THIS IS A NORTH DAKOTA NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This ND National Guard position is for a PROJECT SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D2588000 and is part of the 68 TRP CMD, National Guard.

Duties

Serves as the Project Specialist, responsible for providing overarching support analysis and recommendations on one-of-a-kind and non-recurring projects/programs. Applies appropriate management analysis techniques, theories, concepts, and practices to plan, direct, and coordinate command efforts. 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. 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. Implements procedures for the control, maintenance and disposition of records relating to projects/programs. Composes and prepares a variety of correspondence, reports, records, briefing materials, and statistical and narrative material required to support the project/program. Reviews and evaluates projects and action items received by the office.

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 a compatible military assignment in the ND National Guard, 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.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the ND National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the ND National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposition is mandatory.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 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.
• May be required to travel by car, in military and/or commercial aircraft, and by other means of transportation as appropriate to perform temporary duty assignments.

Qualifications

PCS STATEMENT: PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION COSTS WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION. MILITARY GRADES: Officer (O3 and below), Warrant Officer (CW3 and Below), or Enlisted members (E8 and Below) or those who currently holds an OCS/WOCS certificate. QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess the experience, education or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration. Compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information. Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess 1-year specialized experience, education or training equivalent to the GS 07 grade level or civilian equivalent. 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. You must also possess the experience, training or education to support your claim for the competency statements listed within the assessment questionnaire. Refer to "How you will be Evaluated" section of this announcement.

Education

If using education as a substitute for the specialized experience, you must have successfully completed a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree OR successfully completed 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. Educaton must be in a related field.

You must submit your transcripts in order to receive credit for your education.

Contacts

• Address 68 TRP CMD 4100 Miriam Ave Bismarck, ND 58506 US
• Name: April Vinchattle
• Phone: 701-333-3365
• Email: [email protected]