Clarification from the agency

This is a Title 32 excepted position. This vacancy priority is those who are current military members of the Utah Air National Guard. This job announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies for additional positions vacated during the job bid process.

Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list

As a MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST (Title 32), GS-0301-9, you will:

• Plans, organizes, and oversees the full complement of activities within the Group Commander's Support Staff (CSS).
• Manages personnel, unit training and administrative programs management as well as continuous improvement initiatives within the CSS.
• Oversees Group programs to facilitate the Group and squadron commander's vision.
• Responsible for the development of internal policies and procedures governing administration of CSS programs to include officer/enlisted promotions and demotions to include the reserve service commitments, inbound assignments/in processing, officer/enlisted performance reports, awards and decorations, reassignments (voluntary/involuntary), separations (voluntary/involuntary/officer resignations), retirements to include high year of tenure/mandatory separation date extensions, conditional releases, and inter- and intra-service transfers assignments for officer and enlisted personnel, Defense Travel System (DTS), Unit Drug Demand Reductions Program, Fit to Fight Program, Unit Security Program, Unit Self Inspection Program, Unit Health Program, and Publications, and Forms Program utilizing AFRIMS and all By-Law Programs.
• Manages administrative discharge and separation actions.
• Manages and provides guidance and technical expertise of various special programs to include Line of Duty, civilian appraisals and civilian timecards.
• Reviews organization mission, functions, and manning. Identifies requirements and initiates requests for additional resources including personnel, overtime, equipment, supplies, and space to ensure success in meeting goals and objectives.
• Provides advice to supervisor on significant issues and problems related to work accomplishment.
• Establishes metrics and analysis systems to ensure actions are timely and reviewed at critical points.
• Plans, organizes and executes all Group information management and personnel activities.
• Manages training programs for administration (3A1X1) and personnel (3S0X1) in accordance with established command guidelines.
• Conducts on-the-job training (OJT).
• Serves as the Group point of contact and liaison with the servicing Force Support Squadron on personnel and manpower actions.
• Manages personnel resource requirements.
• Prepares and delivers presentations such as briefings, training sessions, and consultations with serviced Commander(s), other staff agencies and functional areas to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters and convey information.
• Participates in special studies and projects relating to planning, coordinating, and analyzing the effectiveness/efficiency of the Group CSS in meeting Air Force Administration program goals.
• Develops CSS consolidated resource plan for staff support to include budget, equipment, computers, supplies and required services.
• Exercises limited supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management.
• Applies EEO principles and requirements to all personnel management actions and decisions, and ensures all personnel are treated in a manner free of discrimination.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• National Guard Membership is required.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Medical screening will be completed upon selection for hire.
• Soldiers who accept a technician position may be terminated from the Bonus and Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP).
• 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.
• Potential for Incentive Pay.
• Position may be telework eligible after completion of probationary period.
• This position is eligible to be in the union.

Qualifications

*Your resume must reflect in detail how the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer meets the below listed general and specialized experience required for the position.

**Must include beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week in order to determine part time vs. full time credit.

Minimum Requirements:
Experience, education, or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration. Experience using computer and automation systems.

Specialized Experience GS9:
Must have at least 24 months experience in any position that required compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information. Applicants must have experience providing technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled. Applicants must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of administrative procedures and practices of management. Experience developing administrative procedures.

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.


Category Rating: Your application will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Once the application process is complete, a review of your qualifications will be conducted to determine if you are qualified for this job. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The quality categories are:

1. Highly Qualified: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for this position.
2. Well Qualified: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for this position.
3. Qualified: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements for this position.

If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position.

If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position. Your rating will be based on both your entire application package as well as the responses to the assessment questionnaire. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.