This is a Washington Army National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Non-Bargaining Unit Technician position: COMMAND PROGRAM SUPPORT SPECIALIST Location: Command Group Camp Murray, Washington 98430 Army National Guard Units Appointment Type: Permanent, excepted service Advertised as: ENLISTED/WARRANT OFFICER/OFFICER Announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies. Your resume must contain your own words. Resumes that are verbatim, from this announcement, will not be considered.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: N/A SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 36 months 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. Progressively responsible experience which demonstrates the ability to provide technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled. Experience using computer and automation systems. Experience developing and recommending policy; organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of operations. Experience in supervisory, staff or technical work which included study, analysis or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies, practices and procedures. Experience preparing written communications and oral presentations.
A GS-0301-11, COMMAND PROGRAM SUPPORT SPECIALIST: Provides executive level support in planning, formulating, coordinating and implementing ARNG programs within the Command Administrative Officer's areas of functional responsibility. Conducts research and analysis of regulatory data regarding command structures, state level authorizations, organizational and program responsibilities, and provides pertinent advice and assistance to subordinate command activities as required. Serves as a point of contact (POC) on State Headquarters ARNG staff activities and field organizational elements. Administers the State Internal Control Program and monitors implementation and execution of other state level programs as assigned. Analyzes program effectiveness, identifies problematic areas, requests operating level input, develops and makes recommendations to the CAO for program revision or improvement. Ensures resolution of recurring problems through coordination with operating managers and staff officers. Acts as special project officer when designated as such by CAO or the Adjutant General. Identifies and initiates new projects as required to manage and oversee assigned programs. Attends meetings and/or special conferences as CAO representative and may act as a working member on special councils, contracting and financial boards, readiness committees, etc., and functions as the public relations POC for the Command Administrative Office. Reviews, analyzes and coordinates, as necessary, on a variety of recurring surveys and reports accomplished by key staff members such as USP&FO Management Analysts (Analysis and Internal Reviews), Budget Analyst (Financial and Fund Status Reports), Program Analyst (Readiness Reports, Equipment Status and Unit Reports), and Mobility Planner (Mobilization Plans and Mobility Exercise Reports). Collects and researches background information, reviews applicable guidance, collaborates with higher headquarters, determines available management options, and presents alternative actions/solutions to the CAO to provide command level support to the Command Administrative Officer in managing or directing various Army National Guard programs. Drafts supplemental regulations, policies, guidance, publications, and comprehensive reports which may include statistical data and evaluations. Gathers and examines pertinent data to develop technical correspondence to include response to congressional inquiries or special requests from higher headquarters. Schedules and participates in internal management evaluations and inspections of ARNG units to ensure and maintain regulatory compliance with governing directives. Conducts special investigations of unusual incidents as required and develops comprehensive reports of findings. Other duties as assigned.