Clarification from the agency

CAT 1- All on board Federal Employees/Technicians within the ALARNG (T32 and T5, Permanent and Excepted Indefinite) CAT 2- Current Army M-Day and Temporary Technicians within ALARNG CAT 3- Applicants willing to become NG T32 DS Technicians and gain ALARNG membership, all current federal employees, all U.S. Citizens

(1) Formulates, oversees and evaluates the overall training programs for the command. Develops yearly and longer training plans. Issues instructions and procedures to subordinate units for the conduct of training activities that meet the requirements of the Department of the Army, National Guard Bureau, major army headquarters and/or other higher headquarters. Establishes and conducts a training evaluation program for subordinate units. Creates or modifies the unit's mission essential task lists in accordance with critical wartime mission requirements. Reviews training evaluation and inspection reports to identify systemic problems and trends. Determines and formulates needed revisions or improvements to training activities. Reviews training plans and schedules of subordinate units for approval and revision as necessary. Provides guidance and assistance to unit commanders or other training personnel pertaining to scheduling and conducting training.

(2) Prepares plans and reports pertaining to readiness and mobilization. Provides guidance and assistance to units in preparation of readiness reports. Receives and consolidates unit readiness feeder reports. Evaluate the organizational readiness report and prepare recommendations for improvements/modifications of the battalion training program. Prepares command level mobilization and contingency operation plans.

(3) Directs scheduling and coordination for the use of training sites and facilities. Ensures the arrangement for equipment and supplies needed for training activities. Procures or directs the procurement of training aids, manuals, or other instructional material. Maintains liaison with personnel at local, state or federally operated training sites. Identifies the requirement for the coordination and maintenance of usage agreements for local/private training areas.

(4) Develops and implements Risk Management plans and programs for the command. Provides guidance to subordinate units on the implementation of Risk Management plans and programs.

(5) Performs other duties as assigned.

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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.
• 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.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• COVID19: Please see, additional information.

Qualifications

Military Requirements: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military grade in the Alabama Army National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Alabama Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Alabama Army National Guard recruiter at 800-464-8273 prior to applying for this position.

Minimum Military Rank: 2LT
Maximum Military Rank: CPT

*Other Requirements: For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POSITION.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicant demonstrates ability to follow directions, read, understand, and retain instructions, regulations, and procedures that otherwise validate the ability to perform or learn to perform the duties of the position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Knowledge of Army or Air Force education and training programs regarding their principles and procedures. Experience 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; effective writing skills; editing practices; instructional media application, training reporting, program and curriculum validation, and implementation procedures. Experience in scheduling training events and facilities; supporting assistance visits and training meetings; or assisting in work center and individual job qualification standard development; education institution registration requirements; and military personnel classification system and policies. Experience in the capabilities of communicative interpersonal skill applications and distance learning concepts. Experience as a participant and presenter during training and military or civilian conference event

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:
-- Knowledge of a wide range of military training and operations management concepts, regulations, policies, and procedures for the purpose of providing the command and staff comprehensive guidance. Develops and implements training and operations management policies and procedures.

-- Knowledge of training and operations functions to direct and conduct subordinate unit inspections and assistance visits and evaluate the results.

-- In-depth knowledge of military training and operations of the organization sufficient to provide technical advice and assistance to staff and subordinate unit personnel in the conduct of required individual and collective training requirements and the preparation of operation orders, yearly training guidance, training circulars, etc.

-- Knowledge of subordinate unit training and operations functions and reports within the command sufficient to review trends, validate analysis, provide or implement recommendations that result in the enhancement of operational readiness.

-- Knowledge of recurring training requirements, ammunition forecast system, and the command training funds system sufficient to propose, request, sub-allocate, execute, and monitor the command training plan and applied resources.

-- Knowledge of individual and collective deployment requirements sufficient to direct the development of deployment plans. Directs and provides assistance in the preparation of required readiness reporting documentation for subordinate units and the organization. Upon receipt, analyzes and proposes recommendations for the improvement of the overall readiness posture of the organization.

-- Knowledge of training requirements, physical security, and safety programs sufficient to manage assistance visits, inspections, and external evaluations of subordinate units and ensure policy implementation. Analyze results, makes appropriate recommendations to correct deficiencies and implements control measures.

-- Knowledge of physical security requirements sufficient to function as the security manager for the command and provides management and control of classified documents, operational security materials, communication security equipment/documents, and computer security items for the command.

-- Knowledge of organizational operations and mission requirements sufficient to develop the mission essential tasks to include individual and collective supporting tasks.

-- Ability to communicate through both oral and written communications sufficient to communicate ideas and guidance utilizing presentations, briefings, and correspondence.

-- Knowledge of strength maintenance procedures of the unit in order to assist in the performance, coordination, and support of recruiting activities.

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.