IOWA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This position is open to current on-board technicians of the Iowa Army National Guard. Military membership is required. LOCATION: HQ 2/34 IBCT, Boone, Iowa

Duties

As a READINESS TECHNICIAN, GS-0303-8 your duties are below. (1) Advises the commander on training, logistics, personnel and unit mobilization readiness requirements and ensures the unit develops, updates, and maintains comprehensive mobilization plans. Duties include, but are not limited to, preparation of the unit's required mobilization reports and documents such as transportation reports, load plans, movement plans, post mobilization training support, and alert rosters. Reviews and implements mobilization directives. Ensures the completion of security clearance requirements. (2) Serves as primary point of contact for input into the unit readiness reports. Performs continuous analysis and refinement of unit readiness data to ensure validity, currency, accuracy, and availability to the battalion headquarters. Provides training and assistance to commander, and unit personnel, on reporting procedures and other matters pertaining to readiness. (3) Manages the military school program of the unit. Coordinates with higher headquarters and/or Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations Training Branch, to obtain quotas for personnel to attend schools (Service, NCO, Special, etc.). Monitors the expenditure of funds for additional training assemblies. Monitors use of school quotas, training support mandays, and other training resources when they are allocated to the unit. (4) Prepares and/or reviews training directives, individual training records, operation orders, mobilization plans, SOP's, and readiness reports. Reviews or prepares training schedules and plans for approval of commander and higher headquarters. Ensures the maintenance of training guidance and documents as required by higher headquarters. Prepares and/or reviews automated requests for orders. Ensures coordination of all training programs for the unit to include the scheduling of training areas, obtaining equipment and other materials required for testing of personnel, and training scorer/evaluators or test officers. Ensures the procurement, design, reproduction, and distribution of a variety of training aids, map overlays, and transparencies that are necessary to unit personnel for the efficient operation and training of the unit. (5) Forecasts, allocates, and monitors the usage of training ammunition for the unit. Ensures ammunition requests are submitted and fully justified and in-keeping with authorization and issuance of ammunition. Reviews and forwards unit request for training ammunition. (6) As directed, ensures the armory is properly cared for, safeguarded and the process for rental of the facility is handled in accordance with governing directives. Safeguards the building and its contents by developing building security plans, testing intrusion detection systems, and monitoring security procedures to determine if unit members are adhering to guidelines. Serves as the automation terminal security officer (TSO) for the unit. Coordinates with the janitor (when assigned) to ensure the building is cleaned and ready for use by organizations during their scheduled events. (7) Maintains working relationships with local officials, clubs, etc., for a variety of purposes such as, armory security coordination with police, suitability investigations, armory rental, unit participation in celebrations; or, fund raising drives, emergency operations and homeland security, and to provide public information about the National Guard. Works with community organizations to obtain support for the National Guard. As required, attends meetings as the National Guard representative to effectively coordinate the National Guard's participation in civic activities. (8) Coordinates the recruiting and retention efforts of the unit with full time Recruiting and Retention personnel. Performs recruiting duties to maintain the unit at authorized strength. Establishes personal contact and maintains effective working relationships with assigned recruiters, public officials, civic groups, veterans' organizations, schools, active duty recruiters and other organizations and groups. Participates in school activities such as "career days" for the purpose of informing individuals and groups of the benefits in joining the National Guard. (9) In the absence of assigned janitorial staff works with other assigned full time support personnel, to care for, clean, and maintain the National Guard Armory to include lawn care and general maintenance. (10) Provides day-to-day supervision for AGR soldiers and dual status technicians. Prioritizes and assigns work to subordinates. Coordinates with higher level supervisors to fill vacancies. Incumbent refers problems to the proper command level to be solved. Ensures all employees are trained to complete day-to-day operations. Supervises contract or state employees as required. (11) Performs other duties as assigned. D1094

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: Administrative or clerical experience, education, or training which demonstrates the candidate's ability to perform the duties of the position. Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: GS-0303-8: Must have at least 18 months experience in the following: Experience in the interpretation and application of regulations, procedures or laws. Experience that provided a thorough knowledge of administrative functions. Experience utilizing research tools. Experience providing guidance and setting priorities.

Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience - Completion of 2 academic years of education in an accredited college or university will satisfy the requirements for GS-4 positions. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience for GS-5 positions.

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

Contacts

• Address IA HHC 2 34th BCT 700 Snedden Dr Boone, IA 50036-5411 US
• Name: Andrea Salgado
• Phone: 515-252-4453
• Email: [email protected]