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TITLE 32 PROGRAM MANAGER (CHIEF OF STAFF, JOINT STAFF) GS-0340-14

Department of the Army

Army National Guard Units

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Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 DUAL STATUS TECHNICIAN 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!

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Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 DUAL STATUS TECHNICIAN 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!

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Overview

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Accepting applications

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Charleston, WV

1 vacancy

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $125,776 - $163,514 per year Pay scale & grade

GS 14

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 0340 Program Management

Supervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Confidential Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

• Credentialing

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number WV-13071706-AF-26-137 Control number 886379600

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Federal employees - Excepted service

Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.

National Guard and reserves

Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.

Clarification from the agency

Open to Areas 1, 2, 3, and 4. ATTENTION CURRENT AGR PERSONNEL: Selection under this announcement will not allow the individual to remain in AGR status; acceptance of the technician appointment requires resignation or retirement from the AGR program and conversion to Title 32 Dual Status Technician employment with the WVNG. DEFINITION FOR AREAS OF CONSIDERATION IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Duties

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Position Description # D1787P02

POSITION DUTIES: This position is located at the Joint Force Headquarters-State. The purpose of this position, Chief of Staff, Joint Staff, is to serve as the full deputy to the Director, Joint Staff. Shares in and assists the chief with respect to all phases of the work of the Joint Staff in managing of National Guard military functions of the Joint Staff and joint military program operations throughout the State. The incumbent serves as an advisor to the Director and the Adjutant General or designated representative. The incumbent oversees and manages a variety of joint staff programs that include the development, execution and evaluation of programs and policies pertaining to the command, control, operation and management of the Joint functions at State Headquarters level. Program responsibility assigned to this position is managerial and is executive in nature.

MAJOR DUTIES:

1. Serves as a full deputy and fully shares in the management and direction of the administration, coordination, planning, development, execution and supervision of all Joint Staff programs that prepare the state for contingency operations in either a federal or state emergency, to include man-made or natural disasters, and federal military mobilizations.

2. Incumbent serves as the principal full-time deputy and spokesman of the Joint Staff and acts in the absence of the Director in all Joint Staff matters. Oversees the operations and activities of the Joint Force Headquarters-State functions which include:

Manpower and Personnel Directorate (J-1): Responsible for the administration and management of the personnel systems of the National Guard. This directorate provides guidance and counsel to staff elements and subordinate units regarding all personnel matters.

Intelligence Directorate (J-2): Responsible for all intelligence related matters to include, but not limited to, current intelligence, foreign/domestic threat information, situational awareness and Common Operating Picture (COP), intelligence plans, policy and programs, and Security Office operations.

Operations Directorate (J-3): Responsible for providing oversight of military support programs relating to situational awareness, direction, and integration of planning, and joint military/civil support operations for National Guard personnel, the counter drug program, mobilization readiness, and state aviation operations.

Logistics Directorate (J-4): This directorate provides oversight of logistics planning division, maintenance division and the installation management division. Responsible for sustainment of equipment used by National Guard units.

Strategic Plans, Policy, and Interagency Interoperability Directorate (J-5): Responsible for joint future strategic plans, documents and studies on current and future military strategy, execution of National Guard positions regarding international affairs issues, oversight of mobilization planning, and enhancement of National Guard joint force development through war plans.

Command, Control, Communications (J-6), and Computers (C4) Directorate: Responsible for all matters pertaining to C4 systems which support the primary functions involving the collection, transportation, processing, dissemination and protection of information.

Doctrine, Training and Force Development Directorate (J-7): Responsible for joint force development; supporting operational planning; joint doctrine; education and professional development; staff training; exercises; and assessment.

Force Structure, Resources, and Assessment Directorate (J-8): The J-8 is responsible for resource management oversight, guidance, policy, procedures, performance metrics and operational contracting.

3. Reviews and evaluates proposed program and mission changes and impact data prepared by various staff agencies. Prepares and develops policies and directives for joint force mission accomplishment and organizations managed. Analyzes and reviews reports, regulations, directives and correspondence and directs appropriate State headquarters action.

4. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through Joint Staff directors. Incumbent advises staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of higher-level management or headquarters.

5. Reviews and analyzes the State joint force human resources and military programs for recruitment, appointment, assignment and career development of officer, enlisted, technician and civilian personnel to ensure optimum utilization in meeting current service requirements and mobilization capabilities.

6. Reviews processes and procedures to determine overall effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of activities and programs managed and directs actions to achieve cost savings for administration, operations, and maintenance without compromising required standards of readiness, accuracy and/or safety.

7. Performs other duties as assigned.

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Conditions of employment

• 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 WVs 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 2 year 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.
• 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.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• 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.
• The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment.
• You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.

Qualifications

MINIMUM MILITARY GRADE: O6 MAXIMUM MILITARY GRADE: O6

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.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 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 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Specialized experience includes analyzing problems, identifying significant factors, gathering pertinent data, and recognizing solutions; preparing reports, plans, policies, and correspondence; evaluating objectives and developing plans to facilitate the availability and effective utilization of resources; applying knowledge of the organization, its mission, and organizational staff procedures; and applying 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. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

Education

If you wish to qualify for this position based on your education, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts (official or unofficial) or proof of degree with your application package. Failure to provide supporting educational documentation at the time of application will result in an ineligible rating.

Additional information

DEFINITION FOR AREAS OF CONSIDERATION

Area 1: Current On-board Title 32 Technicians (Tenure: 1-Permanent, 2-Conditional, 3-Indefinite) and Permanent AGRs in the West Virginia National Guard at the advertised location.

Area 2: Current On-board Title 32 Technicians (Tenure: 1-Permanent, 2-Conditional, 3-Indefinite) and Permanent AGRs in the West Virginia National Guard.

Area 3: WVNG Army M-Day and Air Force DSG (Drill-Status Guardsmen,) Temporary Title 32 Technicians, Temporary AGR (OTOT), and national guardsmen serving on Full-time National Guard Duty - Operational Support Orders (ADOS).

Area 4: Federal re-employable eligible employees, National Guardsmen outside of the WVNG, and U.S Citizens willing to join the West Virginia National Guard as a condition of employment.

Permanent Change of Station: PCS funds are not available for this position.

Incentives: Relocation and Recruitment Incentives may be authorized for this position.

All WVNG positions are pending availability of resources and funds.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your documents will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience.

• Plagiarism in an applicants resume from any position description or qualification standard written by NGB or OPM will result in an automatic disqualification.
• HRO will not search for missing information or infer about aspects of an applicants application. The information therein must be clear and unambiguous for an eligibility determination.
• DSG and M-Day applicants will be required to include their part-time experience or current status in the West Virginia National Guard in their resume to prove eligibility for Consideration in Area 3.
• All supporting documentation required for eligibility certification will be explicitly listed in the Required Documents section on USA Jobs. Applicants that fail to produce all documents listed in this section before the announcement closes will be disqualified.
• Resumes alone are not sufficient as proof of documentation.

If you are found eligible, you will be referred in numerical order of area of consideration to the hiring manager for employment consideration. If you are found eligible and were not referred to the hiring manager, then your application will be held until the hiring manager requests your respective area.

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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Required Documents

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To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

If you do not submit these forms, you will be deemed ineligible, and your name will not be referred to the hiring manager.

• Resume

• Must provide Military Rank/Pay Grade for current members serving in the Armed Forces.

• Include DSG/M-Day assignment information or provide other supporting documentation (v-MPF RIP, NGB 23A, etc.)

• Cannot exceed 2 pages

• SF-50, AGR Orders, or ADOS Orders (Only if you are a fulltime employee of the National Guard)

• Must be up-to-date and current

• Transcripts/Degree (If you wish to be certified based on education)

• Certification (If it is required in this announcement)

Your responses to the Qualifications Questionnaire; this questionnaire is filled out via the USA Jobs Announcement through www.usajobs.gov. ALL applications and supporting documents MUST be submitted through www.usajobs.gov electronically and must be submitted prior to midnight of the closing date. Mailed, e-mailed, hand-delivered, and faxed applications will NOT be accepted or considered. Missing required documents will prevent you from being found eligible for this position and will prevent you from being referred to the hiring manager.

DO NOT SUBMIT MEDICAL DOCUMENTATION

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section of this announcement. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13071706

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. No documents will be accepted after 11:59 PM (EST) of the closing date of the announcement.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Agency contact information

Patrick Chard

Phone 304-561-6316 Email patrick.d.chard.mil@army.mil Address WV JFHQ

1703 Coonskin Drive

Charleston, WV 25311

US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

In the event you receive a non-eligible notification, and you believe this decision was made in error; you have 5 working days from the day it was received in your inbox to send an appeal to the servicing Human Resources Office. The appeal will be sent via email to ng.wv.wvarng.list.hrostaffing@army.mil and must include the following information: Announcement number, Announcement title, reason of non-eligibility that you received from USA Jobs, and your justification as to why this decision was erroneous. New documentation cannot be accepted after the closing date of this announcement and will not be used in an appeal request. The appeal process is applicant driven. HRO will not accept appeals from selecting officials on the applicants behalf and will not communicate with the selecting official regarding the appeal processes status.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

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To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

If you do not submit these forms, you will be deemed ineligible, and your name will not be referred to the hiring manager.

• Resume

• Must provide Military Rank/Pay Grade for current members serving in the Armed Forces.

• Include DSG/M-Day assignment information or provide other supporting documentation (v-MPF RIP, NGB 23A, etc.)

• Cannot exceed 2 pages

• SF-50, AGR Orders, or ADOS Orders (Only if you are a fulltime employee of the National Guard)

• Must be up-to-date and current

• Transcripts/Degree (If you wish to be certified based on education)

• Certification (If it is required in this announcement)

Your responses to the Qualifications Questionnaire; this questionnaire is filled out via the USA Jobs Announcement through www.usajobs.gov. ALL applications and supporting documents MUST be submitted through www.usajobs.gov electronically and must be submitted prior to midnight of the closing date. Mailed, e-mailed, hand-delivered, and faxed applications will NOT be accepted or considered. Missing required documents will prevent you from being found eligible for this position and will prevent you from being referred to the hiring manager.

DO NOT SUBMIT MEDICAL DOCUMENTATION

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Help

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section of this announcement. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13071706

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. No documents will be accepted after 11:59 PM (EST) of the closing date of the announcement.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

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Agency contact information

Patrick Chard

Phone 304-561-6316 Email patrick.d.chard.mil@army.mil Address WV JFHQ

1703 Coonskin Drive

Charleston, WV 25311

US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

In the event you receive a non-eligible notification, and you believe this decision was made in error; you have 5 working days from the day it was received in your inbox to send an appeal to the servicing Human Resources Office. The appeal will be sent via email to ng.wv.wvarng.list.hrostaffing@army.mil and must include the following information: Announcement number, Announcement title, reason of non-eligibility that you received from USA Jobs, and your justification as to why this decision was erroneous. New documentation cannot be accepted after the closing date of this announcement and will not be used in an appeal request. The appeal process is applicant driven. HRO will not accept appeals from selecting officials on the applicants behalf and will not communicate with the selecting official regarding the appeal processes status.

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Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Army National Guard Units

Agency contact information

Patrick Chard

Phone 304-561-6316 Email patrick.d.chard.mil@army.mil Address WV JFHQ

1703 Coonskin Drive

Charleston, WV 25311

US

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Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 DUAL STATUS TECHNICIAN 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!

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Charleston, WV

1 vacancy

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $125,776 - $163,514 per year Pay scale & grade

GS 14

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 0340 Program Management

Supervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Confidential Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

• Credentialing

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number WV-13071706-AF-26-137 Control number 886379600

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