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This position is located at the Strategic Plans and Policy Office in Jefferson City, MO United States 1 vacancy
Incumbent will be assigned to Position Description Number D22180000 in SPMD 1422
APPOINTMENT FACTORS: This position is a Temporary vacancy NTE 30 September 2017 in the Excepted Service. Employment can be terminated at any time. This position can be filled up to four years as long as funds are available to support it. This is a bargaining unit position.
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED: This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in a compatible assignment in the Missouri Army 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. Applicants who are not currently a member in the Missouri Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Missouri Army National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. For enlistment/appointment information, contact 1-800-GO-GUARD (1-800-464-8273).
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: OFFICER
Since the position is temporary in nature, the compatibility requirements will be waived for a period of time not to exceed one year. Selecting official must verify that selected individual is currently assigned to a military unit in the Missouri National Guard and that the selection does not create grade inversion.
Technicians will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor (grade inversion).
Maximum Military Grade MAJ (O-4)
Minimum Military Grade CPT (O-3)
IMPORTANT NOTES: Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances are not authorized for this position. Required Security Clearance is Noncritical Sensitive.
Failure to complete management prescribed courses for full-time support personnel within the first year of employment or assignment, may be cause for reassignment or termination.
In the event a permanent (Tenure 1 or 2) employee is selected, and is willing to accept the temporary appointment, that employee will relinquish permanent status. Under a temporary appointment, the employment is subject to termination at any time.
Learn more about this agency05/02/2017 to 05/22/2017
$49,765 - $64,697 per year
GS 09
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
No
Temporary - Excepted Service Temporary
Full-time - Full Time
No
NG1952651
468986800
Assists with the evaluation of the overall training programs for the State. Develops short and long term training plans that support the commander's training guidance. Issues instructions and procedures to subordinate organizations for the conduct of activities which meet the commander's training guidance and directives of higher headquarters. Conducts and/or coordinates staff assistance visits and command level inspections in the area of training, physical security and readiness. Schedules and ensures the execution of special training courses on a variety of subjects such as communications procedures, leadership courses, and marksmanship training. Assists with the development of annual operational and training budget requirements. Recommends sub-allocations of funding for subordinate organizations in accordance with annual funding allowance and established priorities. Evaluates organizational readiness reports and prepares recommendations for improvement/modification to organizational training programs. Provides technical guidance and assistance to subordinate units in the development of deployment and redeployment plans for use in responding to local/state/national emergencies, homeland security missions, and antiterrorism/force protection. Directs scheduling and coordination for the use of training sites and facilities. Develops Risk Management plans and programs for the command. Performs other duties as assigned.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
If you are a male applicant who was born after December 31, 1959, you are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act. You must certify at the time of appointment that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law.
Be advised that if selected for a military technician position where membership in a reserve component is a condition of employment, your bonus will be terminated and may or may not be subject to recoupment. Questions pertaining to recoupment may be directed to the State Incentives Manager at (573) 638-9500 extension 37647.
Pre-placement or baseline physical is required for newly hired personnel who may be potentially exposed to health hazards in the work environment or who are assigned to positions requiring specific standards of physical fitness.
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.
Education Requirement: Must possess an undergraduate academic degree with courses in education, grammar and composition, speech, psychology, guidance, and sociology; or social and behavioral sciences.
GS-09 Specialized Experience: Must possess at least 12 months experience equivalent to at least GS-07. Must possess experience that demonstrates particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (Competencies/KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of the position. Knowledge of Army vision, values, organization, policy, and mission is mandatory. Knowledge in training centers, training programs, schools, and units. Have experiences in conducting and developing education and training programs. Knowledge in the Army education and training policy requirements. Experienced in managing programs to include developmental education, voluntary education, advanced academic education, promotion testing, and libraries. Knowledge of audio-visual presentations, educational tests and measurements, and instructing techniques is mandatory. Knowledge is mandatory of Army education and training programs in regard to their principles, policies, and procedures. Experienced in performing interviews and counseling techniques; training techniques and instruction methods; task analysis procedures, learning processes, curriculum development, training evaluations, and education and training systems and products. Must have effective writing skills; editing practices; instructional media applications, training reports, program and curriculum validation, and training implementation procedures. Experienced in training program management; scheduling training events and facilities; conducting assistance visits and training meetings; work center and individual job qualification standard development; education institution registration requirements; military personnel classification system and policies; communicative interpersonal skill applications; and distance learning concepts. Experienced and effective communicator. Abilities and experiences in presenting professional courses and briefings; and proficient capabilities in writing reports and records. Experiences as a participant and presenter during training and military or civilian conference events. Experiences in organizing and preparing instructional materials. Understands and applies formal training objectives. Able to develop course syllabi, training project outlines, and daily and weekly lesson plans. Experienced in preparing assignments, laboratory exercises, demonstrations, training aids, and references and related material required to parallel and supplement course outline. Experienced in the art of instructing personnel, such as determining the instructional methods for class size and subject matter. Capable of instructing students by lectures, discussions, demonstrations, group activities, and laboratory work. Experienced in identifying and conducting individual learning difficulties diagnoses and recommends courses of remedial instruction. Understands and applies basic classroom preparations for effective instruction using controlling factors such as, temperature, ventilation, lighting, cleanliness, and arrangement of desks and equipment.
General Experience: Must possess education and validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of training program; and experience, education or training that demonstrates your ability to follow directions and to read, understand, and retain a variety of instructions, regulations, and procedures.
ALL APPLICANTS ARE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, AGE (WITH AUTHORIZED EXCEPTIONS) OR ANY OTHER NON-MERIT FACTOR.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete and after the closing date of the vacancy announcement, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the qualifications questionnaire. The rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire and supporting documents. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities based on information listed in your resume and/or supporting documents. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Please ensure the accuracy of your information. Making a false statement in any part of your application may result in disciplinary action.
- Resume or any other written format
Your resume or any other written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications can be submitted electronically using the document upload or fax process.
Helpful Hints for Applying:
- Ensure that your resume contains your full name, address, phone and at least your last four digits of your social security number.
- Include details about the experience that relates to the position you are applying for.
- Be specific and always include Month and Year for the dates of your experience.
- Be sure to include your applicable military experience and explain the duties of the MOS/AFSC held.
- If you are using education to qualify for this position OR education is a mandatory requirement to meet qualifications, YOU MUST submit copies of college transcripts that identify each course, the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade and grade-point received. Submitting a certificate or a degree will not suffice. You must submit transcripts when required. Photocopies are acceptable.
- If you have been or currently are a Federal Civil Service employee, please submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action, Form SF-50. If you have never been a Federal Civil Service employee, this is not a requirement. This is also not a requirement for current Technicians employed by the Missouri National Guard.
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.
Please read the instructions under How to Apply and Required Documents before you start the application process.
To apply
for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which
includes the following:
1. Your responses to the Qualifications Assessment
Questionnaire; and
2. Your résumé (be sure to list your duties and responsibilities as they relate
to the qualifying experience as listed above in this announcement); and
3. Any other documents specified in the Required Documents section of this
job announcement.
APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59 PM EASTERN TIME ON Monday, May 22, 2017. FAILURE TO PROVIDE COMPLETE INFORMATION MAY HINDER YOUR CONSIDERATION FOR
THIS POSITION.
There are two options used to apply for our positions:
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
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 and complete the Qualifications Assessment Questionnaire. You will have
the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application
before it is submitted.
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, May 22, 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:
1. Log into your USAJOBS account using the following link: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login.
2. 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.
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 qualification assessment 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 1952651.
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, May 22, 2017 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax
confirmation in the event verification is needed.
To complete the qualifications assessment questionnaire and submit via fax,
please follow steps 1, 2, and 3 below:
1. Click the following link to view and print the qualifications assessment
questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire.
2. Print the OPM Form 1203-FX; follow the instructions and provide your
responses to the qualifications assessment questionnaire items: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf.
Once the application process is completed in its entirety, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. The review will consist of an evaluation of your responses to the qualification questionnaire and the documentation you submitted in your resume to support your responses. The selecting official will contact you for an interview if your name is referred for this position.
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/468986800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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