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MISSISSIPPI NATIONAL GUARD
MILITARY TECHNICIAN COMPATIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Prior to placement in this position, the selected applicant must be assigned to a compatible position as required by TPR 303. Although conditions of employment, such as grade/rank restrictions, medical, technician compatibility, etc., are not used to determine an applicant's eligibility to apply for a position, the applicant must meet the conditions prior to appointment in the position.
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. 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.
This position is located at USPFO-DOL, Flowood, MS
PDCN D1911P01
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: This position is in the Excepted Federal Civil Service "under the authority of 32 U.S.C. 709", andrestricted to CURRENT members of the Army National Guard, Air National Guard, Reserves or Active Duty Military. Your current military status, unit of assignment, military grade/rank, and MOS/AFSC MUST be included on resume to be considered for this position.
To accept this position, you must become a member of the Mississippi Army National Guard.
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03/17/2017 to 03/31/2017
$49,765 - $64,697 per year
GS 09
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - As mission requires
No
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
09
No
MS 17-124
466045200
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This position is located in the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS) G-4/DCSLOG, Joint
Force Headquarters (JFHQ), Army National Guard (ARNG), Distribution Management
Division, Command Supply and Services Branch, Command Supply and Discipline
Section. Its purpose is to establish supply discipline as regulatory guidance;
standardize supply discipline requirements; provide responsible personnel with a
single listing of supply policy requirements; make the ARNG more efficient with
respect to time spent monitoring subordinates' actions; eliminate repeat
findings of noncompliance with policy; serve as a monitor for the Command Supply
Discipline Program (CSDP) management controls.
(1) Develops sampling plans and procedures for
validating unit/activity accountability and inventory certifications.
Independently evaluates the effectiveness of substantive unit programs and
processes in meeting their established goals and objectives. Analyzes evaluation
results on both a quantitative and qualitative basis to provide concise and
objective information to identify accountability strengths and weaknesses.
Develops recommendations to correct deficiencies or suggest program or process
improvements for the organization. Plans and designs procedures to improve
organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
(2) Evaluates unit and
organizational effectiveness. Develops and administers a system of reviews,
management controls, evaluations, and checklists designed to ensure conformance
with law and regulations. The employee plans, coordinates, and carries out the
successive steps in fact-finding and analysis of issues necessary to complete
each phase of assigned projects. Using standardized and locally developed
evaluation programs and processes, management principles, organizational theory,
and techniques of analysis and evaluation, plans and accomplishes scheduled
evaluations. Analytical methods contained in applicable regulations and
guidelines are not always applicable to specific work; Incumbent adapts methods
to meet needs of the specific situation.
(3) Collectively evaluates
management effectiveness of property management functions and informing
management of their programs. Coordinates and/or conducts management studies of
organization, staffing, work measurement, methods, or procedures. Incumbent
reviews administrative audits, Financial Liability Investigation for Property
Loss (FLIPL) reports, and Command Supply Discipline Program (CSDP) review
reports to determine accountability trends to develop scope of review and
recommendations to improve accountability processes and corrective actions.
Monitors all unit standardization/evaluation type programs ensuring adherence to
all requirements defined in Department of the Army (DA), National Guard Bureau
(NGB), and local publications or other applicable directives. Identifies or
creates metrics and measures progress toward accomplishment of unit plans,
programs, goals, and objectives regarding federal property and supply
accountability.
(4) Applies statistical analysis techniques to measure
progress, efficiency, and trends impacting the readiness of the organization and
the effectiveness of management controls regarding logistics discipline to meet
organizational goals and objectives. Develops cost analysis of financial impact
regarding accountability, equipment and supply damage, adequacy of storage,
physical security and loss of federal supplies and equipment.
(5)
Interprets a variety of requirements making independent judgments to determine
organizational compliance with applicable regulations, procedures and practices.
Provides USPFO, DCSLOG/G4, Command Staff, unit/activity commanders, with
factual, objective assessments of the unit's ability to conduct unit logistics
operations and account for federal property. Analyzes, evaluates, validates, and
identifies ways to improve the mission, function, and activities of the
organization. Provides USPFO, DCSLOG/G4, Command Staff, unit/activity
commanders, with information needed for effective direction of programs to
include reports identifying limiting factors, program management opportunities,
and availability of equipment on hand.
(6) Advises the DCSLOG/G4, Command
Staff, unit/activity commanders, activity managers on the evaluation of basic
program policies, regulatory requirements, and follow-up procedures regarding
applicable completed evaluation. Recommend corrective action to re-establish and
ensure unit/activity compliance, with applicable logistics and physical security
regulations and directives, with a specified suspense date.
(7)
Performs other duties as assigned.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Permanent Change of Station Expenses: No PCS will be authorized.
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 positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must posseas or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicant must possess experience, education or training in administrative, professional, investigative, technical or other responsible work which demonstrates analytical ability and a practical and theoretical knowledge of the functions, processes and principles of management, in addition to experience using computer and automation systems.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant must possess at least 24 months experience which has provided a working knowledge of the National Guard organizational structures, functions, procedures and techniques, in addition to experience analyzing, interpreting and developing policies and procedures of local management.
You must list specific dates of experience (DAY/MONTH/YEAR) on resume to be considered. Your
application must contain a DETAILED description of both civilian and military experience as it relates to the general and specialized experience requirements.
****ATTENTION****
Your current military status, unit of assignment, military grade/rank and MOS/AFSC MUST be listed on your resume to be considered for the position.
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidates will be required to be in a compatible military grade and assignment prior to the effective date of placement. You must provide proof with the application of eligibility to hold appropriate military grade.
Military Grades: E1-O3
Compatible Military Assignments:
Enlisted: 25B, 36B, 51C, 88M/N, 89A/B, 92A/F/Y
Officer: 01A, 88A, 90A, 91A, 92A
Warrant Officer: 011A, 882A, 890A, 913A, 914A, 915A/E, 920A/B, 922A, 923A
Quality of Experience 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.
Military Requirements Military skill set is determined by AFSC/MOS requirements. Upon selection, individuals must be assigned to a compatible military AFSC/MOS in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the AFSC/MOS. Specific requirements are found in: references listed below, NGB Compatibility tables and your local Personnel section.
References
Position Description, Classification Release
Old NGB Qualification Standard
For Army DA Pamphlet 611-21
For Air Force AFOCD and AFECD
OPM Classification Standards
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION: None
NOTE: Copies of transcripts, certificate of training, etc., must be submitted in application package for substitution to be considered.
Financial Suitability - It is the policy of the government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. Information about an individual's employment experience will be used only to determine the person's qualifications and to assess his or her relative level of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Although an individual's personal conduct may be relevant in any employment decision, including conduct during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling financial matters, financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not itself be the basis of an unfavorable suitability or fitness determination.
1. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire and supporting documents. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
For this job announcement, the following documents are required:
Resume - Your current military unit of assignment, rank and MOS MUST be listed on resume.
Transcripts (if applicable)
Responses to the Assessment Questionnaire (completed online via application manager)
SF-181, Race & National Origin Identification (Optional - For statistical purposes only) www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf181.pdf
Note: Please ensure that your resume contains your full name, address, phone and at least your last four digits of your social security number.
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.
To apply for this position, you must provide both of the following:
1. Your responses to the Qualifications Assessment Questionnaire, and
2. Your resume and any other documents specified in the Required Documents section of this job
announcement.
Use the Online Qualifications Assessment Questionnaire for convenience and quickest processing.
The following link provides some application tips and may be used for aiding you in building your Resume: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Tips
Option A: Applying Online
Tips for using the Online Qualifications Assessment Questionnaire:
You must click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package when you are done. Your Online Qualifications Assessment Questionnaire is not processed and your resume is not attached until you click the Submit My Answers button, even if USAJOBS says it sent your resume.
You can upload or fax supporting documents after you Submit the Online Qualifications Assessment Questionnaire.
To receive consideration, you must complete the entire process and submit the complete application package by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date -- Friday, March 31, 2017.
It is your responsibility to ensure that your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.
To make sure everything you submitted is successfully received and to verify your application is complete, follow these steps: Log into your USAJOBS account using the following link: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. Click on Application Status and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Please Note: Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. Verify that all of your documents appear on the Details page with a status of Processed.
You can save your work and come back later. Just click both Save and Logout. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and select Application Status. Choose the vacancy, and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
If you submit more than one Qualifications Assessment Questionnaire for this position, the most recent one Submitted is the one that is used. Therefore, it is important for you to complete it in its entirety.
To begin your Online Qualifications Questionnaire: Click the Apply Online button to create a USAJOBS account or log into your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the Occupational Assessment Questionnaire.
Option B: Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (OPM Form 1203-FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s), please follow steps 1 and 2 below:
1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page: http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf, and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 1929711.
2. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, March 31, 2017 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.
To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax, please follow steps 1, 2, and 3 below:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire.
2. Print the OPM Form 1203-FX; follow the instructions and provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire items: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf .
3. Fax the completed OPM Form 1203-FX, along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your OPM Form 1203-FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission. Note: Do not include a fax cover sheet with the OPM Form 1203-FX. This will cause your application to not process.
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is done, if you are found qualified your name will be forwarded on a referral certificate to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/466045200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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