TITLE 32 PROGRAM MANAGER (CHIEF OF STAFF, JOINT STAFF) GS-0340-14

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Open to Areas 1, 2, 3, and 4. DEFINITION FOR AREAS OF CONSIDERATION IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Position Description # D1787P02

POSITION DUTIES: This position is located at the Joint Force Headquarters-State. The purpose of this position, Chief of Staff, Joint Staff, is to serve as the full deputy to the Director, Joint Staff. Shares in and assists the chief with respect to all phases of the work of the Joint Staff in managing of National Guard military functions of the Joint Staff and joint military program operations throughout the State. The incumbent serves as an advisor to the Director and the Adjutant General or designated representative. The incumbent oversees and manages a variety of joint staff programs that include the development, execution and evaluation of programs and policies pertaining to the command, control, operation and management of the Joint functions at State Headquarters level. Program responsibility assigned to this position is managerial and is executive in nature.

MAJOR DUTIES:

1. Serves as a full deputy and fully shares in the management and direction of the administration, coordination, planning, development, execution and supervision of all Joint Staff programs that prepare the state for contingency operations in either a federal or state emergency, to include man-made or natural disasters, and federal military mobilizations.

2. Incumbent serves as the principal full-time deputy and spokesman of the Joint Staff and acts in the absence of the Director in all Joint Staff matters. Oversees the operations and activities of the Joint Force Headquarters-State functions which include:

Manpower and Personnel Directorate (J-1): Responsible for the administration and management of the personnel systems of the National Guard. This directorate provides guidance and counsel to staff elements and subordinate units regarding all personnel matters.

Intelligence Directorate (J-2): Responsible for all intelligence related matters to include, but not limited to, current intelligence, foreign/domestic threat information, situational awareness and Common Operating Picture (COP), intelligence plans, policy and programs, and Security Office operations.

Operations Directorate (J-3): Responsible for providing oversight of military support programs relating to situational awareness, direction, and integration of planning, and joint military/civil support operations for National Guard personnel, the counter drug program, mobilization readiness, and state aviation operations.

Logistics Directorate (J-4): This directorate provides oversight of logistics planning division, maintenance division and the installation management division. Responsible for sustainment of equipment used by National Guard units.

Strategic Plans, Policy, and Interagency Interoperability Directorate (J-5): Responsible for joint future strategic plans, documents and studies on current and future military strategy, execution of National Guard positions regarding international affairs issues, oversight of mobilization planning, and enhancement of National Guard joint force development through war plans.

Command, Control, Communications (J-6), and Computers (C4) Directorate: Responsible for all matters pertaining to C4 systems which support the primary functions involving the collection, transportation, processing, dissemination and protection of information.

Doctrine, Training and Force Development Directorate (J-7): Responsible for joint force development; supporting operational planning; joint doctrine; education and professional development; staff training; exercises; and assessment.

Force Structure, Resources, and Assessment Directorate (J-8): The J-8 is responsible for resource management oversight, guidance, policy, procedures, performance metrics and operational contracting.

3. Reviews and evaluates proposed program and mission changes and impact data prepared by various staff agencies. Prepares and develops policies and directives for joint force mission accomplishment and organizations managed. Analyzes and reviews reports, regulations, directives and correspondence and directs appropriate State headquarters action.

4. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through Joint Staff directors. Incumbent advises staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of higher-level management or headquarters.

5. Reviews and analyzes the State joint force human resources and military programs for recruitment, appointment, assignment and career development of officer, enlisted, technician and civilian personnel to ensure optimum utilization in meeting current service requirements and mobilization capabilities.

6. Reviews processes and procedures to determine overall effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of activities and programs managed and directs actions to achieve cost savings for administration, operations, and maintenance without compromising required standards of readiness, accuracy and/or safety.

7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in military assignment in WV's National Guard, and is required 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.
• Male applicants 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.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a 2 year probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Required to obtain and maintain a satisfactory security clearance, AND, as a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to assignment.
• The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request of the agency a legally required exception from this requirement.
• 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.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• 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.

Qualifications

MINIMUM MILITARY GRADE: O6 MAXIMUM MILITARY GRADE: O6

Your rank MUST be included somewhere within your resume.

You must fully substantiate in your own words that you meet the requirements listed below. When explaining minimum requirements and specialized experience you must give examples. Do not copy from the vacancy announcement or the position description. Explain it in your own words and give examples to be considered for this vacancy.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 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: Must have at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Specialized experience includes analyzing problems, identifying significant factors, gathering pertinent data, and recognizing solutions; preparing reports, plans, policies, and correspondence; evaluating objectives and developing plans to facilitate the availability and effective utilization of resources; applying knowledge of the organization, its mission, and organizational staff procedures; and applying analytical and evaluative techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations carried out by administrative or professional personnel, or substantive administrative support functions. 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 minimally qualified, your documents will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience.

• Plagiarism in an applicant's resume from any position description or qualification standard written by NGB or OPM will result in an automatic disqualification.
• HRO will not search for missing information or infer about aspects of an applicant's application. The information therein must be clear and unambiguous for an eligibility determination.
• DSG and M-Day applicants will be required to include their part-time experience or current status in the West Virginia National Guard in their resume to prove eligibility for Consideration in Area 3.
• All supporting documentation required for eligibility certification will be explicitly listed in the Required Documents section on USA Jobs. Applicants that fail to produce all documents listed in this section before the announcement closes will be disqualified.
• Resumes alone are not sufficient as proof of documentation.

If you are found eligible, you will be referred in numerical order of area of consideration to the hiring manager for employment consideration. If you are found eligible and were not referred to the hiring manager, then your application will be held until the hiring manager requests your respective area.

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

If you do not submit these forms, you will be deemed ineligible, and your name will not be referred to the hiring manager.

1. Resume
   • Must provide Military Rank/Pay Grade for current members serving in the Armed Forces.
   • Include DSG/M-Day assignment information or provide other supporting documentation (v-MPF RIP, NGB 23A, etc.)
   • Cannot exceed 2 pages
2. SF-50, AGR Orders, or ADOS Orders (Only if you are a fulltime employee of the National Guard)
   • Must be up-to-date and current
3. Transcripts/Degree (If you wish to be certified based on education)
4. Certification (If it is required in this announcement)

Your responses to the Qualifications Questionnaire; this questionnaire is filled out via the USA Jobs Announcement through www.usajobs.gov. ALL applications and supporting documents MUST be submitted through www.usajobs.gov electronically and must be submitted prior to midnight of the closing date. Mailed, e-mailed, hand-delivered, and faxed applications will NOT be accepted or considered. Missing required documents will prevent you from being found eligible for this position and will prevent you from being referred to the hiring manager.

DO NOT SUBMIT MEDICAL DOCUMENTATION

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