Supervisory Staff Administrator

U.S. Army Reserve Command • Marina, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Military Technician position with the 416th Engineer Command, Engineer Battalion, 301 Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, located in Marina, California. The role requires active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve before a start date can be set, and requires obtaining and maintaining a Secret security clearance. The incumbent serves as a Supervisory Staff Administrator in an Army Reserve Battalion or equivalent-size unit, exercising supervision and control on behalf of the Commander and managing, coordinating, and integrating the Battalion’s daily operations. The position maintains oversight of subordinate-unit readiness and advises the Commander and staff on policy matters related to all phases of the U.S. Army Reserve Command program.

The administrator analyzes and interprets directives, policies, and instructions from higher headquarters, implements changes in the Battalion, and directs and monitors compliance and actions to improve programs. The role also identifies requirements for the annual budget for Reserve Personnel Army and Operations and Maintenance Army Reserve funds.

Applicants must meet an eligible employment-authority category and the stated specialized-experience, education, or combined qualification pathway. The position requires one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 level, or specified graduate education, or an acceptable combination of education and experience. Applicants with recent General Schedule service must meet the time-in-grade requirement. A one-year probationary period may apply; supervisory education requirements include completing the Supervisory Development Course within one year of placement. The announcement notes that multiple positions may be filled. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement; salary negotiations and certain incentives or moving expenses may be authorized under stated conditions. A comprehensive federal benefits package is described, with specific eligibility depending on appointment type.

Requirements

• Active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve is required before a start date can be set.
• Obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Meet one of the eligible employment-authority categories listed in the announcement.
• Qualify through one of the following: one year of specialized experience coordinating or managing unit operations, plans, and programs in specified administrative and readiness areas; a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education toward such a degree, or an LL.M. in a relevant field; or a qualifying combination of education and experience totaling at least 100% of the requirements.
• Specialized experience must include relevant unit operations or program management, interpreting and advising on higher-headquarters directives or policies, and evaluations or inspections to ensure unit readiness.
• Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the previous 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Applicants born after December 31, 1959, who are required to register must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• A one-year probationary period is required; a separate one-year supervisory probationary period may also be required.
• Supervisors must meet Army Civilian Education System requirements, including completing the Supervisory Development Course within one year of placement.
• If qualifying with foreign education, provide an evaluation establishing equivalence to an accredited U.S. education program, or evidence of full credit at an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and control Battalion activities on behalf of the Commander.
• Manage, coordinate, and integrate the day-to-day operations of the Battalion.
• Maintain oversight of the readiness status of subordinate units.
• Advise the Commander and staff on policy matters related to all phases of the U.S. Army Reserve Command program.
• Analyze and interpret incoming directives, policies, and instructions, and implement changes in the Battalion.
• Direct and monitor compliance and actions required to improve programs.
• Identify requirements for the yearly budget for Reserve Personnel Army and Operations and Maintenance Army Reserve funds.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Recruitment, retention, or relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Advanced leave accrual may be authorized.
• Creditable service for leave accrual may be authorized.
• Moving expenses may be authorized for eligible newly appointed Army Reserve Military Technicians.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree