Clarification from the agency

Open to all qualified applicants in all Areas of Consideration listed below.

As a ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SPECIALIST, GS-0301-9, this position is located in a Cyberspace Operations Unit. This is an Air National Guard (ANG) Dual Status Technician position requiring military membership, compatible military skill assignment, and classification. The primary purpose of the position is to serve as a full-time resource advisor and administrative officer for the Unit. The incumbent manages a variety of diverse administrative programs in addition to serving as the commander's Resource Advisor. The incumbent coordinates with all functional areas of the Unit, as well as key contacts in the Group, Wing, Comptroller Flight, and outside agencies.

1. Serves as the Commander's Resource Advisor, assuring full planning, execution, and accountability for the Unit's financial and workday resources. Proposes, drafts, and maintains Unit spend plans, forecasting the unit's use of Military Personnel and Operations and Maintenance funds, as well as Annual Training, Proficiency Training, Training Period Preparation Assembly, and Full-Time National Guard workday resources. Maintains proficiency in the use of numerous systems and familiarity with a large body of legal and regulatory material particular to the financial management realm. Prepares a wide variety of financial reports on a weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis in order to document financial accountability, inform management decision-making, and meet regulatory requirements. Approves or disapproves the execution of all Unit expenditures to ensure they are in accordance with legal and managerial guidance. Reviews travel authorizations and vouchers to ensure they are legal and proper before approval. Participates in quarterly Wing Financial Working Group meetings, aiding in the Wing-wide prioritization of unfunded requests. Works with Group, Wing, Comptroller Flight, and National Guard Bureau functional offices to coordinate transmission of unfunded financial needs and receipt of additional funds. (35%)

2. Serves as the lead for all unit administrative support functions. Recognizes need, initiates action, directs or personally formulates new administrative policies and procedures, and recommends changes designed to improve administrative efforts or services. Implements information management (IM) policies and procedures related to assigned areas of responsibility. Utilizes knowledge of a wide range of rules, procedures and operations to provide administrative support for records protection and safeguarding; electronic records management; Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act requests and training; military personnel and pay actions; correspondence and mail management; and centralized orders and travel processes. Utilizes knowledge of the organization, programs, missions, and functions of the Unit and its major issues, program goals, objectives, work processes, and administrative operations in performing a wide variety of complex support work requiring analyzing interrelationships with the requirements of customers and other functional areas. Conducts studies, inquiries, and surveys in response to the needs of management. Serves as the unit's SharePoint manager or liaison. Plans, implements and maintains the unit's internal World Wide Web collaborative environment ensuring compliance with all Public Affairs, Legal, Communications-Computer, IM, and Host Wing guidance. Publishes unit drill schedules and newsletters. Accomplishes or assists in accomplishing a variety of military personnel transactions including appointments, enlistments, separations, promotions, duty assignments, transfers, line of duty actions, applications for school, payroll actions, and other personnel and pay actions, and forwards same to a higher level military personnel or finance office. Accomplishing these tasks involves a combination of long-range planning and current operational analysis and measurement. The work is both proactive and reactive in nature and involves multitasking and prioritizing of work to meet operational missions based on the commander's intent. Establishes channels of communication within the Unit, keeping personnel informed and facilitating feedback. Resolves day-to-day administrative problems related to the operation of the Unit. (35%)

3. Plans, implements, and manages the Records Management Program for the Unit according to Air Force directives, instructions, and general guidance from Higher Headquarters. Considers the methods and processes by which: record materials are created by an organization; filing systems are maintained; and records are retained or disposed.

4. Performs other duties as assigned.

*The above description only mentions a limited amount of the position's official duties. For a full comprehensive document that covers all the duties of the position, please contact one of the Recruitment Specialists at the bottom of the announcement.

Conditions of employment

• National Guard Membership is required.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• The duties of this job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
• Must be able to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; shift work and/or overtime may be required.
• Federal employment suitability required and determined by a background investigation before appointment to position.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Special Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) eligible security clearance.
• Military Assignment Requirement: Open to Enlisted members only
• Military Rank/Grade Requirement: Minimum Rank AMN/E-2 to Maximum Rank SSgt/E-5
• Compatible Military AFSC Requirement: 3F0XX
• This is not a cross training opportunity.
• Applicants outside of the ORANG must submit documents showing award of AFSC such as a tech school certificate, Data Brief, vMPF rip, and/or DD214.
• This has been identified as a Financial Management Level Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d.
• May require travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.

Qualifications

Areas of Consideration:
Area 1 - Current permanent and indefinite T32 technicians of the Oregon ANG.
Area 2 - Current permanent and indefinite T5 employees of the Oregon ANG.
Area 3 - Current service members in the Oregon ANG.
Area 4 - Individuals in the active duty US Air Force, Air Force Reserve, or Air National Guard.
Area 5 - US Citizens eligible to meet the military requirements for membership in the Oregon ANG.

GENERAL and SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Work involves supervising or performing work requiring knowledge of (a) the basic processes of administration, (b) the principles and standard practices of management, and (c) the techniques of organization, direction, coordination, and control. Experience, education or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration. Compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information. Progressively responsible experience which demonstrates the ability to provide technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable?? work of the position to be filled. Experience using computer and automation systems.

GS-09 - 1 year specialized experience, education or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Applicants must have experience providing technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled. Applicants must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of administrative procedures and practices of management. Experience developing administrative procedures.

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in duties that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.

OR

B. A Masters degree or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. Education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.

OR

C. A combination of Experience as described in "A" above and Education as described in "B" above.

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 will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. Your supporting documentation will used to determine eligibility. Your rating will be based on both your entire application package as well as the responses to the assessment questionnaire. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your category rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If you are found to be among the qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

In order to qualify for this position you must submit the following:

1. Detailed resume (2 page maximum) showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.
2. Supporting documentation that show you meet the military rank and AFSC requirements if necessary (Applicants outside of the ORANG must submit documents showing award of AFSC such as a tech school certificate, Data Brief, vMPF rip, and/or DD214).
3. Transcripts, license, or certification that you meet the education requirements if necessary.

The following items may be submitted as supporting documentation:

Cover Letter, DD-214/ Statement of Service, Diploma/ GED, Disability Letter (Schedule A), Disability Letter (VA), License, OF-306, Form DD369 Police Record Check, PCS Orders, Performance Appraisal, Professional Certification, Proof of Enrollment, Resume, Separation Notice (RIF), SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action, Supplemental Application, and Transcript


RESUME REMINDER - Your 2 page resume must include the following information for each job listed: Job title, Duties (should not be copied and pasted from the announcement or PD and be as detailed as possible), Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2018 to April 2021), Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week), and Series and Grade (applicable for all Federal positions you have held). Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions in the assessment by addressing your work experience in detail. Resumes can be as many pages as needed to accurately reflect your experience. Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications. Using the USA Jobs resume builder is highly encouraged.

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