Supervisory Staff Administrator

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

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About The Position

This is a Military Technician position with the 807th Theater Medical Command, with vacancies in Blacklick, Ohio; Vancouver, Washington; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Multiple positions may be filled from the announcement. The position requires active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve before a start date can be set.

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. The role manages, coordinates, and integrates the Battalion’s day-to-day operations and monitors the readiness status of subordinate units. The administrator advises the Commander and staff on policy matters across the USAR program, interprets and implements higher-headquarters directives, and monitors compliance and actions to improve programs. The role also identifies requirements for the annual Reserve Personnel Army and Operations Maintenance Army Reserve budgets.

Applicants must meet an eligible employment authority category and the required specialized experience, education, or combination of education and experience. The position requires one year of specialized experience, qualifying graduate education, or an acceptable combination. Applicants with recent General Schedule service must meet the time-in-grade requirement. The role includes supervisory and federal employment conditions, including a potential one-year supervisory probationary period and required Army Civilian Education System training.

Requirements

• Maintain active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve before a start date can be set.
• Meet one of the listed eligible employment authority categories and provide proof of eligibility.
• Have one year of specialized experience managing or coordinating unit operations, plans, 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, or security; interpreting and advising on higher-headquarters directives, policies, or instructions; and performing evaluations or inspections to ensure unit readiness.
• Alternatively, possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.M. in a relevant field such as Business Management or Business Administration.
• Alternatively, qualify through a combination of education and experience totaling at least 100% of the requirements; transcripts must be attached when relying on education.
• Applicants who held a GS 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.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Complete the Supervisory Development Course within one year of placement in a supervisory position, as required by the Army Civilian Education System.
• Complete a one-year probationary period if required; continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Use direct deposit for pay.

Nice To Haves

• Recruitment, retention, or relocation incentives, advanced in-hire rates, advanced leave accrual, and creditable service for leave accrual may be authorized when determined to be in the government’s best interest.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for candidates new to Federal service may be authorized.
• Credit for prior non-Federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual leave accrual may be authorized.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized under applicable regulations and agency determination.
• New Army Reserve Military Technicians may be authorized moving expenses to their first official duty station if they meet the stated eligibility conditions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Supervisory Staff Administrator in an Army Reserve Battalion or equivalent-size unit.
• Exercise supervision and control on behalf of the Commander.
• Manage, coordinate, and integrate the Battalion’s day-to-day operations.
• Maintain oversight of subordinate units’ readiness status.
• Advise the Commander and staff on policy matters related to all phases of the USAR 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 development of the annual Reserve Personnel Army and Operations Maintenance Army Reserve budgets.

Benefits

• The posting describes a comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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