Clarification from the agency

This position is open to current military members of the Active-Duty Army/Air Force, Army/Air Force Reserves and Army/Air National Guard (to include the Wisconsin Army/Air National Guard) that are eligible to enlist in the Wisconsin Army/Air National Guard.

As a Program Manager (Joint Resiliency Director)-Title 32 (Indefinite), GS-0340-13, you will serve as the Director of the Joint Resiliency Directorate with oversight of at least three major functions listed below without duplication in another directorate, and provides statewide policy, guidance, leadership, management, and oversight of service member, family, contractor, and employee programs, policies, and plans. This position will provide guidance to both Army and Air National Guard resources.

MAJOR DUTIES:

1. Advises the Adjutant General (TAG) on all matters pertaining to management, distribution, utilization, development, and support while being the focal point, responsible for planning, overseeing, and directing the activities of state or district programs which include Violence Prevention, Family Programs, Resilience and Risk Reduction, Yellow Ribbon, Transition Assistance, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Resourcing & Outreach, Religious support, Behavioral Health, Children & Youth, Youth Challenge, and Wellness. The incumbent plans the work accomplished by subordinate divisions and branches, sets, and adjusts short-term priorities, prepares schedules based on consideration of monitors, communicates, and coordinates specific program functions to ensure compliance of all regulatory, and budgetary constraints for any potential adverse impact, and coordinates while communicating with the Judge Advocate Office on potential legal consequences.

2. As the Director for the Joint Resiliency Directorate, ensures that all regulatory reporting requirements are accomplished within the required timeline, provides documentation for any requirements not met with a follow-on plan of resolving any unmet requirements. Responsible for the welfare and morale of the directorate, and enforces the cultural standards on conduct, performance, and discipline for assigned personnel. Creates a healthy climate where members are treated with dignity, respect; and where harassment, assault, or unlawful discrimination of any kind is not tolerated.

3. 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 Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) 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.

4. Represents the Adjutant General and Joint Resiliency Directorate on a variety of state and National Guard functional area organizations. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with all serviced organizations and all senior staff members within the state. Meets with key customers and coordinating officials to assess customer satisfaction, explain organization policy and procedures, and to resolve significant problems that arise. Ensures subordinate staff elements provide customer guidance and training. Participates in special projects and human capital initiatives and performs special assignments. Identifies the need for special projects and initiates milestones and goals. Evaluates reports by analyzing facts and performing appropriate research and prepares detailed responses. Determines appropriate recommendations for unresolved or questionable problems and performs follow-up. Researches and determines or recommends appropriate actions or interpretation of manpower/personnel issues that impact units, organizations, or commands.

5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:

Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

Military Grades: O-4 through O-6

Conditions of Employment:

• National Guard Membership is required.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• The incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
• May be required to work comp time or overtime to include hours outside the normal duty schedule.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• 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.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education or training in managing or directing, one or more programs, including appropriate supporting service organizations. Supervisory, managerial, professional or technical work experience and/or training which has provided knowledge of management principles, practices, methods and techniques. Experience using computer and automation systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify for the GS-0340-13 level, you must have at least 36 months experience analyzing problems, identifying significant factors, gathering pertinent data and recognizing solutions; preparing reports, plans, policies and various correspondence; evaluating objectives and develop plans to facilitate the availability and effective utilization of various resources. Must have knowledge of the organization and its mission and utilized the organizational staff procedures. Experience applying analytical and evaluative techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations carried out by administrative or professional personnel, or substantive administrative support functions. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

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.