Program Manager (Joint Resiliency Director) Title 32

This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the DC National Guard.

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: You must meet the minimum military rank as specified in this announcement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact a DC National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. Applicants applying to this position who exceed the maximum military grade listed on this job announcement MUST submit a statement in writing that they are willing to take an administrative reduction in grade to the advertised military grade on the job announcement for which applying. Applicants who exceed the military grade will NOT be placed into the technician position until they have been administratively reduced to the military grade on the job announcement. Please note that exceeding the maximum rank does not automatically qualify you for consideration. Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement

The National Guards full-time support program requires that all military technicians are members of the National Guard and are appointed to full-time positions which correspond to their military assignments. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership.

NOTE: **THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO BOTH ARMY AND AIR MEMBERS THAT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS**

Minimum Military Rank: 0-5/LTC
Maximum Military Rank: 0-5/LTC

Other requirements: For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles candidates must have a valid state drivers license for the state in which they live or are principally employed. For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within One (1) year of appointment.


This is a provisional position description that projects duties and responsibilities associated with the Joint Staff. This position is located at the Joint Forces Headquarters State (JFHQ-ST) Joint Resiliency Directorate Office of the Director. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Director of the Joint Resiliency Directorate with oversight of at least four major functions listed below without duplication in another directorate and provides statewide policy guidance leadership management and oversight of service member family contractor and employee programs policies and plans. This position will provide guidance to both Army and Air National Guard resources.

Duties:

• Advises the Adjutant General (TAG) on all matters pertaining to management distribution utilization development and support while being the focal point responsible for planning overseeing and directing the activities of state or district programs which include Wellness and Violence Prevention Yellow Ribbon ESGR Resourcing & Outreach Religious support and Behavioral Health Children & Youth Youth Challenge and Family Programs.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities
• Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies procedures and directives of management.
• Determines appropriate recommendations for unresolved or questionable problems and performs follow-up.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Conditions of employment

• National Guard Membership is required. If you are not sure if you are eligible for military membership please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Minimum Rank: 0-5
• Maximum Rank: 0-5
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): PCS not authorized
• 3R Incentive MAY be authorized (recruitment and relocation)

Qualifications

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): PCS not authorized
Relocation Incentive: Incentive may be authorized
Selected Reserve Incentive Program: Acceptance of this position will cause termination of Federal bonuses pursuant to respective Selected Reserve Incentive Programs (SRIP). This termination may be with or without recoupment of payments already made.

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military rank and assignment in the District of Columbia National Guard. 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 National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.

NOTE: **THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO BOTH ARMY AND AIR MEMBERS THAT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS**


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Applicants who exceed the maximum military grade listed above must submit a statement in writing that they are willing to take an administrative reduction in grade to the advertised military grade on the job announcement for which applying. Applicants who exceed the military grade will not be placed into the technician position until they have been administratively reduced to the military grade on the job announcement. Please note that exceeding the maximum rank does not automatically disqualify you for consideration.

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



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1. Specialized experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position.
2. An applicants RESUME must provide in detail how they meet the specialized experience listed.
3. It must be documented with from (mm/yy) and to (mm/yy) dates and description of the specialized experience.
4. If education or a degree is required as part of the Specialized Experience you must include transcripts.

Do not copy the specialized experience qualifications word for word and place into your resume; you must describe your personal experience as it pertains to each statement. Plagiarizing from this announcement will immediately disqualify you as an applicant.

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