Head of Programme Management

Serves as a full deputy to the USPFO. Develops goals and objectives that integrate manpower and personnel support objectives into the state, short and long-term operational plans. Establishes, revises or reviews policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organizational design for the USPFO and staff, to ensure work problems or barriers for mission accomplishment is eliminated. Ensures requirements are authenticated, certifies as to authority and authorizes the expenditure of funds for property, supplies, equipment, services, and payrolls within statutory and USPFO appointment limitations. Responsible for ensuring the accuracy of payrolls for all personnel who are compensated from Federal funds. As an agent of the USPFO and Chief, National Guard Bureau (CNGB) in support of the state Adjutant General provides financial and logistical resources for the maintenance of Federal property in the possession of the National Guard of the State (32 USC 10503). Furnishes advice and assistance to units/organizations/activities within the state to ensure that Federal funds and property are used in conformance with applicable laws/regulations, within statutory limits. Performs returns and creates reports on Federal funds and property as directed by the Secretaries of the Army and Air Force and the Chief, National Guard Bureau (Title 32 U.Advises staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of higher-level management or headquarters. Ensures performance standards, counseling's, and ratings are completed IAW regulations and local policy. Explains performance expectations to subordinate supervisors and employees directly supervised and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Appraises performance of subordinate supervisors and other employees directly supervised and serves as reviewing official on evaluation of non-supervisory employees rated by subordinate supervisors. Approves expenses comparable to within-grade increases, extensive compensatory time, and employee travel. Hears and resolves group grievances and employee complaints referred by subordinate supervisors and employees. Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems of employees directly supervised and reviews and/or approves serious disciplinary actions (e.g. suspensions, removals) involving non-supervisory subordinates. Reviews developmental needs of subordinate supervisors and non-supervisory employees and makes decisions on nonroutine, costly or controversial training needs and/or requests for unit employees. Approves leave for subordinate supervisors and ensures adequate coverage in organization through peak workloads and traditional holiday vacation time. Discharges security responsibilities by ensuring education and compliance with security directives for employees with access to classified or sensitive material. Applies EEO/affirmative employment principles and requirements to all personnel management actions and decisions, and ensures all personnel are treated in a manner free of discrimination. 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.May be required to successfully complete a trial period.Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.This position may be made permanent at a later date without further competition.This position is not located at a bargaining unit.In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. NOTE: This position may be made permanent at a later date without further competition. GROUP I - All qualified Male/Female Commissioned Officers (O3/CPT - O5/LTC) currently employed (permanent) in the Virginia Army National Guard Military Technician Program. Applicants must have or training which demonstrates knowledge managing or directing, one or more programs, including appropriate supporting service organizations. This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the GS grade indicated. This experience must include activities such as:Experience analyzing problems, identifying significant factors, gathering pertinent data, and recognizing solutions.Experience preparing reports, plans, policies and various correspondence.Experience evaluating objectives and developing plans to facilitate the availability and effective utilization of various resourcesExperience 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 You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. 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 ( ).