Clarification from the agency

Indefinite appointments may be made permanent at a later date without competition. In order to be eligible for this position you must currently be an Enlisted Member (E3/PFC - E5/SGT) in the Virginia Army National Guard.

As a Training Technician (Title 32) (Indefinite), GS-1702-06, you perform the below duties:

1. Responsible for military training by devising and implementing training plans, guidelines and procedures, reports and assessments for the unit and individuals assigned. Ensures that training is conducted in accordance with Army training doctrine. Prepares training guidelines, individual training records, operation orders, mobilization plans, SOP's, and readiness reports. Prepares for unit yearly training workshop to develop yearly training plan with unit leadership. Prepares for monthly unit training meetings. Prepares training schedules and plans for approval of commander and higher headquarters. Maintains training guidance and documents as required by higher headquarters. Prepares training and evaluation outlines and lesson plans. Prepares automated requests for orders. Prepares correspondence for approval by commander or higher-level supervisor. As required, completes training expenditure forecasts. Coordinates 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.
2. Manages the military school's program of the unit. Coordinates with higher headquarters to obtain quotas for personnel to attend schools (Service, NCO, Special, etc.). Manages use of school quotas, training support man-days and other training resources as allocated to the unit. Prepares and forwards requests for training for all unit members ensuring applicants are eligible to attend the school requested and all prerequisites have been met. Prepares or requests the appropriate personnel actions (e.g. ASI or MOS award) upon completion of required training and other qualifications.
3. Coordinates, schedules, and monitors the use of training facilities, areas and ranges for annual and inactive duty training. Makes recommendations regarding training facilities best suited to the unit in achieving its goals and objectives. Initiates requests for equipment training support to higher, adjacent, and other military commands to support unit training objectives. As directed, operates and maintains indoor firing range facility. Develops the unit Mission Essential Task List (METL) and provides input for the yearly training plan. Assembles and maintains statistics on weapons qualification, crew qualifications/table certifications, Army Physical Fitness Test, weight control, Common Task Testing, Military Occupational Skill Qualification and other critical data as required. Trains unit leaders on how to maintain leader books and other training material as directed by the command. Prepares and maintains the unit's Training Assessment Module (TAM).
4. Assists in maintaining working relationships with local officials, clubs, etc., for a variety of such purposes as armory security coordination with police, suitability investigations, armory rental, unit participation in celebrations, or fund-raising drives, and to provide public information about the National Guard. Works with community organizations to obtain support for the National Guard. As directed, attends meetings as the National Guard representative to effectively coordinate the National Guard's participation in civic activities.
5. As required, assists in completing supply transactions for the unit in the absence of the Supply NCO/Technician. Requisitions, receives, stores, issues and accounts for supplies and equipment such as rations, ammunition, fuel, clothing, office supplies, forms and publications, communications, equipment, small arms, tool sets, vehicles, etc. Posts, updates and maintains in current status unit property records such as hand receipts, and equipment checklists. Initiates reports of survey when necessary and statements of charges for lost damaged or destroyed property.
6. As required, assists in completing administrative and personnel transactions for the unit. Prepares or assists in preparing critical personnel documents. Prepares correspondence for the unit. When required, prepares and submits pay documents to higher headquarters.
7. Performs recruiting duties to maintain the unit at authorized strength. Establishes personal contact and maintains effective working relationships with assigned recruiters, public officials, civic groups, veterans' organizations, schools, active duty recruiters and other organizations and groups. Participates in school activities such as "career days" for the purpose of informing individuals and groups of the benefits of belonging to the National Guard.
8. In the absence of janitorial staff, works with other assigned full time support personnel to care for clean and maintain the National Guard Armory, including lawn care and general user maintenance.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.

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 trail period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• This position is not located at a bargaining unit.
• Can be made perm at a later date.

Qualifications

NOTE:Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.

Remarks: This position is being advertised as an indefinite appointment and applicant selected may be released at any time and advised of his/her rights and benefits to which entitled. In the event a permanent employee is accepted for this indefinite position, there will be a change in their tenure from permanent to indefinite. Indefinite appointments may be made permanent at a later date without competition.

WHO CAN APPLY:
GROUP I - All qualified Male/Female Enlisted Member (E3/PFC - E5/SGT) currently employed (permanent) in the Virginia Army National Guard Military Technician Program.
GROUP II - All qualified Virginia Army National Guard Male/Female Enlisted Member (E3/PFC - E5/SGT), regardless of employment status (Traditional, Military Technician or AGR). To be considered as a Group II applicant, proof of appointment/enlistment in the Virginia National Guard must be attached if the appointment/enlistment occurred within 60 days prior to, or during, the advertisement period.

Military Grades: Enlisted Member (E3/PFC - E5/SGT)

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have experience functioning as the full-time support member responsible for preparation, documentation, and management of military training for the organization.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have at least 12 months of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 level, or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government? This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the GS grade indicated. This experience must include activities such as:

1. Experience being responsible for military training by devising and implementing training plans, guidelines and procedures, reports and assessments for the unit and individuals assigned.
2. Experience managing the military schools' program of the unit.
3. Experience assisting in maintaining working relationships with local officials, clubs, etc., for a variety of such purposes as armory security coordination with police, suitability investigations, armory rental, unit participation in celebrations, or fund-raising drives, and to provide public information about the National Guard.
4. Experience performing recruiting duties to maintain the unit at authorized strength.

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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):