THIS IS AN ARMY NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION UNIT: JFHQ LOCATION: St Paul SELECTING OFFICIAL: MAJ James McCleave 651-282-4028 ARMY NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED

Duties

Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list A PROJECT SPECIALIST, GS-0301-9, 1. Coordinates, analyzes, directs, and evaluates one-of-a-kind and non-recurring projects/programs and operations. Administers and evaluates internal management plans, directions, and practices which require consideration and integration of specialized needs. Participates and provides significant input to the planning of program studies and organizational changes to the project/program. Makes recommendations on administrative practices. Performs work based on broad experience and familiarity to organizations, applicable policies, procedures and regulations, and pertinent precedent, as well as practical knowledge of guidelines associated with applicable laws, regulations and other official guidance. Conducts research, interviews subject matter experts and technical specialists, collects data, analyzes findings, prepares recommendations and writes reports regarding a variety of administrative issues and functions on the most economical methods of achieving project/program goals and objectives. Conducts fact-finding studies to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of internal work. Evaluates the impact for new or revised policies and procedures on existing projects/programs. Makes recommendations for courses of action, implementation, or revisions required. Measures work accomplishments against management goals. Identifies data required for use in the administration of business functions and develops reporting systems as required. Recommendations made by the incumbent often result in significant changes in project/program work. Explains necessity for changes to administrative personnel, clarifies new procedures, and provides guidance in the application of new administrative guidelines. Responds to key suspense items of high priority for completion of projects/programs. 2. Assembles background information, drafts portions of response as appropriate. Determines actions needed by other staff elements and follows-up to ensure responses are complete and timely, resolves conflicts, and refers only the most significant problems for resolution. Incumbent handles unusual or unprecedented problems independently, taking actions or recommending solution to the supervisor. On own initiative, resolves a variety of problems related to administrative process that support the project/program. Assists supervisor in identifying personnel requirements, resources, and services needed to ensure the effective use of manpower, money and materials to support the mission. Develops or assists in the development of graphs, charts, and drafts of narratives in coordination with Project Manager(s) for inclusion in project documents and reports. Assembles available information relating to programming and justification data for the budget submission process. Prepares and completes project plan presentations and public meetings with local sponsors, and leadership throughout the organization. Actively participates in staff and/or management level meetings/discussions pertaining to the activities encompassed in the project/program. 3. Implements procedures for the control, maintenance and disposition of records relating to projects/programs. Conducts inspection of project/program files to ensure compliance with regulations. Incumbent handles unusual or unprecedented problems independently, taking action or recommending solutions to the supervisor. Exercises initiative to resolves a variety of problems related to project/program processes and procedures. Carries out any additional special assignments characterized as unique one-time requirements or issues, involving research to gather, analyze and evaluate information, facts and data concerning administrative management processes used to complete the project/program. Maintains office files and ensures compliance with applicable regulatory guidance. Maintains relevant publications, guidelines and directives, ensuring they are current and updated periodically. Initiates actions and conducts follow-up on administrative issues, until final concurrence, disposition or resolution is obtained. Coordinates and arranges various meetings and training events held. 4. Composes and prepares a variety of correspondence, reports, records, briefing materials, and statistical and narrative material required to support the project/program. Uses office automation applications to produce a wide range of documents into final form from own composition brief instructions, or rough draft from other staff members. Uses database or spreadsheet applications to enter, revise, sort and retrieve data for reports; and uses graphic software to provider charts and graphs. Assures that the content of all outgoing correspondence is consistent with the organization's mission, goals and objectives. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

MILITARY GRADES: O1-O4, CW1-CW4 Failure to obtain a compatible MOS may result in termination of employment. GENERAL AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:GS-09 - Must have at least 24 months experience, education or training in any position that required compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information. Applicants must have experience providing technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled. Applicants must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of administrative procedures and practices of management. Experience developing administrative procedures.

Education

EDUCATION: N/A


You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Contacts

• Address MN HRO JFHQ 600 CEDAR STREET SAINT PAUL, MN 55101 US
• Name: Giacomo DiGiacomo
• Phone: 651-282-4171
• Email: [email protected]