THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This position is located in the ARNG State Headquarters, Plans, Operations and Training Branch. The purpose of this position is to serve as technical advisor for the management and administration of the Individual Training Management Program for the state. DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1 = Officer (O3 and below), Warrant Officer, and Enlisted members of the Louisiana National Guard.

Duties

Duties & Responsibilities: 1. Administers and oversees the Individual Training Management Program within the state. The incumbent exercises technical responsibility for the Army Training Requirements and Resources System (ATRRS),Army Funding Allocation Module (AFAM), Automated Funds Control and Orders System (AFCOS);and Training Utilization Module (TUM) as it pertains to individual training. Provides program assistance and guidance to training personnel in the operations and maintenance of various automated systems. 2. Plans, coordinates, monitors and administers the operation and security for the computer systems and software applications. May plan the introduction of new hardware and computer programs for the training arena. Identifies computer systems problems being experienced by ATRRS users by personal intervention or coordination with the Deputy Chief of Staff Information Management (DCSIM) or appropriate office to correct problems in operating and maintaining systems and software programs. Coordinates with DCSIM to ensure that hardware, software, and communication requirements are identified and sufficient resources are available to support the system. 3. Interprets Department of the Army, United States Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC),and National Guard Bureau (NGB) training regulations, manuals, policies, procedures and ensures compliance with all pertinent regulations and local directives. Analyzes personnel data, historical data, and current training priorities to develop accurate individual training requirements for the Program Objective Memorandum and the Regional Training Coordination Conference Program by extracting data from ATRRS and other sources. Adjusts the training program during the execution year using the Training Resource Arbitration Program process to measure the effectiveness of quotas and quotas use. 4. Provides training statistics for the Quarterly Army Performance Review for execution year quota utilization. 5. Serves as the principal liaison between TRADOC Proponent Schools, NGB Individual Training Branch, United States Army Reserve Command Institutional Training Divisions, Total Army Schools System Training Battalions, Civilian Vocational schools and ARNG units/members to resolve academic, personal, monetary or travel problems, encountered while attending school. Coordinates with the schools to verify changes in course length, late start, or recycling of a student. Reviews applications to attend schools for completeness and accuracy. Ensures applicants are eligible to attend courses and all prerequisites have been met. Recommends approval/disapproval of applications based on budgetary consideration (i.e. funds availability), priorities of attendance and schools requested. Coordinates issuance of appropriate travel orders for attendance at approved schools. Obtains quotas for courses, training information, reporting instructions, personal equipment needed and other information relative to course requirements. Coordinates with higher and lower headquarters, units, and organizations on training for officers, warrant officers, and enlisted personnel on career and special skill requirements. 6. Provides technical advice and information to AG staff and special appointed board officials on educational requirements and courses for specialized training. 7. May prepare final draft of state Annual Training (AT) Plan for acceptance and approval at NGB. Reviews data on unit training mission, training requirements and resources, transportation needs, manday requirements, commercial or military airlift requirements to support and justify the AT Plan. 8. Coordinates with CONUS HQ on final AT plan, changes, and future 3-year plan. Processes changes with justification to NGB as they occur. Assists the Training Administrator in the formulation and implementation of training policies for the AT Plan. 9. Researches the availability of leadership or proficiency correspondence courses in various skills for professional development through written and/or verbal communication to personnel and promotes attendance. Researches messages, letters, pamphlets and brochures for availability of military and non-military schools offering courses appropriate for desired training. Analyzes and disseminates data on military education such as Licensed Practical Nurse and vocational technical schools, entrance requirements, location and schedules. Coordinates with the Military Personnel Office, Human Resource Office, US Payroll Finance Office, and Recruiting and Retention Manager on technical and mandatory requirements for schools. 10. Performs other as duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess a high school or general equivalent degree; and 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: Must possess at least Twelve (12) months experience equivalent to the GS-07, and/or Twenty-Four (24) months of experiences that demonstrated the particular knowledge of Army or Air Force education and training programs regarding their principles and procedures. Experience 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; effective writing skills; editing practices; instructional media application, training reporting, program and curriculum validation, and implementation procedures; an understanding of scheduling training events and facilities; supporting assistance visits and training meetings; or assisting in work center and individual job qualification standard development; education institution registration requirements; and military personnel classification system and policies. Experience in the capabilities of communicative interpersonal skill applications and distance learning concepts; experience as a participant and presenter during training and military or civilian conference events. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES: 1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. 2. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. 3. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. *4. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. 5. 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.

Education

You must provide transcripts and/or other documentation as proof to support your Educational claims, and receive credit to meet the Education requirements for this position.

Contacts

• Address LA ARNG J3 7 OPERATIONS AND PLANS 6400 SAINT CLAUDE AVENUE NEW ORLEANS, LA 70117 US
• Name: LANG HRO INBOX
• Phone: 504-278-8600
• Email: [email protected]