Clarification from the agency

Area of Consideration 1: Current Title 5 and Title 32 permanent or indefinite employees of the Guam Army National Guard. Area of Consideration 2: All other applicants/areas.

This position is located in the Joint Force Headquarters (State) under the J1 (Director of Manpower & Personnel). The purpose of the position is to provide the State Employee Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Committee operational continuity, financial management, training, and logistical and administrative support.

1. Provides assistance to the state ESGR Committee Chair, as required. Assists the State Chair in Strategic Planning and Committee assessment reporting. Submits reports to National ESGR Headquarters. Provides oversight, guidance and support to the State Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Committee Programs, providing day-to-day continuity for National and State programs and initiatives. Acts as an extension of the National Headquarters' Regional Deputy Director, maintaining direct communication and coordination with the National office through the Regional Deputy Director. Serves as the Joint Force Headquarters (State) liaison between National and State ESGR officials. Establishes and maintains liaison with employers of Reserve component (RC) Military members.

2. Works with all levels of RC military leadership in the state to identify and articulate concerns relating to employer support issues. Advises, assists and interfaces with identified local unit points of contact (POC). Coordinates with local unit command representatives to identify, plan and carry out special employer recognition events to include open houses, breakfasts/luncheons, employer orientation flights and tours, awards and honors programs, and related recognition events.

3. Develops, institutes and provides management and administrative support to the State ESGR Committee. Assists ESGR Committee leadership in forecasting and developing the annual budget necessary to support State ESGR Committee operations and programs. Serves as the ESGR Committee financial program manager.

4. Coordinates with all of the RCs in the state to schedule ESGR volunteers to support all mobilization and demobilization actions in the state.

5. Assist and provides administrative support to the volunteer service component of the ESGR program, to include assisting in recruiting, training and mentoring State Committee members, providing special emphasis to the recruiting and training of sufficient employer Out Reach and Ombudsmen volunteers. Provides technical assistance in the development of State ESGR regional committees. Assists State Committee leadership in developing and conducting a train-the-trainer program for trainers in the ESGR program throughout the State, in accordance with National ESGR standards.

6. Provides ESGR program technical assistance and guidance to RC military units within the State to accomplish the objectives and mission of the employer support program. Conducts staff assistance visits to ensure ESGR program requirements and policies for military members conform to respective service guidance. Provides ESGR technical interpretation, guidance and assistance to RC units and staff.

7. Serves as liaison with government, civilian and military agencies and organizations as appropriate to support and execute the mission and objectives of the ESGR program, explaining and coordinating all ESGR service and support activities available to employers and military members.

8. Researches employer issues relating to National Guard or Reserve employee military commitments. Mediates to resolution employer concerns. Most issues are expected to be regular and recurring and susceptible to early compromise by the parties involved. In the event issues cannot be resolved through mediation, incumbent refers the conflict to higher authorities for resolution.

9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a 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 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 trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• This position is subject to the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.

Qualifications

MILITARY GRADES:
Officer: O1 - O3

COMPATIBLE MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS:
Officer: 01A

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have at least one (1) year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-09). Experience performing administrative or program management duties that demonstrate the ability to plan, coordinate, and evaluate programs or operations. Interpret and apply policies, regulations, or laws to provide guidance or resolve issues. Analyze information and develop recommendations to improve processes or program effectiveness. Communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders to support organizational objectives. Experience must reflect progressively responsible work that demonstrated the ability to provide technical guidance, support program execution, and assist in developing or implementing administrative procedures or initiative. Specialized experience must be directly related to the duties of the position as described in the Position Description.

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):

1. Knowledge of applicable Federal laws, regulations, and guidance (e.g., USERRA, DoD, NGB, and agency policies) sufficient to interpret requirements, provide guidance, and resolve program or personnel-related issues.
2. Knowledge of administrative process, management principles, and program coordination techniques sufficient to plan, organize, and support program operations, resources, and activities.
3. Skill in coordinating program activities, managing resources, and supporting implementation of initiative, events, or operational requirements.
4. Ability to analyze data, identify issues, assess program effectiveness, and develop practical recommendations to improve processes or outcomes.
5. Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, and ability to establish and maintain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support program objectives.