This National Guard position is for a HISTORIAN, Position Description Number D2468000 and is assigned to Nebraska National Guard Museum, Seward, NE. INDEFINITE EMPLOYMENT IS TEMPORARY IN NATURE AND WILL LAST MORE THAN ONE YEAR BUT NO MORE THAN SIX YEARS. BENEFITS ARE THE SAME AS A PERMANENT APPOINTMENT.

Duties

As a HISTORIAN, GS-0170-11, duties include: 1. Administers and manages the command History Office and history program. Serves as a member of the commander's special staff and reports directly to the command's director or chief of staff. Develops and implements long range plans for historical support to the command and to ensure the documentation of the activities of the command. Serves as authoritative historical advisor to senior command leadership and staff, coordinates with historians external to the organization, and directs Unit Historical Officers (UHOs) at Division and below. Advises UHOs in the maintenance of unit history files. Reports directly to the Adjutant General or Chief of Staff. Serves as the subject matter expert to The Adjutant General, senior leaders, and the chiefs of staff on all history and heritage matters. Prepares Annexes for EXORDS, OPORDS, FRAGOS and other orders, specifying operational requirements in support of the historical record. Serves as authoritative advisor to the state Force Integration Readiness Office (FIRO) ensuring Organizational Authorities are created and updated as necessary. Additionally, advises FIRO and associated working groups during all re-organizational activity in order to ensure Unit Lineage and Honors are correctly preserved and recorded. Serves as subject matter expert on all state heraldic matters, including modifications to Distinguished Unit Insignias and other uniform policy, and organizational colors and campaign credits. Educates National Guard members and the public on both general and specific historical topics pertaining to the state. 2. Researches and writes periodic command histories. Sustains a consistent study of all aspects of the inter- and intra- agency relationships involved in preparedness and response to domestic emergencies and their influence on policy, planning, programming, research of solution development and the impact of such solutions on subsequent responses. Obtains pertinent data from all available sources and integrates supporting documentation into a meaningful whole; secures information and documentation by maintaining working relationships with JTF-State, TAG Staff, Special Staff, and Army/Air staff sections and other key personnel identified as producing materials and data of historical value. Conducts intensive study and critical analysis of gathered source material to become familiar with all aspects of current and imminent command challenges. Determines accuracy, authenticity, and value of gathered source material. Applies specialized knowledge of historiographic research methods. Writes historical narratives that consider interagency relationship, alternative courses of action, and the impact of senior leader decisions in choosing specific courses of action; produces professional, objective histories of relevant activities within the state, including mobilizations in support of domestic contingency operations. Ensures these reports are delivered annually to the Center of Military History via National Guard Bureau History Office. Ensures that command history reports encompass the complexities of the relationships between the State National Guard and the State government, FEMA, National Guard Bureau, US NORTHCOM, and/or USINDOPACOM. Prepares appropriate tables and charts and compiles extensive collection of supporting documents to accompany the historical narrative. 3. Provides historical support of domestic contingency operations. Prepares contingency command historical reports that consider operational requirements, interagency relationships, alternative courses of action, and the impact of senior leader decisions in choosing specific courses of action. Collects and safeguards all documents in all formats concerning operations. Serves as state Joint Task Force historian as required, and as such, must be familiar with applicable Army regulations and Air Force Instructions. Applies highly specialized knowledge of domestic contingency operations and a thorough understanding of the informational requirements to be served in developing definitions of the parameters of assigned research projects, and in making determinations regarding those aspects of the domestic contingency operations to be given particular emphasis. View FULL PD: https://acpol2.army.mil/ako/fasclass/search_fs/search_fs_output.asp?ccpo=NG&jobNum=D2468000&id=967284

Requirements

• Military membership in the Nebraska National Guard Membership is required.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Obtain/maintain the level of security clearance/background check required
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Direct Deposit is mandatory
• Individuals with military incentive bonuses may be subject to recoupment.
• Incumbent will be responsible for federal property items at the NENG museum in Seward NE,  and curate displays in other facilities throughout the State.
• Position is located in Seward, NE

Qualifications

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is a Title 32 excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING ELIGIBILITY TO JOIN THE NEBRASKA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD PLEASE CONTACT THE LOCAL RECRUITING OFFICE AT 402-309-7458. OPEN AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: AREA 1 ONLY DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION: AREA 1: Current permanent and indefinite technicians of the Nebraska Army or Air National Guard; and current Title 5 employees of the Nebraska Military Department who are military members of the Nebraska National Guard. AREA 2: All Drill Status/M-Day members and temporary technicians of the Nebraska Air or Army National Guard. AREA 3: Current military service members who are willing and eligible to become members of the Nebraska Air or Army National Guard. AREA 4: All qualified candidates eligible and willing to become a member of the Nebraska National Air or Army National Guard prior to the effective date of hire. MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Nebraska Army National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. Military Grades: Maximum: E9/O4; Minimum: E5/O1; Military Grade inversion within the full time work forces is not permitted. The military grade of the full time supervisor must equal or exceed the military grade of the personnel supervised. Compatibility will be followed in accordance with 32 USC 709(b) and 10 USC 10216 Compatibility will be followed in accordance with 32 USC 709(b) and 10 USC 10216; Selectee has 24 months to become qualified in a compatible military assignment. Security Clearance/Background Check requirements: In order to comply with US DOD requirements and ensure the safety and security of the missions, programs, property and personnel of the Nebraska Military Department, employees must obtain the appropriate background investigation and maintain the level of security clearance assigned to their respective work. Failure to obtain, within one year of appointment, and maintain the designated type of security clearance/background check required for the respective work may result in a job offer being rescinded, separations of employment, or other actions as may be deemed in the best interest of the agency. Prior to appointment individuals must meet the security clearance requirements for the position or submit the required documents of the Nebraska National Guard, Personnel Security Manager for processing the appropriate investigation. Required forms: SF86, PSIP Initiation Form, Fingerprints, OF306 and Application/Resume. Nebraska National Guard Personnel Security Manager - [email protected]; 402-309-8319. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: A. Degree: history; or related field that included at least 18 semester hours in history. OR B. Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in history, or a major in a related field that included at least 18 semester hours in history, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Specialized Experience: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 1 year experience at the previous lower grade or equivalent experience and education, training that provided knowledge of established historical research methods and techniques, to include collection, evaluation, and analysis of historical facts. Experience conducting comprehensive evaluations and making presentations. Experience preparing reports and other written communication. Experience and skill with problem solving. Experience or knowledge of the National Guard history and operational capabilities. Experience dealing effectively with higher level assignments and projects. Quality of Experience - Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.

Education

Minimum Requirements:

A. Degree: history; or related field that included at least 18 semester hours in history.

OR

B. Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in history, or a major in a related field that included at least 18 semester hours in history, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Contacts

• Address NE JFHQ Army 2433 NW 24th Street Lincoln, NE 68524 US
• Name: Jon Sronce
• Phone: 402-309-8173
• Email: [email protected]