinating work forces and resources and negotiating with management or clients concerning problems. AND Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. Education Additional Information Additional Remarks: Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. 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. This position requires the incumbent to occasionally travel away from the normal duty station. The incumbent must be willing and able to travel on military and commercial aircraft. This position requires the incumbent to occasionally travel away from the normal duty station. The incumbent must be willing and able to travel on military and commercial aircraft. Incumbent is required to maintain qualifications and/or certifications of position assigned. 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. Position does not require the piloting or pilot instructing of military aircraft. Other Requirements: For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed. For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.