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!
MINIMUM MILITARY GRADE: E-5, WO-1 MAXIMUM MILITARY GRADE: E-8, WO-3 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: Experience, education or training in administrative, professional, technical, or other work that provided knowledge of support services. Knowledge of administrative methods and procedures used in planning and organizing work, and skill in dealing with others in person-to-person work relationships. Experience working with people from various levels and backgrounds to obtain their cooperation or compliance with procedures, rules, or practices. Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1-year specialized experience, education or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.
Position Description # D1593P01 This position is located in an information management organization. Serves as the chief of the branch and as a principal advisor to the supervisor on the administrative activities of the state. Directs administrative services in support of widely dispersed professional, technical, military and support personnel of the National Guard statewide. The responsibilities of the branch are accomplished through a staff of 3 or more subordinates. Description of Duties: --Plans, programs, directs and coordinates the administrative functions of the state. Provides overall technical and administrative direction to administrative support activities, including mail management/distribution, records management, reprographics, privacy and freedom of information acts, printing services management, publications management and supply, micrographics, administrative budget, military correspondence, forms management and field printing. --Coordinates all administrative functions within the operating components of the state to provide the most effective support; forecasts problems and needs, identifies required resources to include budget, and develops staff facilities and procedures to carry out the resulting programs; provides leadership in negotiating with operating personnel and in securing acceptance of proposed programs. Manages and uses funds allocated for operation of the branch, including stockroom, property maintenance, and other reimbursable accounts. Assesses effectiveness of programs and within the broad NGB/state framework, recommends such adjustments in organization structure or policies and procedures as required to accommodate existing or changing circumstances. Particular attention is given to providing administrative support to newly established programs. --Plans and assigns work to be accomplished within the organization. Sets priorities and prepares schedules for completion of work. Makes assignments based on priorities, difficulty and the capabilities of individual employees. Conducts employment interviews and recommends employees for appointment, promotion or reassignment. Establishes performance standards. Monitors and evaluates employee performance. Assists employees in reaching performance goals. Informs subordinates of agency policies and programs. Hears complaints and grievances from employees; resolves those which can be informally resolved or makes recommendations for resolution to appropriate official. Identifies developmental and training needs of employees and provides or obtains training. Approves and/or disapproves leave requests. Promotes acceptance and adherence of programs such as Equal Employment Opportunity, Federal Women's Program, Physically Handicapped, Labor-Management Relations, and other similar special emphasis programs. Maintains an effective position management program. Assures position descriptions are accurate and positions are operating as intended. --Serves as Printing Officer and is responsible for managing the state's Federal Printing Program, providing printing services in support of the National Guard state headquarters and subordinate units. Is technically and administratively responsible for the printing, duplicating, and copier programs within the State. Determines whether printing/duplicating services requested can be legally provided using Federal funds; determines whether the printing facility is capable of producing the product; determines if funds are available to procure and determines the procurement avenue to be used. The determination to keep production in-house is based upon the capability of the facility, but will not exceed two colors per individual job and the aggregate number of impressions will not exceed 25,000. Analyzes copier equipment capabilities throughout the state against production requirements and makes recommendations for upgrades or downgrades of individual equipment or possible consolidation of individually placed equipment into copy centers. --Performs other duties as assigned.