TRAINING SPECIALIST (MARKSMANSHIP) (Title 32)

About the role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a TRAINING SPECIALIST (MARKSMANSHIP) (Title 32), Position Description Number D2118000 and is part of the AR ANG HQ OLMT, National Guard. NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQURED- If you are not currently a member of any military service (Branch/Status), please provide a letter stating intent to join.

What you will do

• (1) Develops and implements operation plans and orders for the conduct of: Winston P.
• Wilson Rifle, Pistol and Machinegun Championships, Army Area Reserve Components Small Arms Championships, National Guard participation in the US Army Small Arms Championships, the Interservice Pistol Championships, and the Marksmanship Advisory Council Region Combat Tournament.
• (2) Manages instructional activities relating to competitive marksmanship such as small arms firing schools provided on request of the various states and coaches clinics.
• (3) Reviews, writes, or up-dates regulations pertaining to all aspects of competitive marksmanship to include, rules and regulations of competitions and security directives for weapons and ammunition.
• (4) Maintain continuous contact with the State Marksmanship Coordinators of all fifty sates, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands and Guam to keep abreast of their competitive activities and provide them information on programs and to assist in enhancing and expanding their programs.
• (5) Plans and administers various indoor programs such as Chief, National Guard Bureau Smallbore Rifle Tournament, Chief, National Guard Bureau Smallbore Pistol Tournament, Chief, National Guard Bureau Combat Rifle Tournament, Chief, National Guard Bureau Combat Pistol Tournament, Adjutants General Air Pistol Tournament, and Adjutants General Air Rifle Tournament.
• (6) Assis various Training Officers in the Small Arms Instructor/Range Officer Course (SAIROC), also assists in the management of the National Guard Rifle, Pistol and Smallbore Squads.
• Develops and implements plans, policies and programs for unit level competitions for small arms to enhance individual qualification training.
• (7) Provides guidance and training for other assigned personnel in the performance of competitive marksmanship activities.
• (8) 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.
• 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 employing state's National Guard.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership in the military grade listed below.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Military Grades: Enlisted/Officer Minimum Military Grade: O1/2Lt Maximum Military Grade: O3/Capt Compatible Military Assignments: Selectee must be a member of the Arkansas Air National Guard.
• IMPORTANT NOTES (AS APPLICABLE): Upon selection for this position, individual must possess or initiate a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation.
• A favorable determination based upon investigative results is mandatory for this position.
• Failure to meet these requirements will result in termination of employment.
• A pre-placement physical is required if not already current.
• Upon selection, must complete mandatory Full-Time Support (FTS) Training at the Professional Education Center (PEC) within six months of assignment (if applicable, training will be coordinated by the supervisor).
• Individual must meet all military requirements of the position without creating a grade inversion, as determined by the Human Resources Office (HRO).
• Technicians will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor or wage leader (Grade Inversion).
• Enlisted members currently at a higher grade than allowed by the position (see Military Grade Requirement above) may apply; however, they must administratively reduce prior to appointment and provide confirmation of the reduction to HRO.
• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS ARE LISTED UNDER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

How you will be evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience.

If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the above general and specialized experience, to include following competencies- knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs): KSA's not listed.

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
• Resume: showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
• DO NOT COPY THE GENERAL, SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE, KSAs AND DUTIES WORD FOR WORD AND PLACE INTO YOUR RESUME; YOU MUST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONAL EXPERIENCE AS IT PERTAINS TO EACH STATEMENT.
• Current Military Branch Career Data Brief: Air- Career Data Brief: can be obtained through vMPF using the following steps: Navigate to *** > Login > Career Data Brief (CDB) > View CDB > Print to Microsoft PDF > Save as a PDF.
• Army- Soldier Talent Profile: can be obtained through IPPS-A using the following steps: Navigate to *** Login > PKI Login > (login with CAC) > OK > My Soldier Talent Profile > Print.
• From here, you save the document as a PDF.
• If you are not currently serving in a Military compacity (any Branch or Service), please provide a letter of intent to join the National Guard.
• Failure to provide proper documents may result in disqualification.

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position once the announcement has closed. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).

REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Must be able to obtain/maintain appropriate security clearance CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 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