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Nationwide - Open to all US Citizens

1. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO and diversity objectives. Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards. Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Holds employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments. Appraises subordinate workers performance ensuring consistency and equity in rating techniques. Recommends awards when appropriate and approves within-grade increases. Hears and resolves employee complaints and refers serious unresolved complaints to higher level management. Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems. Effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends action in more serious disciplinary matters. Prepares documentation to support actions taken. Identifies employee developmental needs and provides or arranges for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance. Encourages self-development. Approves master leave schedule assuring adequate coverage for peak workloads and traditional holiday vacation time. Discharges security responsibilities by ensuring education and compliance with security directives for employees with access to classified or sensitive material. Recognizes and takes action to correct situations posing a threat to the health or safety of subordinates. Applies EEO principles and requirements to all personnel management actions and decisions, and ensures all personnel are treated in a manner free of discrimination. Periodically reviews position descriptions to ensure accuracy, and the most effective utilization of personnel resources. Explains classification determinations to subordinate employees. (25%)

2. Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of assigned program areas, ensuring that legal and regulatory requirements are met. Develops goals and objectives that integrate organization and military human resources objectives and establishes policies and procedures for accomplishment of the same. Coordinates, plans, and schedules with other organization managers and customers as appropriate. Reviews and provides advice on organization missions (Reorganization / Activation / Deactivation, etc.), functions, and manning of serviced units, including reorganization, activation, deactivation, and transformation. Identifies, analyzes, and provides recommendations to supervisor on significant issues and problems related to work accomplishment. Directs and implements military personnel programs of assignment in order to ensure highest levels of unit and personnel readiness to accomplish statewide military personnel programs. Directs, organizes, and plans one or more of the following: Command Inspection and/or Operational Readiness Evaluation, DEERS/RAPIDS, iPERMS, Soldier Readiness Processing (SRP), Contingency Temporary Tour of Active Duty for Operational Support (CO-ADOS), Deployment Extension Stabilization Pay (DESP), etc. (20%)


3. Formulates human resources and administrative procedures and policies based on the interpretation of regulations and directives from US law, the Department of Defense (DoD), the Department of Army (DA), and the National Guard Bureau (NGB). Drafts and implements State policy based on the aforementioned policies. Implement program policy from NGB in accordance with State's strategic objectives. Manages the use of funds for accounts relating to the area of assignment and requires exercising proper control measures, forecasting, and developing and conducting of internal audit reviews. Oversees the creation of reports for audits and outlines any changes to be made as a result of the findings. Identifies requirements and initiates requests for additional resources including personnel, overtime, equipment, supplies, and space to ensure success in meeting goals and objectives. (20%)

4. Coordinates, convenes and/or participates in various boards which may include the following: promotions, DA Boards, awards, selective/qualitative retention boards, MOS Medical Review Board (MMRB), Incapacitation Review Boards, Medical and/or Physical evaluations, etc. Develops initial MOI, policy and guidance for implementation of board results. Establishes analysis systems to ensure actions are timely and to ensure effectiveness of programs. Performs self-inspection and presents detailed and comprehensive reports and recommendations with any corrective action taken to supervisor. Follows-up to ensure complete and quality resolution of discrepancies. (20%)

Performs other duties as assigned.

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Conditions of employment

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Veteran's Preference will apply. DD Form 214's are required for Veteran's Preference. If claiming Veteran's Preference for disability a Disability VA letter must also be submitted.
• Favorable background check is required.
• Position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• PCS expenses will not be paid.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
• Optional Form 306 is a required form, or you will be disqualified.
• Reference Worksheet is a required form, or you will be disqualified (MUST use the form in the link below).
• The incumbent of this position description must have, at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.

Qualifications

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Nationwide - Open to all US Citizens

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors) that may include military and civilian experiences, completed education, learned skills, obtained knowledge, endorsed abilities, and training program accomplishments. The following seven basic qualification competency factors are applicable to the Series GS-0201 career levels: Skilled in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; ability to clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit efficient communication; ability to write English in reports and presentation formats; ability to communicate clearly and effectively; skilled in presenting formal training presentations and briefings; ability to assess body language and perceive emotional and/or distress levels; and skilled in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material. An applicant must have a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 36 months of experience (with at least one year specialized experiences at the GS-09 level or the equivalent) which provided a working knowledge of National Guard missions, organizations, and federal civilian or military personnel programs. Must have experiences in executing personnel programs and Human Resources Information Systems, as applicable to the specific position and its position description. Must have knowledge and understanding of the personnel and manpower core competencies: Organization Structure; Requirements Determination; Program Allocation and Control; and, Performance Improvement. Have a working knowledge of organizational structures; manpower standards; manpower resources; manpower data systems; or, commercial services to include strategic sourcing. Experienced in performing personnel program requirements that involve advising supervisors and managers; and, experienced in completing accession planning and processing; classification and position management; and, civilian promotions. Experienced in advertising positions, processing assignments or reassignment actions; reviewing human resources development programs; applying education and training policy requirements; discussing retraining procedures; and/or providing retirement options. Competent in discussing the equal opportunity and sexual assault prevention and response programs. Have experiences in career counseling; completing or editing performance evaluations; and, conducting educational and skill development personnel course programs. Competent in merit principles, personnel plans, programs, and policies to guide or advise others on their implementation activities. Skilled in applying program policies, directives, publications, and training manuals. Knowledgeable on allocating manpower resource budgets or execution procedures. Experienced in performance management and productivity programs; or, advising on process improvement, best practices, and performance techniques.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of months/years.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Once the application process is complete, a review of resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.