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NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the 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.
LOCATION: G1 MILPO, Guam Army National Guard, Barrigada, Guam
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Open to current members of the Guam Army National Guard.
Must maintain a compatible military assignment and grade.
Must undergo Military records prescreening. Unfavorable actions or Military flagging actions may result in disqualification from employment consideration.
Acceptance of a Federal Excepted technician position may cause termination from the Selected Reserve Incentive Program (BONUS).
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02/14/2017 to 03/13/2017
$49,765 - $64,697 per year
GS 09
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - Some, 1 to 5 days only
No
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
No
TVA 17-003D
464227800
SUMMARY OF DUTIES: This position is located in the Military Personnel Office (MILPO), Plans and Actions Branch of the Army National Guard in the Education Services Office. This position serves as program manager, advisor and consultant within the state. The incumbent has responsibility for the development, management and administration of an education and incentive programs designed to provide individual career-related or self-development assistance and planning requirements for Army National Guard military personnel.
NOTES TO APPLICANTS: a. Cost of living allowances (COLA) vary from employing States and is authorized only for those general schedule employees entitled to such allowances. COLA is subject to change without notice. b. Situations of inversion of military rank are not permitted, i.e., a military technician may not be militarily senior to his or her full-time supervisor. c. The compatible military duty assignment listed is broad in scope and does not mean that such military assignments are authorized/vacant. The selecting official reserves the right to select the most compatible and available military assignment. Unless otherwise stipulated in this announcement, such military assignment must be in the same unit by which employed (or a unit that is supported by the employing activity). d. Applicants will be screened and evaluated on military attributes directly related to the compatible military position required for appointment. Areas include military bearing and appearance, leadership, teamwork, military environment and fitness, awards and decorations. These areas will be evaluated as it relates to the whole person concept. Final selection will be based on qualification, military attributes, and suitability and the best qualified individual for appointment to the federal government. e. Final selection will be based upon qualifications, suitability, and available manpower resources. f. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. g. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. h. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 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. i. Veteran's preference does not apply to National Guard Technician positions in accordance with Title 32 USC 709(f).
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Degree: that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours appropriate to the position to be filled in one or a combination of the areas described below. At least one course must have been from (1) or (2) below.
1. Tests and measurement: Study of the selection, evaluation, administration, scoring, interpretation, and uses of group and individual aptitude, proficiency, interest, and other tests.
2. Adult education: Study of the adult as a learner, teaching-learning theories for adults, models and procedures for planning, designing, managing, and evaluating adult learning activities.
3. Educational program administration: Study of the foundation and methods in organizing for adult and continuing education programs.
4. Curriculum development or design: Study of the principles and techniques for development of curricula for adult or vocational education programs.
5. Teaching methods: Study of teaching strategies and learning styles of the adult learner.
6. Guidance and counseling: Study of the purposes and methods in counseling and guidance, the role of the counselor in various settings, approaches to counseling, and the uses of tests in the counseling situation.
7. Career planning: Study of career development, learning activities, systems, approaches, program coordination, use of educational and community resources, and vocational counseling systems.
8. Occupational information: Study of theories of occupational choice and vocational development and their application to the guidance process. Identification and utilization of various types of occupational information and resources.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Education Services Specialist, GS-1740-09, Specialized: Must have at least 24 months conducting or developing education and training programs to include developmental education, voluntary education, advanced academic education, and promotion testing; experience in audio visual presentation, educational tests and measurements. Applicant must have effective writing skills, editing practices, instructional media application, training reporting, and program and curriculum validation.
COMPETENCIES/KSA'S:
1. Knowledge of, and skill in applying, fundamental military human resource management principles and practices; and standardized analytical and evaluative methods and techniques in order to provide technical expertise and guidance as well as management advisory services to resolve factual and procedural issues within the particular area of assignment.
2. Knowledge of computer databases, personnel management systems, and pay management systems. Be proficient in analytical math and have effective oral and written communication skills with a customer service support base.
3. In-depth knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and policy guidance relating to the field of military human resources management and fiscal responsibilities in the area of assignment.
4. Knowledge of the organizational structure and requirements of the ARNG for that State suitable to provide advice to commanders, unit administrators, and military members concerning the area of program specialty.
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidates will be required to be in a compatible military grade and assignment prior to the effective date of placement.
Military Grades: O1 to O3 or E5 to E7
Compatible Military Assignments: Officer: 01A, 42B, 42H / Enlisted: 42A
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Please do not send/fax/courier/email any applications or resumes to the National Guard Human Resources Office. You must apply on-line or fax your application to the fax number listed in this announcement with the prescribed Cover Letter. The Human Resources Office can only process materials received through USAJOBS.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
For this job announcement, the following documents are required:
- Current Resume
- OF 306, Declaration of Federal Employment
- SF 144, Statement of Federal Service
- Letter of Recommendation from Military First Line Supervisor and Commander
- Enlisted/Officer Record Brief
- College Transcripts
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 provide both of the following:
1. Your responses to the Qualifications Assessment Questionnaire, and
2. Your resume and any other documents specified in the Required Documents section of this job
announcement.
Use the Online Qualifications Assessment Questionnaire for convenience and quickest processing.
The following link provides some application tips and may be used for aiding you in building your Resume: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Tips
Option A: Applying Online
Tips for using the Online Qualifications Assessment Questionnaire:
You must click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package when you are done.
Your Online Qualifications Assessment Questionnaire is not processed and your resume is not attached
until you click the Submit My Answers button, even if USAJOBS says it sent your resume.
You can upload or fax supporting documents after you Submit the Online Qualifications Assessment
Questionnaire.
To receive consideration, you must complete the entire process and submit the complete application
package by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date -- Monday, March 13, 2017.
It is your responsibility to ensure that your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to
the closing date.
To make sure everything you submitted is successfully received and to verify your application is complete,
follow these steps: Log into your USAJOBS account using the following link:
https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. Click on Application Status and then select the more information
link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received
and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Please
Note: Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. Verify that all of
your documents appear on the Details page with a status of Processed.
You can save your work and come back later. Just click both Save and Logout. To return to an incomplete
application, log into your USAJOBS account and select Application Status. Choose the vacancy, and click
Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents
from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
If you submit more than one Qualifications Assessment Questionnaire for this position, the most recent one
Submitted is the one that is used. Therefore, it is important for you to complete it in its entirety.
To begin your Online Qualifications Questionnaire: Click the Apply Online button to create a USAJOBS account or log into your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the Occupational Assessment Questionnaire.
Option B: Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (OPM Form 1203-FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s), please follow steps 1 and 2 below:
1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page: http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf, and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 1914177.
2. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Monday, March 13, 2017 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.
To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax, please follow steps 1, 2, and 3 below:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire.
2. Print the OPM Form 1203-FX; follow the instructions and provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire items: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf .
3. Fax the completed OPM Form 1203-FX, along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your OPM Form 1203-FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission. Note: Do not include a fax cover sheet with the OPM Form 1203-FX. This will cause your application to not process.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/464227800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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