Supervisory Staff Administrator

U.S. Army Reserve Command • Cedar Rapids, IA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Military Technician position with the 79th Sustainment Support Command, 649 Regional Support Group, 103 Expeditionary Sustainment Command, located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 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-size organization and advises the Commander and staff on programs that support the organization’s mission.

Applicants must meet one of the listed employment-authority categories and have at least one year of specialized experience managing unit operations and programs in areas such as personnel and pay, training, administration, supply, maintenance, information and resource management, recruitment, inspections and investigations, public relations, or security. The experience must also include interpreting higher-headquarters directives, overseeing subordinate-unit readiness, and supervising a full-time staff. Education cannot substitute for the required experience. The position is subject to background and fitness determinations, and may require a one-year probationary period.

Requirements

• Active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve is required before a start date can be set.
• Must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• At least one year of specialized experience managing unit operations and programs, interpreting higher-headquarters directives, overseeing subordinate-unit readiness, 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).
• Must meet at least one of the listed employment-authority categories and provide documents proving eligibility.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• As a supervisor, must meet Army Civilian Education System course and timeline requirements; the Supervisory Development Course must be completed within one year of placement.

Responsibilities

• 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 employees’ work and set or adjust short-term priorities.
• Manage unit operations and programs in areas such as personnel and pay, training, administration, supply, maintenance, information management, resource management, recruitment, inspections and investigations, public relations, or security.
• Provide guidance on directives, policies, and instructions from higher headquarters.
• Maintain oversight of the readiness status of subordinate units.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable rules and agency determination.
• Moving expenses to the first official duty station may be authorized for eligible new Army Reserve Military Technicians.
• Recruitment, retention, or relocation incentives, advanced 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