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Lansing, MI
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***THIS IS A TITLE 5 EXCEPTED NATIONAL GUARD POSITION***
This position is located in the Joint Force Headquarters-State.
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a technical authority/lead project facilitator across the command for Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) initiative. Advises management and colleagues on difficult problems, conducts special studies, and proposes options and alternatives representing the command. The organizational goals or objectives of this position are to provide command-wide advice, guidance, and expertise in developing and disseminating policies and guidelines for the CPI initiative.
Serves as the recognized technical advisor to the installations across the component/command in CPI. Plans, directs, integrates, and executes all aspects of the command's CPI program within cost, schedule, performance, and/or system supportability requirements.
Directs, coordinates, and oversees project/study work. Serves as the project leader for enterprise level projects as a subject matter expert (SME). Provides technical direction in project management, team building, facilitation, process improvement analysis, and the methodology required to develop and substantiate a business case for the selected project.
Serves as a trainer for introductory methods/tools, also known as "Green Belt" (GB) courses. Exercises responsibility for conduct of training from registration through acceptance, classroom instruction to course completion. On a continuous basis identifies and evaluates training requirements.
Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with other coordinating organizations. Delivers presentations on program status, accomplishments, problems, requirements for support, and promotion of program objectives to senior military officers and civilians in other program offices of the command.
The above duty description doesn't contain all details of the official position description.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the dates of each period of employment (from MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY) and the number of hours worked per week. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.
For additional information see: .
NOTE: All job seekers will be required to limit their resumes to 2 pages in length when applying for job opportunity announcements (JOAs)
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:
42 Months Experience analyzing and interpreting policies and the procedures of higher headquarters/management as to applicability to current policies. Experience presenting and discussing complex matters in a clear and convincing manner. Experience in communicating with people from various backgrounds and circumstances.
DOD PRIORITY PLACEMENT PROGRAM
Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program categories below are eligible to apply with this preference. (See Required Documents section)
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade
Education
No substitution of education allowed for this position.
Additional information
Selective Service Act:
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 ( ).
Veteran's Preference: Veterans Preference will be considered for this Job Announcement. Visit the OPM Vet Guide for information on the different categories of Veteran's Preference at: Blank SF 15 form can be found here to fill out and attach to your application as needed for claiming 10-point preference:
NOTE: If the individual selected is currently on a Title 10 or Title 32 tour no action can be taken until he/she is released from tour.
***THIS IS A TITLE 5 EXCEPTED NATIONAL GUARD POSITION***
This position is located in the Joint Force Headquarters-State.
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a technical authority/lead project facilitator across the command for Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) initiative. Advises management and colleagues on difficult problems, conducts special studies, and proposes options and alternatives representing the command. The organizational goals or objectives of this position are to provide command-wide advice, guidance, and expertise in developing and disseminating policies and guidelines for the CPI initiative.
Serves as the recognized technical advisor to the installations across the component/command in CPI. Plans, directs, integrates, and executes all aspects of the command's CPI program within cost, schedule, performance, and/or system supportability requirements.
Directs, coordinates, and oversees project/study work. Serves as the project leader for enterprise level projects as a subject matter expert (SME). Provides technical direction in project management, team building, facilitation, process improvement analysis, and the methodology required to develop and substantiate a business case for the selected project.
Serves as a trainer for introductory methods/tools, also known as "Green Belt" (GB) courses. Exercises responsibility for conduct of training from registration through acceptance, classroom instruction to course completion. On a continuous basis identifies and evaluates training requirements.
Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with other coordinating organizations. Delivers presentations on program status, accomplishments, problems, requirements for support, and promotion of program objectives to senior military officers and civilians in other program offices of the command.
The above duty description doesn't contain all details of the official position description.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- May be required to successfully complete a trial period
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Irregular and overtime hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies.
- The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft/vehicle to perform temporary duty assignments.
- Must have a valid civilian driver's license.
- Certification as a CPI/LSS Black Belt with experience as a Green Belt trainer and mentor is desired.
- Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
- The employee may be required to carry an electronic device (cellular phone/pager) to facilitate contact 24 hours per day 365 days per year unless on official leave or TOY.
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
- Position requires a SECRET security clearance.
- This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration.
Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the dates of each period of employment (from MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY) and the number of hours worked per week. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.
For additional information see: .
NOTE: All job seekers will be required to limit their resumes to 2 pages in length when applying for job opportunity announcements (JOAs)
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:
42 Months Experience analyzing and interpreting policies and the procedures of higher headquarters/management as to applicability to current policies. Experience presenting and discussing complex matters in a clear and convincing manner. Experience in communicating with people from various backgrounds and circumstances.
DOD PRIORITY PLACEMENT PROGRAM
Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program categories below are eligible to apply with this preference. (See Required Documents section)
Education
No substitution of education allowed for this position.
Additional information
Selective Service Act:
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 ( ).
Veteran's Preference: Veterans Preference will be considered for this Job Announcement. Visit the OPM Vet Guide for information on the different categories of Veteran's Preference at: Blank SF 15 form can be found here to fill out and attach to your application as needed for claiming 10-point preference:
NOTE: If the individual selected is currently on a Title 10 or Title 32 tour no action can be taken until he/she is released from tour.
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