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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a TRAINING TECHNICIAN, Position Description Number PDD1182000 and is part of the MA ARNG HHD, National Guard. This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position. The unit point of contact and contact phone for this position is: MAJ Garrett Titmas at 774-573-6919
Learn more about this agency08/11/2024 to 09/10/2024
$49,838 - $64,792 per year
GS 6
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
None
No
No
MA-12413145-AR-24-054
790679900
Open to current members of the Massachusetts Army National Guard.
(1) Provides technical guidance and assistance to subordinate elements and other staff sections in planning, acquiring, preparing, conducting, and documenting individual and collective training. Assists in the preparation of training directives, operations orders, deployment plans, and readiness reports. Assists with command readiness inspections. May conduct evaluations of subordinate training operations, security, safety, and deployment readiness planning. Makes recommendations as appropriate to correct deficiencies. Performs assistance visits in the areas of training management. Assists in preparing training schedules, circulars, and yearly training plans. Performs research necessary to create or modify the units' mission essential task lists (METL) in accordance with critical wartime mission requirements. Assists with the coordination and support of internal/external evaluation teams. Assists in preparing plans for full or partial deployment. Reviews and provides guidance for the preparation of subordinate units' training assessment reports. Assists in the preparation of organizational training assessment reports.
(2) Administers the command's school program for the Battalion. Assists with forecasting individual training requirements and coordinating with higher headquarters to obtain school training quotas (Service, NCO, Special, etc.). Monitors the execution of organizational training quotas and makes recommendations for reallocation. Reviews, approves, and forwards individual requests for training seats based on allocated quotas and availability of funds. Assists in resolving soldier prerequisite/eligibility problems.
(3) Assists with collection and review of organizational readiness data. Reviews subordinate training readiness feeder reports to ensure current and correct information is reported. Assists in consolidating the training portion of the organizational readiness report. Provides training and assistance to commanders and unit personnel on reporting procedures and other matters pertaining to readiness.
(4) Assists in administering the individual and NCO professional development training programs for the organization. Coordinates common task and skill-specific training programs. Provides assistance to training personnel within the command in scheduling training areas, obtaining training aids, requesting equipment, and other required materials. Procures, designs, reproduces and distributes a variety of training aids, map overlays, and transparencies necessary for the efficient operation and training of the organization. Receives, consolidates, and prepares reports for submission to higher headquarters pertaining to individual soldier readiness (i.e. common task test, weapons qualification, army physical fitness test).
(5) Assists in the preparation of yearly training budget requirements. Inputs requirements into the automated funds management requisition and authorization system. Monitors the use of funds sub-allocated to subordinate units for use in training events. Prepares, reviews, and forwards for approval automated requests for orders. Verifies accounting classification data and coordinates with other organizations and higher headquarters to support unfunded events.
(6) Assists in implementing and following security measures for such items as documents, arms and ammunition, and communication/automation equipment (communication security/computer security). May be designated as alternate custodian of classified documents or communication security/computer security account alternate. Assists in the preparation of anti-terrorism/force protection plans and procedures. Verifies compliance with procedures outlined in respective security regulations.
(7) Assists in forecasting, allocating, and monitoring the usage of training ammunition for the command. Reviews unit requests for training ammunition. Ensures ammunition requests submitted by subordinate units are supported by the training plans, regulations, and directives. Redirects ammunition requirements to support training events.
(8) May be required to support recruiting activities to assist in maintaining the organization at authorized strength by establishing personal contacts and maintaining effective working relationships with strength management personnel and key leaders of the community. May coordinate with other staff sections to support school activities such as "career days" for the purpose of informing individuals and groups of the benefits of belonging to the National Guard.
(9) Performs other duties as assigned.
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).
MILITARY INCENTIVES - BONUSES AND STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM: If you are selected for this position, you may lose your eligibility for your National Guard Enlistment/Reenlistment Bonus and Student Loan Repayment Program incentives. In order to avoid losing your incentive eligibility, you should check with your incentives manager prior to accepting an offer for the position.
For M-Day/Traditional personnel who are currently receiving incentives to include Bonuses and the Student Loan Repayment Program incentive, the following termination rule applies:
Incentive Termination without Recoupment:
If you accept an Active Guard Reserve (AGR) position or a Military Technician (Mil Tech) Permanent or Indefinite position after 25 February 2010 where membership in the National Guard is a condition of employment, your bonus will be terminated with no recoupment.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Once the application process is complete, a review of resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.
Resume must be submitted with the following information:
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/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12413145
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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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
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