Job opening: PROGRAM MANAGER - DEPUTY USPFO (Title 5)
Salary: $132 368 - 172 075 per year
Published at: Dec 15 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
THIS IS A TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a Program Manager (Deputy USP&FO), Position Description Number T5275P01 and is part of the United States Property and Fiscal Office at the District of Columbia Army National Guard.
This is NOT a REMOTE position; the incumbent will report to the following Duty Station:
JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA BOLLING
189 POREMBA COURT SW BLDG 350
WASHINGTON, DC 20373-5814
Duties
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a full deputy to the United States Property and Fiscal Officer (USPFO). As the alter ego to the USPFO, fully sharing in the direction of all phases of the organization's program, which includes managing the day-to-day operations of the USPFO, to include receipt, accountability, contracting, disbursement, and certification of all federal resources (funds, equipment, supplies, services) provided to the State for which the USPFO is responsible.
The Deputy USPFO has a duality of responsibility with respect to their working relationships with the USPFO and the Adjutant General, who is the head of the State/Territory Military department and selected according to the constitution of the State/Territory. The Deputy USPFO works for and is responsible to the USPFO to ensure that all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures established by Congress, DOD, DA, and DAF, as implemented by the CNGB and the USPFO, are compiled within the State. On a day-to-day basis, he works as an advisor to the USPFO and the AG and is considered equivalent to a primary staff officer on the Joint Staff of the state.
The Deputy USPFO:
Takes appropriate action, immediately notifying the USPFO, the Adjutant General (AG) and/or CNGB (as appropriate), to report irregularities, misuse or abuse of Federal property or funds issued to the Connecticut National Guard within their jurisdiction. If there are any irregularities identified in the USPFO's absence, it will be reported to NGB-PF for appropriate action. Limitations of the Deputy USPFO are procedural in nature due to regulatory and statutory requirements.
Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the Connecticut USP&FO. Develops goals and objectives that integrate organization and state objectives. Establishes, revises, or reviews policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organization design for the staff, as necessary to eliminate work problems or barriers to mission accomplishment, promote team building, implement quality improvements, or in response to concerns with regulatory compliance and/or customer requirements.
Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors. Advises staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of higher-level management or headquarters. Selects candidates for subordinate non-supervisory positions and recommends selections for subordinate supervisory positions taking into consideration skills and qualifications, and mission requirements.
In addition to performing duties/responsibilities as a full deputy to the USPFO, the position is required to perform the following additional duties/responsibilities:
Plans and coordinates logistics policies to implement Federal law and higher-level directives. Provides optimum support to subordinate organizations in asset acquisition, storage, distribution, and accountability.
Manages commercial movements of supplies and equipment; and the transportation of technicians, AGR personnel, and traditional service members.
Manages the operation of a fiscal station. Responsible for properly obligating, accounting, reporting, and administratively controlling all Federal funds allotted to the state by NGB and other government agencies in accordance with statute, regulation, and NGB policy.
Manages the operation of an information management activity to facilitate statutory data collection and reporting responsibilities with respect to accountability for Federal funds and property.
Manages contracting functions for supplies and services in support of programs essential to state National Guard daily operations, training, and readiness missions.
Ensures statutory/regulatory compliance and optimum development of the state's National Guard financial program support through the use of external inspections and reviews.
Upon mobilization and demobilization of a supported unit, establishes and directs staff operations to ensure maximum support necessary for the transition of the mobilized entity into active Federal service.
Ensures Federal resources are properly obtained, programmed, and executed in support of new and emerging missions.
Serves on various decision-making or advisory boards, councils, or committees at the national, state, and regional level.
Responsible for continued and effective management of directorate functions to ensure sound program management, which is constantly open to close scrutiny and critical analysis; for effective administration of the directorate; and to ensure the elimination of fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement.
Utilizes fiscal law expertise to fully understand the proper implementation of laws, regulations, and policies as they apply to every facet of directorate operations.
Disclaimer: This is not a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities as released in FASCLASS.
Requirements
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
- Must have at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Must submit a Financial Disclosure - OGE-450 upon entering the position and annually.
- This is a Financial Management Level 3 Certified position. Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program.
- Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
- Veterans' Preference will apply.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Qualifications
To qualify, you must have a general 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 of specialized experience with analytical and evaluative techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations carried out by administrative or professional personnel, or substantive administrative support functions. Have knowledge of the organization and its mission and how to utilize the organizational staff procedures that include Project Management associated with Military Programs which involve management of a project's scope, schedule, and budget; providing technical leadership guidance to team members for various projects; resolving project issues that are either political or technical in nature. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade level position in the federal service (GS-13).
Must have supervisory experience managing the function of the work to be performed that includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
If qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
The position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 September 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by TAG.
This is a Financial Management Level 3 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, subtitle F-financial management, Section 1599d. Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program.
Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08). Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 23 March 2006.
The duties and responsibilities of this job may significantly impact the environment. The incumbent is responsible to maintain awareness of his/ her environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
Please be advised:
1. Specialized experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position.
2. An applicant's RESUME must provide, in detail, how they meet the specialized experience listed.
3. It must be documented with "from (mm/yy)" and "to (mm/yy)" dates and description of the specialized experience.
4. If education or a degree is required as part of the "Specialized Experience", you must include transcripts.
Do not copy the specialized experience qualifications word for word and place into your resume; you must describe your personal experience as it pertains to each statement.
Education
Degree: Successful completion of a full four-year course of study that resulted in a bachelor's or higher degree, in an accredited college or university.
To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.
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.
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