Supervisory Staff Administrator

U.S. Army Reserve Command • Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Military Technician position with the 416th Engineer Command, 301 Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, located at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. The position 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 for an Army Reserve Brigade, Group, or comparable-sized organization, supervising a full-time staff and advising the Commander and staff on programs related to the organization's mission.

The position requires one year of specialized experience managing 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, or security. Experience must also include analyzing and advising on higher-headquarters directives, policies, or instructions; overseeing subordinate units' readiness; and supervising the daily activities of a full-time staff. Education cannot be substituted for the required experience.

Applicants must meet at least one of the listed employment-authority categories and provide documentation of eligibility. Applicants who have held a General Schedule position within the past 52 weeks must meet the time-in-grade requirement of 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11). The position includes a one-year probationary period, and a separate one-year supervisory probationary period may also be required. Supervisors must complete the Army Civilian Education System requirements, including the Supervisory Development Course within one year of placement.

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.
• Must meet the specialized-experience requirement: one year managing unit operations and programs in the specified functional areas, analyzing and advising on higher-headquarters directives, policies, or instructions, overseeing subordinate-unit readiness, and supervising a full-time staff.
• Education cannot be substituted for the required experience.
• Applicants must qualify under at least one of the listed employment-authority categories and provide eligibility documentation.
• Applicants who have held a GS position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).
• 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.
• Must complete required Army Civilian Education System coursework; the Supervisory Development Course must be completed within one year of placement in a supervisory position.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• A background investigation may be required for a suitability or fitness determination.
• A one-year probationary period applies; a one-year supervisory probationary period may also be 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 through review of reports.
• Plan work for subordinates and set and 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, or security.
• Analyze and provide guidance on directives, policies, or instructions from higher headquarters.
• Maintain oversight of the overall readiness status of subordinate units.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to eligible employees.
• 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 may be authorized.
• Advance in-hire rates may be authorized.
• Advanced leave accrual may be authorized.
• Creditable service for leave accrual may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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