Duties
1. Ensures internal systems and procedures for carrying out the organization's administrative functions meet the requirements of balancing costs, benefits, productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness. Accomplishes or assigns actions/staff work to subject matter experts/functional proponents as appropriate based on knowledge of organizational responsibilities, familiarity with subject matter, and broad guidance from the command group. Work relieves Wing leadership of all but the most pressing and necessary decision and action policies. Provides sound research, analysis, advisory and consultation to the Command team; recommends improvements in the formulation and application of policies and procedures. Addresses Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) initiatives, legislative activities, and responses to congressional inquiries. Supports the organization through the development and oversight of the knowledge management program. Acts as an intermediary to resolve significant or controversial issues, problems and disagreements that are referred to Commander. Directs the management of a myriad of unique, atypical, and unrelated problems. Establishes communication channels internal and external to the organization; keeps internal and external customers as well as unit members, traditional and full time, informed and facilitates communication laterally and horizontally throughout the organization. Resolves day-to-day administrative and management problems, plan, develop, and execute organization's Administrative Management Program (AMP). Oversees administrative programs and projects that consist of a variety of functions, efforts result in increased accuracy, productivity and efficiency; develops administrative guidelines and standard operating procedures. Prepares, administers, collaborates and consolidates information in support of knowledge management requirements, trains personnel on system utilization and information sharing; partners with administrators to analyze and synthesize data, develop and publish command level strategic management plan, provides informational learning tools, publishes and shares pre, during, and post exercise or inspection information and results to develop a strong information sharing and learning environment. Facilitates a team effort with internal and external stakeholders in the areas of Air Expeditionary Force (AEF), deployments, Exercise Evaluation Team (EET), Disaster Response Force, legal and human capital management to resolve issues. Prepares charts, graphs, oral and written communications using sound analytical methods, interpersonal writing and communication principles, practices, and techniques. (30%)
2. Initiates, plans, directs, and/or participates in special studies and projects in areas such as; resource utilization, personnel management, logistical support, knowledge management, readiness programs, etc. Researches, reviews, and analyzes processes and procedures to determine the overall applicability, effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of activities and programs; develops final report and briefing, makes recommendations that impact high level decision making, and increases efficiency. Directs and oversees actions required to implement procedural changes, conducts in-process efficiency reviews, participates in site visits, completes after action reports, maintains historical data; ensures documented evidence is provided to support cost savings without compromising required standards of readiness, accuracy, effectiveness, and/or safety. Provides expertise, guides team or independently conducts process improvement studies, impacting future organizational effectiveness and efficiency in support of all areas of Wing management. Serves as the performance, process improvement coordinator, develops and executes process improvement studies that require the adaptation of analytical techniques to: (a) identify and resolve complex issues or problems, (b) develop new or modified work methods or (c) to make recommendations for improving program effectiveness and organizational productivity. Analyzes current and proposed operating programs to evaluate actual and potential effectiveness in achieving organizational objectives. Develops, maintains, and monitors integrated reporting systems affecting programs with interrelated functions and operations. Collaborates with inter-disciplinary team, internal and external to the State to support effective program evaluation, operations and milestones. Responsible to analyze, extract, summarize, and identify significant trends and issues. Forecasts and estimates program requirements; develops and finalizes reports, justifications, charts, graphs, statistical and narrative data, etc. for presentations and briefings. (20%)
3. Other duties as assigned.
The above duty description does not contain all details of the official position description. For more details, please contact the POC listed above.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- Favorable background check is required.
- Position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
- PCS expenses will not be paid.
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
- Veteran's Preference will apply. DD Form 214's are required for Veteran's Preference. If claiming Veteran's Preference for disability a Disability VA letter and SF-15 must also be submitted.
- Visit help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans to learn more about Veteran's Preference.
- Incumbent must possess or be able to acquire the appropriate Secret security clearance for this position.
Qualifications
*This is an indefinite position, tenure 3, with a time limit determined by the needs of the agency. Any permanent military technician who is selected for this position will become tenure 3. The selectee will receive the same benefits and entitlements as the tenure 1 employee but will be considered tenure 3 for purposes of reduction in force. If a permanent resource becomes available, incumbent may be converted to a permanent appointment without competition*
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Nationwide - Open to all US Citizens
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have at least experience 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.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must haveat least 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Must have experience, education, or training using quantitative and qualitative techniques for analyzing and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of administrative and technical programs. Experience developing the mission and work processes of programs throughout the military organization and multi-level agencies. Experience in analytical and investigative techniques.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of months/years.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Benefits
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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 below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12734842
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 resume and/or other supporting 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.
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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.