Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens. Area 1: Open to on-board current federal technicians of the Michigan National Guard. Area 2: Open to current military members of the Michigan National Guard. Area 3: Open to applicants willing and eligible to join the Michigan National Guard (contact a recruiter).

***THIS IS A TITLE 32 NATIONAL GUARD POSITION THAT REQUIRES MILITARY MEMBERSHIP***

This position is located in the Office of the United States Property and Fiscal Officer (OUSPFO). The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a full deputy to the United States Property and Fiscal Officer (USPFO). As the Deputy, serves as the alter ego to the USPFO, fully sharing in the direction of all phases of the organization's program, which includes managing the day-to-day operations of the OUSPFO, to include receipt, accountability, contracting, disbursement and certification of all federal resources (funds, equipment, supplies, services) provided to the State for which the USPFO is responsible. The Deputy USPFO will take appropriate action, immediately notifying the USPFO, the Adjutant General (AG) and/or CNGB (as appropriate), to report irregularities, misuse or abuse of Federal property or funds issued to the National Guard of the State within their jurisdiction. If there are any irregularities identified in the USPFO's absence, it will be reported to NGB-PF for appropriate action. Limitations of the Deputy USPFO are procedural in nature due to regulatory and statutory requirements.

Serves as a full deputy to the USPFO. Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the USPFO in their state. Develops goals and objectives that integrate manpower and personnel support objectives into the state, short and long-term operational plans. Establishes, revises or reviews policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organizational design for the USPFO and staff, to ensure work problems or barriers for mission accomplishment is eliminated.

As an agent of the USPFO and Chief, National Guard Bureau (CNGB) in support of the state Adjutant General provides financial and logistical resources for the maintenance of Federal property in the possession of the National Guard of the State (32 USC 10503). Furnishes advice and assistance to units/organizations/activities within the state to ensure that Federal funds and property are used in conformance with applicable laws/regulations, within statutory limits. Performs returns and creates reports on Federal funds and property as directed by the Secretaries of the Army and Air Force and the Chief, National Guard Bureau (Title 32 U.S.C. 708). Exercises supervisory human resources responsibilities.

In addition to performing duties/responsibilities as a full deputy to the USPFO, the position is required to perform the following additional duties/responsibilities: Plans and coordinates logistics policies to implement Federal law and higher-level directives. Provides optimum support to subordinate organizations in asset acquisition, storage, distribution, and accountability. Responsible for ensuring the stock record account is properly maintained. Ensures proper operation of supply/storage distribution points within the state National Guard and maintenance of required records.

Ensures Federal resources are properly obtained, programmed, and executed in support of new and emerging missions. Establishes and adjusts long-range and short-range plans for the development and improvement of logistics and fiscal programs to ensure that plans meet mission requirements and incorporate the latest technological advances. Serves on various decision-making or advisory boards, councils, or committees at the national, state, and regional level. These include, but are not limited to, the Program Budget Advisory Committee (PBAC), Readiness Council, Safety and Occupational Health Council, Strategic/Future Planning Committee, ARNG Executive Advisory Group for Logistics Excellence, ARNG Resource Management Committee, Information Management Advisory Council, Acquisition Advisory Council, ARNG Stationing Advisory Committee, or other ARNG/ANG committees and councils.


The above duty description doesn't contain all details of the official position description.

Conditions of employment

• ARMY NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a Michigan Army National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Michigan Army 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 Michigan Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Michigan Army 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 trial period
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory
• Must have a valid civilian driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• 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.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• Duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. Responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
• Certification Level 3: THIS IS A FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Level 3 Certified position designated as such in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act
• This certification requirement is a condition of employment for this position. Failure to obtain this certification within the required time may subject the incumbent to adverse action.

Qualifications

In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Military Grades: O5-O6

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

42 months specialized experience with 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.

AND

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.

Resume MUST include the following:

• Job Title
• Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
• Employer's name and address
• Supervisor's name and contact information
• Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
• Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
• Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held

• Area 1: Current Federal Technicians of the Michigan National Guard
• Area 2: Current military member of the Michigan National Guard.
• Area 3: Open to all applicants who are willing and eligible to join Michigan National Guard.