Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a TRAINING SPECIALIST (T32), Position Description Number D0579000 and is part of the AL ARNG TRAINING SITE, National Guard.
ORGANIZATION: FT. MCCELLAN TRAINING SITE, FT. MCCLELLAN, AL
SELECTING OFFICIAL: LTC D. CHASSE
This job is open to
Federal employees - Competitive service
Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.
Federal employees - Excepted service
Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.
Clarification from the agency
Title 32
CAT 1- All on board Federal Employees/Technicians within the ALARNG (T32 and T5, Permanent and Excepted Indefinite)
Duties
(1) Develops short and long term training plans (5 years andmore) for the state. Reviews and analyzes regulations, directivesand documents of higher, lower and adjacent headquarters to ensuretraining objectives are identified and met. Evaluates plans toensure compliance with training regulations, guidance and policies.Identifies weaknesses and problem areas in training plans, ForcesCommand (FORSCOM) 1Rs (evaluation of training activities) andschedules. Evaluates units overall effectiveness to accomplish theARNG mission. Recommends and develops solutions, procedures oralternatives to accomplish training objectives and goals. Providesguidance and assistance to major commands regarding readiness, plansand schedules. Develops transportation and support requirements formilitary airlifts necessary for mission accomplishment. Providesadvice to subordinate commands on military operations.
(2) Serves as state's marksmanship coordinator. Coordinatesresources to ensure units have a viable ongoing unit marksmanshipprogram as outlined in ARNG policy. Promotes the marksmanship programto commanders. Encourages active participation. Researches,identifies and analyxes problems inherent to marksmanship. Developsviable solutions to resolve marksmanship problems. Recommendscourses of action to Training Administrator, POT0 and commanders.
(3) Reviews FORSCOM 5 year exercise plans. Coordinateschanges with Adjutant General staff, Continental United States Army(CONUSA), NGB and major organiaations/installations. Evaluatesexercise plans. Recommends priorities to accomplish trainingobjectives. Determines training needs through analysis and interpretationof a wide variety of directives, regulations and trainingobjectives of DA and NGB. Analyses training evaluation programs.Develops surveys and questionnaires to evaluate trainingeffectiveness.
(4) Analyzes the 5 yedr Overseas Deployment Training (ODT)Plan. Coordinates and disseminates changes to the ODT Plan withCONUSA, NGB, TAG staff, USPhPO and units. Attends and participatesin CONUS, OCONUS major command conferences and training meetings.(5) Manages Key Personnel Upgrade Program (KPUP). DevelopsKPUP opportunities with CONUS and OCONUS active component commands.Coordinates with CONUS, OCQNDS, UACOWS, NGB and ARNG units duringexecution of training opportunities. Develops plans, policies andguidelines for state KPUP.
(6) Wanages Technical'Assistance Program and SpecialTraining Program. Reviews requests for active component support,staffs requests for technical assistance and prepares recommendationsto Training Administrator. Drafts instructions and guidanceto units with approved assistance missions. Coordinates withCONUSAs, Readiness Groups and various military installations.
(7) Develops plans and procedures for directed andnondirected training to include affiliation, roundout and split unitout-of-state. Disseminates training opportunities and invitationsand coordinates with active and reserve units to consummate training.Reviews and recommends action on requests for utilization of trainingfacilities at active installations or other agency facilities andcoordinates scheduling of their use.
(8) Manages Nuclear Biological Chemical (NBC) Program.Identifies individual, collective and team training requirements.Ensures proper testing methods and procedures are employed. Ensuresspecialized training requirements are met (medical, aviation andweapons qualifications). Serves as a technical expert in NBC.
(9) Manages Physical Training (PT) Program. Monitorstesting and evaluates results of command level program. Performsprofile tracking. Evaluates trends for identifying strengths andweaknesses of the program. Provides recommendations on overalldirection of state level PT program.
(10) Coordinates on displaced equipment training and newequipment training with staff management officials as required.Provides budget input for special training activities for the stateoperating budget and mid-year review.
(11) Acts for the supervisor in his/her absence. Mayparticipate as a member of the Force Wodernixation Committee andstate Readiness committee.
(12) Performs other duties as assigned.
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.
- 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.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
Qualifications
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military grade in the Alabama Army National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Alabama Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Alabama Army National Guard recruiter at 800-464-8273 prior to applying for this position.
MINIMUM MILITARY RANK: CPT
MAXIMUM MILITARY RANK: MAJ
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POSITION.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level. Experience that demonstrated a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:
- Teaching or instructing in an adult education program, secondary school, college, military installation, or industrial establishment in the appropriate field(s).
- Supervising or administering a training program.
- Development or review of training/course materials, aids, devices, etc., and evaluation of training results.
- Work in the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled that required training or instructing others on a regular basis.
Education
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
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.
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).
**This position may be authorized a recruitment or relocation incentive for up to 25%. All incentives must be approved prior to the employee in processing.**
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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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.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents: SF-50s, transcripts and DD 214s are recommended, but not required.
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/12948541
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.
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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.