Clarification from the agency

THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE IDAHO ARMY NATIONAL GUARD.

This position is located in a Company/Battery/Troop size unit of the Army National Guard co-located in the vicinity of the higher headquarters. The primary purpose of this position is to represent the commander in day-to-day operations. Plans and provides assistance to ensure the required training, personnel, administration, logistics, strength and public relations objectives are achieved and requirements are accomplished. Provides overall guidance for the full-time force of the unit. Anticipates and recommends solutions for the needs of the unit in all aspects of mobilization readiness. Provides day-to-day supervision of all unit FTS employees.

Advises the commander on training, logistics, personnel and unit mobilization readiness requirements and ensures the unit develops, updates, and maintains comprehensive mobilization plans. Duties include, but are not limited to, preparation of the unit's required mobilization reports and documents such as transportation reports, load plans, movement plans, post mobilization training support, and alert rosters. Reviews and implements mobilization directives. Ensures the completion of security clearance requirements. Ensures incoming correspondence, regulations, and publications are reviewed, interpreted, and implemented.

Serves as primary point of contact for input into the unit readiness reports. Performs continuous analysis and refinement of unit readiness data to ensure validity, currency, accuracy, and availability to the battalion headquarters. Provides training and assistance to commander, and unit personnel, on reporting procedures and other matters pertaining to readiness.

Manages the military school program of the unit. Coordinates with higher headquarters and/or Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations Training Branch, to obtain quotas for personnel to attend schools (Service, NCO, Special, etc.). Monitors the expenditure of funds for additional training assemblies. Monitors use of school quotas, training support mandays, and other training resources when they are allocated to the unit. Ensures school applicants are eligible to attend the schools and all prerequisites are met.

Prepares and/or reviews training directives, individual training records, operation orders, mobilization plans, SOP's, and readiness reports. Reviews or prepares training schedules and plans for approval of commander and higher headquarters. Ensures the maintenance of training guidance and documents as required by higher headquarters. Prepares and/or reviews automated requests for orders. Prepares and reviews draft correspondence for approval by commander or higher level supervisor. As required, reviews or completes training expenditure forecasts. Ensures coordination of all training programs for the unit to include the scheduling of training areas, obtaining equipment and other materials required for testing of personnel, and training scorer/evaluators or test officers. Ensures the procurement, design, reproduction, and distribution of a variety of training aids, map overlays, and transparencies that are necessary to unit personnel for the efficient operation and training of the unit.

Forecasts, allocates, and monitors the usage of training ammunition for the unit. Ensures ammunition requests are submitted and fully justified and in-keeping with authorization and issuance of ammunition. Reviews and forwards unit request for training ammunition.

As directed, ensures the armory is properly cared for, safeguarded and the process for rental of the facility is handled in accordance with governing directives. Safeguards the building and its contents by developing building security plans, testing intrusion detection systems, and monitoring security procedures to determine if unit members are adhering to guidelines. Serves as the automation terminal security officer (TSO) for the unit. Coordinates with the janitor (when assigned) to ensure the building is cleaned and ready for use by organizations during their scheduled events. Determines the propriety of the purposes for requested use of the facility. Denies use of the building when the purpose for its use is improper or if the requesting group has undesirable characteristics. Accounts for the monies received from armory rental and armory operating funds. Prepares armory financial status reports and forwards to higher headquarters. Manages the facility obligations, to include payments as required, for repairs and/or utilities.

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 probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain Secret Security Clearance within one year of employment.

Qualifications

Military Grades: E-4 THROUGH E-6

Compatible Military Assignments: Any MOS

THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE IDAHO ARMY NATIONAL GUARD.

INDEFINITE-MAY CONVERT TO A PERMANENT STATUS WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION IF POSITION BECOMES AVAILABLE.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Work involving supervising or performing clerical, assistant, or technical work which requires knowledge of the procedures, established guidelines, and techniques involved in carrying out the work of the organization.

Administrative or clerical experience, education, or training which demonstrates the candidate's ability to perform the duties of the position. Experience using computer and automation systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have at least 18 months experience in the interpretation and application of regulations, procedures or laws. Experience that provided a thorough knowledge of administrative functions. Experience utilizing research tools. Experience providing guidance and setting priorities.

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.