THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a TRAINING SPECIALIST (T32), Position Description Number D0579000 and is part of the AL DCSOPS JFHQ, National Guard. ORGANIZATION: DCSOPS, ANNISTON, AL SELECTING OFFICIAL: COL S. WITHERINGTON

Duties

(1) Develops short and long term training plans (5 years and more) for the state. Reviews and analyzes regulations, directives and documents of higher, lower and adjacent headquarters to ensure training objectives are identified and met. Evaluates plans to ensure compliance with training regulations, guidance and policies. Identifies weaknesses and problem areas in training plans, Forces Command (FORSCOM) 1Rs (evaluation of training activities) and schedules. Evaluates units overall effectiveness to accomplish the ARNG mission. Recommends and develops solutions, procedures oralternatives to accomplish training objectives and goals. Provides guidance and assistance to major commands regarding readiness, plans and schedules. Develops transportation and support requirements for military airlifts necessary for mission accomplishment. Provides advice to subordinate commands on military operations. (2) Serves as state's marksmanship coordinator. Coordinates resources to ensure units have a viable ongoing unit marksmanship program as outlined in ARNG policy. Promotes the marksmanship program to commanders. Encourages active participation. Researches, identifies and analyses problems inherent to marksmanship. Develops viable solutions to resolve marksmanship problems. Recommends courses of action to Training Administrator, POT0 and commanders. (3) Reviews FORSCOM 5-year exercise plans. Coordinates changes with Adjutant General staff, Continental United States Army (CONUSA), NGB and major organizations/installations. Evaluates exercise plans. Recommends priorities to accomplish training objectives. Determines training needs through analysis and interpretation of a wide variety of directives, regulations and training objectives of DA and NGB. Analyses training evaluation programs. Develops surveys and questionnaires to evaluate training effectiveness. (4) Analyzes the 5-year Overseas Deployment Training (ODT)Plan. Coordinates and disseminates changes to the ODT Plan with CONUSA, NGB, TAG staff, USPhPO and units. Attends and participates in CONUS, OCONUS major command conferences and training meetings. (5) Manages Key Personnel Upgrade Program (KPUP). Develops KPUP opportunities with CONUS and OCONUS active component commands. Coordinates with CONUS, OCQNDS, UACOWS, NGB and ARNG units during execution of training opportunities. Develops plans, policies and guidelines for state KPUP. (6) Manages Technical' Assistance Program and Special Training Program. Reviews requests for active component support, staff's requests for technical assistance and prepares recommendations to Training Administrator. Drafts instructions and guidance to units with approved assistance missions. Coordinates with CONUSAs, Readiness Groups and various military installations. (7) Develops plans and procedures for directed and nondirected training to include affiliation, round out and split unit out-of-state. Disseminates training opportunities and invitations and coordinates with active and reserve units to consummate training. Reviews and recommends action on requests for utilization of training facilities at active installations or other agency facilities and coordinates scheduling of their use. (8) Manages Nuclear Biological Chemical (NBC) Program. Identifies individual, collective and team training requirements. Ensures proper testing methods and procedures are employed. Ensures specialized training requirements are met (medical, aviation and weapons qualifications). Serves as a technical expert in NBC. (9) Manages Physical Training (PT) Program. Monitors testing and evaluates results of command level program. Performs profile tracking. Evaluates trends for identifying strengths and weaknesses of the program. Provides recommendations on overall direction of state level PT program. (10) Coordinates on displaced equipment training and new equipment training with staff management officials as required. Provides budget input for special training activities for the state operating budget and mid-year review. (11) Acts for the supervisor in his/her absence. May participate as a member of the Force Modernization Committee and state Readiness committee. (12) Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• 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.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military grade in the Alabama Army National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Alabama Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Alabama Army National Guard recruiter at 800-464-8273 prior to applying for this position. MINIMUM MILITARY RANK: CPT MAXIMUM MILITARY RANK: MAJ *Other Requirements: For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POSITION. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience that provided evidence of the ability to instruct students in the use of equipment, principles, or practices of the subject or occupation. This experience may have been gained as a teacher or instructor; in on-the-job supervision or instruction of subordinates or fellow workers; or in work involving application of the principles, practices, and techniques of the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level. Experience that demonstrated a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Teaching or instructing in an adult education program, secondary school, college, military installation, or industrial establishment in the appropriate field(s). Supervising or administering a training program. Development or review of training/course materials, aids, devices, etc., and evaluation of training results. Work in the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled that required training or instructing others on a regular basis.

Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:

Major study -- education or a subject area related to the position to be filled.

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Contacts

• Address AL DCSOPS JFHQ 1720 Congressman Dickinson Dr Montgomery, AL 3610-0711 US
• Name: COL Steven Witherington
• Phone: 334-213-7692
• Email: [email protected]