This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/465626100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED
: This is an excepted position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.REMARKS: This position is being advertised as an indefinite appointment and applicant selected may be released at any time, and advised of his/her rights and benefits to which entitled. In the event a permanent employee is accepted for this indefinite position, there will be a change in their tenure from permanent to indefinite. Indefinite appointments may be made permanent at a later date without competition.
This position is located in the Military Personnel Office (MILPO) of the Army
National Guard. The purpose of this position is to serve as the final reviewer
and procedural authority of personnel actions submitted to the MILPO by lower
echelons.
DUTY LOCATION: State Partnership Program, Sandston, VA 23150
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Excepted Service Male/Female Enlisted Personnel (Not to Exceed E6/SSG)
WHO CAN APPLY:
GROUP I - All qualified Male/Female Enlisted Personnel (Not to Exceed E6/SSG) currently employed (permanent) in the Virginia Army National Guard Military Technician Program.
GROUP II - All qualified Virginia Army National Guard Male/Female Enlisted Personnel (Not to Exceed E6/SSG) regardless of employment status (Traditional, Military Technician or AGR). To be considered as a Group II applicant, proof of appointment/enlistment in the Virginia National Guard must be attached if the appointment/enlistment occurred within 60 days prior to, or during, the advertisement period.
MILITARY CRITERIA: Applicant must be qualified and eligible for award of an MOS as follows: E: MOS: 00F, 42A
MILITARY ASSIGNMENT: Applicant selected for this military technician position must occupy a military assignment in the Virginia Army National Guard that ensures proper grade, unit, and MOS prior to placement.
03/10/2017 to 03/25/2017
$41,791 - $54,332 per year
GS 07
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
No
Temporary - Indefinite
Full-time - Full Time
07
No
VA17-065CCW
465626100
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Plans, organizes, and administers the military personnel program for the organization. Implements the enlisted promotion system at the command level. Plans and coordinates health service support. Monitors the status of all physicals within the command and ensures appropriate scheduling and completion. Prepares and forwards required documentation or officer promotion packets for required state and federal board actions. Conducts individual records review with the affected officer and makes modifications in preparation for upcoming officer board actions. Provides advice and assistance to the commander and staff pertaining to military personnel administration. Provides guidance to subordinate unit personnel about benefits and entitlements, career and bonus programs, educational, retirement, and other benefits. Reviews or assembles supporting documentation required at higher levels when processing actions such as involuntary order to active duty, courts martial, fraudulent enlistment, non-selection for retention, administrative discharges, etc. Monitors and reviews copies of unit reports furnished by higher level military personnel offices to identify trends and assist with the management of personnel readiness within the organization. Reviews and submits source documents for military personnel records and retirement accounting. Performs various administrative duties relating to military personnel involving the composition and distribution of correspondence, publications, reports, orders, etc. Provides personnel specific information in developing plans for recruiting and retention within the command. Gathers and prepares information concerning personnel accessions, retention, attendance, and attrition. Prepares press releases, articles, announcements, or advertisements for submission to local news media designed to make the public aware of the National Guard and their role in the community and in national defense. May plan, organize and assign work to employees engaged in administration and personnel work assigned at the command level. Provides technical assistance and guidance to organizational personnel and administrative employees. Revises assignments or details employees to other duties as necessary to meet changing work situations, deadlines, or priorities. May coordinate with the Human Resources Office for actions affecting military leave, the reassignment of full-time personnel, etc.
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Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- Selectee may be subject to a one-year probationary/trial period.
- Possess or be able to acquire and maintain a Secret security clearance within one year of appointment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Administrative or clerical experience, education, or training which demonstrates the candidate's ability to perform the duties of the position. Experience using computer and automation systems.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 12 months experience in the interpretation and application of regulations, procedures, or laws. Experience that provided a working knowledge of administrative functions. Experience performing personnel transactions. Experience working independently and setting priorities with very little supervisory control.
Quality of Experience: Level of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the Miscellaneous Administration and Program Positions.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Completion of 2 academic years of education in an accredited college or university will satisfy the requirements for GS-04 positions. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience for GS-05 positions.
Under 32 USC 709, Veterans Preference does NOT apply.
1. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 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.
2. Please DO NOT send/fax/courier/email any applications or resumes to the National Guard Human Resource Office, YOU MUST apply on-line or fax your application to the fax number listed on this announcement with the prescribed Cover Letter. The Human Resource Office can only process materials received through USA Jobs
CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE WITHOUT REGARD TO SEX, AGE, OR HANDICAP (EXCEPT WHERE REQUIRED BY MILITARY REGULATIONS), RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, LAWFUL POLITICAL AFFILIATION, OR MEMBERSHIP/NONMEMBERSHIP IN AN EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION...RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID.
For a complete list of Job Vacancy Announcements available at the virgina National Guard, please visit our website at Virginia National Guard Homepage Virginia National Guard Home Page.
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These benefits are offered to most Federal employees:
Main site for new federal employees - http://www.opm.gov/insure/new_employ/index.asp
Flexible Spending Accounts - For additional information visit: https://www.fsafeds.com/fsafeds/index.asp
Health Insurance - For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp
Leave - For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp
Life Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp
Long Term Care Insurance - For additional information visit: http://www.ltcfeds.com/
Retirement Program - For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/retire/index.asp
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire and supporting documents. 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. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
These benefits are offered to most Federal employees:
Main site for new federal employees - http://www.opm.gov/insure/new_employ/index.asp
Flexible Spending Accounts - For additional information visit: https://www.fsafeds.com/fsafeds/index.asp
Health Insurance - For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp
Leave - For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp
Life Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp
Long Term Care Insurance - For additional information visit: http://www.ltcfeds.com/
Retirement Program - For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/retire/index.asp
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Résumé (Your resume MUST detail your length of basic and specialized experience that pertains to the job you are applying for)
2. Complete Assessment Questionnaire (Your assessment questionnaire MUST contain an email address)
3. Other supporting documents:
Transcripts (Only required if you are substituting education, if listed, for experience)
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
The complete Application Package must be completed and submitted by Saturday, March 25, 2017, 11:59 (EST).
Option A:
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
Follow the prompts to complete the Online Occupational Questionnaire, View Occupational Questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous saved or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the More Information link under the application status for this position.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID 1925582. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
Option B:
If you cannot apply online:
Please use the following step-by-step instructions as a guide to filling out the required questionnaire. You will need to print the vacancy announcement and refer to it as you answer the questions. You may omit any optional information; however, you must provide responses to all required questions. Be sure to double check your application before submission.
1. Click the following link to view and print the Occupational questionnaire Online Questionnaire, View Occupational Questionnaire
2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the Occupational Questionnaire http://www.opm.gov./forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf .
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with your Resume and any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission. Faxed documents will take 2-3 business days to process. Faxed documents submitted with missing information will not be processed.
The following will prevent your documents from being processed:
Not using the special cover page mentioned above.
Missing, incomplete, or invalid Vacancy Identification Number
Missing or incomplete Social Security Number or name
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successfully received. After the closing date Saturday, March 25, 2017, your resume will be reviewed in full and compared to the required specialized experience as listed on this announcement. Based on your score, you may be referred to the hiring official. If your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly by that office for a possible interview. You will receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you during the application process, once this process is completed (generally 4-6 weeks).
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Résumé (Your resume MUST detail your length of basic and specialized experience that pertains to the job you are applying for)
2. Complete Assessment Questionnaire (Your assessment questionnaire MUST contain an email address)
3. Other supporting documents:
Transcripts (Only required if you are substituting education, if listed, for experience)
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
The complete Application Package must be completed and submitted by Saturday, March 25, 2017, 11:59 (EST).
Option A:
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
Follow the prompts to complete the Online Occupational Questionnaire, View Occupational Questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous saved or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the More Information link under the application status for this position.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID 1925582. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
Option B:
If you cannot apply online:
Please use the following step-by-step instructions as a guide to filling out the required questionnaire. You will need to print the vacancy announcement and refer to it as you answer the questions. You may omit any optional information; however, you must provide responses to all required questions. Be sure to double check your application before submission.
1. Click the following link to view and print the Occupational questionnaire Online Questionnaire, View Occupational Questionnaire
2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the Occupational Questionnaire http://www.opm.gov./forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf .
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with your Resume and any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission. Faxed documents will take 2-3 business days to process. Faxed documents submitted with missing information will not be processed.
The following will prevent your documents from being processed:
Not using the special cover page mentioned above.
Missing, incomplete, or invalid Vacancy Identification Number
Missing or incomplete Social Security Number or name
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successfully received. After the closing date Saturday, March 25, 2017, your resume will be reviewed in full and compared to the required specialized experience as listed on this announcement. Based on your score, you may be referred to the hiring official. If your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly by that office for a possible interview. You will receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you during the application process, once this process is completed (generally 4-6 weeks).
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/465626100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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