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UNIT: JFHQ, J1, NGMN-PEH-O, Saint Paul, MN
SELECTING OFFICIAL: MSG Joseph Vogel, (651) 282-4154
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED
This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in a compatible
AFSC/MOS
in the MinnesotaAir/Army
National Guard and wear of the military uniform. Acceptance of an Excepted Service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently enlisted in the Minnesota Air/Army National Guard must be eligible for immediateenlistment or appointment. For enlistment/appointment criteria, contact www.nationalguard.com (Army) or 651-268-8967 (Air Force).
**Upon selection, individuals will undergo a background check to validate suitability for employment with the federal government as permitted by law, regulation, Presidential order or other authority. Suitability is dependent upon the particular requirements for security clearance, sensitivity level, and DOD IT network access. Items checked include, but are not limited to all criminal history record information, employment history, education and fiscal accountability/responsibility.**
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03/21/2017 to 04/04/2017
$53,078 - $69,004 per year
GS 09
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
No
Permanent - Excepted Service Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
09
No
MN-NG-17-224
466225600
Provides advice and assistance to full-time employees, supervisors, and managers on identifying training needs, training opportunities, and sources of needed training. Provides guidance to supervisors in planning job-related career development activities for full-time employees. Advises full-time employees on self-development activities and explains eligibility requirements and regulatory requirements. Ensures that local course opportunities and resources are fully publicized. Conducts surveys of training needs, analyzes the information obtained, and submits recommendations. Assist in updating the state training plan. Monitors on-the-job training of employees by reviewing training reports submitted by supervisors and trainees. Conducts continuing analysis and evaluation of training program effectiveness in meeting training and career development goals to ensure that employees receive the needed training. Evaluation may involve a study of funds usage and full-time progression over a long period of time or may be a short term statistical analyses using annual automated data input of annual reports. Ensures full-time employees and supervisors complete training evaluations. Analyzes training evaluations and makes recommendations on future schools and courses to meet training needs. Provides advice on full-time training issues related to program requirements to successfully accomplish the state National Guard mission. Answers inquiries about available training, and clarifies eligibility requirement and application procedures. Assists other units in planning and conducting in-house training and ensures proper training documentation is utilized for full-time employees training credit. Assists supervisors in the development of Individual Development Plans. Performs other duties as assigned.
COMPATIBILE MILITARY ASSIGNMENT: ARMY: ENL: 36B, 42A; AIR: AFSC 3S0X1, 3S2X1
MILITARY COMPATIBILITY: Upon selection, individual must be assigned to a compatible military position and must also maintain satisfactory membership in the Minnesota National Guard.
Upon selection, individuals will undergo a background check to validate suitability for employment with the federal government as permitted by law, regulation, Presidential order or other authority. Suitability is dependent upon the particular requirements for security clearance, sensitivity level,
and DOD IT network access. Items checked include, but are not limited to all criminal history record information, employment history, education and fiscal accountability/responsibility.
EVALUATION FACTORS: Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of appropriate education, experience, training, self-development activities, and special awards. Candidates are considered on the basis of available information on their current application and supporting information that has been provided to this office. To insure full consideration, applicants are urged to submit information about their training, self-development, outside experience, activities and awards. National Guard military (Part-time) service is considered as full-time experience when evaluated against the qualification requirements for a technician position. The applicant is credited with actual number of months the member has been in the National Guard if the experience is related.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-09 Must have at least 24 months experience, education, or training involving the administering, delivering, maintaining, advising, and adapting basic concepts, principles, and theories of Human Resources to the unique organizational, management, and mission requirements.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: D1043000
REMARKS: No PCS available. Position will not be filled until current incumbent vacates. Army Funded - Selected individual will not be required to change branches. Sensitivity Level 2.
SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: Enlisted (E7 and Below)
Acceptance of a Technician position will result in the termination of your Selected Reserve bonus.
IAW NGR 600-25 AND AFI 36-101, grade inversion within the full-time workforce is not permitted.
To view ALL MN National Guard Vacancies, go to: http://www.minnesotanationalguard.org/careers/minnesota.php
IMPORTANT NOTES:
The Minnesota Department of Military Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position without discrimination for any non-merit reason(s) such as age, race, religion, gender, ethnic origin or non-disqualifying disability. Pre-selection is not only counter-productive to effective recruitment and placement, but also violates Minnesota National Guard Merit Placement principles and will not be tolerated. If you have information or questions regarding this issue, please contact the Equal Employment Manager at 651-282-4472 or 651-282-4066.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
AREAS OF PRIORITY: In accordance with MN National Guard Regulation 690-335 (Army) or 36-1 (Air), applications will be forwarded to the selecting official to conduct interviews by area of priority listed below:
Area 1: Career/Career-Conditional technicians and Indefinite Technicians assigned to the Minnesota National Guard.
Area 2: Minnesota National Guard technicians who have not previously competed, and traditional Minnesota National Guard members.
Area 3: National Guard technicians from other states and civilian persons eligible for membership in the Minnesota Air or Army National Guard.
Option B: Fax Procedure. If it is not practical for you to submit your application electronically, you can fax your submission. Follow these steps:
Ensure that you use the official cover sheet which is here -- https://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf-- and be sure to fill it out completely and clearly. The Vacancy Identification Number 1931115 must be filled in or your application will not get forwarded. The fax number is 1-478-757-3144. Feed all documents into your fax machine top first so that we receive them right-side up.
APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING FORMS TO SHOW EXPERIENCE,EDUCATION, AND TRAINING REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION:
Copies of the OF 612 and AGO 163: http://www.minnesotanationalguard.org/careers/assets/OF%20612%20and%20AGO%20163.doc
Your application must include the following information:
A detailed narrative of your work experience (paid or unpaid),training, education, and/or other information that relates to the specialized and general experience stated on the vacancy announcement. Include pertinent military experience and describe duties in detail. You may use continuation pages to include all related experience. Ensure that both military and civilian experiences are fully described, to include time frames.
Job Information:
CONTACTING US: If you still have questions about this position or the application process, you may contact us at (651) 282-4155.
ALL APPLICANTS ARE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, RELIGION,COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, AGE (WITH AUTHORIZEDEXCEPTIONS) OR ANY OTHER NON-MERIT FACTOR.
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.
You MUST submit a Resume or form OF 612. It is highly recommended that you also submit the AGO 163 to accurately reflect your military experience.
The Minnesota National Guard Human Resources Office (HRO) DOES NOT accept hardcopy applications for a job announcement published on USA Jobs. You must upload these documents after completing the Online Questionnaire or fax them to 1-478-757-3144 using the OPM supplied fax cover sheet https://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the Vacancy Identification Number 1931115.
To apply for this position, you must provide both of the following parts:
OF 612 and AGO 163 can be downloaded from: http://www.minnesotanationalguard.org/careers/assets/OF%20612%20and%20AGO%20163.doc
Use the Online Qualifications Questionnaire (Option A) for convenience and quickest processing.
Option A: Online Qualifications Questionnaire.
Tips for using the Online Qualifications Questionnaire:
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your application status.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/466225600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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MINNESOTA NATIONAL GUARD This position is located in a state Human Resources Office that has responsibility for servicing both Army and Air National Guard full-time personnel. The purpose of the position is to provide Human Resource Development services, including planning and evaluating programs designed to develop employees and manage learning, to Army and Air National Guard full-time employees within the state. Ensures program is in compliance with National Guard Bureau, Department of Defense (DoD), Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidelines, policies, regulations and statutory requirements. Accomplishes work through the use of a variety of automated systems and programs.