Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a GS-0301-12 MILITARY AND FAMILY READINESS MANAGER (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2409000 and is part of the MO Command Admin Office.
APPOINTMENT FACTORS: This is an Indefinite/Permanent (may retain current tenure if on-board) Excepted Service position This is a non-bargaining unit position. SEE NOTES UNDER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT BELOW.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
WHO MAY APPLY: All qualified Missouri traditional guard members and those eligible for enlistment, appointment or transfer into the Missouri Army National Guard.
Duties
- Serve as TAG's State-level technical Subject Matter Expert, consultant and policy advisor on the full scope of military and family member readiness and well-being programs.
- Oversee and measure program effectiveness, adequacy of program capabilities and synchronization of Service Member and Family Readiness programs to OSD, Service, NGB policy and accreditation/certification standards.
- Develop and implement full spectrum Service Member and Family programs across the military lifecycle, enabling Soldier and family member self-reliance and resilience.
- Manage and execute budget aspects of ARNG program execution.
- Plans, programs, budgets and executes a mix of fiscal resources (OMNG, OSD, NAF).
- Analyze, plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate the placement of the ARNG family readiness service delivery system , including resources provided via OSD contracts, to address state-specific mission Readiness and unit/member geographic dispersion.
- Ensure programs are executed in accordance with professional standards of service in order to achieve/maintain required Family Program accreditation/certification.
- Develop annual and multi-year strategic plans and synchronize family readiness services and resources with NGB, Service, state and community stakeholders, and Governmental and non-Governmental agencies and organizations.
- Provide consultation, advice and support to installation counterparts within the state, Commanders, and NGB to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory program requirements and guidelines, to maximize program effectiveness.
- Participate in National Guard Bureau and Service working groups and advisory councils, as requested, to shape program policy and performance metrics, and inform targeted initiatives, service delivery and accreditation standards.
- Oversee, monitor and report program activity and performance data, per state NGB, Service and OSD standards and requirements within applicable systems.
- Supervise, evaluates performance and directs the Readiness Support staff, including subordinate program team leads and direct the Support Services staff.
- Demonstrate authoritative discretion, provide direction, technical oversight, budget oversight, support, guidance, and assistance to enable programs that positively impact readiness and enhance the quality of life for members and families.
- Assign work to subordinates; technicians, State employees, Title 5 civilians, statutory volunteers, and AGR personnel to ensure full coverage of all work/life services and activities provided by the Readiness Support.
- Provide individual and team development, and cross training, and ensure required initial and sustainment training for staff and volunteers is completed.
- Develop, modify, and issue performance standards, clarify performance expectations and provide regular reoccurring feedback to subordinates on strengths and weaknesses.
- Appraise subordinate performance, ensure consistency and equity in rating techniques; determine and recommend awards and approve within-grade increases as appropriate.
- Hear and resolve employee complaints and refer serious unresolved complaints to higher-level management; makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinate team leads, program specialists and contract personnel.
- Initiate action to correct performance or conduct problems, determine minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends action in more serious disciplinary matters. Prepares documentation to support actions taken.
- Interpret, adapt and implement program and resource guidance, regulations, policies, and public law from higher headquarters (National Guard Bureau) and other sources (including DoD, Army and Air Force).
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- If selected individual is in a Permanent status (Tenure 1 or 2) with the Missouri Army National Guard, that individual will retain their Permanent status.
- If selected individual is in an Indefinite status (Tenure 3) with the Missouri Army National Guard, that individual will retain their Indefinite status.
- Any other individual selected for this position will be placed into an Indefinite appointment.
- Management has the right to convert this position to permanent status without re-advertising.
- Indefinite employment can be terminated with a 30 day notice.
- NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Army National Guard recruiter at 1-800-GO-GUARD (1-800-464-8273) prior to applying for this position.
- This is an Excepted Service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Missouri National Guard 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.
- Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Individuals on incentive bonuses may be subject to recoupment or termination, contact the State Incentives Manager at (573) 638-9500 extension 39637 for questions concerning recoupment or termination.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- Pre-placement or baseline physical are required for newly hired or appointed Wage Grade personnel who may be potentially exposed to health hazards in the work environment.
- Failure to complete management prescribed courses for full-time support personnel within the first year of employment or assignment, may be cause for reassignment or termination.
- Advanced in hire rate may be granted to set pay above the minimum rate of the grade for a new employee if he/she possesses superior qualifications relevant to the positions' requirements and is essential to accomplish the agency's mission.
Qualifications
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an Excepted Service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter at 1-800-GO-GUARD (1-800-464-8273) prior to applying for this position. Selected candidate will be required to be in a compatible military assignment prior to effective date of placement. Selected candidate must be MOS qualified within 12 months from date of appointment.
Maximum and Minimum Military Grade - CPT (O-3) with a Date of Rank on or before 23 January 2023.
Supervisor must verify that selected individual occupies a compatible military position. Technicians will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor (grade inversion).
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience, education, or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration; and experience using computer and automation systems.
GS-12 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess 36 months of specialized experience or training which demonstrates your ability to budget, direct, plan, develop, articulate, implement, provide quality assurance, training and assistance for all aspects of Service member and Family Readiness Programs; and supervise and administer program services to National Guard Service members and their families beginning from the Recruit Sustainment Program through the entire military lifecycle. The specialized experience must also indicate your ability to enable the provision of, or referral to, services for geographically-dispersed Units, Service members and families regardless of service or component (Army, Marines, Air Force, etc.); these services include Survivor Outreach Services; Soldier Support Services; Employment/ESGR; Transition/Transition Assistance; Financial Literacy and Readiness; Resilience, Risk Reduction and Suicide Prevention programs; Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program; Exceptional Family Member Program; Family Assistance Centers; Crisis Intervention; Emergency Family Assistance Center (EFAC); Child & Youth Services; Volunteer Program; and Family Readiness Support (holistically, Soldier & Family Readiness Programs).
Education
This job does not have a qualification requirement that allows substitution of education for specialized experience.
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 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.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Required Documents
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 (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
Helpful Hints for Applying:
- Ensure that your resume contains your full name, address, phone and at least your last four digits of your social security number.
- Include details about the experience that relates to the position you are applying for.
- Be specific and always include Month and Year for the dates of your experience.
- Be sure to include your applicable military experience and explain the duties of the MOS/AFSC held.
2. If you are using education to qualify for this position OR education is a mandatory requirement to meet qualifications, YOU MUST submit copies of college transcripts that identify each course, the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade and grade-point received. Submitting a certificate or a degree will not suffice. You must submit transcripts when required. Photocopies are acceptable.
3. If if you have previous Federal Civil Service employment or are employed by another Federal Agency, please submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50. If you have never been a Federal Civil Service employee, this is not a requirement. This is also not a requirement for current Technicians employed by the Missouri National Guard.
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/12395678
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.
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.
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