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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This position is for a SECURITY SPECIALIST (TRAINING SPECIALIST), PD # D2161000 and is part of the ID 124 Security Force Squadron, IDANG.
INDEFINITE- MAY CONVERT TO A PERMANENT STATUS WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION IF POSITION BECOMES AVAILABLE. IF SELECTED, CURRENT 124 SFS PERMANENT TECHNICIAN'S TENURE WILL TRANSFER WITH MEMBER.
THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE ID AIR NATIONAL GUARD OR THOSE ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP.
09/22/2020 to 04/15/2021
$52,905 - $68,777 per year
GS 9
3 vacancies in the following location:
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Temporary - INDEFINITE POSITION- MAY CONVERT TO A PERMANENT STATUS WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION IF POSITION BECOMES AVAILABLE. IF SELECTED, CURRENT 124 SFS PERMANENT TECHNICIAN'S TENURE WILL TRANSFER WITH MEMBER TO THIS POSITION
Full-time
Competitive
9
No
No
ID-10916026-AF-20-216
579607900
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE IDAHO AIR NATIONAL GUARD OR THOSE ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP
This position is located in an Air National Guard Wing (ANG), Mission Support Group, Security Forces (SF) Squadron. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the subject matter expert in managing the SF Squadron program to include Air Expeditionary Force (AEF) deployments, formal training programs, and readiness and emergency management. Provides guidance and recommendations to the squadron commander on all aspects of SF programs for military personnel management, budget and management analysis, training, and training resources for drill-status personnel.
Reviews all operations, mobility, contingency, and exercise plans to ensure combat readiness for the SF Squadron. Analyzes exercise and contingency plans to determine required SF actions in support of mission requirements. Evaluates all equipment, manning and training requirements to meet wartime, contingency, deployment, and pre-planned tasking. Coordinates with other base organizations on applicable plans. Manages the development of plans for deployment, disaster preparedness, base recovery, contingency response, and other related plans. Prepares, updates, and reviews the SF portion of the base deployment, disaster preparedness, base recovery, contingency response, and related plans. Coordinates plans and annexes with SF supervisors. Initiates changes, modifications, additions and deletions to personnel and equipment tasking and assignments through the SF Commander for approval. Identifies deficiencies develops, and implements plans for increasing mission readiness. Ensures the SF unit meets requirements for wartime capability and AEF requirements.
Responsible for proper security, classification, and storage of classified documents. Compiles information by identifying shortfalls and recommending corrective actions to Status of Resources and Training System (SORT) monitor on the status of SF personnel and training in all three classified reports. Serves as the alternate SORTs monitor.
Oversees the coordination, review, and implementation of SF manning authorizations and military personnel assignments. Creates and implements the unit Force Management Plan for all Unit Type Code (UTC) teams as directed by MAJCOM. Recommends organizational change and identifies needs or problem areas. Initiates operational and administrative actions in support of unit manning authorizations and coordinates with base training, recruiting, and ANG NGB/A7S. Reviews Force Package and UTC posturing. Monitors personnel who are affected by Air Force (AF) Specialty conversion actions and makes team assignments. Implements change to the mobility requirements and resource roster. Monitors personnel readiness. Implements AOR Reporting Instructions and local directives for the establishment and management of AF Deployment Folders.
Serves as the SF commander's key staff member responsible for the overall management of the unit-training program by overseeing the planning, organizing, directing, operating, and evaluating all unit training related items. Must make instant decisions and select a course of action under high stress conditions. Serves as a training consultant to all unit members and determines if quality-training programs are in effect within all sections. Communicates effectively, orally and in writing, to prepare and present briefings, coordinates planning efforts and manages program activities. Implements and manages training programs, policies, and procedures, as directed by higher headquarters, commanders, and Base Training. Develops, manages, and conducts training in support of garrison and expeditionary mission requirements. Advises and assists commander and unit personnel in executing their training responsibilities. Prepares a budget to support training requirements and submits to unit commander. Develops and coordinates training policy and program changes (including publications, supplements, and operating instructions) with work centers, unit commander, and other training managers, as appropriate. Advises the unit commander and supervisors of personnel skill level progression. identifies training actions required to maintain unit combat readiness. Prepares and briefs the monthly Status of Training report to the Unit Commander. Coordinates and schedules personnel to attend USAF technical schools and other formal training. Coordinates civilian training seminars, workshops, etc. Verifies eligibility of personnel requesting schools. Identifies, analyzes, forecasts, and submits formal school quotas and workday requirements. Serves as squadron program manager for Professional Military Education.
Serves as the subject matter expert and consultant to the unit commander on all matters pertaining to the availability and management of the SF training program to meet the needs of the organization and mission. Develops and coordinates the implementation of the SF training plan.
Military Grades: E-4 THROUGH E-7
Compatible Military Assignments: 3P071 OR ABILITY TO OBTAIN AFSC
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Serves as the subject matter expert in managing the Security Forces Squadron program to include Air Expeditionary Force deployment training and formal skill development training programs. Provides guidance and recommendations to the squadron commander on all aspects of military personnel management, budget, and training analysis to support Security Forces operational programs, as well as, training and/or training resources to drill status personnel. The organizational location of this position is in the ARNG (Plans, Operations, and Training Office) and ANG Security Forces units.
To qualify an applicant, apply and evaluate the applicant's competencies, experiences, completed education, learned skills, obtained knowledge, endorsed abilities, and training program accomplishments. The following six basic qualification criteria are required to successfully meet the basic qualification factors within an applicable career level in one of the seven specified security program disciplines:
- Skilled in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately;
- Ability to clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit; effective two-way radio or telephone communication;
- Ability to write English in reports and presentation formats;
- Ability to communicate -orally and in writing- clearly and effectively;
- Ability to assess body language and perceive immediate risk levels; and,
- Skilled in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting technical material.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
To qualify for the GS-09 Intermediate career level in the Security Administration Series GS-0080, the applicant must have at least 12 months experience in the security career field, to include technical training schools and drill-status working experience. Security Forces and Intelligence training experiences are not required for individuals performing Chief of information Protection duties/responsibilities; Security Officer duties/responsibilities; or, Special Security Representative duties/responsibilities. Apply the following specialized competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) factors, as applicable to the seven organizational disciplines of Series GS-0080 and each discipline's requirements.
Experienced in commonly used methods, procedures, regulations and other guides that relate to training programs within the applicable Security Forces career field. Have the knowledge and skill to apply analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of program related issues and problems. Skilled in developing, analyzing, and evaluating security training programs to meet mission requirements and improve the security-training program for the installation. Skilled in defining problem areas and in application of conventional training program management principles and concepts. Experienced in the logistics plans and support functions that interrelate with the Security Forces work requirements. Ability to communicate effectively and clearly both verbally and in writing. Knowledgeable and understands the National Guard and gaining command organizational structure, missions and responsibilities. Knowledgeable of Security Forces reports and analysis functions of information, industrial, and personnel security concepts, principles, and practices to participate in the planning and implementation of security training programs in these areas. Ability to establish effective working relationships with Security Forces branch/section chiefs, contributing to a cooperative work environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. Skilled and competent to instruct training courses in a classroom seminar setting. Knowledge of applicable law enforcement and military security, along with Federal and DoD rules, regulations, instructions, practices, principles and procedures including force protection, integrated base defense, anti-terrorism and physical security. Knowledgeable of Security Forces procedures and operating methods to perform the full range of Security Forces activities independently to include protection level resources, installation entry control, armed response and dispatch. Competent to independently manage all training of the Security Forces unit seeking guidance from Security Forces Commander only on new and/or unusually complex issues. Able to perform training duties with a significant degree of independence in planning, organizing and directing the activities of the Security Forces unit. Experienced in conducting training and educational assignments; handling problems and deviations, or resolving most problems in accordance with instructions, policies, regulatory/agency guidance, previous training and/or accepted unit administration practices. Plans and organizes appropriate Security Forces programs, defines projected scope, and coordinates with staff and management on training requirements. Experienced in developing training lesson plans and timetables under general guidance to meet technical soundness, appropriateness, and conformity to mission policy and requirements. in detail. Experienced in applying National Guard, gaining command, and local unit regulatory requirements and policies governing training and operations for contingency bed-down, sustainment, survivability, and recovery operations. Skilled in utilizing judgment to interpret guidelines, policies, regulations, precedents, and work directions for application to specific cases or problems. Competent in completing assignments that involve different and unrelated processes and methods. Able to complete assignments that typically involve support problems or program requirements that are stable, generally predictable, and without serious conflict. Capable of completing assignments that involve ascertaining and analyzing the interrelationships and roles of the logistical and support functions involved, and the impact of problems and solutions on functional areas. Knowledgeable of established and accepted regulations, criteria, and policies to logistical problems and issues encountered in independent assignments for a Security Forces unit to ensure adequate training and resources are available for contingency bed-down, sustainment, survivability, and recovery operations. Work experiences produced training programs through effective and efficient planning and implementation of any particular mission. Experiences included coordination and liaison with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies and intelligence organizations. Experienced in performing and enforcing Security Forces duties, that may included apprehending and detaining violators of laws, rules, and regulations and turning these violators over to the Federal or civil police or other law enforcement officers for arrest and posting of collateral.
Must have a high school diploma.
There are no additional education requirements required for this position.
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
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More than one selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade and unit occur.
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.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents: vMPF Personnel RIP (all pages).
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.
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