TECHNICIAN VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

MERIT PROMOTION AND PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITY

MILITARY DEPARTMENT OF NEBRASKA

HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE

1300 MILITARY ROAD

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA<= /st1:State> 68508

Announcement Number: AR-10-126	Applications accepted until: 9 September 2010
Position Title, Series, & Grade: Operations & Training Specialist, GS-0301-09
Position Description No: R8731000	Salary Range: $47,448 - $61,678 pa
Location of Position: CFMO-Camp Ashland, NE<= /span>	PCS Benefits: Will not be = paid

Area of Consideration:

Area 1- Current permanent and indefinite bargaining unit Technicians of the Nebraska Army and Air National Guard and

Area 2 - All members of the Nebraska Army National Guard and personnel eligibl= e to become members of the Nebraska Army National Guard

Referral of Applicants: Qualified applicants will be referred to the selecting official in the following order:

&= nbsp; 1.= Fully qualified (Area 1 applicants)

&= nbsp; 2.= Fully qualified (Area 2 Applicants)

Appointment Factors: (X indicates applicable requirements)

X - Dual Status (Military Membership Required)	- Officer	- Permanent
- Non-Dual Status (Competitive Appointment)	- Warrant Officer	= - Indefinite
	X - Enlisted	X - Temporary

Temporary Appointment NTE 31 Dec 20= 10; it may or may not be extended due to mobilized soldier.

Maximum Military Grade: CW2; Minimum Military Grade: E6; Mil= itary grade inversion within the full-time work force is not permitted. The milit= ary grade of the full time supervisor must equal or exceed the military grade of personnel supervised.

Compatible Military Assignments:

Warrant Officer:

011A

Enlisted:

*00

Qualification Requirements: T= o be qualifying, experience must have been progressively responsible with increasingly difficult and complex duties.= Experience must have been at the next lower or second lower grade or= its non-federal equivalent. General Experience: Experience, education, or training which provided a general knowledge of the principles= of organization, management, and administration. Specialized Experience: Must have 24 months of specialized experien= ce in any position that required compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information. Progressively responsible experience which demonstrates the ability to provide technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled. Operating, administrative, program or managerial experience i= n the type of work or a combination of functions directly related to the position= to be filled or in comparable work or functions. Experience in = the performance of any clerical or office type duties. Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: A maximum of 12 months of the requ= ired experience may be substituted by successful completion of undergraduate stu= dy in an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester hours for= 12 months of experience. The edu= cation must have been in fields directly related to the type of work of the positi= on. N= OTE: If you are using education as a substitution for experience OR education is a mandatory requirement to meet qualifications, YOU MUST submit copies of col= lege transcripts when required.   Failure to provide college transcripts when required will result in = an ineligible rating . NOTE: The Nebraska National Guard HRO ha= s a document entitled "Secrets to Getting a Technician Job"; you are encouraged to follow the link provided if you are interested. http://www.neguard.com/HRO/documents/= SecretstoGettingaTechnicianJob1.pdf<= /p>

Your application, (OF-612, SF-171, or resume), must show= how your experience, awards, and training are applicable to the specialized experience requirements listed above and the following knowledge, skills, a= nd abilities (KSA’s).

1. Skilled= in oral and written communication.

2. Ability= to give specific guidance relative to a particular program.<= /p>
3. Ability= to perform a variety of administrative duties relative to a particular program= .

4. Skilled= in the performance of standard clerical/office type duties.<= /p>

Summary of Duties: This position is located in the Operations and Traini= ng Division, Construction Facility Management Office, of an Army National Guard Training Area. The purpose of this position is to manage and direct the activities of the Operations and Training Division assuring ranges, training facilities, training aids and devices are available to users of the training site.

(1) Formulates long and short ra= nge plans for the development of range facilities and the training areas. Devel= ops input for the five year range development plan, to include justifications f= or construction, programming documents, maps, overlays, and sketches. De= velops program documents for funding standard target systems and remote engagement target systems identified for use on range facilities programmed in the fiv= e year range development plan. Develops other associated programs = of construction and budget estimates. Evaluates the size o= f the facilities to allow for projected use troop density, and to facilitate type= s of training required.

(2) Coordinates with user organi= zations for use of the ranges and training facilities. Reviews and approves schedul= es 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.

(3) Prepares budget requirements= for submission to support manday, training, schools and travel for the Operatio= ns and Training Division.

(4) 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 fut= ure requirements. As the primary point of contact within the training facilities, reviews tra= ining project proposals and recommends to the Operations and Plans Officer approv= al, disapproval, or modifications.

(5) Reviews plans, specification= s, architectural and engineering documents for range facilities to assure conformity with doctrine and for compliance with DA range safety criteria. =

(6) Reviews plans for army aviat= ion, airborne, and NBC Training conducted at the site to assure compliance with established safety and local operational procedures. When required, recommends alternati= ves to best meet training objectives within safety parameters.

(7) Develops installation polici= es and regulations governing range safety, training, medical evacuation and other emergency procedures. Reviews and updates these documents when required. Advises tenant organizations of pertinent policy and requirements.

(8) Based on projected availabil= ity 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.

(9) Develops guidelines for the preparation of training programs for personnel and elements assigned or attached to the installation support unit (ISU). Overse= es the processing of applications for service schools and formal technician course= s.

(10) Formulates policies and procedures for the control of classified material, restricted areas and communications security. Monitors the status of personn= el security clearance requests and investigations. = Develops intelligence, counterintelligence and operational security plans for the MT= A. Serves as the authority at the training site regarding = classified material and security.

(11) Develops standing operating procedures (SOP) for and directs the activities of the installation Emergen= cy Operations Center (EOC) during state domestic or national emergencies.=

(12) Develops plans and procedur= es for the overall communications requirements for range and field training operations. Evaluates internal communications, staffing, equipment and facilities requirements. Coordinat= es additional commercial communications requirements with the administrative a= nd budget offices. Directs action to improve effectiveness in tactical communications systems and operations. Advises and coordinates with comma= nders and staff officers of using units on communication matters.

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CAUTION

Acceptance of technician employment may jeopardize entitlement to military recruitment / retention bonuses and poss= ible recoupment of amounts previously paid.

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EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
1. Military Technicians are ineligibl= e for enlistment, retention, and student loan repayment bonuses. Acceptance of a Technician positio= n will terminate these incentives.

2. Technicians are paid through direct deposit/electronic funds transfer.

3. Male candidates born after 31 Dece= mber 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.

4. Military Technicians in the except= ed service will wear the appropriate military uniform while performing as a technician.

5. Veteran's preference does not appl= y to National Guard Technician positions in accordance with Title 32 USC 709 (f).   =

6. Military grade inversion is not permitted. The military grade of the full time supervisor must equal or exc= eed the military grade of personnel supervised.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING

You may apply us= ing the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612), a resume, or any other application form you choose. A standard applicatio= n form is not required, but we need certain information to evaluate your qualifications. As a minimum, your application must contain all the information required by the OF 612 to include your Social Security Number. Reproduction= and submission of the General Information and Privacy Act statements is not required.

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 offic= ial mail to forward employment applications is prohibited. Applications submitted using gover= nment postage will not be considered.

E-mail applicati= ons may be sent to NGNEHRO= JobApps@ng.army.mil with a subject line of "Job Application". Electronic applications or attachments must be in Microsoft Word, Acrobat Reader, or p= lain text format. Applications or = attachments which are unreadable or cannot be opened will not be accepted or considered= .

Fax applications= will be sent to (402) 309-7146. It= is the applicant's responsibility to ensure all documents are received and readable. <= /p>
The HRO is not responsible for any malfunctions when using electronic means to transmit job applications. Applicants may = verify receipt of their application telephonically.

Applications wil= l not be returned to applicants. They are retained in the HRO placement/promotion files for two years. Applican= ts must obtain personal copies prior to forwarding original to HRO.=

Current military= grade or proof of eligibility for immediate military promotion must be included f= or all Dual Status applications.

College transcripts MUST be submitted when substituting education for experience= . College transcripts are also requi= red for professional positions. Professional positions are those which have= a mandatory college degree requirement and normally are subject to state licensing requirements in the private sector.

Certification is based on the qualification requirements summarized on the Technician Vacancy Announcement. The Human Resou= rces Office uses only that information provided by the applicant to evaluate qualifications. Applications = will not be modified, supplemented, or changed after the closing date. Your application must be received = in the Human Resources Office no later than 1600 hours on the closing date.

Before hiring we will ask you to co= mplete a Declaration for Federal Employmen= t (OF 306) to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. We will also ask you to sign and certify the accu= racy of all the information in your application. If you make a false statement in a= ny part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be fined or jailed.