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PROGRAM ASSISTANT

Department of the Army
Army National Guard Units
Virgin Islands National Guard Plans, Operations and Training Office Mobilization Readiness Branch.
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Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a PROGRAM ASSISTANT. Its purpose is to serve as the primary assistant for the ARNG-Status of Resources and Training System (SORTS), Readiness, Force Structure, WARTRACE and Mobilization Programs. Monitors and provides technical guidance and assistance to subordinate headquarters and units in the implementation and maintenance of the state ARNG SORTS program.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
01/31/2025 to 02/28/2025
Salary
$49,960 to - $64,952 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 7
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Kingshill, VI
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
7
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
VI-12673796-AR-25-001
Control number
829681700

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Clarification from the agency

Open to current members of the Virgin Islands National Guard.

Duties

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As a PROGRAM ASSISTANT, GS-0344-7, you will:

  • 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.
  • Ensures SORTS reports are processed in a timely manner and forwarded to NGB via secure systems.
  • 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.
  • Assists other staff employees in matters concerning organizational structure and development. Reviews force structure documents, proposals and related actions for accuracy.
  • Provides assistance with comparison studies using organizational historical files, previous force structure documents and demographic studies.
  • Maintains close liaison with the continental US (CONUS) Army, NGB and Readiness groups to coordinate information and to obtain equipment and materials.
  • Recommends actions to streamline new equipment fielding and training; provides data concerning readiness issues.
  • 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.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Army National Guard recruiter at 340-712-8071 prior to applying for this position.
  • This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
  • 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.
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP): Acceptance of a Federal Technician Position of over 179 days in length will cause termination from the SRIP.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.

Qualifications

Military Grades: E-4/ SPC thru E-6/ SSG

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 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: Must have at least 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.

Education

If you are using Education to qualify for this position,

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you 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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).

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):

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