PROJECT SPECIALIST

Project Specialist

The primary purpose of the PROJECT SPECIALIST, GS-0301-9, is to provide overarching support analysis and recommendations on one-of-a-kind and non-recurring projects / programs. Applies appropriate management analysis techniques, theories, concepts, and practices to plan, direct, and coordinate command efforts. May make additional selections within 90 days of eligible(s) issuance.

CALIFORNIA NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED : This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the California National Guard. 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. If you are interested in joining the California National Guard, please contact a California National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

Compatible Military Assignment and Grade are required. Military technicians must be assigned to a military position in the same unit which they are employed or, in a unit that is supported by the employing activity. Military technicians must hold the military grade specified for the position.

Priority Areas(s) of Consideration : Priority consideration is first given to the areas below.

• AREA I= Current California National Guard employees who are serving on a Permanent / Indefinite / Temporary appointment.
• AREA II= Current California National Guard members.
• AREA III= Current military members of the Air Force / Army National Guard, Air Force / Army Reserve or Air Force / Army Active Duty.

Military Grades : E-4 through E-7

Recruitment / Relocation Incentive IS NOT authorized. Relocation Costs IS NOT authorized based on determination that Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move is not in the Government best interest. Must maintain appropriate level of security clearance. Must wear appropriate military uniform including required grooming standards. Must maintain a compatible military unit, grade and job assignment as required by current directives. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

General Experience : Posses experience, education or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration; experience compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information; Progressively responsible experience which demonstrates the ability to provide technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled; Experience using computer and automation systems.

PROJECT SPECIALIST, GS-0301-9 : Must have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-07 level, in : providing technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled; a thorough knowledge and understanding of administrative procedures and practices of management; Experience developing administrative procedures.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies :

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience : A Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work required. When there is a positive education or certification requirement, or you are using education to qualify as a substitution for experience, copies of transcripts (unofficial) and / or certificates are required at the time of application to verify that you meet the educational / certification requirement or substitution. Failure to provide transcripts and / or certificates at the time of application will result in automatic disqualification. Only attendance and / or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited.