Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT ASSISTANT (OA), Position Description Number PDD1263000 and is part of the MA ARNG CSMS, National Guard. This is a Bargaining Unit position. The unit point of contact and contact phone for this position is: CW4 JOHN CROSIER at (339) 202-4601 Responsibilities (1) Advises regarding the practical and technical aspects of office administration, to include budgeting, purchasing, supply, personnel, word processing, and files management; and performs staff support work in each of these areas. (2) Updates the office's supply sources; purchases supplies, equipment, and services through open market purchase by blanket agreement, cash or field purchase order, or similar methods; processes and tracks purchase documents; (3) Collects data for the office-operating budget, reviews submissions for proper format and compliance with budget requirements, and consolidates material into an annual office budget. Sets up controls to monitor expenses during the year; and recommends budget adjustments including restructuring budget allocations or work plans to deal with changing situations such as varying costs for equipment parts, or services, and changes in the availability of funds. Maintains and transfer funds between several unrelated appropriated fund accounts and several revolving fund accounts. The accounts are subject to different regulations and procedures. (4) Serves as the Records Management Coordinator for the organization. Ensures subordinate activities maintain official files in accordance with regulatory and published guidance. Provides instructions to personnel to ensure that the records program is executed properly. Provides for control of classified documents for the organization. Insures that documents are properly logged and safeguarded. Tracks virtually all financial, personnel, supply, and other administrative transactions as the documentation flows through the office in both electronic form and on paper. Maintains and revises the office filing system. (5) Collects maintenance and/or logistics program information from personnel, enters it into electronic or manual information systems, and searches for it as requested; schedules use and maintenance of computer equipment; enters and retrieves information from a variety of systems; and helps field office employees to use the various computer systems. (6) Serves as the focal point for all personnel actions in the organization. Initiates personnel actions as needed to include performance evaluations, standards, job announcements, and SF-52 actions. Maintains a register of pending actions and suspense dates. Completes requests for personnel actions; distributes forms and instructions for annual performance ratings; and ensures timely, proper completion of all personnel documents. Reviews documents for accuracy, format, and compliance with applicable regulations. (7) Accomplishes travel arrangements for the office to include travel and hotel reservations, travel orders, and coordinates visits. May serve as the travel account program manager. Reconciles un-liquidated obligations to maximize funds utilization and may serve on the Program Budget Advisory Committee (PBAC). (8) Prepares and monitors appointment/delegation letters and other additional appointments for all subordinate activities. Maintains an official file of all appointments and makes recommendations for changes or deletions based on personnel or policy changes. Prepares and distributes appointments and other duty assignments. (9) Coordinates joint directorate inspections such as NGB, Army IG, and Army Audit Agencies, and other external agencies. Assists in the development of inspection schedules, coordinates with managers, develops inspection areas through analysis of previous inspection results, and highlights known vulnerabilities and problem areas. Maintains historical records on all previous external inspections. (10) Assists in the development of policy letters, which may require researching applicable directives from higher authority, to ensure that no conflict will result from issuance of new policy. Coordinates draft policy with other staff directorates prior to submission for final review and approval. (11) Work requires general knowledge of the maintenance and/or logistics mission and functions of the office; and understanding of how the office's various administrative services relate to one another and to the office's mission. Work also requires broad understanding and detailed procedural knowledge of budget, purchasing, personnel, and information processing functions of the office. Performs other duties as assigned. The above duty description does not contain all details of the official position description. For more details, please contact the POC listed above. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Military Grades: ENL: PV1 to SGM WO: WOC to CW3 Compatible Military Assignments: MOS: 25, 26, 51, 88, 89, 92 All applications will be considered regardless of Branch MOS AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Open to current members of the Massachusetts Army National Guard and those eligible to transfer to the Massachusetts Army National Guard. National Guard Membership IS required for this announcement. NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position Constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a Massachusetts Army National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have experience, education, or training which indicates performance of progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level that provided the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of months/years. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Additional Information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). MILITARY INCENTIVES - BONUSES AND STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM: If you are selected for this position, you may lose your eligibility for your National Guard Enlistment/Reenlistment Bonus and Student Loan Repayment Program incentives. In order to avoid losing your incentive eligibility, you should check with your incentives manager prior to accepting an offer for the position. For M-Day/Traditional personnel who are currently receiving incentives to include Bonuses and the Student Loan Repayment Program incentive, the following termination rule applies: Incentive Termination without Recoupment: If you accept an Active Guard Reserve (AGR) position or a Military Technician (Mil Tech) Permanent or Indefinite position after 25 February 2010 where membership in the National Guard is a condition of employment, your bonus will be terminated with no recoupment. 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