JOB SUMMARY:
A respected and honored agency unmatched in providing emergency response, recovery, safety and security to the people of Kansas and our nation, anytime, anywhere and under any conditions.
KANSAS NATIONAL GUARD
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted position that requires membership in a compatible military skill in the Kansas National Guard and wear of the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently serving in the Kansas National Guard must be eligible for immediate enlistment or appointment. For enlistment/appointment, contact 1-800-GO-GUARD (1-800-464-8273 for Army) or 1-800-TO-GO-ANG (1-800-864-6264 for Air Force).
POSITION LOCATION: 635th RSG, Hutchinson, Kansas
*** This position is in the excepted federal civil service "under the authority of 32 U.S.C. 709." ***
AGRs:
- Army AGR personnel will be eligible to apply through AGR announcement 2013-93
PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS): PCS is authorized.
BONUS/INCENTIVE PROGRAM: Individuals on bonuses and/or incentives may be subject to recoupment. Contact your education office (Army) or retention office manager (Air Force), for further information.
GRADE/RANK INVERSION: Grade and/or rank inversion is strictly prohibited.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Must be a current US citizen
- Under 5 USC 2108 & 5 CFR 211, veterans preference criteria does not apply
- Kansas adheres to all Equal Employment Opportunity laws
DUTIES:Back to top
This position is located in a Brigade/Group/Troop Command Headquarters. The purpose of the position is to function as the Officer in Charge (OIC) of the organization. The incumbent serves as the principal staff officer and primary advisor to the Commander for providing leadership, oversight, information, analysis, guidance and recommendations on readiness and day-to-day matters of the command. Supervises the organization through battalion and separate company level subordinate supervisors. As the full-time representative of the Commander, oversees the development of unit goals. Ensures goals are in consonance with higher headquarters direction and local limitations. Oversees the development and execution of long and short range plans and programs. Provides a focus for all unit functions and activities. Supervises and coordinates the activities of the full time staff of the headquarters and subordinate units. Provides instructions and guidance to staff sections and subordinate units in the conduct of daily activities. Visits subordinate units on a regular basis to provide guidance and assistance to ensure command programs have been implemented and to evaluate their effectiveness. Makes day-to-day decisions for the commander in the areas of personnel and equipment assignments, instructions to staff members, and replies to requests from higher headquarters or local authorities. Plans and assigns work to be accomplished through subordinates and/or supervisors engaged in a variety of occupations. Makes assignments based on priorities, degree of difficulty, and requirements of the assignment. Manages the full time personnel program for the organization. Directs, coordinates, and oversees work directly and through subordinate supervisors. Advises staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of higher-level management or headquarters. Selects candidates for subordinate non-supervisory and supervisory positions taking into consideration skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO and diversity objectives. Ensures reasonable equity among units of performance standards developed, modified, and/or interpreted and rating techniques developed by subordinate supervisors. Explains performance expectations to subordinate supervisors and employees directly supervised and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Develops performance standards. Appraises performance of subordinate supervisors and other employees directly supervised and serves as reviewing official on evaluation of non-supervisory employees rated by subordinate supervisors. Approves expenses comparable to within-grade increases, extensive overtime, and employee travel. Recommends awards for subordinate personnel and changes in position classification to higher-level managers. Hears and resolves group grievances and employee complaints referred by subordinate supervisors and employees. Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems of employees directly supervised. Initiates, reviews and/or approves serious disciplinary actions (e.g. suspensions, removals) involving subordinate employees. Ensures documentation prepared to support actions is proper and complete. Reviews developmental needs of subordinate supervisors and non-supervisory employees and makes decisions on non-routine, costly or controversial training needs and/or requests for unit employees. Encourages employee self-development. Approves leave for subordinate supervisors and ensures adequate coverage in organization through peak workloads and traditional holiday vacation time. Ensures actions taken directly as well as those by subordinate supervisors promote an environment in which employees are empowered to participate in and contribute to effective mission accomplishment. Discharges security responsibilities by ensuring education and compliance with security directives for employees with access to classified or sensitive material. Recognizes and takes appropriate action to correct situations posing a threat to the health or safety of subordinates. Applies EEO/affirmative employment principles and requirements to all personnel management actions and decisions, and ensures all personnel are treated in a manner free of discrimination. Explains classification determinations to subordinate employees. Promotes acceptance and adherence of programs such as Sexual Assault Response Program, Equal Employment Opportunity, Federal Women’s Program, Labor Management Relations, and other special emphasis programs. Provides oversight for unit level feeder reports. Evaluates organizational readiness reports and develops recommendations for improvement/modification to the organizational priorities based on ever-changing needs of the Brigade and subordinate units. Analyzes proposed changes and determines effects on organizational readiness and the ability of subordinate units to accomplish assigned missions. Executes command level inspection program for the organization. Conducts reviews and recommends changes to command policies, activities, programs, and ensures subordinate units are progressing toward the desired readiness goals. Provides guidance and assistance to ensure command programs have been implemented and evaluates their effectiveness in subordinate units. Keeps up to date with new policies, regulations and directives. Reviews, provides input and finalizes studies relating to new force structure, reorganization, relocation of units, personnel practices, etc. Serves as principal representative of the National Guard (and unit commander) in the community. Provides support for community activities such as parades, celebrations, military funerals, etc. Coordinates with elected officials, civic organization officials and school officials for recruiting activities, community support projects, natural disaster or civil disturbance planning. Coordinates with local media as necessary. Ensures the National Guard armories and other facilities in the command are properly utilized and cared for. Arranges for repair, upkeep, and custodial services for the facilities. Ensures proper security measures are established and followed. Ensures audits and reviews of armory rentals and unit accounts are conducted. Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top
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 - Must have at least 36 months experience, education or training analyzing problems, identifying significant factors, gathering pertinent data and recognizing solutions. Experience preparing reports, plans, policies and various correspondence. Experience evaluating objectives and develop plans to facilitate the availability and effective utilization of various resources. Experience utilizing the organization, its mission and the organizational staff procedures. Experience using quantitative and qualitative techniques for analyzing and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of administrative and technical programs. Experience developing the mission and work processes of programs throughout the military organization and multi level agencies. Experience in analytical and investigative techniques.
Knowledge, Skill, and Competencies: Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements will be further evaluated by the selecting supervisor based on the following competencies considered essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
- Ability to plan organize and coordinate work.
- Ability to analyze work problems having an administrative aspect.
- Knowledge of the organization and its mission.
- Knowledge of organizational staff procedures.
- Ability to supervise and manage personnel.
- Knowledge of management practices.
EDUCATION:
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience – A maximum of 12 months of the required experience may be substituted by successful completion of undergraduate study in an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester hours for 12 months of experience. The education must have been in fields directly related to the type of the work of the position (i.e., management, business administration, oral communications, accounting, economics, etc.)
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Selected applicant must meet the following security requirement option: 2
Applicant must successfully pass an Access National Agency Check plus Inquiries (ANACI).Applicant must successfully obtain/maintain a Secret Security Clearance.Applicant must successfully obtain/maintain a Top Secret Clearance.Applicant must successfully obtain/maintain a Top Secret Clearance/SCI.RANK/GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Open to military ranks/grades of O-5.
MOS/AFSC: OAOC - 01A
*Assignment to a compatible military position is NOT required for application, but required for appointment.
APPOINTMENT FACTORS:
This position is for the following categories: 3
Enlisted 2. Warrant Officer 3. Officer 4. Non-Dual StatusThis position is: 1
Supervisory position 2. Non-Supervisory positionPOSITION TENURE: 1
Permanent 2. Indefinite/Reimbursable 3. Indefinite NTE Deployment + 30 days 4. Indefinte NTE 30 SEP 14 5. TemporaryHOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Applications for all positions will be evaluated against the basic qualifications for the position as stated in the general and specialized experience listed above.
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 assessment. 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.
Country: USA,
State: Kansas,
City: Hutchinson,
Company: Army National Guard Units (Title 32).
