THE ADJUTANT GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT

OHIO NATIONAL GUARD

HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICE

2825 WEST DUBLIN GRANVILLE ROAD

COLUMBUS, OHIO 43235-2789

ARMY TECHNICIAN VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 09-448-T

OPENING DATE: 19 OCTOBER 2009                   CLOSING DATE: 17 NOVEMBER 2009                      

POSITION TITLE, SERIES/GRADE:   READINESS TECHNICIAN
                                                                         70530000-GS-0303-07

SALARY RANGE: STEP 01  $39,041 – STEP 10 $50,754              

Selected applicants will be paid at the lowest rate of pay unless HRO determines a higher rate of pay is applicable.

LOCATION AND UNIT OF ASSIGNMENT:

 Recruiting & Retention Battalion Headquarters
 DSCC 85 N Yearling Road,  Bldg.24
 Columbus, OH 43213                                                                                     

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS who are current Military Members of the Ohio Army National Guard. NOTE: IF YOU ARE AN AGR AND ARE SELECTED FOR THIS POSITION, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO VACATE YOUR AGR STATUS.

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE ASSIGNED TO A COMPATIBLE MILITARY POSITION IN AN APPROPRIATE UNIT OF ASSIGNMENT IN THE OHIO NATIONAL GUARD, AS SHOWN BELOW.

COMPATIBILITY INFORMATION: ARMY; ENLISTED        

Selected applicants must become militarily compatible with this position.  Applicants are responsible for contacting their unit training managers prior to application to ensure that they are eligible to enter the military career field in question.  This includes but is not limited to: ASVAB scores, physical profile, and minimum education requirements.

MOS/AFSC’S COMPATIBLE TO POSITION:  CMF 42, 92

MINIMUM MILITARY GRADE: SPC                 MAXIMUM MILITARY GRADE: SSG

THIS POSITION IS BEING ANNOUNCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE MERIT PROMOTION PROCEDURES AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT.  WEARING OF THE APPROPRIATE ARMY/AIR UNIFORM IS REQUIRED WHILE EMPLOYED IN THIS POSITION.  PERMANENT CHANGE OF DUTY STATION (PCS) FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE.  DUE TO MANNING RESTRICTIONS, THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED WHEN MANNING AND FUNDING BECOME AVAILABLE.

DUTIES: This position is located in a Detachment of a Company/Battery/Troop size unit of the Army National Guard (ARNG) which is geographically separated from higher headquarters. The primary purpose of the position is to oversee the training program for the Detachment and works toward keeping the readiness posture at the prescribed level. Plans and provides assistance to ensure the required training, personnel, administration, logistics, strength and public relations objectives are achieved and requirements are accomplished. Anticipates and recommends solutions for the needs of the detachment in all aspects of mobilization readiness. Provides day-to-day supervision of all detachment full-time support employees.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Administrative or clerical experience, education, or training which demonstrates the candidate’s ability to perform the duties of the position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: (GS-07) - 12 Months experience in which the applicant demonstrates the following:

1.        Experience which gives evidence of the capabilities to perform administrative work.

2.        Experience gathering information, compiling data and preparing reports.

3.        Experience in the application and use of regulations and procedures.

4.        Experience which demonstrates the application of both oral and written communicative ability.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): (GS-07)

1.        Knowledge of specialized procedures and technical application of the administrative work.

2.        Skill in gathering information, compiling data and preparing reports.

3.        Specific knowledge of regulations and procedures to the type of work performed by the function.

4.        Skill in communicating both orally and in writing.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION:  NOTE: College Transcripts are required if you wish to use Education as a substitution for experience or if a degree is a requirement for the position.  An copy of the transcript must be submitted with the Job Application. Education must be directly related to the field of work. Study successfully completed in a college, university, technical or vocational school may be substituted for experience at the rate of one year of study (30 semester hours or 20 classroom hours of instruction per week for 6 months of experience).   Maximum credit is 6 months of specialized experience.

EVALUATION PROCESS:  Applicants will be evaluated solely on information supplied in the application. Experience will be evaluated based on relevance to the position for which the application is made and whether it is full-time or part-time. Individuals not reflecting experience and/or educational requirements will be found disqualified and not eligible for interview.

HOW TO APPLY:  Apply for this position by submitting any format of resume that includes appropriate information outlined below. The use of an optional application for Federal employment (OF 612) or the traditional SF 171. In any case, submission of the supplement to Federal application for employment (attached to this announcement) is recommended in addition to your application.

APPLICATIONS MUST CONTAIN:  Apply for this position by submitting any format of resume that includes appropriate information outlined below. The use of an optional application for Federal employment (OF 612) is recommended.  Submission of the supplement to Federal application for employment (attached to this announcement) is also recommended in addition to your application. All applicants must indicate MILITARY MEMBERSHIP STATUS, UNIT OF ASSIGNMENT AND RANK, job announcement number, title and grade(s) of the job for which you are applying. Full name, mailing address, day/evening phone numbers (including area code), Social Security number, date of birth, country of citizenship (most Federal jobs require United States citizenship), highest Federal civilian grade held (also give job series and dates held), copy of your most recent SF-50 if you are currently or previously were a federal employee, education: name and address of high school (including zip code if known), date of Diploma or GED, name and address of any colleges/universities (including zip code if known, majors, type and year of any degrees received. If no degree, show total credits earned and indicate whether semester or quarter hours). Send a copy of your college transcripts if you wish to substitute education for experience.

WORK EXPERIENCE:  Provide the following information for your paid and non-paid work experience as it relates to the job for which you are applying (do not send job descriptions). Job title (include series and grade if Federal). Duties, accomplishments, employers name and address, supervisor’s name and phone number, starting/ending dates (month/year), hours per week and salary. Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:  Job-related training courses (title & year), skills (example: foreign languages, computer software/hardware, tools/machinery, typing speed) certificates/licenses (current only), honors, awards and special accomplishments, example: publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership activities, public speaking and performance awards. Give dates but do not send the documents unless requested.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for position vacancies without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, lawful political or other affiliations, marital status, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or to any handicap which does not interfere with accomplishment of position requirements. 

NOTE: Selected individual(s) will be required to participate in electronic fund transfer for all payments as a condition of employment.

NOTE:  A pre-employment physical exam may be a requirement for hire.

NOTE:  It is illegal to mail applications at Government expense.  Applications received via this method will not be considered.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICE,

AGOH-HRO-TN-S (see above address) BY 16:00 (4:00 PM) ON THE CLOSING DATE.

Applications can be emailed to: hroappsoh@ng.army.mil

FAX NUMBER (614) 336-7052

                                                   OHIO NATIONAL GUARD
                            Supplement to Federal Application for employment

Point of Contact for this information is:
Customer Service Section at 614-336-7051 or 7454