Summary

This position is part of the 147th ATKW, and is located at Ellington Field JRB, Houston, TX. The purpose of this position is to provide Information Management (IM) support to the Group ASOG, ASOS and TACP. Incumbent coordinates with State HQ, National Guard Bureau (NGB), overseas Major Commands (MAJCOMs), and out-of-country organizations. Incumbent provides leadership and oversight to the unit orderly room function.

Texas is one of 9 states with NO state income tax.

This job is open to

• Federal employees - Excepted service
  
  Current excepted service federal employees.
• National Guard & reserves
  
  Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
• The public
  
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Veterans

Clarification from the agency

Nationwide Excepted (see Areas of Consideration), Texas Air National Guard Membership is Required

Duties

As a SUPPORT SERVICES SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), GS-0342-09 with the Texas Air National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to:

• Serves as the Orderly Room Manager, functioning as senior advisor to the Director of Readiness and Support for all orderly room and information management unit support functions. Initiates workday reports and manages orders publications procedures.
• Formulates, develops, and directs the implementation of IM policies and procedures. Recognizes need, initiates action, directs or personally formulates new administrative policies and procedures, and recommends changes designed to improve administrative efforts or services.
• Incumbent is responsible for the accuracy and content of the individual computerized personnel records system for all assigned personnel.
• Plans, organizes, and implements electronic media systems and computer systems throughout the unit.
• Manages training plans for IM personnel assigned throughout the organization. Develops and implements training for IM systems and such unit IRM and core software as E-Mail, word processing, spreadsheet, database, graphics, and internet/intranet.
• Manages the state Visual Information Support Center. Responsible for training and coordinating equipment usage. Manages stock videos, audio computer graphics, slides, photographs, line drawings and hardcopy clip art libraries (to include manuals, CD ROMs, videotapes, videodisks, etc.). Maintains the state defense visual information activity number (DVIAN) account. Coordinates VI usage logs and submits required reports.
• Serves as unit web master. Utilizing counsel and guidance from the Public Affairs, Legal Office, and Communications-Computer offices, incumbent plans, implements, maintains, and establishes local policy on the base/group external and internal World Wide Web Telecommunications Home Pages.
• Manages transfer of information internal and external to the unit to include manual and electronic telecommunications. Implements policy and monitors usage of mail systems at servicing units.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Appointment Factor(s): This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in the Texas Air National Guard and wear of the military uniform.

Areas of Consideration: Nationwide Excepted. This includes:

• All currently employed full-time T32/T5 Permanent, Indefinite and Temporary personnel of the Texas Army or Air National Guard.
• All current members of the Texas Army or Air National Guard,
• All military branch service members, and individuals eligible for immediate membership in the Texas Air National Guard.

Incentives: Acceptance of a military Federal technician position may result in termination and / or repayment of military incentives. Please check your contract and contact your servicing Education Services (Incentives) office or the Recruiting/Retention office.

Remarks:

• This position is in an Air Support Operations Squadron and will require selectee to participate in field training skills as part of the Tactical Air Control Party.
• The Texas National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer.
• Veterans' preference is not applicable to this position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance of the within 1 year of appointment.
• For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.
• Applicant must possess or be able to obtain a Secret clearance within one year of appointment.
• Direct deposit is mandatory.

Military Requirements: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the Texas Air National Guard and wear of the military uniform.

Military Assignments:

AFSC: 3F0X1 or Trainees accepted (Any AFSC willing to cross-train into the 3F0 AFSC).

Rank Spread: E-4/(SrA) through E-6/(TSgt)

Qualifications

To be considered for qualification, your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment/experience reflecting the following:

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Experience, education or training in administrative, professional, technical, or other work that provided knowledge of support services. Knowledge of administrative methods and procedures used in planning and organizing work, and skill in dealing with others in person-to-person work relationships. Experience working with people from various levels and backgrounds to obtain their cooperation or compliance with procedures, rules, or practices. Experience using computer and automation systems.

Specialized Experience Required:

To qualify at the GS-09 grade level, your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment/experience reflecting the following:

At least 12 months of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-08 that demonstrated knowledge of the methods and procedures for providing or performing a variety of functions and services applicable to the position to be filled; ability to plan, organize, and control work involving diverse activities; ability to gain cooperation and coordinate the work of others; and skill in oral and written communications, AND must have experience, education, or training dealing with management principles and supervisory responsibility for support service functions required by type of position to be filled and the organization involved;

OR,

Possess 2 years of graduate-level education or a master's or equivalent graduate degree.

Graduate Education: Major study public administration, business administration, industrial engineering, industrial management, or other administrative or management fields related to the position to be filled.

Quality of Experience:

Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.

Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience

GS-09 education requirement: 2 years of graduate-level education or a master's or equivalent graduate degree.

If you are using education to meet minimum qualifications for this position, you MUST upload a copy of your transcript. Failure to do so will result in automatic disqualification for this position.

Only education/experience gained by closing date of this position will be considered.

Additional information

Applicant must be able to enlist into the Texas Air National Guard.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

• Benefits
  
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  Review our benefits
  
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Required Documents
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
  To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
  
  1. Your resume should include the following for related positions held:
  
  • Work schedule (ex. Full-time, part-time, intermittent)
  • Hours worked per week
  • To and From dates (ex. MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY)
  • Duties performed - In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. Assumptions will not be made regarding your experience.
  
  2. Transcript if using education for experience.
  
  3. If applicable, please submit your most recent SF-50.
  
  4. Other supporting documents: Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s): Cover Letter, DD-214, and Transcript. Note: If DD214 is for National guard deployments, please include copy of orders.
  
  
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  
  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
  schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  
  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
• How to Apply
  
  To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12332420
  
  A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
  
  To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
  
  Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  
  After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
  
  You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
  
  To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
  
  Agency contact information
  
  
  
  Human Resources Office
  
  Phone
  
  (000)000-0000
  
  Email
  
  ng.tx.txarng.mbx.hro-applications@army.mil
  
  Address
  
  TX 147th Attack Wing
  
  14657 Sneider St
  
  Houston, TX 77034
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume should include the following for related positions held:

• Work schedule (ex. Full-time, part-time, intermittent)
• Hours worked per week
• To and From dates (ex. MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY)
• Duties performed - In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. Assumptions will not be made regarding your experience.

2. Transcript if using education for experience.

3. If applicable, please submit your most recent SF-50.

4. Other supporting documents: Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s): Cover Letter, DD-214, and Transcript. Note: If DD214 is for National guard deployments, please include copy of orders.


If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12332420

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Agency contact information



Human Resources Office

Phone

(000)000-0000

Email

ng.tx.txarng.mbx.hro-applications@army.mil

Address

TX 147th Attack Wing

14657 Sneider St

Houston, TX 77034

US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Criminal history inquiries
• Financial suitability
• Selective Service
• New employee probationary period
• Signature and false statements
• Privacy Act
• Social security number request