Clarification from the agency

Indefinite appointments may be made permanent at a later date without competition. In order to be eligible for this position you must currently be a Warrant Officer (W1/WO1 - W4/CW4) in the Virginia Army National Guard.

As a Training Administrator (Title 32), GS-1712-11, you will perform the below duties:

1. Plans, develops, directs and manages training programs through subordinate employees who in turn provide day-to day operations for the Regional Training Institute (RTI). Develops policies, supplemental operating instructions and directives, ensuring that established admission standards, academic standards and leadership standards are adhered to and continually monitors the operation of the RTI to ensure effective and efficient operation. Responsible for testing, screening and selecting officer candidates, non-commissioned officer school students and special school students. Ensures standardized courses are taught in accordance with Army regulations and directives. The training programs are Officer Candidate School (OCS) and Non-Commissioned Officer Education System (NCOES). Resident, satellite, and five or more complex goal oriented instructional programs are provided by the RTI. Graduates of the OCS program are eligible for appointment as an officer in the Army National Guard and are given recognition as such. Non-commissioned officer programs conducted consist of Primary Leadership Development Course, Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course, Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course, and First Sergeant Training Course.
2. Coordinates school requirements and maintains liaison with NGB, proponent schools, active military installations, and other agencies concerning execution and conduct of training programs. Serves as the command's primary quality assurance action officer.
3. Prepares and provides justification of budget estimates. Reviews and analyzes program plans and information through such sources as programs of instructions, special school requirements, student performance standards, etc. Based upon review and analysis, predicts program needs within available resources. Assures that proposed programs conform to state, TASS proponent schools, and NGB requirements. Prepares justification and develops documentation for training program programs.
4. Responsible for procurement, accountability, currency and storage of training aids, visual aids, school and staff library, other training materials, supplies and equipment required to support the RTI.
5. Procures instructors, tactical officers, training of non-commissioned officers, additional staff, and other support personnel, for the planning and conducting of OCS, NCOES and special schools, and, provides guidance for the staff, faculty, and support personnel. Responsible for the continuing educational development and evaluation of the staff and faculty.
6. Recruits functions for the RTI. Maintains contacts with public officials, civic groups, veteran organizations, schools and full time recruiters. Represents the RTI by attending public functions, to promote a sound information and public relations program including planning and conducting of formal graduation ceremonies.
7. Supervises/manages assigned and attached personnel. Oversees the preparation and maintenance of personnel records for students, historical files and evaluation of examination results and counseling of students. Ensures line of duty, accident, and other investigations are properly and timely prepared and submitted; the timely and correct preparation and submission of officer and enlisted evaluation reports; preparation of orders and pay package for students, staff, and faculty; and the timely submission of routine and special reports.
8. Complies with equal employment opportunity and affirmative action plans, energy conservation programs, and implementation of field sanitation and troop health programs. May serve as a member of the academic board when designated. Responsible for maintenance of board records to include minutes and statistical data. Conducts briefings at all levels as required.
9. Serves as a member of the RTI Advisory Council to develop changes to NGB publications, which affect operations of the institute.
10. Plans and assigns work to be accomplished by subordinates. Sets priorities and prepares schedules for completion of work. Makes assignment based on priorities, difficulty, and requirements of the assignment and the capabilities of individual employees. Monitors and evaluates employee performance. Assists employees in reaching performance goals. Informs subordinates of agency policies and programs. Hears complaints and grievances from employees. Promotes acceptance and adherence of programs such as Equal Employment Opportunity, Federal Women's Program, Physically Handicapped, Labor-Management Relations, and other similar special emphasis programs. Maintains an effective position management program.
11. Assures position descriptions are accurate and positions are operating as intended.
12. Supervises and reviews Army Training Readiness Requirements (operational requirements) and all automated data processes, programs and functions.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

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.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• 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.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• This position is not located in a bargaining unit.
• Indefinite appointments may be made permanent at a later date without competition.
• All job seekers will be required to limit their resumes to 2 pages in length when applying for job opportunity announcements (JOAs)

Qualifications

NOTE: Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact date of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) add the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualifications 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.

Remarks: This position is being advertised as an indefinite appointment and applicant selected may be released at any time and advised of his/her rights and benefits to which entitled. In the event a permanent employee is accepted for this indefinite position, there will be a change in their tenure from permanent to indefinite. Indefinite appointments may be made permanent at a later date without competition.

NOTE: All job seekers will be required to limit their resumes to 2 pages in length when applying for job opportunity announcements (JOAs)

WHO CAN APPLY:
GROUP I - All qualified Male/Female Warrant Officer (W1/WO1 - W4/CW4) currently employed (permanent) in the Virginia Air National Guard Military Technician Program.
GROUP II - All qualified Virginia Air National Guard Male/Female Enlisted Member Warrant Officer (W1/WO1 - W4/CW4), regardless of employment status (Traditional, Military Technician or AGR). To be considered as a Group II applicant, proof of appointment/enlistment in the Virginia National Guard must be attached if the appointment/enlistment occurred within 60 days prior to, or during, the advertisement period.

Military Grades: Warrant Officer (W1/WO1 - W4/CW4)

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have experience, education, or training that demonstrated the ability to plan, develop, administer, and manage the various Army National Guard (ARNG) training programs???????.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have at least 12 months of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-10 level or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government OR, three full academic years of a progressively higher-level college degree? This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the GS grade indicated. This experience must include activities such as:

1. Teaching or instructing in an adult education program, secondary school, college, military installation, or industrial establishment in the appropriate field(s).
2. Development or review of training/course materials, aids, devices, etc., and evaluation of training results.
3. Experience in managing the function of work to be performed.
4. Experience that includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

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:

1. Your resume showing:

• Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
• Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job. Federal jobs should include series and grade.
• Education, certifications or licensures.

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