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This National Guard position is for a TRAINING SPECIALIST (SAFETY), Position Description Number D0410and is part of the AL Multimedia Branch, National Guard.
The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community!
ALABAMA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Alabama Army National Guard. 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 Alabama Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Alabama Army National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
This position is located in the Multi Media Branch, Army Aviation Division (NGB-AVN, MMB), Fort Rucker, Alabama. Thepurpose of the position is to provide training programs in general surface safety and occupational safety and health to the ARNG. Incumbent serves as the safety training team leader.
EXCEPTED POSITION: Alabama Army National Guard membership required.
POSITION STATUS: NON-MERIT
LOCATION: FORT RUCKER, AL
SELECTING OFFICIAL: LTC ANTHONY S. LAIER
12/21/2017 to 01/27/2018
$73,375 - $95,388 per year
GS 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
No
Permanent - FILL NON-MERIT
Full-Time
12
No
AL-10105027-AR-17-300
487282200
AREA OF CONSIDERATION FOR ALABAMA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD POSITION:
AREA 1: All permanent Alabama Army National Guard civilian excepted technicians currently employed.
AREA 2: All drill status/M-day personnel in the Alabama Army National Guard.
AREA 3: All U.S. citizens or individuals eligible for membership in the Alabama Army National Guard.
As a TRAINING SPECIALIST (SAFETY), GS-1712-12, you will perform the following duties:
Researches, analyzes, develops, implements, and evaluates safety educational and accident prevention programs. Utilizes a extensive knowledge of safety to develop programs that affect attitudinal development and modifications of behavior for the purpose of training ARNG personnel in safe job performance andconservation of resources.
--Serves as the chief safety education consultant to the ARNG and the safety personnel of the 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands. Keeps abreast of the latest developments in safety procedures, policies, regulations, and educational techniques.
--Collects safety data and information using methods such as surveys, questionnaires, and computer assisted data acquisition to identify safety causal factors. Analyzes and validates causal factors and identifies corrective measures through computer assisted research analysis and other methods to determine the applicability of educational countermeasures. Researches background material to support the development.
--Uses innovative educational ideas to develop solutions to safety problems in those situations/areas where traditional training techniques are not applicable or have not proven
effective.
--Uses the latest management techniques to develop safety educational and prevention programs which can be effectively exported to all ARNG organizations. New and unique training programs are designed with special emphasis on utilization of theproper media or combination of media to effectively attain program
objectives to a wide variety of audiences. Develops a comprehensive implementation plan for these programs which includes orientation and instruction for ARNG safety personnel to ensure effective attainment of program objectives.
--Develops surveys and questionnaires and conducts staff visits to evaluate the effectiveness of safety educational programs within the ARNG. Analyzes and evaluates data and recommends modifications to existing programs or development ofnew programs to meet ARNG safety program objectives.
--Establishes and maintains contact with other safety professionals within federal and civilian agencies to identify, define, develop, and pursue common safety educational concepts and doctrine and to exchange the latest technical knowledge. Coordinates the use and/or modification of proponent programs and fulfilling of ARNG interests in proposed or future developments. Coordinates with other staff members and the ARNG safety branch to ensure program objectives are being met.
--Represents the ARNG at conferences, workshops, and meetings on safety educational matters. Makes staff visits to the states to determine educational requirements, evaluate program effectiveness, and provide assistance to state safety personnel in the development and implementation of local programs. Develops other ARNG peculiar educational programs as directed.
--Performs other duties as assigned.
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:
Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment 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.
Military Requirements: Military skill set is determined by MOS requirements. Upon selection, individuals must be assigned to a compatible military MOS in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the MOS. Specific requirements are found in: references listed below, NGB Compatibility tables and your local Personnel section.
Military Grade: Only applicants within the military grade listed below will be considered.
Minimum Military Rank: CW2
Maximum Military Rank: CW4
Individuals exceeding the maximum military grade are required to submit a letter along with resume agreeing to a military demotion if selected. This Statement of Understanding is required for basic qualification.
Compatible Military Assignments:
*Other Requirements: For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.
Must have a high school diploma or general education development (GED) diploma. An undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university is optimum.
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements 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).
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
PLEASE DO NOT SEND/FAX/COURIER/EMAIL ANY APPLICATIONS OR RESUMES TO THE ALABAMA NATIONAL GUARD HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE. The Human Resources Office can only process materials received through USA Jobs. 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):
Education and Training Technology
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 (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents: SF-50 and DD214s are recommended, but not required.
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.
Your resume must have complete information: Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YY). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will not be considered for this position.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
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Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/487282200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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