Duties

As an Information Resources Specialist, GS-0301-09, you will perform the below duties:

• This individual is appointed as the Wing/Base Information Management Functional Manager (IMFM). The employee executes duties as the functional manager for the Wing/Base assigned enlisted Information Management (IM/3AXXX) personnel. The employee is responsible for the training, resource management and leadership of all Wing/Base IM personnel.
• Manages and provides guidance to Wing/Base on Enterprise Information Management (EIM). This encompasses a combination of functions and business processes for leveraging information management techniques, accountability, and policies. This includes planning, manipulating, and controlling information across the Global Information Grid throughout its life cycle to enhance aerospace operations.
• Manages the Wing/Base Electronic Records Management (ERM) and Records Life Cycle Program for supported organizations according to Air Force directives using automated management systems, instructions, and general guidance from higher headquarters.
• Serves as Wing/Base Webmaster for all internet and intranet pages, including SharePoint, the AF Portal and Communities of Practice (CoPs). Manages, coordinates and implements local and higher headquarters policies and regulatory statutes concerning content, format and maintenance of Web pages.
• Develop and maintain the Wing/Base Content Management Program. Central point of contact (POC) for all matters concerning official correspondence to include developing, implementing, organizing and directing policies, programs, and procedures for appropriate correspondence preparation, routing, and transmission. Acts as Wing/Base Organizational Accounts Representative (OAR).
• Facilitates IM orientation training for new Wing/Base IM hires and upgrade trainees, such as basic personal computer and network training, records management, content management, document security, official mail management, C&I awards program, and IM functional management.
• Coordinates with Wing managers regarding wartime training and tasking of IM personnel, ensure that requirements are met. Identifies need for changes in priorities depending on taskings, and takes action to implement such changes.
• Manages Wing/Base Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) Programs. Provides guidance and training concerning information privacy, confidentiality, security, disclosure and sharing of information collected regardless of media. Reviews and evaluates all information requests subject to the FOIA or Privacy Act.
• Develops and manages Wing/Base official U.S. mail program. Determines requirement for and expenditure of postal funds. Develops and implements local guidance and instructions for following specialized mail handling procedures. Provides for contingency support and reports official mail matters to higher headquarters.
• Manages and provides guidance to the Wing/Base and tenant units on reproduction options, such as local resources, outside vendors, such as the Defense Agency Printing Service (DAPS).
• Provides software application assistance to Wing/Base customers for commonly used office automation and telecommunications applications. Develops and implements training for Information Resource Management and core office application software such as e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, database, graphics, Internet/Intranet and on IM standard systems.
• Develops, implements and maintains work center training programs. Plans and schedules tasks and training activities for drill status guard members. Oversees and conducts on-the-job training (OJT) for personnel. Creates and develops lesson plans. Ensures availability of facilities and training aids. Monitors the training status of personnel and ensures that supplemental and/or remedial training is accomplished.
• Consults with and provides advice to planning and implementation (P&I) function on relevant issues such as SORTS/ART reporting, equipment life cycle replacement, budget, projects, software and hardware requirements.
• Ensures deployment readiness of section personnel, equipment, and supplies. Plans for deployment/contingency support.
• Coordinates with higher headquarter elements, Program Management Offices, Specific System/Hardware Support Elements, OEM Vendors and Vendor Contracted support facilities for issue resolution pertaining to the most efficient and effective acquisition, portrayal, manipulation and destruction of Wing/Base information.
• Manages work center supply functions such as ordering and receiving of equipment, supplies, bench stock, logistics products, historical records, Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) services.
• Provides input to and coordination on relevant support agreements that require section support to make sure they correctly identify products and services needed and appropriately perform records management functions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• You must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Per Centers for Disease Control, you are considered fully vaccinated 14 days after the final dose in your vaccination series.
• You must provide proof of vaccination, or an approved medical/religious exemption (or application) at orientation.

Qualifications

NOTE: Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.

WHO CAN APPLY:
GROUP I - All qualified Male/Female Enlisted Member (E5/SSgt - E7/MSgt)currently employed (permanent) in the Virginia Air National Guard Military Technician Program.
GROUP II - All qualified Virginia Air National Guard Male/Female Enlisted Member (E5/SSgt - E7/MSgt) regardless of employment status (Traditional, Military Technician or AGR). To be considered as a Group II applicant, proof of appointment/enlistment in the Virginia National Guard must be attached if the appointment/enlistment occurred within 60 days prior to, or during, the advertisement period.
GROUP III - Individuals eligible for membership in the Virginia Air National Guard.

Military Grades: Enlisted Member (E5/SSgt - E6/TSgt)

GENERAL EXPERIENCE : Applicant must have experience, education, or training which provides a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration with experience using computer and automation systems?

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Applicant must have at least 12 months of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-08 level, or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government? This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector, but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the GS grade indicated. This experience must include activities such as:

Experience in training, resource management, and leadership.

Experience in developing, implementing, and maintaining work center training programs.

Experience in performing information systems/technology support (Client Support Administration) tasks and functions to include: installation, configuration, management, and initial diagnostics of client information systems.

Experience in planning for deployments and contingency support.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx ).

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application .