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!
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Open to Areas 1, 2, & 3.
DEFINITION FOR AREAS OF CONSIDERATION:
Area 1 - Current on-board full-time support personnel in the WVNG: Permanent Technicians and AGRs
Area 2 - All members of the WVNG: ADOS, Temporary and Indefinite Technicians, and traditional members
Area 3 - All members of the National Guard nationwide and others when eligible for membership
Duties
Position Description # D1546000
This position is located in State Air National Guard (ANG) Headquarters. The purpose of this position is to provide staff assistance, guidance, and direction concerning ANG personnel, administration, training, recruiting, retention, incentive, and budgetary matters to the Administrative Officer, the Adjutant General, the Assistant Adjutant General (Air), state ANG staff and state ANG units, and to provide supervisory guidance to assigned State ANG Headquarters personnel.
Description of Duties:
Provides state level coordination of all military personnel programs, includingbut not limited to: enlistment, appointment, performance evaluation reports,promotions, officer and enlisted selective retention, discharges, separations,recruiting, retention, incentives, and training.
Coordinates a statewide incentive program, and serves as the focal point forall matters pertaining to the program.
Responsible for the management of the State ANG Retention Program forenlisted and officer personnel.
Serves as principal assistant to the Administrative Officer and in his/herabsence ensures continuity of operations.
Manages the state Officer Effectiveness Report Program.
Manages the federal and state ANG Military Awards Program.
Assists in the investigation of and may represent the department onCongressional and other high level inquiries.
Monitors the ANG Schools Program and performs follow-on training forProfessional Military Education (PME) and all technical schools not associatedwith inactive duty training.
Conducts research on difficult individual personnel and administrativeproblems; provides technical and specialized data, background material, andreferences; and recommends solutions and courses of action to be followed.
Responsible for supervisory personnel management functions.
Hears employee grievances and deals with union representatives asnecessary; takes necessary informal disciplinary actions and, when warranted,proposes formal actions.
Provides guidance and coordination of ANG Family Program matters within the state.
Provides direct oversight to the Family Program and the Family Program Coordinator contract.
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 military assignment in WV's National Guard, and is 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.
- Male applicants 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.
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Required to obtain and maintain a satisfactory security clearance, AND, as a minimum, a completed National Agency
Check (NAC) prior to assignment.
- The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request of the agency a legally required exception from this requirement.
Qualifications
MINIMUM MILITARY GRADE: E-9, O-1 MAXIMUM MILITARY GRADE: O-4
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: Skilled in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately. Ability to clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit efficient communication. Ability to write English in reports and presentation formats. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Skilled in presenting formal training presentations and briefings. Ability to assess body language and perceive emotional and/or distress levels. Skilled in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least one year of specialized experiences at the GS-11 level or the equivalent in personnel and manpower core competencies: Organization Structure, Requirement Determination, Program Allocation and Control, and/or Performance Improvement. In addition to analytical and problem solving abilities, positions at this level require specialized knowledge of all applicable merit principles and practices related to federal civilian, military, and National Guard technician personnel programs. Experienced in planning for and executing all personnel programs and Human Resources Information Systems. Expert in managing Army and Air National Guard organizational structures; organizational and manpower standards; manpower resources; military grades; manpower data systems; peacetime and wartime manpower requirements and utilization; and, commercial services to include, strategic sourcing. Experienced in operational readiness planning, personnel deployments, and writing various readiness status reports. Experienced in writing, designing, formatting, publishing, or presenting military or civilian briefings for senior leadership, conferences, workshops, or special committee reporting. Experienced in performing total-force personnel program requirements to accomplish labor union negotiations and agreements; skilled in completing accession planning and processing; classification and position management; civilian and military promotions; analyzing human resources personnel systems reports; skilled in directing position utilization; awards and recognition; evaluations, and performance management. Experienced in managing or conducting reenlistments; assignment or reassignment actions; education and training policy requirements; retraining procedures; retirement options; conducting disciplinary actions; or, applying force development and force shaping programs. Experienced in managing human resources development programs; education; voluntary education; advanced academic education; or, promotion testing and libraries. Experienced on mentorship activities. Knowledgeable of the equal opportunity and sexual assault prevention and response program. Skilled and experienced in assessing program status; and, advising senior leaders or commanders, at all levels, on the labor relations environment. Experienced in career counseling, performance evaluations, conducting educational and skill development personnel course programs, and, experienced in identifying concerns; assessing culture and environmental concerns; and, executing problem solving techniques and applications. Experienced in formulating personnel plans and programs; developing and implementing policies; and, executing procedures with follow-on evaluations and reassessments. Experienced in total-force adaptive planning and execution in support of combatant commanders from peacetime through mobilization, contingency operations and demobilization. Skilled in interpreting manpower, personnel, and equipment availability deployment readiness posturing and management. Experienced in developing, controlling, programming and allocating manpower resources in support of the Army and Air National Guard planning, programming, budgeting, and execution procedures. Experienced in the allocation of military and civilian resources through execution and management of the applicable manpower documents and higher headquarters' manpower directives and requirements. Competent in processing organization change actions to activate, inactivate, re-designate, or reorganize unit structures. Experienced in conducting performance management and productivity programs; assessing and documenting organizational performance; or, advising on process improvement options, best practices, and how to recognize optimal performance. Skilled in maintaining sound appropriated and non-appropriate funds; and, financial/corporate standards with established internal controls. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.
Education
There are no educational requirements for this position.
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your documents will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found eligible, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
If you do not submit these forms, you will be deemed ineligible, and your name will not be referred to the selecting official.
- Resume
Your responses to the Qualifications Questionnaire; this questionnaire is filled out via the USA Jobs Announcement through www.usajobs.gov. ALL applications and supporting documents MUST be submitted through www.usajobs.gov electronically and must be submitted prior to midnight of the closing date. Mailed, e-mailed, hand-delivered, and faxed applications will NOT be accepted or considered. Missing required documents will prevent you from being found eligible for this position and will prevent you from being referred to the selecting official.
DO NOT SUBMIT MEDICAL DOCUMENTATION.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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/12387505
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/.
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
In the event you receive a non-eligible notification, and you believe this decision was made in error; you have 5 working days from the day it was received in your inbox to send an appeal to the servicing Human Resources Office. The appeal will be sent via email to ng.wv.wvarng.list.hrostaffing@army.mil and must include the following information: Announcement number, Announcement title, reason of non-eligibility that you received from USA Jobs, and your justification as to why this decision was erroneous. New documentation cannot be accepted after the closing date of this announcement and will not be used in an appeal request. The appeal process is APPLICANT driven. HRO will not accept appeals from selecting officials on the applicant's behalf and will not communicate with the selecting official regarding the appeal processes status.
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