TRAINING SUPPORT OFFICER (TITLE 5)

Clarification from the agency

Current T5 onboard Federal employee within the agency (ONLY)

As a Training Support Officer, GS-0301-12, you will manage and supervise the training support center operations, prepares and manages the ARNG Training Center Soldier Training Support Program including, Training Support Center Management, Loan, Issue, and Storage of TADSS including Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement Systems (MILES); Provides/manages Virtual TADSS support including training of system instructor/operators and maintenance of TADSS. Provides training and familiarization of systems and non-systems TADSS, loan, issue, publish, and distribution of graphic training aids (GTAs); design, and management of local TADSS; and packaging and shipping of all TADSS products within the Army Training Support System Enterprise. Provides the full spectrum of management duties and responsibilities as the Training Support Officer including Training Support Center Operations; planning, programming, and budget execution of the Soldier Training Support Program resources in accordance with AR 1-1 for Training, and Budget Analysis System (TBAS) Management Decision Packages (MDEPs); prepares and submits the annual Training Support Center (TSC) operational budget requirements; establishes and maintains training records including submission of required utilization reports to Installation, Command, ARNG and DA program offices. Attends all program related conferences and professional business forums. The mission of the Training Support Branch is to provide and allocate the training support products, services, and facilities to the warrior stakeholders within the assigned AR 350-52 area of responsibility required to enable their assigned core and directed Mission Essential Task List (METL) requirement, Combined Arms Training Strategies, and Programs of Instruction. The incumbent supervises the maintenance and safe use of all products, services, and facilities; stores and issues training support supplies and equipment; and controls training activities for doctrinal correctness. The incumbent is responsible for oversight of training support modernization projects under the military construction program.

Conditions of employment

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Incumbent must possess or be able to acquire the appropriate level security clearance for this position.
• Enrollment in Direct Deposit is mandatory.
• Candidates must possess a valid State driver's license for the State in which they live or are principally employed.
• You must upload your most recent SF 50 (eg. General Adjustment) to be considered.

Qualifications

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: This position is in the Excepted Service "under the authority of Title 5, P.L. 114-328, Sections 932 and 1084 (FY17 NDAA)", and is open to current onboard Title 5 onboard Federal employees within the agency ONLY and interested in helping the Department of the Army meet our mission requirements as an Training Support Officer.

PCS: Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs, MAY be authorized. Authorization for payment of PCS expenses will be granted ONLY after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Florida National Guard.

Recruitment / Relocation: Incentive MAY be authorized. ONLY after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Florida National Guard.

FLNG BUS Code 8888: This position is "excluded" and ineligible for labor organization representation.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have experience, education or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration. 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.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-11 must have at least one year of specialized experiences at the GS-09 level or the equivalent which provides knowledge and/or experience, education or training in program or managerial experience in a type of work or a combination of functions directly related to the position to be filled or in comparable work or functions. Experience developing and recommending policy; organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of operations. Experience in supervisory, staff or technical work which included study, analysis or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies, practices and procedures. Experience preparing written communications and oral presentations. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

TEMPORARY PROMOTION- For Title 5 selectees only: This is an obligated position (incumbent is on a military tour). If a permanent employee in Title 5 excepted civil service accepts this position, he/she will retain their permanent status AND return to their previous Title 5 position once the incumbent returns from military duty. If the military tour member, who has reemployment rights to this position, does not exercise his/her reemployment rights within 5 years, the selected individual may remain in this position without further competition.

INDEFINITE APPOINTMENT-For Current Title 32 selectees only: This is an obligated position (incumbent is on a military tour). If an on-board individual employed in Title 32 excepted civil service accepts this position, he/she will be converted to Title 5 and will receive an indefinite appointment (Tenure 3). If a Reduction-In-Force occurs and/or the military tour member exercises reemployment rights to this position, the indefinite appointee will have no reemployment rights to any other position and may be separated. If the military tour member, having reemployment rights to this position, does not exercise his/her rights within 5 years, this position may be converted to a permanent status without further competition.

INDEFINITE APPOINTMENT-State National Guard Members (Not Current T5 or T32 Onboard) This is an obligated position (incumbent is on a military tour), and selectee will receive an indefinite appointment (Tenure 3). If a Reduction-In-Force occurs and/or the military tour member exercises reemployment right to this position, the indefinite appointee will have no reemployment rights to any other position and may be separated. If the military tour member, having reemployment rights to this position, does not exercise his/her rights within 5 years, this position may be converted to a permanent status without further competition.

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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

Resume: (must include the following information)
1. First and Last Name
2. Contact Information (Address, Phone Number and Email)
3. Position Title(s)
4. Company/Organization Name(s)
5. Dates of Employment (MONTH and YEAR)
6. Duties Performed - it is best practice to be specific and focus on the duties performed that are like (similar to/relative to/consistent with) the position you are applying for.

**Please be advised that copying and pasting the specialized experience from the vacancy announcement into your resume is prohibited and will result in your resume being disqualified**

Transcripts: Only a requirement if education is required OR you substitute education for specialized experience Unofficial copies may be submitted for application purposes, but placement will not occur until official transcripts have been provided.

SF-50: - If you have previously been employed by another Federal Agency or previously worked for our agency, please submit the most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).

**This is NOT a requirement for those that have never been employed by a Federal Agency**

DD214s: Most recent DD214 member-4 (If applicable)

Veteran's preference (VA Letter): Most recent Benefit Summary/Service verification Letter (If applicable)

Final Retirement Orders: Appropriate final military orders (Ex: Medical and/or Regular retirement) (If applicable)

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