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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SPECIALIST-TITLE 5, Position Description Number PDT5915800 and is part of the KY COA, National Guard.
06/28/2024 to 09/17/2024
$59,966 - $77,955 per year
GS 9
1 vacancy in the following location:
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No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Temporary - Indefinite Tenure; May become permanent at a later date depending on resources and incumbent.
Full-time
Excepted
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No
KY-12462969-AR-24-236
797831900
Current federal employees of this agency.
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
Open to: AREA 1A- All current federal employees/technicians within Kentucky Army National Guard (T32 and T5, with permanent, conditional or indefinite tenure) -AND- AREA 2A- All current and former Kentucky Air or Army National Guard members
As a GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SPECIALIST-TITLE 5, GS-0306-9, you will function as the program manager for the state's Congressional Inquiry program. Maintain a status log of inquiries from members of congress and legislative members. Provide status updates and review all incoming requests. Advise the Adjutant General and command staff of sensitive or significantly controversial issues and potential impact. Conduct research to provide additional information and/or verify information received. Write and submit official responses that accurately answer the inquiry and provide a positive image of the DoD, the National Guard, and the Adjutant General. Administer the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) Programs and serve as the state National Guard's subject matter expert. Check the official FOIA request website for new requests, update statuses for requests, and redirect duplicate requests to the response initially provided. Forward requests for information to the appropriate state National Guard organizations or outside agencies, as needed. Formulate responses ensuring that releasable material is factual and in compliance with FOIA/PA regulatory guidelines. Provide guidance, direction, and advisement for employees assigned as FOIA representatives. Arrange training of FOIA representative. Coordinate visits from outside agencies and governmental organizations for the purpose of advancing the state National Guard's State and Federal strategic initiatives. Determine the appropriate scope and level of engagement of visitors. Prepare and assist in the preparation of presentations, ceremonies, briefings, and information papers. Serve as principal time keeper for Command Floor federal and state employees. Assist in the preparation and approval of itineraries, travel authorizations, and travel vouchers for the Adjutant General and Command Staff through an automated system. Perform other duties as assigned.
A more comprehensive detailed description of the position may be found in Position Description PDT5915800 on file in the employing unit or in the Human Resources Office. Contact the KY HRO Staffing Section via email for additional information, ng.ky.kyarng.mbx.hro-technicianstaffing@army.mil.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
May be subject to furlough actions.
Acceptance of a Federal position will terminate Tricare Reserve Select (TRS) eligibility.
This position is located on a tobacco free facility.
Must obtain and maintain a favorable adjudication of a T3 or equivalent investigation.
This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
NOTE: A retired member of the Armed Forces may not be appointed to a DOD civilian position within 180 days after retirement, without a TAG approved waiver, in accordance with DoDi 1402.01, Employment of Retired Members of the Armed Forces, dated 09 Sep 2007 and National Guard Appointment for Retired Members of the Armed Forces Memo, dated 18 Jan 2019.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
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 (http://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
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 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 qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
VETERANS PREFERENCE:
If you are claiming veterans' preference, you MUST submit the appropriate documentation. Failure to do so WILL result in the loss of veteran's preference, and will possibly impact your placement on the certificate. For more veterans' information please click https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.
10-Point Veterans' Preference: You MUST submit all supporting documentation as specified on the SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference". You can locate the SF 15 at https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf
5-Point Veterans' Preference: You MUST submit a copy of your DD-214 which includes Character of Service (usually Member-4 copy). If you are currently active duty, you may submit written documentation (certification) from your branch of service certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. The certification should also include when your terminal leave will begin, your rank and dates of active duty service.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents:
If applicable:
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/12462969
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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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.
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