- Position Title
- Army Reserve Administrator
- Agency
- U.S. Army Reserve Command
- Announcement Number
- NCDE188339043910D Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, June 15, 2018 to Thursday, June 28, 2018
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
2.
External Recruitment Military Spouse Preference
This category includes spouses of active duty military members. To be eligible you:
• Must have been married to your military sponsor prior to reporting to the new duty assignment; AND,
• Must have accompanied your military sponsor on a Permanent Change in Station (PCS) move; AND,
• The position for which you are applying must be within the commuting area of your military sponsor's new permanent duty station.
MSP applies if you are ranked among the "best qualified" for this vacancy, and the list established from this announcement is used to fill the vacancy.
MSP does not apply, however, when preference would violate statutes or regulations on veterans' preference or nepotism.
Supporting documentation: You must provide acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility which includes the following: a copy of PCS orders authorizing the spouse to accompany the service member to a new duty location, and proof of marriage to the service member.
**NOTE: You will not receive Military Spouse Preference for this announcement if you fail to provide any of the documents mentioned above.
Are you a military spouse eligible for preference under delegated examining procedures?
This category includes spouses of active duty military members. To be eligible you:
• Must have been married to your military sponsor prior to reporting to the new duty assignment; AND,
• Must have accompanied your military sponsor on a Permanent Change in Station (PCS) move; AND,
• The position for which you are applying must be within the commuting area of your military sponsor's new permanent duty station.
MSP applies if you are ranked among the "best qualified" for this vacancy, and the list established from this announcement is used to fill the vacancy.
MSP does not apply, however, when preference would violate statutes or regulations on veterans' preference or nepotism.
Supporting documentation: You must provide acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility which includes the following: a copy of PCS orders authorizing the spouse to accompany the service member to a new duty location, and proof of marriage to the service member.
**NOTE: You will not receive Military Spouse Preference for this announcement if you fail to provide any of the documents mentioned above.
Are you a military spouse eligible for preference under delegated examining procedures?
3.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.
*Note: Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference.
Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application:A copy of your agency notice; AND,
A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,
A copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.
*Note: Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference.
Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application:A copy of your agency notice; AND,
A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,
A copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
Conditions of Employment Screen Outs
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions.
1.
This position requires membership in the US Army Reserve (USAR). If you are not willing or are ineligible to join the USAR, please do not apply to this announcement. If selected, you MUST be or become a member of the Selected USAR. Generally, retired military service members are not eligible for Selected USAR membership. Do you possess a USAR membership or are you willing to obtain and maintain a membership in the USAR?
2.
This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required. Are you willing to undergo pre-employment and recurring investigations to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance as required?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in an Army Reserve Administrator position with the Department of the Army. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Army Reserve Administrator at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Maintain administrative and personnel policies for regulatory compliance.
3.
Coordinate the organization's administrative mission and operation with command staff.
4.
Monitor facility operations to improve efficiency.
5.
Conduct staff inspections to ensure compliance with administrative regulations.
6.
Verify personnel actions comply with strength management requirements to ensure mobilization readiness of unit.
7.
Perform technical review of completed personnel actions.
8.
Ensure the preparation and coordination of Annual Training and Active Duty orders.
9.
Monitor personnel strength for recruitment and retention purposes.
10.
Establish internal audit controls to prepare and submit budget proposals.
11.
Update policies and standard operating procedures to reflect updates and changes.
12.
Review unit training programs to recommend improvements.
13.
Coordinate unit training requirements in accordance with directives.
14.
Review incoming administrative regulations and directives for updates or changes.
15.
Use automated systems to create and maintain suspense logs and reports.
16.
Analyze administrative reports to identify trends.
17.
Provide assistance and guidance with the day-to-day office management procedures.
18.
Develop unit and individual training goals to determine required training.
19.
Monitor training requirements and allocations in accordance with directives and guidance.
20.
Apply training and operation regulations to determine program effectiveness.
21.
Update training policies and operating procedures to reflect current practices.
22.
Resolve complex pay issues that require extensive coordination with commands.
23.
Advise on changes in guidance, priorities, or policies that would affect any pay processes.
24.
Provide technical advice and guidance regarding the establishment and maintenance of military pay accounts for supported soldiers.
25.
Ensure compliance with internal controls to minimize pay problems and inquiries.
26.
Advise management on current administrative functions, operations and personnel policies.
27.
Communicate command training guidance to subordinate commands.
28.
Participate in staff meetings with other staff offices to coordinate resources.
29.
Coordinate transportation of supplies and equipment.
30.
Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.