ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Clarification from the agency

Restricted to current members of the Iowa Army National Guard.

As a ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, GS-0341-11 your duties are below.

1. Develops and prepares annual operational and training budget requirements. Sub-allocates funding to subordinate organizations in accordance with annual funding allowance and established priorities. Approves requests for reallocation based on the commander's guidance and priorities and changes in scheduled training events. Evaluates, develops, and maintains command level policies commensurate with training directives issued by all echelons of command and the commander's guidance.
2. Conducts reviews of command policies, activities and programs to ensure subordinate units are effectively and efficiently progressing toward the desired readiness status. Assists in creating and/or changing command policies and procedures. Develops instructions for implementation by staff sections, technicians and subordinate elements. Keeps abreast with new policy statements, regulations and directives issued by higher headquarters. Supervises and coordinates the activities of each full time staff section of the headquarters and subordinate units. Reviews and finalizes studies relating to reorganization, relocation of units, personnel practices etc.
3. Is the primary advisor for the command in the areas of legal, medical, and personnel actions. Provides technical assistance and guidance to unit level administrative and logistical personnel. Provides oversight for and consolidates unit level feeder reports. Analyzes and/or prepares the personnel reporting areas of the battalion/squadron level organizational readiness report.
4. Provides guidance and funds management for all decentralized logistic funds. These may include secondary stock funds, office supply accounts, transportation funding, and various classes of supply. Serves as the approving official for IMPAC expenditures.
5. Coordinates and assists in developing plans for recruiting and retention within the command. Analyzes the personnel portion of the organizational readiness report to determine critical needs and priorities for the strength management program. Provides guidance to staff officers, commanders and full time employees in policy and procedure changes concerning areas of strength management.
6. Keeps abreast and ensures the implementation of new policy statements, regulations and directives issued by higher headquarters concerning administrative, supply and personnel activities. Provides guidance and assistance to ensure command programs have been implemented and evaluates their effectiveness in subordinate elements.
7. Performs other duties as assigned. D1174

Conditions of employment

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted position that requires military membership in a compatible military assignment in the Iowa Army National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of this excepted position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.

APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 08/14/2026 . FAILURE TO PROVIDE COMPLETE INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN YOUR NOT RECEIVING CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION. Please refer to the Qualifications and Evaluations Section of this Announcement to understand the qualification requirements, and the How to Apply Section for detailed instruction on applying.

TRIAL PERIOD REQUIREMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period or 1-year (Veterans Preference Eligibles Only) during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• Your performance and conduct.
• The needs and interests of the agency.
• Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Employment is subject to attaining and maintaining a clearance as required by this position. If the selectee does not possess the applicable security clearance when hired, application must be made within 30 days of the start date. Failure to make application for the required security clearance will result in termination of employment.

Failure to complete prescribed courses may be cause for reassignment or termination of FTS.

Military Rank Requirements: OFFICERS (O-1 to O-3) AND WARRANT OFFICERS (WO1 to CW3)

Qualifications

In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Applicants who do not fully address the minimum/specialized experience needed for the position in their resume will not be referred for consideration. Your resume must contain your own words. Resumes that are verbatim, from this announcement, any PD's, or any other applicants will not be considered.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Experience, education 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 REQUIREMENTS: GS-0341-11: Must haveexperience in the following:

• 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.
• Experience preparing reports, plans, policies, and various correspondence.
• 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.
• Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed.
• Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

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 found to be among the qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for this position:

1. Knowledge of a wide range of military human resource management concepts, regulations, policies, and procedures sufficient to provide comprehensive guidance to the command and staff within the battalion and subordinate units.
2. Knowledge of logistics and maintenance requirements, regulations, and directives to function as the primary advisor for the establishment of command logistics policies and procedures.
3. Knowledge of organizational missions and capabilities to perform presentations and briefings to community or military representatives and organizations
4. Knowledge of personnel deployment requirements sufficient to provide procedural guidance in the maintenance of individual mobilization files, review and monitor the status of personnel and medical deployment requirements, and the publication of required personnel orders.
5. Ability to communicate through both oral and written communications sufficient to communicate ideas and guidance utilizing presentations, briefings, and correspondence

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.
2. Additional Supporting Documents (if applicable): Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD 214, SF-50, ect.

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