Army Reserve Administrator

U.S. Army Reserve Command • Fort Sheridan, IL

8h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a military technician position with the 335th Signal Command Theater, NCE CPC, Army Reserve Cyber Pro Brigade, located at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. The position requires active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve before a start date can be set. The incumbent supports the organization’s readiness program by performing administrative functions, coordinating training and travel, and providing personnel with guidance on organizational regulations, financial management, and pay.

The incumbent must complete the Unit Administrator Basic Course and Unit Pay Administrator Course within 18 months of appointment. Duties may require evening, night, holiday, or weekend work, including changes to shifts or tour of duty. Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation.

Requirements

• Active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve is required.
• Successfully complete the Unit Administrator Basic Course within 18 months of appointment.
• Successfully complete the Unit Pay Administrator Course within 18 months of appointment.
• Meet one of the listed employment authority categories and provide supporting eligibility documents.
• One year of specialized experience providing administrative assistance in areas such as training, medical readiness, personnel actions, financial actions, supply, or logistics; coordinating logistical and training support with internal personnel or organizations; and preparing written correspondence for briefing organizational personnel; OR a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or two years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a relevant field; OR a qualifying combination of education and experience totaling at least 100% of the requirements.
• Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent, GS-07.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Complete a one-year probationary period, if appointed.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily administrative functions in support of the organization’s readiness program.
• Provide personnel with guidance on changes to organizational regulations and directives.
• Use automation systems to identify deficiencies in the financial management program.
• Analyze the account report system to maintain inventory.
• Coordinate personnel training programs in accordance with organizational directives and guidance.
• Manage the organization’s travel program.
• Provide pay guidance to organizational personnel.

Benefits

• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized when determined to be in the Government’s interest.
• New Army Reserve Military Technicians may be authorized moving expenses to their first official duty station if eligibility requirements are met.
• Recruitment, retention, or relocation incentives may be authorized when determined to be in the best interest of the government.
• Advance in-hire rates and advanced leave accrual may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Creditable service for leave accrual and credit for prior non-federal work experience and certain military service may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level