IOWA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This position is restricted to current Military members of the Iowa Army National Guard. LOCATION: Det 1 C Co. 2/211th GSAB, Waterloo, IA

Duties

As a TRAINING OFFICER, GS-1702-11 your duties are below. Plans and assigns work to be accomplished through subordinates and/or supervisors engaged in a variety of occupations. Makes assignments based on priorities, degree of difficulty, and requirements of the assignment. Prepares requests for filling vacancies to meet workload requirements. Participates in the selection of subordinates from lists of eligibles. Reviews and/ or recommends appointment, promotion or reassignment of employees. Establishes and/or approves performance standards. Monitors and evaluates employee performance. Recommends recognition for outstanding performance. Initiates or recommends corrective actions for sub-standard performance. Assists employees in reaching performance goals. Inform subordinates of agency policies and programs. Hears complaints and grievances from employees. Resolves problems informally and/or makes recommendations for resolution to appropriate officials. Identifies developmental and training needs of employees and provides or procures training. Approves and/or disapproves leave requests. Promotes acceptance and adherence of programs such as Equal Employment Opportunity, Federal Women's Program, Labor Management Relations, and other similar special emphasis programs. Maintains an effective position management program. Assures position descriptions are accurate and positions are operating as intended. Conducts reviews of command policies, activities and programs to ensure subordinate units are effectively and efficiently progressing toward the desired readiness status. Assists in creating and/or changing command policies and procedures. Develops instructions for implementation by staff sections, technicians and subordinate elements. Keeps abreast with new policy statements, regulations and directives issued by higher headquarters. Formulates, oversees and evaluates the overall training programs for the command. Develops yearly and longer training plans. Issues instructions and procedures to subordinate units for the conduct of training activities that meet the requirements of the Department of the Army, National Guard Bureau, major army headquarters and/or other higher headquarters. Establishes and conducts a training evaluation program for subordinate units. Reviews training evaluation and inspection reports to identify systemic problems and trends. Determines and formulates needed revisions or improvements to training activities. Prepares plans and reports pertaining to readiness and mobilization. Provides guidance and assistance to units in preparation of readiness reports. Receives and consolidates unit readiness feeder reports. Evaluate the organizational readiness report and prepare recommendations for improvements/modifications of the battalion's training program. Prepares command level mobilization and contingency operation plans. Prepares and submits annual budget requirements to higher headquarters based on yearly training guidance and training calendar. Sub-allocates funding to subordinate units for use in training activities. Monitors usage of mandays and funds designated for training. Prepares and provides guidance on training eligibility requirements. Maintains familiarity with training directives issued by all echelons of command to determine applications to local programs. Directs scheduling and coordination for the use of training sites and facilities. Ensures the arrangement for equipment and supplies needed for training activities. Procures or directs the procurement of training aids, manuals, or other instructional material. Maintains liaison with personnel at local, state or federally operated training sites. May initiate, coordinate or maintain usage agreements for local/private training areas. May conduct environmental impact assessments for training sites/areas. Coordinates with external training, evaluation and assistance organizations for the conduct and evaluation of army training to include Field Training Exercises (FTX), Command Posts Exercises (CPX), etc. Develops and implements Risk Management plans and programs for the command. Provides guidance to subordinate units on the implementation of Risk Management plans and programs. Develops safety/accident prevention policies and supervises implementation. Conducts safety inspections and assistance visits to subordinate units. Conducts investigations of accidents and safety violations and recommends corrective actions. Serves as security coordinator for the command. Provides guidance and assistance in implementing and following security measures for such items as documents, arms and ammunition, and communication/automation equipment (COMSEC/COMPUSEC). May be designated as Custodian or Alternate Custodian of Classified Documents, COMSEC/ COMPUSEC account Custodian/Alternate and/or Physical Security Manager as required by regulations and local situations. Performs other duties as assigned. D1179

Requirements

Qualifications

In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Applicants who do not fully address the minimum/specialized experience needed for the position in their resume will not be referred for consideration. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: All series personnel must be certified at the next higher level before being eligible for that level and must have a minimum of one-year on-the-job experience in the grade immediately below the next higher level. Must have the education and validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade. Experiences, education, or training that demonstrated the ability to follow directions, read, understand, and retain instructions, regulations, and procedures that otherwise demonstrates the ability to perform or learn to perform the duties of the position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: GS-1702-11: Must have experience in the following: Must have at least 12 months experience equivalent to at least GS-9; or, three full academic years of progressively higher level college degree. Experienced in particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (Competencies/KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of the position. Additionally, all applicants must have completed two years of training experiences which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (competencies) to successfully perform the duties of the position. Experienced in conducting, supervising, and/or developing education and training programs. Experienced in managing programs to include developmental education, voluntary education, advanced academic education, promotion testing, and libraries. Experienced in performing interviews and counseling techniques; training techniques and instruction methods; task analysis procedures, learning processes, curriculum development, training evaluations, and education and training systems and products. Must have effective writing skills; editing practices; instructional media applications, training reports, program and curriculum validation, and training implementation procedures. Experiences in training program management; scheduling training events and facilities; conducting assistance visits and training meetings; work center and individual job qualification standard development; education institution registration requirements; military personnel classification system and policies; communicative interpersonal skill applications; and distance learning concepts. Experienced and effective communicator. Abilities and experiences in presenting professional courses and briefings; and proficient capabilities in writing reports and records. Experiences as a participant and presenter during training and military or civilian conference events. Experiences in organizing and preparing instructional materials. Understands and applies formal training objectives. Able to develop course syllabi, training project outlines, and daily and weekly lesson plans.

Education

Army National Guard Warrant Officer Technicians - Must have a high school diploma or general education development (GED) diploma. An under-graduate degree from an accredited college/university is optimum. An academic degree with courses in education, grammar and composition, speech, psychology, guidance, and sociology; or, social and behavioral sciences defines a best qualified candidate.

To receive credit for Education, you must provide college transcripts to support your Educational claims.

Contacts

• Address IA 67th Troop Command 4540 Melrose Ave Iowa City, IA 52246-9400 US
• Name: Alyssa Smith
• Phone: 515-252-4682
• Email: [email protected]