THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community!

Duties

Position Description # D1546000 This position is located in State Air National Guard (ANG) Headquarters. The purpose of this position is to provide staff assistance, guidance, and direction concerning ANG personnel, administration, training, recruiting, retention, incentive, and budgetary matters to the Administrative Officer, the Adjutant General, the Assistant Adjutant General (Air), state ANG staff and state ANG units, and to provide supervisory guidance to assigned State ANG Headquarters personnel. Description of Duties: Provides state level coordination of all military personnel programs, includingbut not limited to: enlistment, appointment, performance evaluation reports,promotions, officer and enlisted selective retention, discharges, separations,recruiting, retention, incentives, and training. Coordinates a statewide incentive program, and serves as the focal point forall matters pertaining to the program. Responsible for the management of the State ANG Retention Program forenlisted and officer personnel. Serves as principal assistant to the Administrative Officer and in his/herabsence ensures continuity of operations. Manages the state Officer Effectiveness Report Program. Manages the federal and state ANG Military Awards Program. Assists in the investigation of and may represent the department onCongressional and other high level inquiries. Monitors the ANG Schools Program and performs follow-on training forProfessional Military Education (PME) and all technical schools not associatedwith inactive duty training. Conducts research on difficult individual personnel and administrativeproblems; provides technical and specialized data, background material, andreferences; and recommends solutions and courses of action to be followed. Responsible for supervisory personnel management functions. Hears employee grievances and deals with union representatives asnecessary; takes necessary informal disciplinary actions and, when warranted,proposes formal actions. Provides guidance and coordination of ANG Family Program matters within the state. Provides direct oversight to the Family Program and the Family Program Coordinator contract. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in military assignment in WV's National Guard, and is required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Male applicants born after 12/31/1959 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.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Required to obtain and maintain a satisfactory security clearance, AND, as a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to assignment.
• The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request of the agency a legally required exception from this requirement.

Qualifications

MINIMUM MILITARY GRADE: E-9, O-1 MAXIMUM MILITARY GRADE: O-4 Your rank MUST be included somewhere within your resume. You must fully substantiate in your own words that you meet the requirements listed below. When explaining minimum requirements and specialized experience you must give examples. Do not copy from the vacancy announcement or the position description. Explain it in your own words and give examples to be considered for this vacancy. All personnel applying for this position who do not meet the minimum military grade requirement MUST provide the proper signed memorandum from your respective Military Personnel Office (MILPO for ARNG, FSS for ANG) to prove eligibility to obtain the required grade upon accepting the position. All personnel who exceed the maximum military rank must provide a memorandum explaining if selected for this position, you will accept an administrative reduction in rank. The memorandum must be submitted WITH your application to be considered for this position. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Skilled in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately. Ability to clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit efficient communication. Ability to write English in reports and presentation formats. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Skilled in presenting formal training presentations and briefings. Ability to assess body language and perceive emotional and/or distress levels. Skilled in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least one year of specialized experiences at the GS-11 level or the equivalent in personnel and manpower core competencies: Organization Structure, Requirement Determination, Program Allocation and Control, and/or Performance Improvement. In addition to analytical and problem solving abilities, positions at this level require specialized knowledge of all applicable merit principles and practices related to federal civilian, military, and National Guard technician personnel programs. Experienced in planning for and executing all personnel programs and Human Resources Information Systems. Expert in managing Army and Air National Guard organizational structures; organizational and manpower standards; manpower resources; military grades; manpower data systems; peacetime and wartime manpower requirements and utilization; and, commercial services to include, strategic sourcing. Experienced in operational readiness planning, personnel deployments, and writing various readiness status reports. Experienced in writing, designing, formatting, publishing, or presenting military or civilian briefings for senior leadership, conferences, workshops, or special committee reporting. Experienced in performing total-force personnel program requirements to accomplish labor union negotiations and agreements; skilled in completing accession planning and processing; classification and position management; civilian and military promotions; analyzing human resources personnel systems reports; skilled in directing position utilization; awards and recognition; evaluations, and performance management. Experienced in managing or conducting reenlistments; assignment or reassignment actions; education and training policy requirements; retraining procedures; retirement options; conducting disciplinary actions; or, applying force development and force shaping programs. Experienced in managing human resources development programs; education; voluntary education; advanced academic education; or, promotion testing and libraries. Experienced on mentorship activities. Knowledgeable of the equal opportunity and sexual assault prevention and response program. Skilled and experienced in assessing program status; and, advising senior leaders or commanders, at all levels, on the labor relations environment. Experienced in career counseling, performance evaluations, conducting educational and skill development personnel course programs, and, experienced in identifying concerns; assessing culture and environmental concerns; and, executing problem solving techniques and applications. Experienced in formulating personnel plans and programs; developing and implementing policies; and, executing procedures with follow-on evaluations and reassessments. Experienced in total-force adaptive planning and execution in support of combatant commanders from peacetime through mobilization, contingency operations and demobilization. Skilled in interpreting manpower, personnel, and equipment availability deployment readiness posturing and management. Experienced in developing, controlling, programming and allocating manpower resources in support of the Army and Air National Guard planning, programming, budgeting, and execution procedures. Experienced in the allocation of military and civilian resources through execution and management of the applicable manpower documents and higher headquarters' manpower directives and requirements. Competent in processing organization change actions to activate, inactivate, re-designate, or reorganize unit structures. Experienced in conducting performance management and productivity programs; assessing and documenting organizational performance; or, advising on process improvement options, best practices, and how to recognize optimal performance. Skilled in maintaining sound appropriated and non-appropriate funds; and, financial/corporate standards with established internal controls. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

Education

There are no educational requirements for this position.

Contacts

• Address WV HQWVANG 1679 Coonskin Drive Charleston, WV 25311 US
• Name: Richard Switzer
• Phone: 304-341-6111
• Email: [email protected]