Program Manager (Deputy USP&FO/G8) (Title 32) (Temporary Promotion Not To Exceed One Year)

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a Program Manager (Deputy USP&FO/G8) (Title 32) (Temporary Promotion Not To Exceed One Year), Position Description Number D1919P01 and is part of the VA USPFO, National Guard.

Duties

As a Program Manager (Deputy USP&FO/G8) (Title 32), WS-5801-10, you will perform the below duties: Serves as a full deputy to the USPFO. Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the USPFO in their state. Develops goals and objectives that integrate manpower and personnel support objectives into the state, short and long-term operational plans. Establishes, revises or reviews policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organizational design for the USPFO and staff, to ensure work problems or barriers for mission accomplishment is eliminated. Ensures the proper obligation and expenditure of all Federal funds and the safeguarding of all Federal property in the possession of the state National Guard (32 USC 708). Ensures requirements are authenticated, certifies as to authority and authorizes the expenditure of funds for property, supplies, equipment, services, and payrolls within statutory and USPFO appointment limitations. Responsible for ensuring the accuracy of payrolls for all personnel who are compensated from Federal funds. Ensures that all invoices for supplies and services procured with Federal funds are valid, accurate and within the limitations of law and appointment restrictions. As an agent of the USPFO and Chief, National Guard Bureau (CNGB) in support of the state Adjutant General provides financial and logistical resources for the maintenance of Federal property in the possession of the National Guard of the State (32 USC 10503). Furnishes advice and assistance to units/organizations/activities within the state to ensure that Federal funds and property are used in conformance with applicable laws/regulations, within statutory limits. Performs returns and creates reports on Federal funds and property as directed by the Secretaries of the Army and Air Force and the Chief, National Guard Bureau (Title 32 U.S.C. 708). Exercises supervisory human resources responsibilities. Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors. Advises staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of higher-level management or headquarters. Nominates or selects candidates for subordinate non-supervisory and supervisory positions taking into consideration skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EO/EEO objectives. Ensures performance standards, counseling's, and ratings are completed IAW regulations and local policy. Explains performance expectations to subordinate supervisors and employees directly supervised and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Appraises performance of subordinate supervisors and other employees directly supervised and serves as reviewing official on evaluation of non-supervisory employees rated by subordinate supervisors. Approves expenses comparable to within-grade increases, extensive compensatory time, and employee travel. Recommends awards for non-supervisory personnel and changes in position classification to higher-level managers. Hears and resolves group grievances and employee complaints referred by subordinate supervisors and employees. Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems of employees directly supervised and reviews and/or approves serious disciplinary actions (e.g. suspensions, removals) involving non-supervisory subordinates. Ensures documentation prepared to support actions is proper and complete. Reviews developmental needs of subordinate supervisors and non-supervisory employees and makes decisions on non­routine, costly or controversial training needs and/or requests for unit employees. Encourages self­development. Approves leave for subordinate supervisors and ensures adequate coverage in organization through peak workloads and traditional holiday vacation time. Demonstrates sensitivity to ideas of subordinates. Ensures actions taken directly as well as those by subordinate supervisors to promote an environment in which employees are empowered to participate in and contribute to effective mission accomplishment. Discharges security responsibilities by ensuring education and compliance with security directives for employees with access to classified or sensitive material. Recognizes and takes appropriate action to correct situations posing a threat to the health or safety of subordinates. Coordinates purchasing and contracting actions within the authority established by the USPFO. Applies EEO/affirmative employment principles and requirements to all personnel management actions and decisions, and ensures all personnel are treated in a manner free of discrimination. Explains classification determinations to subordinate employees. Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications and evaluation

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 resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Education

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13041389 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. 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 resume and/or other supporting 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/.

Required documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your resume showing: Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you. Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job. Federal jobs should include series and grade. Education, certifications or licensures. 2. Other supporting documents: Most recent SF50 for current Federal Technicians.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was 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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).