2/28/2006 09751

ASSISTANT DIVISION COMMANDER

DEFINITION: This is military service as an assistant commanding general of a Pennsylvania Army National Guard division.

An individual in this job assists the division commander in the execution of readiness programs, with special emphasis on strength maintenance, personnel and training readiness. Work involves directly supervising and evaluating brigade commanders. Work includes responsibility for planning, directing, and coordinating division operations and training in the respective areas. Direction is exercised over commissioned and non-commissioned officers, troops, and civilian personnel with the power and authority of a general officer subject to the orders and direction of the division commander and/or the Adjutant General.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: Serves as deputy commanding general of an Army National Guard division with responsibility for the training, discipline, administration, and efficiency of subordinates.

Coordinates operations and training with subordinate commanders, active component personnel, and attached organizations to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.

Conducts risk assessments and enforces/develops safety regulations and standards.

Makes recommendations to the division commander concerning personnel actions, such as appointments, promotions, reassignments, and performance recognition.

Recommends calls to active duty and the employment of other personnel or logistical resources as may be required.

Actively supports and promotes EEO, upward mobility, and other special emphasis programs.

Sets performance standards for subordinate commanders.

Conducts inspections and reviews of work and personnel assets to ensure maximum utilization of resources.

Recommends action to increase productivity and attain goals and objectives.

Initiates or conducts inspections, investigations, and reports for the troops under his or her command.

Appoints boards of inquiry and courts-martial.

Receives and responds to complaints and grievances, and takes appropriate disciplinary action as needed.

Prepares staff and executive level studies in fiscal and personnel administration, resource management, public relations, and other areas.

Establishes and maintains liaison with representatives of other state agencies and public and private organizations.

Coordinates with the division commander, the Adjutant General, active component and National Guard/Reserve commanders, National Guard Bureau/DMVA staffs, and state/federal legislators.

Performs a full range of supervisory duties.

May participate in the performance of subordinates’ work consistent with operational or organizational requirements.

Performs related work as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Extensive knowledge of United States Army operations, organizations, policies, and procedures.

Extensive knowledge of military science.

Ability to plan, assign and review the work of subordinates.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Such military experience and training as would qualify an officer for the rank of general officer in the United States Army.