A GS , SUPV IT SPEC (PLCYPLN):

Manages, plans, organizes, controls, and directs the communications activities for the Wing and Base to ensure mission accomplishment and optimum use of resources.

Sets policy, directs and monitors support and related programs including planning and programming, funds distribution and management, economic analysis assistance, budget administration, material management, and related activities.

Establishes, advises, and consults on production and quality requirements, mission objectives, equipment requirements and other logistics needs, to ensure requirements satisfy the respective mission sets and obligations.

Plans and institutes communications fiscal policies to implement federal law, higher level directives, and to provide optimum support to subordinate organizations.

Maintains required information assurance certification IAW DoD M, Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002, Clinger Cohen Act of 1996, in order to ensure the rigorous application of information security and information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all information technology services.

Coordinates communications activities and projects with other concerned agencies and organizations. Determines goals and objectives for the organization.

Exercises supervisory responsibility and authority including granting leave, appraising performance, establishing performance standards, recommending promotions, and initiating disciplinary actions as needed.

Gives advice, counsel, and instructions to supervisors and subordinate incumbents on both general policy and administrative matters.

Provides guidance and direction to unit members through a variety of methods in support of several functions, to include maintenance, logistics plans, supply, multimedia, quality control, production control, ground radio, telecommunications, software applications, technical services, networks, computer programs, and computer systems operations.

Consults with subordinate supervisors
Coordinates with support organizations to assure an integrated approach to solution of problems.

Assesses the impact of changes in the local area network and coordinates with operations to ensure these changes do not exceed maintenance or unit capabilities.

Ensures unit Quality Assurance and Standardization and Evaluation programs are effectively managed. Develops new procedures to solve unprecedented technical problems.
Ensures formulation of comprehensive training plans for each function and specialty within the C4 and logistics activity. Assures that training sustains work force qualifications and capabilities. Oversees the unit mobility program. Provides guidance to the Communications Plans and Resources function regarding oversight of the unit's agreements program.

Maintains a high level of operational readiness of personnel and equipment assigned to the Communications unit for both wartime and peacetime missions.

Ensures drill status guardsmen (DSG), AGRs, and civilians are properly trained and able to perform the communications activities.

Monitors and controls the daily expenditure for material and manpower resources in accomplishment of peacetime and wartime mission goals.

Identifies resource shortages or projected shortages.

Develops an IT acquisition process, which satisfies the provisions of the Information Technology Management Reform Act (ITMRA) while incorporating the Air Force Corporate Process and the DOD Acquisition structure.

Ensures all support agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), are appropriately coordinated and approved. Service Level Agreements with enterprise domain entities will be reviewed for local customer impact. Ensures quality of service issues are clearly identified, prioritized and resolutions pursued for effective mission accomplishment.
Works under the broad and general direction of the Administrative Officer (Support Officer).
Prepares and maintains files and publications in accordance with current directives to include both paper and electronic media.

Coordinates with higher headquarters (HHQ) elements, Program Management Offices, Specific System/Hardware Support Elements, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) vendors and vendor contracted support facilities for issue resolution.

Responsible for safety conditions, procedures, and work practices employed within the community. Provides work force guidance on safety matters and ensures safe work practices are utilized.

Provides input to and coordinate on relevant support agreements that require section support to make sure they correctly identify products and services needed.

Maintains knowledge of emerging technologies, reviews technical periodicals, publications, commercial standards, and attends seminars.
Adheres to management control plan requirements by conducting self inspection and staff assistance visits.
Other duties as assigned.

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