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Summary
PUERTO RICO NATIONAL GUARD
ARMY TECHNICIAN VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
COLA: 2.63%
Duty Location: JFHQ-PR, United States Property & Fiscal Office (USPFO), Fort Buchanan, PR
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Overview
- Accepting applications
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Open & closing dates
11/07/2024 to 11/21/2024
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Salary
$59,966 - $77,955 per year
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Pay scale & grade
GS 9
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Location
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
No
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Travel Required
Not required
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Excepted
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Promotion potential
None
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
Yes
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Security clearance
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Drug test
No
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Financial disclosure
No
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Bargaining unit status
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Announcement number
PR-12604013-AR-25-010
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Control number
818044800
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This job is open to
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The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
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Federal employees - Competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
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Federal employees - Excepted service
Current excepted service federal employees.
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Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of this agency.
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National Guard & reserves
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
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Duties
- This position requires military membership in the Puerto Rico Army National Guard (PRARNG).
- Selected applicant(s) will be required to complete an online Onboarding process.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
- This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required 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.
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Continued employment in this position is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the mandatory training specifically identified for the position.
- Loss of military membership will result in immediate loss of your full-time military technician position.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the Government Travel Credit Card (GTC) as a condition of employment.
- Must possess a valid PR State driver’s license to operate government motor vehicle in accordance with Service specific Vehicle Operations Directives.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate SECRET security clearance for the position.
- 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.
- Extensive travel is required to perform duties throughout the state.
- Irregular and overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies.
Qualifications
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
This position requires military membership in the Puerto Rico Army National Guard (PRARNG). If you are not a military member of the PRARNG (i.e., Airman, civilian, active-duty Soldier, prior service, guard member from another state, reservist, IRR, State Guard, etc.), you must contact the Recruiting and Retention (R&R) Office at (787) 289-1400 extension 2015 or 2008 and request the PRARNG Military Basic Requirements (MBR) Certification. If the MBR certification is not submitted, or you do not meet the requirements to be a member of the PRARNG, your application will not be screened.
AREA OF CONSIDERATION:
HRO MUST process and clear the Department of Defense (DoD), Priority Placement Program (PPP), prior to advertising all internal and external job vacancies and promotion announcements.
Area 1 = All permanent Technician Enlisted employee's members (NG T32/NG T5) within Puerto Rico Army National Guard.
Area 2 = All indefinite Technician Enlisted employee's members (NG T32/NG T5) within Puerto Rico Army National Guard.
Area 3 = Enlisted currently serving members of the Puerto Rico Army National Guard.
Area 4 = Enlisted Prior (former) members of the Puerto Rico Army National Guard.
Area 6 = Applicants who meet all requirements to become Enlisted members of the Puerto Rico Army National Guard. (If the MBR certification is not submitted, your application will not be screened).
First round consideration will be given to Area 1 Candidates. (All other Areas will be screened only in the event that there are no qualified or recommended Candidates).
To prevent a grade inversion, military rank allowed for this position will be determined at the final evaluation of the vacancy announcement considering the military rank of the supervisor.
Acceptance of any military technician position may cause the termination of entitlements and eligibility for all military bonuses and student loan repayments. For further information you must contact the appropriate military Education Office.
DUTIES:
As a MANAGEMENT ANALYST (D1913000), GS-0343-9, you will serve as a management analyst in the USPFO and direct Central Issue Facility (CIF) stock record operations using the Standard Army Management Information System software and locally devised management programs IAW law and regulations. Provides management analysis regarding logistical and/or fiscal accountability for the equipment and resources assigned to the USPFO and CIF and performs a variety of review assignments involved in developing, analyzing, evaluating, and/or in providing management assessments.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work is primarily sedentary although some slight physical effort may be required.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate-controlled office.
QUALIFICATIONS:
You will lose consideration for the position if your application does not include all the information/documents requested on the vacancy announcement. The USAJOBS Resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you met the required GENERAL and SPECIALIZED experience. Experiences copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and will disqualify you from the position. National Guard military (part-time) service is considered as full-time experience when evaluated against the qualification requirements. The applicant is credited with actual number of months the member has been in the National Guard provided such service is related to the position to be filled.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Experience, education, or training in administrative, professional, investigative, technical, or other responsible work which demonstrates analytical ability and a practical and theoretical knowledge of the functions, processes, and principles of management. Knowledge of the National Guard organizational structures, functions, procedures, and techniques. Experience using computer and automation systems.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Applicant must possess at least ONE (1) year at the next lower-level grade GS-07 or the equivalent TWENTY-FOUR (24) months of specialized experience performing or supervising duties such as reviewing organizational information regarding inventory management, storage management, equipment coordination fiscal and supply management utilizing inspection reports, applicable Department of Army (DA) regulations, and activity mission statements; identifying tentative sub-objectives or firm objectives regarding stock record operations; performing management studies of organization's auditable entity; identifying potential weaknesses in internal controls; conducting troubleshooting and management studies; ascertaining the need for changes in existing management systems or methods of operation such as work processes, functional responsibility, operating techniques, organizational structure and other factors ; assignments involving several specialized areas of management such as organizational analysis, work methods and standards, procedure analysis, and management statistics; participating in providing management consulting services on all aspects of improving management operations; providing liaison assistance, as required, to external organizations with responsibility for coordinating their activities with the USPFO; performing follow-up assignments on agreed upon review findings, recommendations, and monetary benefits made during previous audits engagements; preparing management studies which present findings identifying causative situations and recommending corrective actions.
This position requires military membership in the Puerto Rico Army National Guard (PRARNG). If you are not a military member of the PRARNG (i.e., Airman, civilian, active-duty Soldier, prior service, guard member from another state, reservist, IRR, State Guard, etc.), you must contact the Recruiting and Retention (R&R) Office at (787) 289-1400 extension 2015 or 2008 and request the PRARNG Military Basic Requirements (MBR) Certification. If the MBR certification is not submitted, or you do not meet the requirements to be a member of the PRARNG, your application will not be screened.
AREA OF CONSIDERATION:
HRO MUST process and clear the Department of Defense (DoD), Priority Placement Program (PPP), prior to advertising all internal and external job vacancies and promotion announcements.
Area 1 = All permanent Technician Enlisted employee's members (NG T32/NG T5) within Puerto Rico Army National Guard.
Area 2 = All indefinite Technician Enlisted employee's members (NG T32/NG T5) within Puerto Rico Army National Guard.
Area 3 = Enlisted currently serving members of the Puerto Rico Army National Guard.
Area 4 = Enlisted Prior (former) members of the Puerto Rico Army National Guard.
Area 6 = Applicants who meet all requirements to become Enlisted members of the Puerto Rico Army National Guard. (If the MBR certification is not submitted, your application will not be screened).
First round consideration will be given to Area 1 Candidates. (All other Areas will be screened only in the event that there are no qualified or recommended Candidates).
To prevent a grade inversion, military rank allowed for this position will be determined at the final evaluation of the vacancy announcement considering the military rank of the supervisor.
Acceptance of any military technician position may cause the termination of entitlements and eligibility for all military bonuses and student loan repayments. For further information you must contact the appropriate military Education Office.
DUTIES:
As a MANAGEMENT ANALYST (D1913000), GS-0343-9, you will serve as a management analyst in the USPFO and direct Central Issue Facility (CIF) stock record operations using the Standard Army Management Information System software and locally devised management programs IAW law and regulations. Provides management analysis regarding logistical and/or fiscal accountability for the equipment and resources assigned to the USPFO and CIF and performs a variety of review assignments involved in developing, analyzing, evaluating, and/or in providing management assessments.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work is primarily sedentary although some slight physical effort may be required.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate-controlled office.
QUALIFICATIONS:
You will lose consideration for the position if your application does not include all the information/documents requested on the vacancy announcement. The USAJOBS Resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you met the required GENERAL and SPECIALIZED experience. Experiences copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and will disqualify you from the position. National Guard military (part-time) service is considered as full-time experience when evaluated against the qualification requirements. The applicant is credited with actual number of months the member has been in the National Guard provided such service is related to the position to be filled.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Experience, education, or training in administrative, professional, investigative, technical, or other responsible work which demonstrates analytical ability and a practical and theoretical knowledge of the functions, processes, and principles of management. Knowledge of the National Guard organizational structures, functions, procedures, and techniques. Experience using computer and automation systems.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Applicant must possess at least ONE (1) year at the next lower-level grade GS-07 or the equivalent TWENTY-FOUR (24) months of specialized experience performing or supervising duties such as reviewing organizational information regarding inventory management, storage management, equipment coordination fiscal and supply management utilizing inspection reports, applicable Department of Army (DA) regulations, and activity mission statements; identifying tentative sub-objectives or firm objectives regarding stock record operations; performing management studies of organization's auditable entity; identifying potential weaknesses in internal controls; conducting troubleshooting and management studies; ascertaining the need for changes in existing management systems or methods of operation such as work processes, functional responsibility, operating techniques, organizational structure and other factors ; assignments involving several specialized areas of management such as organizational analysis, work methods and standards, procedure analysis, and management statistics; participating in providing management consulting services on all aspects of improving management operations; providing liaison assistance, as required, to external organizations with responsibility for coordinating their activities with the USPFO; performing follow-up assignments on agreed upon review findings, recommendations, and monetary benefits made during previous audits engagements; preparing management studies which present findings identifying causative situations and recommending corrective actions.
Education
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Completion of 2 academic years of education in an accredited college or university will satisfy the requirements (30 semester hours or 20 classroom hours of instruction per week) for 3 months of specialized experience. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience. Courses must be directly related to the work of the position.
Copy of official/student transcripts showing conferred Degree must be included in order to receive credit for education. Unofficial transcripts from internet or with alterations will not be considered. To receive credit for education the information must be included in the education section of the Resume.
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).
Benefits
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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.
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Required Documents
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TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE WHICH INCLUDES:
1. Online USAJOBS Resume - Your resume in English showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed. USAJOBS Help Center | What should I include in my federal resume?
2. Online Questionnaire (mandatory).
3. For permanent / Indefinite employee of the PRARNG (Tenure 1, 2 or 3), submit your SF-50 with this application (Refer to block 24).
4. Currently serving or former members of the PRARNG may establish eligibility submitting DD 214, NGB Form 22 or 22A with this application (Discharge from service must be Honorable or General Discharge Under Honorable Conditions).
5. PRARNG MBR Certification (mandatory for civilians, active-duty Soldiers, prior service, guard members from another state, reservist, IRR, PR State Guard, etc.); (Not required for permanent employees or traditional soldiers of the Puerto Rico Army National Guard).
6. Official/Student transcript showing conferred degree (if applicable).
7. Additional documentation (if required in the vacancy announcement).
FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL REQUESTED DOCUMENTATION BY THE CLOSE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE CONSIDERATION.
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/12604013
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
JOSE CAPO-HERNANDEZ
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PR United States Property and Fiscal Office
BLD 540
Fort Buchanan, PR 00934
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.
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The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE WHICH INCLUDES:
1. Online USAJOBS Resume - Your resume in English showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed. USAJOBS Help Center | What should I include in my federal resume?
2. Online Questionnaire (mandatory).
3. For permanent / Indefinite employee of the PRARNG (Tenure 1, 2 or 3), submit your SF-50 with this application (Refer to block 24).
4. Currently serving or former members of the PRARNG may establish eligibility submitting DD 214, NGB Form 22 or 22A with this application (Discharge from service must be Honorable or General Discharge Under Honorable Conditions).
5. PRARNG MBR Certification (mandatory for civilians, active-duty Soldiers, prior service, guard members from another state, reservist, IRR, PR State Guard, etc.); (Not required for permanent employees or traditional soldiers of the Puerto Rico Army National Guard).
6. Official/Student transcript showing conferred degree (if applicable).
7. Additional documentation (if required in the vacancy announcement).
FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL REQUESTED DOCUMENTATION BY THE CLOSE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE CONSIDERATION.
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.
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Learn more about this agency
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/12604013
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
JOSE CAPO-HERNANDEZ
- Address
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PR United States Property and Fiscal Office
BLD 540
Fort Buchanan, PR 00934
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.
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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION
The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community!
Agency contact information
JOSE CAPO-HERNANDEZ
- Address
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PR United States Property and Fiscal Office
BLD 540
Fort Buchanan, PR 00934
US