About the Position: Serves as a Management and Program Analyst with Blue Grass Chemical Activity providing managers with objectively based information for making decisions on the administrative and programmatic aspects of operations and management.

Duties

Studies the structure and/or functions of the organization with interrelated work processes and functions, to resolve substantive issues, or moderate scope, to improve efficiency. Collects and analyzes pertinent organizational data and information; develops statistical and narrative data to justify any changes and recommendations; prepares and presents briefings. Advises on proposed reorganizations and/or realignment of functions and staffing level changes. Presents findings, options, and recommendations. Plans and conducts management surveys and/or researches on substantive issues of moderate scope and impact to assess the effectiveness of program operation. Independently performs or participates as a key analyst in studies of broad scope. Assists with input of time and attendance each pay period as needed, and performs reviews of time and attendance for accuracy; takes necessary action to correct payroll system errors. Serves as Administrator of the Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC) program; monitors account status for BGCA personnel and resolves cardholder issues. Performs final review of travel obligations, authorizations, and settlement vouchers prior to approval and makes all necessary corrections. Serves as the Lead Defense Travel Administrator (DTA); provides training to new and existing Defense Travel System (DTS) users, Organizational DTAs and Financial DTAs.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• Temporary travel up to 10% may be required.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• This position may be required to participate in Chemical Incident or Mishap Response and Assistance (CIMRA) situations and serve on teams dedicated to controlling CIMRA situations after being trained for the particular duty involved.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDefense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. MINIUM QUALIFICATION FOR GS-0343-09 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Utilize management and administrative practices common to the organization; 2) Apply analytical and evaluative techniques to resolve issues; 3) Evaluate information and recommend appropriate action; 4) Conduct interviews with superiors and employees to obtain information. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Business Administration, or Management. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07) Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. MINIUM QUALIFICATION FOR GS-0343-11 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Perform studies concerning the effectiveness and efficiency of assigned projects and programs. 2) Monitor statistical data to provide briefing to senior management. 3) Analyze program goals and objectives in administrative operations of the organization. 4) Identifying and analyzing issues, and developing recommendations to resolve substantive problems of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Business Administration, or Management. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09) Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and ManagementManages and Organizes InformationOrganizational AwarenessProblem Solving

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you may qualify if your education meets the definitions above: (Note: You must attach a copy of your TRANSCRIPTS)

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address GT-W6ER02 US ARMY CHEMICAL MATERIALS ACTIVITY DO NOT MAIL Richmond, KY 40475 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk