Program Manager

Duties Advises the Adjutant General (TAG) on all matters pertaining to management, distribution, utilization, development, and support while being the focal point, responsible for planning, overseeing, and directing the activities of state or district programs which include Wellness and Violence Prevention, Yellow Ribbon, ESGR, Resourcing & Outreach, Religious support, and Behavioral Health, Children & Youth, Youth Challenge, and Family Programs. Plans the work accomplished by subordinate divisions and branches, sets, and adjusts short-term priorities, prepares schedules based on consideration of monitors, communicates, and coordinates specific program functions to ensure compliance of all regulatory, and budgetary constraints for any potential adverse impact, and coordinates while communicating with the Judge Advocate Office on potential legal consequences. Coordinates policies, plans, programs, and requirements at the senior leadership levels within the state or district, and The Adjutant General's Office. This position may be required to serve on a broad range of committees and boards which formulate recommendations on policy, resource allocation, and future planning, and provides feedback to senior leadership. Ensures that all regulatory reporting requirements are accomplished within the required timeline, provides documentation for any requirements not met with a follow-on plan of resolving any unmet requirements. Responsible for the welfare and morale of the directorate, and enforces the cultural standards on conduct, performance, and discipline for assigned personnel. Creates a healthy climate where members are treated with dignity, respect, and inclusion; and where harassment, assault, or unlawful discrimination of any kind is not tolerated. Supports the professional and personal development of subordinates, strengthening their physical mental, social and spiritual resiliency in an effort to build a well-rounded work force. Professional development includes formal mentoring, professional military education, academic opportunities, and other broadening opportunities. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems. Represents the Adjutant General and Joint Resiliency Directorate on a variety of state and National Guard functional area organizations. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with all serviced organizations and all senior staff members within the state. Participates in special projects and human capital initiatives and performs special assignments. Identifies the need for special projects and initiates milestones and goals. Evaluates reports by analyzing facts and performing appropriate research and prepares detailed responses. Researches and determines or recommends appropriate actions or interpretation of manpower/personnel issues that impact units, organizations, or commands. Requirements Conditions of Employment NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Army National Guard recruiter at 1-800-GO-GUARD (1-) prior to applying for this position. This is an Excepted Service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Missouri National Guard prior to the effective date of placement. 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. Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Individuals on incentive bonuses may be subject to recoupment or termination, contact the State Incentives Manager at extension 39637 for questions concerning recoupment or termination. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Failure to complete management prescribed courses for full-time support personnel within the first year of employment or assignment, may be cause for reassignment or termination. Advanced in hire rate may be granted to set pay above the minimum rate of the grade for a new employee if he/she possesses superior qualifications relevant to the positions' requirements and is essential to accomplish the agency's mission. Creditable Service for Annual Leave accrual may be granted to new employees if he/she possesses superior qualifications essential to the position; and which were acquired through performance in a non-federal or active duty uniformed service position. The duties performed in a non-federal or active duty uniformed service position must directly relate to the position to which appointed and such qualifications are necessary to achieve an important agency mission or performance goal to be eligible. Qualifications MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an Excepted Service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter at 1-800-GO-GUARD (1-) prior to applying for this position. Selected candidate will be required to be in a compatible military assignment prior to effective date of placement. Selected candidate must be MOS qualified within 12 months from date of appointment. Maximum Military Grade - COL (O-6) Minimum Military Grade - MAJ (O-4) with date of rank on or before 26 June 2020. Supervisor must verify that selected individual occupies a compatible military position. Technicians will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor or wage leader (grade inversion). GENERAL EXPERIENCE : Must possess experience, education or training in managing or directing, one or more programs, including appropriate supporting service organizations; supervisory, managerial, professional or technical work experience and/or training which has provided knowledge of management principles, practices, methods and techniques; and experience using computer and automation systems. GS-14 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Must possess at least 36 months of experience analyzing problems, identifying significant factors, gathering pertinent data, and recognizing solutions; preparing reports, plans, policies and various correspondence; evaluating objectives and develop plans to facilitate the availability and effective utilization of various resources; and must have knowledge of the organization and its mission and utilized the organizational staff procedures. Experience applying analytical and evaluative techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations carried out by administrative or professional personnel, or substantive administrative support functions. Education This job does not have a qualification requirement that allows substitution of education for specialized experience. 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 ( ). Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . 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. 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. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . 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