Clarification from the agency

The area of consideration for this position is CAT 1 (Areas 1-2) (NCARNG) Dual Status TECHNICIANS ONLY. Applications will only be accepted from current employees of the North Carolina Army National Guard with permanent (Tenure 1 or 2) or excepted indefinite (Tenure 3) status.

As a Training Administrator, GS-1712-12, you will plan and administer the training program for the State ARNG;direct the activities of the Training Branch; determine specific training objectives;develop short range, long range training plans to meet federal missions, support state security, emergency missions; develop training policies, directives/SOP applicable to the state ARNG; develop CTG/ YTG based on The Adjutant General and WARTRACE requirements; schedule YTB in coordination with TAG, LCC, Continental United States Army/active component WARTRACE headquarters; review, evaluate, approve/authenticate training plans, programs/directives of subordinate units, provides overall direction; identify shortfalls, conflicts, opportunities in training plans/ schedules; provide guidance/ assistance to subordinate commanders/training personnel in correcting deficiencies; analyze/interprets training policies, procedures/programs from Army staff to battalion levels for commanders, staff, and training personnel; direct, coordinate/resolve conflicts with subordinate, lateral, active component units for the preparation of site, date, plans, schedules for AT and IDT periods as a result of the formal state plan; submit state plans to National Guard Bureau (NGB) on an annual basis to confirm resources using applicable computer programs; identify resources required to execute proposed state training plan, prioritizes training, recommends to the Adjutant General approval or disapproval of unresourced training, recommend alternative resourcing; prepare the state schools plan to determine who must attend which schools, when they must attend to ensure unit readiness goals are met; manage/provide information to the Distributed Learning position concerning Army Distributive Learning systems including development, use of DTTP Classrooms, other distance learning programs; provide management advisory services to senior guard leaders concerning the training program; represent the TAG and LCC in CONUSA, NGB, major command conferences, meetings committing state forces to required missions as regards military training; ensure training facilities, aids, areas for training activities are available as required; serve as the State Test Control Officer for the Individual Training Evaluation Program (ITEP); supervise the work of four or more subordinates and makes assignments based on priorities, difficulty, requirements of the assignment, the capabilities of the individual employee; perform 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.
• You may be required to successfully complete a 1- or 2- year probation/trail period to assess performance, conduct, agency needs, public interest, and efficiency. Employment ends unless certified in writing that it advances the agencies interest.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.

Qualifications

Military Grades: Officer (O3/CPT - O4/MAJ)

BASIC QUALIFICATION FACTORS
- 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 reports in English and presentation formats;
- Ability to communicate -orally and in writing- clearly and effectively;
- Ability to assess body language to ensure positive response and understanding results; and,
- Skilled in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting technical material.

General Experience: must have the education and validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade. Applicants must have the experiences, education, or training that demonstrates the ability to follow directions, to read, understand, with the ability to retain and recall a variety of instructions, regulations, and procedures; and, most importantly for specific positions, must have the competencies (Skills, Knowledge, Abilities and Behaviors) to translate specific subjects criteria and information into a teaching/training capability.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 12 months experience equivalent to at least GS-11; and, at least three full academic years of progressively higher level college program completed course accomplishments. Experienced in particular knowledge, skills, abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Additionally, all applicants must have completed two years of training experiences which equipped the applicant with the particular competencies (Skills, Knowledge, Abilities and Behaviors) to successfully perform the duties of the position. Knowledge of Army or Air Force vision, values, organization, policy, and mission is mandatory. Knowledge in military training centers, training programs, schools, and units. Have experiences in conducting and developing education and training programs. Knowledge in the Army or Air Force education and training policy requirements. Experienced in conducting, supervising, and/or developing education and training programs. Experienced in managing programs to include, but not limited to developmental education, voluntary education, advanced academic education, promotion testing, and libraries. Knowledge in conducting audio-visual presentations, educational tests and measurements, and instructing techniques is mandatory. Knowledge is mandatory of Army or Air Force 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. Experiences 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 subject principles and applications to students using audiovisual aids such as, mockups, graphs, training films, and film strips. Experienced in completing student progress evaluations and using training aids such as, achievement and aptitude tests and rating scales. 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. Experienced in maintains attendance records and requisitions supplies. Must have competencies (Skills, Knowledge, Abilities and Behaviors) in managing and supervising work functions and discipline requirements. Experienced in conducting employee performance evaluations; mentoring junior officers and enlisted employees, managing resources and budgets; and directing assigned work, and leading the employees on all program tasks, inspections, exercises, deployments, and/or mobilizations. Must have experiences in planning and scheduling work in a manner that promotes smooth flow and even distribution of assigning work requirements. Experiences included Information Protection program training and guiding employees on programs and through assigned tasks. Experiences involved balancing Information Protection program requirements and providing advice, guidance, and direction on a wide variety of the program's policies and employee performance administrative issues. Experienced in structuring assignments to create effective and efficient procedures that resulted in measuring improved task processes. Previous supervisory experiences created improvements in mentoring, training applications and career development that resulted in the employees' increased performance values in quality work, timeliness considerations, and work efficiencies. Must have demonstrated experiences or endorsements on mentorship competencies provided to employees. Must have working knowledge of equal employment and affirmative action programs.

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):