Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as Chief, Classification Division. The position is located in National Guard Bureau, Directorate Manpower, and Personnel (J1), Technician Civilian Personnel Division (TCP), Position Management and Classification Branch (NGB-J1-PC), in Temple Army Readiness Center, Arlington, VA. Continued in Duties Section Responsibilities Summary Section Continued: The Position Management and Classification Branch is responsible for administration, management, policy development, training, and compliance of both the Army and Air National Guard Specific Position Management and Classification Programs with T32, and Title 5 Excepted Service knowledge. The program is executed through Human Resource Officers and their classifiers located in the 54 states and territories, under the direction and control of an Adjutant General. Additionally, the Position Management and Classification Branch is responsible to research, prepare and publish and when necessary, represent the NGB in nationwide standardized position descriptions and implementing instructions along with representing the NGB in classification proceedings with OPM and DoD. Duties: Plans and directs operations for the Position Management and Classification Branch (NGB-J1-TCPC). This includes the development of agency-wide projects and studies involving numerous Federal and state missions of Army National Guard (ARNG) and Air National Guard (ANG) organizations located throughout the 54 states, territories, and the District of Columbia. Develops, carries out and evaluates long-range plans and projects to accomplish position management and classification activities for T32 Dual Status Technicians and T5 excepted service in order to meet organizational and position needs of supported organizations throughout the National Guard. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, set priorities, advises employees on program goals and objectives, and makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinate supervisors. Sets performance standards and appraises work of subordinates and other key positions; assures equity of standards and appraisals prepared by subordinate supervisors and serves as reviewing/approving official for nonsupervisory employees. Provides expert advice to senior leaders, management, operating HR offices and/or to other program evaluation staff members in the areas of program improvement. Applies an integrated approach to the monitoring, analyzing, and assessing of the full range of complex, diverse NGB HR management program issues. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, GS-0201. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of management and organizational concepts, principles, practices and techniques in order to formulate goals, objectives, policy and programs that are responsive to the needs of the National Guard. In-depth knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of personnel management and position classification. In-depth knowledge of the Title 32 and Title 5 excepted service programs, or other excepted service program. Directing, developing and implementing innovative programs to meet mission/ organizational objectives. Oral and written communication to present, defend, or resolve complex issues. Ability to supervise, and knowledge of the principles of equal employment opportunity. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of management and organizational concepts, principles, practices and techniques in order to formulate goals, objectives, policy and programs that are responsive to the needs of the National Guard. In-depth knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of personnel management and position classification. In-depth knowledge of the Title 32 and Title 5 excepted service programs, or other excepted service program. Skill in directing, developing and implementing innovative programs to meet mission/organizational objectives. Skill in oral and written communication to present, defend, or resolve complex issues. Ability to supervise, and knowledge of the principles of equal employment opportunity. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.