Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a PROGRAM SUPPORT ASSISTANT (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2705000and is part of the FL CBJTC, National Guard.
This job is open to
National Guard and reserves
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
Clarification from the agency
State National Guard members
Duties
As a, PROGRAM SUPPORT ASSISTANT, GS-0301-07, you will Assists in the office administration and business operations for the directorate by providing direct staff support for the DPCA. Assists higher level DPCA employees in providing services to customers of the GTC in 1 or more of the following core DPCA functions; Human resource assistance work for military customers through work within strength management, personnel services, processing of personnel actions, development of promotion packets, etc., Human resource assistance work for civilian personnel assigned to the GTC through work related to employee development, initiating personnel actions, technical support for time and attendance, payroll, and incentive awards, provide DEERS/RAPIDS support by providing information on operating status, perform transactions, and issue identification cards to include Common Access Cards, postal operations support which may include receiving, sorting, and issuing incoming and outgoing mail.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- APPLICANTS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR STATE INCENTIVES MANAGER TO DETERMINE IF ACCEPTING THIS POSITION WILL AFFECT ANY BONUS RECEIVED FROM THE MILITARY.
- This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
- Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
- Security Clearance requirements are determined by position and/or MOS/AFSC compatibility.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
Qualifications
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: This position is in the Excepted Federal Civil Service "under the authority of 32 U.S.C. 709" and is open to Category 1 & 3 Only. Category 1: All permanent/indefinite (T32 and T5) technicians employed by the agency WITH dual FL National Guard military membership; Category 3: All current military members of the Florida National Guard.
PCS: Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs, MAY be authorized. Authorization for payment of PCS expenses will be granted ONLY after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Florida National Guard.
Recruitment / Relocation: Incentive MAY be authorized. ONLY after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Florida National Guard.
FLNG BUS Code 8888: This position is "excluded" and ineligible for labor organization representation.
Military Grades: Enlisted: E4 thru E6
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have 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: GS-07- Must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-05 level or the equivalent which provides knowledge and/or experience, education or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, in any position that requires compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., must have 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 interpreting regulations, policies or law and providing guidance.
Education
If you are using Education to qualify for this position, you must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
Additional information
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).
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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):
Planning and Evaluating, Problem Solving, and Technical Competence
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Packet which may include the following:
Resume: (must include the following information)
1. First and Last Name
2. Contact Information (Address, Phone Number and Email)
3. Position Title(s)
4. Company/Organization Name(s)
5. Dates of Employment (MONTH and YEAR)
6. Duties Performed - it is best practice to be specific and focus on the duties performed that are like (similar to/relative to/consistent with) the position you are applying for.
**Please be advised that copying and pasting the specialized experience from the vacancy announcement into your resume is prohibited and will result in your resume being disqualified**
Transcripts: Only a requirement if education is required OR you substitute education for specialized experience Unofficial copies may be submitted for application purposes, but placement will not occur until official transcripts have been provided.
SF-50: - If you have previously been employed by another Federal Agency or previously worked for our agency, please submit the most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).
**This is NOT a requirement for those that have never been employed by a Federal Agency**
DD214s: Most recent DD214 member-4 (If applicable)
Veteran's preference (VA Letter): Most recent Benefit Summary/Service verification Letter (If applicable)
Final Retirement Orders: Appropriate final military orders (Ex: Medical and/or Regular retirement) (If applicable)
Priority Placement Program:
Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible must submit the following documentation:
- Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-3)
- Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility
- Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.
Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement must submit the following documentation:
- Military Reserve and Technician Disability PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-2)
- Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility
- Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.
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/12745030~
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.