SUPPORT SERVICES SPECIALIST (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units • Hartford, CT

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Title 32 dual-status position with the Deputy Chief of Staff Information Management (DCSIM) in Hartford, Connecticut. National Guard membership in the Connecticut Army National Guard is required, and the incumbent must serve in a compatible military assignment. The role manages, plans, and coordinates administrative support services for an installation and/or state operations, including communications, correspondence, records and mail management, task management, procurement, budgeting, protocol, reporting, personnel, and special programs.

The position supports official records and information management programs and initiatives, and executes plans, policies, and objectives for automated records management program administration. It also serves as Assistant Printing and Publications Control Officer, Assistant Mail Control Manager, and the installation and/or state Privacy Act Officer and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officer.

The employee must complete required National Guard Professional Education Center training and prescribed courses within six months of assignment, subject to resource availability. A two-year trial period applies. The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance, hold a valid driver's license, wear the military uniform, and meet a compatible military assignment within one year of placement.

Requirements

• National Guard membership in the Connecticut Army National Guard and a compatible military assignment are required.
• Must meet a compatible military assignment within one year of placement.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a secret security clearance within one year of appointment and maintain it.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must wear the military uniform.
• Must complete the required NGB-prescribed courses at the National Guard Professional Education Center within six months of assignment, subject to availability of resources.
• Must serve a two-year trial/probationary period.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation.
• At least 24 months of specialized experience in support-service management and supervisory responsibility, planning and directing clerical operations, and applying methods and procedural steps under general instructions to meet program objectives.
• General experience, education, or training providing knowledge of support services; knowledge of administrative methods and procedures for planning and organizing work; interpersonal skills; and experience using computer and automation systems.
• Skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to identify, consider, and resolve procedural or factual issues.
• Knowledge of management and organization principles and administrative practices, including communication channels, delegation of authority, correspondence routing, filing systems, and records storage.
• Ability to establish rapport and confidence, assess problems or situations, and determine the effectiveness of support service functions.
• Prior to application, military grade must be enlisted E-5 through E-6.
• Unit of assignment may be any unit within the state.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of graduate-level education, a master's degree, or an equivalent graduate degree may substitute for specialized experience for GS-09.
• All applications will be considered regardless of Branch/AOC/FA/MOS.
• The selected individual may be required to attend formal technician school training.

Responsibilities

• Manage, plan, and coordinate administrative support services for installation and/or state operations.
• Support official records and information management programs and initiatives.
• Execute plans, policies, and objectives for automated records management program administration.
• Serve as Assistant Printing and Publications Control Officer, providing guidance and input to carry out the installation and/or state Publishing and Printing Program.
• Serve as Assistant Mail Control Manager for the installation and/or state.
• Serve as installation and/or state Privacy Act Officer and FOIA Officer.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed