TECHNICIAN VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

CNEBRASKA NATI= ONAL GUARD

HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE

1300 MILITARY ROAD

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA 68508

ACTIVE GUARD RESERVE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Announcement Number:= AGR-AR-10-030	Closing Date: 12 March 2010
Position Title: Administrative Officer	Location: 209^th RTI, Camp Ashland, NE
Military Grade Range: Minimum CPT/O3 - Maximum MAJ/O4
Military Requirements: Designated AOC for this positi= on is 01A branch immaterial. Applicants will review the qualific= ations for the award of this AOC in Department of the Army Pamphlet (DA PAM) 611= -21. Failure to review these qualifications may result in the applicant not being eligible for the positions.

Area of Consideration: = All current on-board AGR officers of the Nebraska Army National Guard may submit applications for this position.&nbs= p;

CONCURRENT TECHNICIAN ANNOUNCEMENT: AR-10-037

General Requirements:

1.= Knowledge of a wide range of training methods to present courses of instruction.

2.= Working knowledge of military training programs, policies and proced= ures.

3.= Working knowledge of military organization, equipment and occupation= al specialties.

4.= Skills to plan, implement, administer, and evaluate training program= s.

5. Skills = to develop guidelines, instructional methods and course material for use in tr= aining programs.

Summary of Duties: This position is located in the Total Army School System (TASS) Regional Training Institute. The

purpose of this posi= tion is to plan, develop, administer, and manage the various Army National Guard= (ARNG) training programs conducted by the Regional Training Institute with 40 to 70 creditable courses.

Plans, develops, dir= ects and manages training programs through subordinate employees who in-turn pro= vide day-to day operations for the Regional Training Institute (RTI). Develops policies, supplemental operating instructions and directives, ensuring that established admission standards, academic standards and leadership standards are adhered to and continually monitors the operation of the RTI to ensure effective and efficient operation. Responsible for testing, screening and selecting officer candidates, non-commissioned officer school students and special school students. Ensures

standardized courses= are taught in accordance with Army regulations and directives. The training pro= grams are Officer Candidate System (OCS) and Non-Commissioned Officer Education System (NCOES). Resident, satellite, and five or more complex goal oriented instructional programs are provided by the RTI. Graduates of the OCS program are eligible

for appointment as an officer in the Army National Guard and are given recognition as such. Noncommissioned

officer programs con= ducted consist of Primary Leadership Development Course, Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course, Advanced Non-commissioned Officer Course, and First Sergean= t Training Course. Responsible for vari= ous special programs conducted such as the Unit Commander's course, Tactical Officer School, Instructor Training Courses, OCS Orientation Course, and Non-prior Service Training Course. Knowledge of the training institute instructional programs and budget projections is required=

Serves as principle advisor to the State Adjutant General on leadership development of ARNG per= sonnel within the state. Prepares and conducts surveys concerning leadership and o= ther special training problems in state ARNG units and recommends remedial actio= n. Coordinates school requirements and maintains liaison with NGB, proponent schools, active military installations, and other agencies concerning execu= tion and conduct of training programs. Serves as the

command's primary qu= ality assurance action officer.

Prepares and provides justification of budget estimates. Reviews and analyzes program plans and i= nformation through such sources as programs of instructions, special school requiremen= ts, student performance standards, etc. Based upon review and analysis, predicts program needs within available resources. Assures that proposed programs conform to state, TASS proponent schools, and NGB requirements. Prepares justification and develops documentation for RTI programs.

Responsible for procurement, accountability, currency and storage of training aids, visual aids, school and staff library, other training materials, supplies and equipment required to support the RTI. Responsible for the procurement of instructors, tactical officers, training of non-commissioned officers, addi= tional staff, and other support personnel, for the planning and conducting of OCS, NCOES and special schools, and, provides guidance for the staff, faculty, a= nd support personnel. Responsible for the continuing educational development a= nd evaluation of the staff and faculty.

Recruits functions f= or the RTI. Maintains contacts with public officials, civic groups, veteran organi= zations, schools and full time recruiters. Represents the RTI, by attending public functions, to promote a sound information and public relations program including planning and conducting of formal graduation ceremonies.

Supervises/manages assigned and attached personnel. Oversees the preparation and maintenance o= f personnel records for students, historical files and evaluation of examination results and counseling of students. Ensures line of duty, accident, and other investigations are properly and timely prepared and submitted; the timely a= nd correct preparation and submission of officer and enlisted evaluation repor= ts; preparation of orders and pay package for students, staff, and faculty; and the timely submission of routine and special reports.

Complies with equal employment opportunity and affirmative action plans, energy conservation pr= ograms, and implementation of field sanitation and troop health programs. May serve= as a member of the academic board when designated. Responsible for maintenance= of board records to include minutes and statistical data. Conducts briefings at all levels as required.

Serves as a member o= f the RTI Advisory Council to develop changes to NGB publications, which affect operations of the institute. Plans and assigns work to be accomplished by subordinates. Sets priorities and prepares schedules for<= /p>

completion of work. = Makes assignment based on priorities, difficulty, and requirements of the assignm= ent and the capabilities of individual employees. Monitors and evaluates employ= ee performance.

Assists employees in reaching performance goals. Informs subordinates of agency policies and programs. Hears complaints and grievances from employees. Resolves those, which can be informally resolved, and/or makes recommendations for resolution to appropriate deciding officia= l. Identifies developmental and training needs of employees and provides or obtains training. Approves and/or disapproves leave requests. Promotes acceptance and adherence of programs such as Equal Employment Opportunity, Federal Women's Program, Physically Handicapped, Labor-Management Relations, and other similar special emphasis programs. Maintains an effective position management

program. Assures pos= ition descriptions are accurate and positions are operating as intended.

Oversees and reviews Army Training Readiness Requirements (operational requirements) and all = automated data processes, progra= ms and functions.

Application Instructions: =

* Candidates may apply by submittin= g a completed Application for Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) Position,=

NGB Form 34-1, dated October 2002. Reference NGR (AR) 600-5, Para 2-4, (4-6), the fol= lowing documents must be submitted. = Packets without the appropriate documents or a written explanation will be rejected= . (Include AKO Email Address at the = bottom of the form)

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1. Certified copy of DA Form= 2-1.

&nb= sp; 2. Five latest OER’s.

&nb= sp; 3. Copy of DA Form 705, Army Physical Fitness Test Scorecard, listing last four APFT scores.

&nb= sp; 4. Statement of all active duty perfo= rmed (DD Form 214, NGB Form 22, NGB Form 23, or any other forms that show active duty service).

&nb= sp; 5. Semi-annual weigh-in form

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Statement of all Active Duty perfor= med IS NOT REQUIRED FOR AGR PERSONNEL.

Applications may be submitted by e-mail, facsimile, postal mail, or hand-delivered to the HRO no later than = 1600 hours on the closing date. Applications received after the closing time will not be considered = for the position.

The use of official mail to forward employment applications is prohibited.&nbs= p; Applications submitted using government postage will not be consider= ed.

E-mail may be sent to NGNEHROJobApps@ng.army.mil w= ith a subject line of "Job Application". Electronic applications or attachm= ent must be in Microsoft Word 97, Acrobat Reader, or plain text format. Applications or attachments which = are unreachable or cannot be opened will not be accepted or considered.

Fax applications will be sent to (4= 02) 309-7594. It is the applicant= 's responsibility to ensure all documents are received and readable.

The HRO is not responsible for any malfunctions when using electronic means to transmit job applications. Applicants may verify receipt of t= heir application telephonically.