COMMAND PROGRAM SUPPORT SPECIALIST (TITLE 5) Job in Camp Mabry, TX

Vacancy No. TX-12633397-T5 Department Army National Guard Units
Salary $74,522.00 to $96,876.00 Grade 11 to 11
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 12/18/2024 Close Date 12/22/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Camp Mabry, TX


Summary

This position is located at State Headquarters, Camp Mabry, Austin, Texas, and serves as a program coordinator for the Command Administrative Officer (CAO), and as the State Policy Officer. Primary responsibilities include monitoring the implementation and execution of various Army National Guard (ARNG) programs and assisting in matters inherent to Command Administrative Office operations.


Texas is one of 9 states with NO state income tax.

Duties

As a COMMAND PROGRAM SUPPORT SPECIALIST (TITLE 5) with the Texas National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to:

  • Provides executive level support in planning, formulating, coordinating and implementing ARNG programs within the Command Administrative Officer's areas of functional responsibility. Conducts research and analysis of regulatory data regarding command structures, state level authorizations, organizational and program responsibilities, and provides pertinent advice and assistance to subordinate command activities as required. Serves as a point of contact (POC) on State Headquarters ARNG staff activities and field organizational elements.
  • Ensures resolution of recurring problems through coordination with operating managers and staff officers. Acts as special project officer when designated as such by CAO or the Adjutant General. Identifies and initiates new projects as required to manage and oversee assigned programs. Attends meetings and/or special conferences as CAO representative and may act as a working member on special councils, contracting and financial boards, readiness committees, etc., and functions as the public relations POC for the Command Administrative Office.
  • Reviews, analyzes and coordinates, as necessary, on a variety of recurring surveys and reports accomplished by key staff members such as USP&FO Management Analysts (Analysis and Internal Reviews), Budget Analyst (Financial and Fund Status Reports), Program Analyst (Readiness Reports, Equipment Status and Unit Reports), and Mobility Planner (Mobilization Plans and Mobility Exercise Reports). Collects and researches background information, reviews applicable guidance, collaborates with higher headquarters, determines available management options, and presents alternative actions/solutions to the CAO to provide command level support to the Command Administrative Officer in managing or direct1ng various Army National Guard programs.
  • Drafts supplemental regulations, policies, guidance, publications, and comprehensive reports which may include statistical data and evaluations. Gathers and examines pertinent data to develop technical correspondence to include response to congressional inquiries or special requests from higher headquarters.
  • Schedules and participates in internal management evaluations and inspections of ARNG units to ensure and maintain regulatory compliance with governing directives. Conducts special investigations of unusual incidents as required and develops comprehensive reports of findings.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Appointment Factor(s): This is a Title 5 Excepted Service position.

Area(s) of Consideration: CAT 1 - Open to the Public - US citizens, US nationals or individuals who owe allegiance to the United States.

Remarks:

  • The Texas National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer.
  • This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position.
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance within 12 months of appointment.
  • 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.
  • Ability 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.
  • The duties and responsibilities of your 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.
  • This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.
  • If you are a male applicant who was 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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Direct deposit is mandatory.

Qualifications

In describing your experience in your resume, please be clear and specific. Assumptions regarding your experience will not be made.


Minimum Qualification Requirements: 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.

Specialized Experience:

To qualify at the GS-11 grade level your resume must include relevant experience/education with beginning and ending dates reflecting the following:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-09). Experience, education or training in program or managerial experience in a type of work or a combination of functions directly related to the position to be filled or in comparable work or functions. Experience developing and recommending policy; organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of operations. Experience in supervisory, staff or technical work which included study, analysis or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies, practices and procedures. Experience preparing written communications and oral presentations.

-OR-

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, -or-, 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, -or- LL.M., if related

-OR-

A combination of education and specialized experience totaling 100 percent computed by dividing total months of experience by 12, then dividing the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18 and adding the two percentages together.

Graduate Education: Education at the graduate level in an accredited college or university in the amounts shown above meets the requirements for positions at GS-11. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.

Combining Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for the grade levels specified in the table, and may be computed by first determining the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grades GS-11. For additional information visit: General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.gov)

Quality of Experience: Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.

Only experience/education gained by closing date of this position will be considered. You MUST submit your transcripts if using education to meet qualifications.

Education

Graduate Education: Education at the graduate level in an accredited college or university in the amounts shown below meets the requirements for positions at GS-11. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

-or-

3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree

-or-

LL.M., if related.

Combining Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for the grade levels specified in the table, and may be computed by first determining the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grades GS-11. For additional information visit: General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.gov)

You MUST submit your transcript with your application if using education to meet qualifications.

Additional information

Other Requirements:

  • For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.
  • For all other positions in this series requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.

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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Administration and Management and Problem Solving.

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 resume and supporting documentation 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 to be among the top qualified candidates, 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:

1. Your resume should include the following for related positions held:

  • Work schedule (ex. Full-time, part-time, intermittent)
  • Hours worked per week
  • To and From dates (ex. MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY)
  • Duties performed - In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. Assumptions will not be made regarding your experience.
2. Current/Last Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50), if current/former federal employee.

3. Transcripts, if using education to meet qualifications.

4. Copy of current military orders, if applicable.

5. If you are claiming veteran's preference, you must provide acceptable documentation of your preference.

Veterans Information: Veterans' preference must be validated by formal submissions including all necessary supporting documentation. You must provide acceptable documentation of your preference or appointment eligibility prior to the close date of the job announcement. Acceptable documentation may be:

1) A copy of your DD-214 Member-4 Copy, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions.

2) A "certification" that is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed.

3) You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center or visiting their website.

4) If claiming 10 point preference, you will need to submit a Standard Form, SF-15, "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference".

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 below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12633397

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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Agency contact information

Human Resources Office
Address
TX Miscellaneous Units
2200 West 35th St
Austin, TX 78703
US
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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.


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