ESGR Program Coordinator

This position is located in the Joint Force Headquarters (State) under the J1 (Director of Manpower & Personnel). The purpose of the position is to provide the State Employee Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Committee operational continuity, financial management, training, and logistical and administrative support.

1. Provides assistance to the state ESGR Committee Chair, as required. Assists the State Chair in Strategic Planning and Committee assessment reporting. Submits reports to National ESGR Headquarters. Provides oversight, guidance and support to the State Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Committee Programs, providing day-to-day continuity for National and State programs and initiatives.

Acts as an extension of the National Headquarters' Regional Deputy Director, maintaining direct communication and coordination with the National office through the Regional Deputy Director. Serves as the Joint Force Headquarters (State) liaison between National and State ESGR officials. Establishes and maintains liaison with employers of Reserve component (RC) Military members.

1. Works with all levels of RC military leadership in the state to identify and articulate concerns relating to employer support issues. Advises, assists and interfaces with identified local unit points of contact (POC). Coordinates with local unit command representatives to identify, plan and carry out special employer recognition events to include open houses, breakfasts/luncheons, employer orientation flights and tours, awards and honors programs, and related recognition events.
2. Develops, institutes and provides management and administrative support to the State ESGR Committee. Assists ESGR Committee leadership in forecasting and developing the annual budget necessary to support State ESGR Committee operations and programs. Serves as the ESGR Committee financial program manager.
3. Coordinates with all of the RCs in the state to schedule ESGR volunteers to support all mobilization and demobilization actions in the state.
4. Assist and provides administrative support to the volunteer service component of the ESGR program, to include assisting in recruiting, training and mentoring State Committee members, providing special emphasis to the recruiting and training of sufficient employer Out Reach and Ombudsmen volunteers. Provides technical assistance in the development of State ESGR regional committees. Assists State Committee leadership in developing and conducting a train-the-trainer program for trainers in the ESGR program throughout the State, in accordance with National ESGR standards.
5. Provides ESGR program technical assistance and guidance to RC military units within the State to accomplish the objectives and mission of the employer support program. Conducts staff assistance visits to ensure ESGR program requirements and policies for military members conform to respective service guidance. Provides ESGR technical interpretation, guidance and assistance to RC units and staff.
6. Serves as liaison with government, civilian and military agencies and organizations as appropriate to support and execute the mission and objectives of the ESGR program, explaining and coordinating all ESGR service and support activities available to employers and military members.
7. Researches employer issues relating to National Guard or Reserve employee military commitments. Mediates to resolution employer concerns. Most issues are expected to be regular and recurring and susceptible to early compromise by the parties involved. In the event issues cannot be resolved through mediation, incumbent refers the conflict to higher authorities for resolution.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

In lieu of specialized experience, the following education is required to qualify for position: Ph.D.

OR

equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M., if related You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

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): Knowledge of applicable Federal laws, regulations, and guidance (e.g., USERRA, DoD, NGB, and agency policies) sufficient to interpret requirements, provide guidance, and resolve program or personnel-related issues. Knowledge of administrative process, management principles, and program coordination techniques sufficient to plan, organize, and support program operations, resources, and activities. Skill in coordinating program activities, managing resources, and supporting implementation of initiative, events, or operational requirements.

Ability to analyze data, identify issues, assess program effectiveness, and develop practical recommendations to improve processes or outcomes. Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, and ability to establish and maintain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support program objectives.

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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).

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/12931853 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.

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To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: Your resume showing: (MANDATORY) Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you. Relevant work experience-include the employer's name and job title. Hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment Pay Plan, Occupational Series, and Grade (if applicable) Duties performed.

Note: Resume are limited to two (2) pages. Only the first two pages of the submitted resume will be reviewed and considered for qualification and rating purposes. OF 306 Declaration for Federal Employment. (MANDATORY) Current Soldier Record Brief or Soldier Talent Profile dated on or after the issue date of this announcement. (MANDATORY) Letter of Recommendation from first line Military supervisor dated on or after the issue date of this announcement. (MANDATORY) Letter of Recommendation from Commander dated on or after the issue date of this announcement. (MANDATORY) Transcripts, if applicable.

College/Vocational school transcripts MUST be submitted in order to receive credit for education. Miscellaneous Items (i.e. Certifications), if applicable. SF-50 (Current or Former Federal Employees), if applicable.

DD 214-Member copy, if applicable.