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PROGRAM ASSISTANT

Department of the Army
Army National Guard Units
NGLA-JOP (J3)
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Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This position is located in the ARNG STARC Headquarters, Plans, Operations and Training Office (POTO), Mobilization Readiness Branch.


DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION:

Area 1 = Enlisted (E9 and below) members of the Louisiana National Guard.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
07/09/2021 to 07/29/2021
Salary
$43,683 to - $69,462 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 7 - 9
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
New Orleans, LA
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Announcement number
21LAHRO000011168166
Control number
607068600

Duties

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Duties & Responsibilities:

1 - Monitors and provides technical guidance and assistance to subordinate headquarters and units in the implementation and maintenance of the state ARNGSORTS program. Provides centralized readiness program analysis pertaining to unit mobilization capability. Performs continuous independent review and refinement of SORTS database. Coordinates with personnel, training, logistics and other staff officers on mobilization and readiness reporting matters. Collects, reviews, and expedites readiness related documents; e.g., Master Unit Identification Code listing, General Unit Status, Personnel Strength, Unit Status Reporting data for personnel, logistic, maintenance and training readiness conditions to National Guard Bureau(NGB). Reviews current and historical data to identify readiness inhibitors and recommend corrective actions and specific measures to reduce or eliminate such factors.

2 - Assists in monitoring the readiness posture of the force. Monitors documentation and modernization changes and identifies their effect on unit readiness conditions. Recommends actions in the areas of logistics, personnel and training that enhance the readiness of units with stringent mobilization/deployment requirements. Analyzes reports and develops briefings and information papers for use by POTO and state staff regarding overall readiness of units. Develops recommendations to enhance mobilization capabilities and readiness of units not attaining required objectives.

- Assists other staff employees in matters concerning organizational structure and development. Reviews force structure documents, proposals and related actions for accuracy. Coordinates routine force structure changes with subordinate headquarters, units and STARC staff. Provides assistance with comparison studies using organizational historical files, previous force structure documents and demographic studies. Drafts implementing instructions and requests for changes to align the state's force structure with WARTRACE. Conducts training on WARTRACE alignment and DAMPL.

3 - Provides assistance and support to mobilization, readiness and force integration. Recommends actions to streamline new equipment fielding and training; provides data concerning readiness issues. Provides assistance with data that impacts equipment on-hand calculations. Acts as liaison for units on DA Forms pertaining to personnel and equipment changes in base Table of Organization and Equipment (TOE), Modified Table of Organization and Equipment (MTOE) and Table of Distribution and Allowance(TDA).

4 - Performs complex retrievals on World-Wide Military Command and Control System(WWMCCS) and/or Global Command and Control System (GCCS) and the Development Army Mobilization System (DARMS), using a query language. Corrects program coding and errors; responds to ad hoc requests; accesses databases; and coordinates with the information systems staff officer for assistance in resolving computer requirements. Participates with WWMCCS/GCCS personnel at higher headquarters in the review/validation of operator procedures; trains personnel on procedures and applications; provides automation support for POTO. Inputs data; provides required reports, and operates WWMCCS/GCCS Entry System (WES)terminal and peripheral equipment. Uses WES unique procedures to run WWMCCS/GCCS programs.

- Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

1) National Guard Membership is required.

2) Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

3) Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.

4) May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.


MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: ENLISTED (E9 and below)


SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must maintain appropriate level of security clearance.

***LOUISIANA NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS - Acceptance of this position may result in the loss of contracted incentive(s). For further details, contact the LANG State Incentive Manager, at (504) 278-8116 (ARMY) 391-8336 (AIR FORCE). ***

NOTICE: THIS EMPLOYER PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY: FEDERAL LAW REQUIRED ALL EMPLOYERS TO VERIFY THE IDENTITY AND EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY OF ALL PERSONS HIRED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES.

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.

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience, education or training involving administrative or clerical experience (i.e., applying guidelines, rules and regulations to assignments, composing correspondence, researching and compiling information and data, and records administration), experience using computer and automation systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
GS-07 - Must possess at least Twelve (12) months experience, education or training evaluating and determining regulatory compliance. Experience using guidelines, methods, precedents and techniques applicable to the specific programs or phases relative to the position. Experience conducting studies, preparing reports, and making changes to eliminate ineffective operations.

GS-09 - Must possess at least Twenty-four (24) months experience, education or training involving work on projects with unique or complicated characteristics where guidelines lacked clarity. Experience which involved various duties, projects, or assignments analyzing technical processes and procedures. Experience planning and carrying out assignments or projects to improve the efficiency and productivity of organizations or program operations.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES:

1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.

2. 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.

3. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

4. May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.

5. 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.

Education

You must provide transcripts and/or other documentation as proof to support your Educational claims, and receive credit to 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).

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

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):

Self-Management

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