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This National Guard position is for a OPERATIONS & TRAINING SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D0607000 and is part of the AR ARNG ROBINSON MANEUVER TNG CTR, National Guard.
08/16/2018 to 08/31/2018
$50,598 - $65,778 per year
GS 9
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Excepted
9
No
No
AR-10288226-AR-18-306
508298300
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
(1) Arkansas Army National Guard (AR ARNG) T32 Employees and Arkansas Army National Guard T5 Employees (with compatible membership); (2) All members of the AR ARNG/ANG, (3) Individuals who are not members of the National Guard but who are eligible to acquire membership in an available and compatible military grade for excepted technician positions. (Upon selection, must be a member of the Army National Guard).
(1) Formulates long and short range plans for the development of
range facilities and the training areas. Develops input for the
MTA's five year range development plan, to include justifications for
construction, programing documents, maps, overlays, and sketches.
Develops program documents for funding standard target systems and
remote engagement target systems identified for use on range
facilities programmed in the five year range development plan.
Develops other associated programs of construction and budget
estimates. Evaluates the size of the facilities to allow for
projected use, troop density, and to facilitate types of training
required. Maintain and manage the operational readiness of the organization.
(2) Oversees and directs the work of one or two subordinates
assigned to the Operations and Training Division. Assists in
development of performance standards, goals; and objectives for
subordinate workers. Approves/disapproves leaves. Provides
recommendations for incentive awards and training of subordinate
workers. Participates in interviews with applicants for subordinate
positions and provides recommendations for selection. Provides
technical guidance to lower graded workers. Assists in resolving
complaints and grievances from employees which can be informally
resolved. Promotes acceptance and adherence of programs such as
Equal Employment Opportunity, Federal Women's Program, Physically
Handicapped, Labor Management Relations and other special emphasis
programs. Assists in maintaining an effective position management
program.
(3) Coordinates with user organizations for use of ranges
and training facilities. Reviews and approves schedules
to insure maximum training opportunities. Coordinates with using
organizations to assist in obtaining support if not available at MTA,
with units having requested support capabilities.
(4) Prepares budget requirements for submission to support
mandate. training, schools and travel for the Operations and Training
Division.
(5) Conducts surveys of users to assess adequacy of existing
facilities to meet training requirements, and reviews the
installation five year plan to ensure it meets existing and future
requirements. As the primary point of contact within the Directorate
of Plans, Training, and Mobilization for training facilities, reviews
training project proposals and recommends to the Operations and Plans
Officer approval, disapproval, or modifications.
(6) Reviews plans, specifications, architectural and engineering
documents for range facilities to assure conformity with doctrine and
for compliance with DA range safety criteria.
(7) Reviews plans for army aviation, airborne, and NBC Training
conducted at the MTA to assure compliance with established safety and
local operational procedures: When required, recommends alternatives
to best meet training objectives within safety parameters.
(8) Develops installation policies and regulations governing range
safety, training, medical evacuation and other emergency procedures.
Reviews and updates these documents when required. Advises tenant
organizations of pertinent MTA policy and requirements.
(9) Based on projected availability of the latest simulation
devices, determines and recommends suitable facilities for use as
simulation centers. Coordinates, with the supervisor, plans and
specifications for the modification of existing or the construction
of new facilities for simulation centers.
(10) Develops guidelines for the preparation of training
programs for personnel and elements assigned or attached to the MTA
or installation support unit (ISU). Oversees the processing of
applications for service schools and formal technician courses.
(11) Formulates policies and procedures for the control of
classified material, restricted areas and communications security.
Monitors the status of personnel security clearance requests and
investigations. Develops intelligence, counter-intelligence, and
operational security plans for the MTA. Serves as the authority at
the training site regarding classified material and security.
(12) Develops standing operating procedures (SOP) for and
directs the activities of the installation Emergency Operations
Center (EOC) during state domestic or national emergencies.
(13) Develops plans and procedures for the overall
communications requirements for range and field training operations.
Evaluates internal communications, staffing, equipment and facilities
requirements. Coordinates additional commercial communications
requirements with the MTA administrative and budget offices. Directs
actor: to improve effectiveness in tactical communications systems
and operations. Advises and coordinates with commanders and staff
officers of using units on communications matters.
(14) Performs other duties as assigned.
National Guard Membership is required.
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.
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 employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
Military Grades: Enlisted, NTE SFC/E-7
Compatible Military Assignments: Selectee must be a member of the Arkansas Army National Guard and be assigned to a compatible military position in the predominant MOS of the organization. Must be assigned to the Institute Support Unit Operations Section.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
IMPORTANT NOTES (AS APPLICABLE): Upon selection for this position, individual must possess or initiate a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation. A favorable determination based upon investigative results is mandatory for this position. Failure to meet these requirements will result in termination of employment. A pre-placement physical is required if not already current. Upon selection, must complete mandatory Full-Time Support (FTS) Training at the Professional Education Center (PEC) within six months of assignment (if applicable, training will be coordinated by the supervisor). Individual must meet all military requirements of the position without creating a grade inversion, as determined by the Human Resources Office (HRO). Technicians will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor or wage leader (Grade Inversion). Enlisted members currently at a higher grade than allowed by the position (see Military Grade Requirement above) may apply; however, they must administratively reduce prior to appointment and provide confirmation of the reduction to HRO.
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.
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.
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. Individual Medical Readiness (IMR) dated within 18 months: Can be obtained from Army Knowledge Online (AKO)/Self Service/My Medical Readiness. Click on any "View Detailed Information" selection, then select your IMR Record. Please ensure that you are uploading a PDF DOCUMENT, not a screen shot.
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.
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.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
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.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
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.
Checking the status of your application:
To better serve our members, the Technician Recruitment and Placement (R&P) section at AR HRO has implemented a new process for checking the status of an application. Applicants must send an email to ng.ar.ararng.mbx.hro-customer-services@mail.mil. In your email request, please provide us with the Announcement Number of the position you applied for.
This change requires some forethought on the part of the applicant. With this new process in place, applicants can expect to have a response from the AR HRO R&P section within 2 duty days. That being said, applicants checking their application status the day before a job closes stand the chance of not receiving a review.
Our goal is not to refrain from hearing from our customers, but rather to make the process more efficient for us all. Our members are our number one priority and we want to deliver high quality customer service.
DO NOT COPY THE SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS WORD FOR WORD AND PLACE INTO YOUR RESUME; YOU MUST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONAL EXPERIENCE AS IT PERTAINS TO EACH STATEMENT.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/508298300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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