This PROGRAM SUPPORT ASSISTANT is located in the J-1, Manpower and Personnel Directorate of the California Military Department (CMD) and is part of the CA JFHQ HRO J1 Air.
PROGRAM SUPPORT ASSISTANT, GS-0303-7: Must have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-06 level, or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government. This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector, but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the GS grade indicated. Specialized experience may have been demonstrated by performing duties such as: Experience assisting with office administration and business operations; Experience assisting all levels of civilians and employees in providing services to customers; Experience researching and analyzing business practices and recommends changes to local policy and guidelines. Your resume must have complete information: Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position. Part-time or unpaid experience: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment. Qualifications must be met by the closing date: You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by 03/03/2025
THIS IS A T5 EXCEPTED SERVICE, PERMANENT POSITION The primary purpose of the PROGRAM SUPPORT ASSISTANT, GS-0303-7, is to support the directorate by providing direct assistance within the areas of family, medical, education, personnel, and business operations to the employees and servicemembers of the California National Guard. Provides Human resource assistance work for military customers and veterans through work within strength management, personnel services, and benefits. Provide DEERS/RAPIDS support by providing information on operating status, perform transactions, and issue identification cards to include Common Access Cards. Assist Program Support Specialist with record maintenance and reference material such as correspondence, requisitions, regulations, instructions, and reports. Assists in the research and analysis of the existing DEERS/RAPIDS business practices and recommends changes to local policy and guidelines. The position resides within the infrastructure and support functions of the state National Guard; the incumbent is not subject to mobilization, nor is the work described part of the military mission; and the incumbent does not perform a key advisory or essential administrative role that is inherently military. In addition, the position must meet one of the following: It does not have a comparable military function; the position is required in full-time (civilian) role when the organization, or similar military position, is mobilized to perform continuing post-mobilization functions; or the position requires a skill or competency that necessitates technical expertise or professional qualifications that cannot be readily found in the military structure of the state military force. May make additional selections within 90 days of eligible(s) issuance.