Clarification from the agency

Must be a Federal Technician in the Mississippi Army National Guard.

As a PERSONNEL AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES SUPERVISOR, GS-0301-12, you will manage and provide supervision of the employees within the DPCA. The DPCA provides management advisory, technical, procedural, and evaluative assistance within the areas of family, medical, education, personnel, and business operations to the employees assigned to the GTC and its customer base. This position is located in Directorate of Personnel and Community Activities Division (DPCA) of an Army National Guard Garrison Training Center (GTC).

1. Primarily serves as a first-level supervisor. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work; assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees; evaluates work performance of subordinates; gives advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. Interviews candidates for positions in the unit; recommend appointment, promotion, or reassignment to such positions; Hears and resolves complaints from employees, referring group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher level supervisor or manager; effects minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, recommending other action in more serious cases; identifies developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development and training; find ways to improve production or increase the quality of work directed; and develops performance standards. Directs, coordinates, and oversees work of subordinate supervisor as applicable. Plans and schedules work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities. Exercises significant responsibilities dealing with senior commanders, and staff officers of other units and organizations. Recommends awards or bonuses for nonsupervisory personnel and changes in position classification (subject to high-level approval). Advises high-ranking management functions, activities and services provided. Advises, counsels, or instructs employees on work and administrative matters. Evaluates subordinate supervisor's work performance and serves as a reviewing official of subordinate supervisor's workers. Recommends selections for subordinate supervisory position. Provides a work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. (30%)

2. Provides advisory services to the Base Operations Manager/Supervisor of the GTC in all areas under the responsibility of the DPCA to include: community activities, public affairs, family support, medical readiness, education services, personnel services, Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR), and business operations. Performs in support of the Base Operations Manager/Supervisor in the conduction of activities on the GTC to include military protocol activities and public events. (30%)

3. Attends meetings, communicates, and coordinates with local and other federal, state, and city officials, and civic organizations for the purpose of obtaining services, providing services, planning for future needs, and discussing community problems or development plans that affect training center operations and the community. Develops procedures, implements plans, and coordinates with outside sources to ensure the DPCA remains current with regulatory guidelines and requirements. (25%)

4. Programs and projects work requirements to support known training events. Develops, modifies, and implements as needed plans to support short-notice emergencies in support of local, State, or federal agencies. In coordination with the Base Operations Manager/Supervisor and/or Budget Analyst develops and modifies the financial plan for the directorate. (15%)

Performs other duties as assigned.

Details of the duties and responsibilities are contained in the applicable position description located online, on the FASCLASS website. https://acpol2.army.mil/fasclass/search_fs/search_fasclass.asp

Conditions of employment

Military Grades: E8-CW4

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.

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.

6. Wear of the military uniform is MANDATORY.

7. The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.

Qualifications

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.

MILITARY MEMBERS WITH BONUSES: Upon acceptance of a military technician position military members who are currently receiving a military Reenlistment/Extension Bonus (REB) or GI Bill-SR Kicker may lose incentive eligibility and may be subject to termination or suspension of incentive (includes indefinite and temporary technicians on assignment for more than 180 days in any continuous 12-month period).

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 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: Must have at least 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Experience, education or training in program or managerial experience in a type of work or a combination of functions directly related to the position to be filled or in comparable work or functions. Experience developing and recommending policy; organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of operations. Experience in supervisory, staff or technical work which included study, analysis or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies, practices and procedures. Experience preparing written communications and oral presentations. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

If your resume does not include a narrative description of how you meet the GENERAL, SPECIALIZED experiences, and OTHER requirements, you may lose consideration for this position. Ensure that the Questionnaire is completed online in Application Manager.

NOTES TO CANDIDATES:

a. Situations of inversion of military rank are not permitted, i.e., a military technician may not be militarily senior to his or her full-time supervisor.

b. Candidates may be screened and evaluated on military attributes directly related to the compatible military position required to be assigned into, such as, but not limited to, military bearing, leadership, or ability to work with others (teamwork) in a military environment.

c. Include any volunteer work experience in your resume. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

d. Final selection will be based upon qualifications, suitability, and available manpower resources.

e. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

f. Multiple vacancies may be filled from this announcement.

g. If this announcement results in a temporary promotion for the selectee, it may become permanent at any time without further competition dependent on funding and manpower requirements.

h. ** Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08). Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 23 March 2006.

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.