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Position Title
PROGRAM MANAGER (AIR COMMANDER PILOT NAVIGATOR)
Agency
Air National Guard Units
Announcement Number
NY-12693932-AF-25-261 Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 to Friday, March 21, 2025
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Eligibilities
Please answer all of the questions. You may have more than one status that is applicable to you.
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1. Current nationwide military/prior members willing and eligible to become National Guard members.  Are you a current military or prior member willing and eligible to become a National Guard member? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current National Guard member within the state for which this position is being advertised? (limit characters)
3. Are you a current Permanent full-time Dual Status National Guard Technician within the state for which this position is being advertised?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Permanent full-time status with the state National Guard.
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4. Are you a current Temporary Indefinite full-time Dual Status National Guard Technician within the state for which this position is being advertised?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Indefinite full-time status with the state National Guard.
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5. Are you a current Temporary full-time Dual Status National Guard Technician within the state for which this position is being advertised?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Temporary full-time status with the state National Guard.
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Miscellaneous
Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability. If you do not have an answer, please type in NA.
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1. What is your current Air Force Specialty Code or Military Occupational Specialty Code? (limit characters)
2. What is your current unit of assignment and location?
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3. What is your current military rank?
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4. Are you currently an Officer, Warrant Officer, Enlisted Member, or a Civilian (Non-Dual Status)?
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5. Have you retired, or are you preparing to retire, from military service? (limit characters)
6. Retirement Date, if applicable. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the PROGRAM MANAGER (AIR COMMANDER PILOT NAVIGATOR), GS-0340-15, position at our Agency. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. Do you meet the following General Experience requirement(s)?

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
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2. Do you meet the following Specialized Experience requirement(s)?          

1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level. Experience includes 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. Must have experience and a degree of competence is required in a number of specialized subject-matter or functional areas, such as aircraft maintenance, financial/budget, personnel, air operations, information systems, facilities management, security, public affairs. Experience in management and executive knowledge and ability in order to provide overall management of the various operating programs and functional areas. Must have experience with being responsible for establishing and implementing both long and short term policies and plans for mission accomplishment i.e., flying hours, aircraft maintenance, supply management, etc.; developing, evaluating, and adjusting organizational structures to accomplish the mission; delegating authority and providing direction to subordinate staff members; assuring that policies are integrated and settling differences (flying hours/maintenance) which arise between directorates; setting policy for the overall budget and authorizing reallocation of funds based on shifting mission needs; assuming a leadership role in developing personnel management policies for the organization, and in dealing with personnel actions which affect key employees or have possible serious repercussions; establishing an atmosphere conducive to the accomplishment of the mission; and promoting good relations with a variety of groups, organizations and individuals.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Do you have experience determining unit goals which are the foundation for long and short range planning and execution of all unit programs, and providing a focus for all unit functions and activities through deputy commanders? (limit characters)
4. Do you have experience ensuring goals coincide with national and state military strategies and local limitations? (limit characters)
5. Do you have experience considering factors such as current and future mission needs, political climate, environmental concerns, area demographics, and airfield andairspace operating conditions? (limit characters)
6. Do you have experience making critical judgments and decisions regarding the safety of aircrew and passengers in resolving inflight emergencies and subsequent rescue efforts if a mishap results? (limit characters)
7. Do you have experience being responsible for general oversight and support of tenant organizations and geographically separated units? (limit characters)
8. Do you have experience providing guidance, resources, and other support similar to wing/group requirements? (limit characters)
9. Do you have experience being responsible for accomplishment of the unit mission flying training program? (limit characters)
10. Do you have experience ensuring flying hour/sortie program meets requirements, and the unit achieves mission training and/or combat readiness objectives? (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
11. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application or its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C 1001); my eligibility may be canceled; I may be denied an appointment; or I may be removed and debarred from Federal Service (5 C.F.R Part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
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