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Summary
This position is located in the Joint Force Headquarters (State), J-3 Directorate in Austin, TX. The purpose of this position is to plan, administer, synchronize, resource, and manage the state's overall training programs to meet Army strategic requirements to defend the homeland, deter forward, swiftly defeat the efforts and win decisively, and support the worldwide Global War on Terrorism.
Texas is one of 9 states with NO state income tax.
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Overview
- Accepting applications
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Open & closing dates
11/26/2024 to 12/10/2024
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Salary
$89,322 - $116,114 per year
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Pay scale & grade
GS 12
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Excepted
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Promotion potential
None
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Drug test
No
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Position sensitivity and risk
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Trust determination process
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Financial disclosure
No
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Bargaining unit status
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Announcement number
TX-12622152-AR
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Control number
821002000
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This job is open to
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Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of this agency.
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National Guard and reserves
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
Clarification from the agency
In-State (see Areas of Consideration), Texas National Guard Membership is Required
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Duties
As a TRAINING ADMINISTRATOR with the Texas National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to:
- State proponent and subject matter expert in Army training management principles. Plans and administers the training program for the State ARNG. Directs the activities of the Training Branch. Determines specific training objectives. Develops short range and long range training plans to meet federal missions and support state security and emergency missions. Develops training policies, directives and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) applicable to the state ARNG. Develops Command Training Guidance (CTG) and Yearly Training Guidance (YTG) based on The Adjutant General (TAG) and WARTRACE requirements. Schedules Yearly Training Briefs (YTB) in coordination with TAG, LCC, Continental United States Army (CONUSA) and active component WARTRACE headquarters.
- Manages training resources. Identifies resources required to execute proposed state training plan, prioritizes training, recommends to the Adjutant General approval or disapproval of unsourced training, and recommends alternative resourcing. Responsible for programming, planning, budgeting, and execution of annual training, inactive duty training, schools and other special training funds amounting to approximately 50% of the state Command Operating Budget (COB). Serves as primary member of State Level II Program Budget Advisory Committee (PBAC). Manages execution of training orders to ensure that unexecuted funds are obligated and reprogrammed to maximize readiness.
- Prepares the state schools plan to determine who must attend which schools and when they must attend to ensure unit readiness goals are met. Reviews applicable automated personnel systems to ensure that annual objectives, as required by the Army Staff, are met for individuals to progress to their Duty Military Occupational Specialty Qualification (DMOSQ). Provides input into long-range (3-5 year projection) and short-range (annual) training plans and requests quotas to ensure that school-training spaces are available as needed to support state individual training readiness.
- Manages and provides information to the Distributed Learning position concerning Army Distributive Learning systems including development, and use of Distributive Training Technology Program (DTTP) Classrooms and other distance learning programs. Manages usage, maintenance and training of virtual and constructive training devices assigned to the state Army National Guard (ARNG). Manages assigned state assets contracted to the Distributive Battle Simulation Program, including Data Base Administrators, Commander's Operation and Training Assistant (COTA) and State Training Assistant (STA).
- Provides management advisory services to senior guard leaders concerning the training program. Provides technical expertise on military theory, tactics, operations, organizations, methods and principles pertaining to military training. Performs periodic staff visits to conduct training management inspections and assistance visits to major subordinate commands to evaluate unit training and ensure compliance with Army programs. Determines need for corrective actions and prioritizes training and resources to ensure compliance.
- Represents the TAG and LCC in CONUSA, NGB and major command conferences and meetings committing state forces to required missions as regards military training. Analyzes how force commitments; based on mobilizations, deployments, and DoD tasking; affect the training program.
- Ensures training facilities, aids, and areas for training activities are available as required. Coordinates usage and prioritizes assignment of training facilities and land with state units to ensure maximum utilization for available training time.
- Serves as the State Test Control Officer for the Individual Training Evaluation Program (ITEP). Coordinates the State Competitive Marksmanship Program and state participation in national marksmanship competitions. Monitors quality of tests and preparation for the Army Physical Fitness Test. Prepares and executes Competitive Event Plans.
- Supervises the work of four or more subordinates and makes assignments based on priorities, difficulty, requirements of the assignment, and the capabilities of the individual employees. Conducts employment interviews. Recommends employees for appointment, promotion or reassignment. Establishes performance standards and monitors and evaluates employee performances. Assists employees in reaching performance goals. Informs subordinates of agency policies, personnel and other management programs. Provides leadership, advice and counsel on work an administrative matters. Hears and resolves complaints and grievances from employees which can be informally resolved, and/or make recommendations for resolution to appropriate deciding officials.
- Performs other duties as required.
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Remarks:
Military Requirements:
Military skill set is determined by AFSC/MOS requirements. Need not have MOS to apply. Upon selection, individuals must be assigned to a compatible military duty position in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the MOS within one year of appointment.
Compatible Military Assignments:
MOS immaterial
Rank Spread:
Enlisted: MSG (E-8) not to exceed CSM/SGM (E-9)
Officer: 1LT (O-1) not to exceed MAJ (O-4)
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Appointment Factor(s): This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in a compatible military assignment in the Texas National Guard and wear of the military uniform.
Areas of Consideration: In-State Excepted. This includes:
- All currently employed full-time permanent, indefinite and temporary personnel of the Texas National Guard.
- All current members of the Texas National Guard.
Remarks:
- The Texas National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer.
- Veterans' preference is not applicable to this position.
- Texas Army National Guard Membership is required.
- Direct deposit is mandatory.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
Military Requirements:
Military skill set is determined by AFSC/MOS requirements. Need not have MOS to apply. Upon selection, individuals must be assigned to a compatible military duty position in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the MOS within one year of appointment.
Compatible Military Assignments:
MOS immaterial
Rank Spread:
Enlisted: MSG (E-8) not to exceed CSM/SGM (E-9)
Officer: 1LT (O-1) not to exceed MAJ (O-4)
Qualifications
To qualify at the GS-12 grade level your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment/experience reflecting the following:
Specialized Experience Required
At least 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-11) with Knowledge of Army National Guard force structure and missions to prioritize resources, identify training requirements and direct modifications to plans to ensure that Army training readiness is achieved so units are ready for deployments supporting the Global War on Terrorism. Knowledge of procedures to manage unit organizational change to ensure those annual changes to unit's MTOE are supported with unit and individual training. Knowledge of personnel management principles and regulations dealing with military technicians, Active Guard and Reserve soldiers, and state employees. This knowledge is used for both internal personnel management and to ensure that military training is planned and documented to support soldier development. Knowledge of Army computer applications to program, request, schedule and conduct individual qualification and professional development training to maximize individual readiness. AND Knowledge of Army training management principles to provide advice to senior level management, conduct inspections and evaluations and to ensure that unit training is planned, resourced, and conducted to standard. Knowledge of operations of an Army staff to ensure coordination is accomplished with higher, lower and adjacent staff. Knowledge of various federal, state, and local regulations dealing with training on federal, state-, or privately-owned land to ensure units are in compliance with all applicable regulations. Knowledge of overseas mission support regulations and applicable status of force agreements to conduct training outside of the Continental United States. Knowledge of Joint Training Requirements and skill in coordinating joint training programs with Active Components and/or Joint Forces (i.e. Active Army or Air National Guard) to facilitate mission readiness for units within the state. Knowledge of Army Safety programs and risk analysis processes to ensure soldiers are not injured during training in order to support wartime requirements. Technical knowledge of various computer applications to facilitate resourcing and managing of training. Knowledge of various DoD, Department of Army, Defense Accounting System, and NGB resource management and budget requirement processes in order to prioritize resources, execute annual funding requirements, and reallocate unused resources/funding. AND Knowledge of National Guard competitive events program to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and support of readiness objectives. -Knowledge of Distributed Training Technology Program to provide additional opportunities to increase personnel readiness.
Specialized Experience Required
At least 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-11) with Knowledge of Army National Guard force structure and missions to prioritize resources, identify training requirements and direct modifications to plans to ensure that Army training readiness is achieved so units are ready for deployments supporting the Global War on Terrorism. Knowledge of procedures to manage unit organizational change to ensure those annual changes to unit's MTOE are supported with unit and individual training. Knowledge of personnel management principles and regulations dealing with military technicians, Active Guard and Reserve soldiers, and state employees. This knowledge is used for both internal personnel management and to ensure that military training is planned and documented to support soldier development. Knowledge of Army computer applications to program, request, schedule and conduct individual qualification and professional development training to maximize individual readiness. AND Knowledge of Army training management principles to provide advice to senior level management, conduct inspections and evaluations and to ensure that unit training is planned, resourced, and conducted to standard. Knowledge of operations of an Army staff to ensure coordination is accomplished with higher, lower and adjacent staff. Knowledge of various federal, state, and local regulations dealing with training on federal, state-, or privately-owned land to ensure units are in compliance with all applicable regulations. Knowledge of overseas mission support regulations and applicable status of force agreements to conduct training outside of the Continental United States. Knowledge of Joint Training Requirements and skill in coordinating joint training programs with Active Components and/or Joint Forces (i.e. Active Army or Air National Guard) to facilitate mission readiness for units within the state. Knowledge of Army Safety programs and risk analysis processes to ensure soldiers are not injured during training in order to support wartime requirements. Technical knowledge of various computer applications to facilitate resourcing and managing of training. Knowledge of various DoD, Department of Army, Defense Accounting System, and NGB resource management and budget requirement processes in order to prioritize resources, execute annual funding requirements, and reallocate unused resources/funding. AND Knowledge of National Guard competitive events program to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and support of readiness objectives. -Knowledge of Distributed Training Technology Program to provide additional opportunities to increase personnel readiness.
Education
There is not an educational requirement for this position.
Additional information
Other Requirements:
For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.
For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.
Benefits
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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 qualified, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume MUST include the following for related positions held:
- Work schedule (ex. Full-time, part-time, intermittent)
- Hours worked per week
- To and From dates (ex. MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY)
- Duties performed
2. Other supporting documents: If applicable
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Disability Letter (VA)
- OF-306
- Other (1)
- Resume
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
How to Apply
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/12622152~
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.
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Agency contact information
Human Resources Office
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TX J-2 J-3 J-5
2200 West 35th St
Austin, TX 78703
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Next steps
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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2. Other supporting documents: If applicable
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume MUST include the following for related positions held:
- Work schedule (ex. Full-time, part-time, intermittent)
- Hours worked per week
- To and From dates (ex. MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY)
- Duties performed
2. Other supporting documents: If applicable
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Disability Letter (VA)
- OF-306
- Other (1)
- Resume
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
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How to Apply
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/12622152~
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/.
Agency contact information
Human Resources Office
- Address
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TX J-2 J-3 J-5
2200 West 35th St
Austin, TX 78703
US
Next steps
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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TEXAS MILITARY DEPARTMENT
DUTY: Bear true faith and allegiance to the state and nation; cultivate an environment for all to excel; prepare mentally, physically and spiritually to deploy at home and abroad.
HONOR: Hold the public trust in the highest regard; exceed standards and expectations; act with understanding, innovation, resourcefulness, flexibility and urgency. Do all you can, where you are, with what you have and always place the welfare of those you lead first.
TEXAS: Embrace the courageous spirit of our people, history and culture.
Agency contact information
Human Resources Office
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TX J-2 J-3 J-5
2200 West 35th St
Austin, TX 78703
US