Supervisory Staff Administrator

U.S. Army Reserve Command • Wichita, KS

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Military Technician position with the 416th Engineer Command, 647 Regional Support Group, located in Wichita, Kansas. 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 position supervises the full-time staff of an Army Reserve Brigade, Group, or comparable-sized organization and supports the Commander in implementing organizational objectives and mission programs.

The employee plans and oversees staff work, analyzes programs and activities, and advises the Commander and staff on matters related to the organization’s mission. The position requires one year of specialized experience in relevant unit operations and supervision; education cannot substitute for this experience. A one-year probationary period applies. Supervisors must complete the Army Civilian Education System Supervisory Development Course within one year of placement. The position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment, or change to lower grade, and may be made permanent without further competition.

Requirements

• Active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve is required.
• Obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• One year of specialized experience managing unit operations and programs in relevant administrative or operational areas, analyzing and providing guidance on higher-headquarters directives, maintaining subordinate-unit readiness oversight, and supervising a full-time staff.
• Experience must be used to meet the qualification requirement; education cannot be substituted.
• 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-11.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Complete a one-year probationary period.
• Supervisors must meet Army Civilian Education System course and timeline requirements, including completing the Supervisory Development Course within one year of placement.
• Applicants born after December 31, 1959, who are male must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Supervisory Staff Administrator for an Army Reserve Brigade, Group, or comparable-sized organization.
• Supervise the daily activities of a full-time staff.
• Formulate plans and programs to ensure consistent implementation of the Commander’s objectives.
• Advise the Commander and staff on programs associated with carrying out the organization’s mission.
• Analyze programs and activities by reviewing reports.
• Plan subordinate work and set or adjust short-term priorities.
• Manage unit operations and programs in areas such as personnel and pay management, training, administration, supply, maintenance operations, information management, resource management, recruitment, inspections and investigations, public relations, and security.
• Analyze and provide guidance on directives, policies, or instructions from higher headquarters.
• Maintain oversight of subordinate units’ overall readiness status.
• Complete the Supervisory Development Course within one year of placement in a supervisory position.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable rules and agency approval.
• Moving expenses to the first official duty station may be authorized for eligible new Army Reserve Military Technicians.
• Recruitment, retention, or relocation incentives may be authorized when determined to be in the government’s best interest.
• Advance in-hire rates, advanced leave accrual, and creditable service for leave accrual may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for candidates new to Federal service may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed