TITLE 32 GROUP SUPERINTENDENT GS-0301-11
Department: Department of the Air Force
Location(s): Charleston, West Virginia
Salary Range: $74678 - $97087 Per Year
Job Summary: THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community!
Major Duties:
- Position Description # D2397000 This position is located in an Air National Guard Wing, at the Group level under direct supervision of the group commander. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the principal advisor to the group commander for enlisted and other operational matters. The group superintendent provides leadership and management in organizing, training, and equipping assigned airmen (drill-status, Active Guard Reserve, Title 5 employees and Title 32 dual status technicians) in subordinate squadrons to support the Air and Space Expeditionary Forces construct. This is an Air National Guard Dual Status Technician position that requires military membership, compatible military skill assignment and classification. Performs other duties as assigned. Major Duties: 1. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Advises on selection of candidates for vacancies, development opportunities, details, and reassignments; considers skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and Military Equal Opportunity (MEO) and objectives. Applies MEO principles and requirements to all personnel management actions and decisions; and, ensures fair treatment of all personnel in a manner free of discrimination. Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards. Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Holds employees accountable for satisfactory completion of work assignments. Appraises subordinate workers' performance ensuring consistency and equity in rating techniques. Periodically reviews position descriptions to ensure accuracy and the most effective utilization of personnel resources. Explains classification determinations to subordinate employees. Recommends awards when appropriate and approves within-grade increases. 2. Advises the group commander on assigned program areas of responsibility. Is a key enlisted leader who operates independently and is essential to mission effectiveness. Serves as the senior enlisted advisor to group leadership and provides support and assistance to the flight, squadron, division, and group. Develops procedures and guidelines to ensure that all airmen are trained, equipped, and provided with required logistical support to attain and maintain operational readiness to meet wartime taskings. Manages, reviews, and audits the Unit Manpower Document (UMD), prepares manpower change requests for the commander's approval; and, updates the Unit Personnel Management Roster (UPMR). Provides oversight on unit reenlistment and extension programs. Advises the group commander on enlisted roles regarding assigned program status, actual or potential problems, resources and changes that may impact mission effectiveness. 3. Advises, carries out, and monitors the Group Commander's organizational policies, programs, and standards applicable to the enlisted force. Advises and initiates recommendations in matters pertaining to all airmen. Manages, studies, analyzes, and oversees the administration, coordination, planning, development, and execution of programs within their respective group for all airmen. Places particular emphasis on readiness, morale, welfare, discipline, performance, training, assignment, reassignment, and utilization as they affect the service contributions of all airmen in the accomplishment of federal, state, and local missions. Ensures comprehensive individual and unit indoctrination specific to mission awareness, as well as, prevention and resolution of complex issues affecting all airmen. 4. Develops, participates, and provides guidance in planning, publicizing, and administering ANG enlisted awards, recognition and promotion programs. Provides guidance to flight, squadron, division, and group level personnel to assure proper dissemination, clarification, and administration of personnel policies. Coordinates with and advises the Group Commander on enlisted nominations for awards and assignment to key enlisted positions. Ensures prompt and appropriate recognition of all airmen. Establishes and monitors professional development of all airmen. Evaluates, oversees, and supports enlisted professional military education and professional development programs. Promotes welfare programs that provide all airmen guidance on qualifications, advancement, benefits, retirement, and provides commanders with recommendations to resolve problems. 5. Serves as the commanders representative at staff meetings and councils and when conducting tours through group areas. Makes frequent contact with all airmen to champion commanders' strategies. Promotes continuous process improvement and innovative efforts that improve cost, quality, or time. Participates in, monitors, and advises the Commander on compliance with Air Force Fitness Standards and disciplinary actions.
Qualifications: MINIMUM MILITARY GRADE: E8 MAXIMUM MILITARY GRADE: E9 Your rank MUST be included somewhere within your resume. You must fully substantiate in your own words that you meet the requirements listed below. When explaining minimum requirements and specialized experience you must give examples. Do not copy from the vacancy announcement or the position description. Explain it in your own words and give examples to be considered for this vacancy. All personnel applying for this position who do not meet the minimum military grade requirement MUST provide the proper signed memorandum from your respective Military Personnel Office (MILPO for ARNG, FSS for ANG) to prove eligibility to obtain the required grade upon accepting the position. All personnel who exceed the maximum military rank must provide a memorandum explaining if selected for this position, you will accept an administrative reduction in rank. The memorandum must be submitted WITH your application to be considered for this position. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Must have experience progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Experience, education or training in program or managerial experience in a type of work or a combination of functions directly related to the position to be filled or in comparable work or functions. Experience developing and recommending policy; organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of operations. Experience in supervisory, staff or technical work which included study, analysis or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies, practices and procedures. Experience preparing written communications and oral presentations.
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 of this announcement. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12867784 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 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/.
Application Deadline: 2026-01-21