Duties

Plans, develops, directs and manages training programs through subordinate employees who in turn
provide day-to day operations for the Regional Training Institute (RTI). Develops policies,
supplemental operating instructions and directives, ensuring that established admission
standards, academic standards and leadership standards are adhered to and continually monitors
the operation of the RTI to ensure effective and efficient operation. Tactical Officer School,
Instructor Training Courses, OCS Orientation Course, and Non-prior Service Training Course.
Knowledge of the training institute instructional programs and budget projections is required.
Serves as principle advisor to the State Adjutant General on leadership development of ARNG
personnel within the state. Prepares and conduct surveys concerning leadership and other special
training problems in state ARNG units and recommends remedial action.
Coordinates school requirements and maintains liaison with NGB, proponent schools, active
military installations, and other agencies concerning execution and conduct of training programs.
Serves as the command's primary quality assurance action officer.
Prepares and provides justification of budget estimates. Reviews and analyzes program plans and information through such sources as programs of instructions, special school requirements,
student performance standards, etc. Based upon review and analysis, predicts program needs
within available resources. Assures that proposed programs conform to state, TASS proponent
schools, and NGB requirements. Prepares justification and develops documentation for training
program programs.
Responsible for procurement, accountability, currency and storage of training aids, visual aids,
school and staff library, other training materials, supplies and equipment required to support the
RTI.
Procures instructors, tactical officers, training of non-commissioned officers, additional staff, and other support personnel, for the planning and conducting of OCS, NCOES and
special schools,
and, provides guidance for the staff, faculty, and support personnel. Responsible for the
continuing educational development and evaluation of the staff and faculty.
Recruits functions for the RTI. Maintains contacts with public officials, civic groups, veteran
organizations, schools and full time recruiters. Represents the RTI by attending public functions,
to promote a sound information and public relations program including planning and conducting
of formal graduation ceremonies.
Supervises/manages assigned and attached personnel. Oversees the preparation and maintenance
of personnel records for students, historical files and evaluation of examination results and
counseling of students. Ensures line of duty, accident, and other investigations are properly and
timely prepared and submitted; the timely and correct preparation and submission of officer and
enlisted evaluation reports; preparation of orders and pay package for students, staff, and faculty; and the timely submission of routine and special reports.
Complies with equal employment opportunity and affirmative action plans, energy conservation
programs, and implementation of field sanitation and troop health programs.
May serve as a member of the academic board when designated. Responsible for maintenance of
board records to include minutes and statistical data. Conducts briefings at all levels as required.
Serves as a member of the RTI Advisory Council to develop changes to NGB publications,
which affect operations of the institute.
Plans and assigns work to be accomplished by subordinates. Sets priorities and prepares
schedules for completion of work. Makes assignment based on priorities, difficulty, and
requirements of the assignment and the capabilities of individual employees. Monitors and
evaluates employee performance. Assists employees in reaching performance goals. Informs
subordinates of agency policies and programs. Hears complaints and grievances from
employees. Resolves those, which can be informally resolved, and/or makes recommendations
for resolution to appropriate deciding official. Identifies developmental and training needs of
employees and provides or obtains training. Approves and/or disapproves leave requests.
Promotes acceptance and adherence of programs such as Equal Employment Opportunity,
Federal Women's Program, Physically Handicapped, Labor-Management Relations, and other
similar special emphasis programs. Maintains an effective position management program.
Assures position descriptions are accurate and positions are operating as intended.
Supervises and reviews Army Training Readiness Requirements (operational requirements) and
all automated data processes, programs and functions.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

This is an indefinite position. Indefinite employment does not confer permanent tenure and is covered under tenure group 3. Indefinite technicians serve at the will of the appointing officer and may be separated any time, after a 30 day written memorandum is issued by the HRO. This position may be converted to a permanent status without further competition.
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. 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. 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.

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. May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
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.

Qualifications

Military Grades: Officer O2-O3

GENERAL EXPERIENCE : Each applicant must have the education and validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade. Applicants must have the experiences, education, or training that demonstrates the ability to follow directions, to read, understand, with the ability to retain and recall a variety of instructions, regulations, and procedures; and, most importantly for specific positions, must have the competencies (Skills, Knowledge, Abilities and Behaviors) to translate specific subjects criteria and information into a teaching/training capability.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Must have at least 12 months experience equivalent to the GS-09. Have experiences that demonstrated particular knowledge, skills, abilities and behaviors to successfully perform the duties of the position. Knowledge of Army or Air Force vision, values, organization, policy, and mission is mandatory. Knowledge in training centers, training programs, schools, and units for these systems. Have experiences in conducting and developing education and training programs. Also, experienced in conducting, supervising, or developing education or training programs. Knowledge in the Army or Air Force education and training policy requirements. Experienced in managing programs to include developmental education, voluntary education, advanced academic education, promotion testing, and libraries. Knowledge is mandatory of audio-visual presentations, educational tests and measurements, and instructing techniques. Knowledge is mandatory of Army or Air Force education and training programs in regard to their principles, policies, and procedures. Experienced 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. Must have effective writing skills; editing practices; instructional media applications, training reports, program

Education

First Lieutenants, must be actively pursuing an under-graduate degree with at least 90 validated credit hours in a specified program. For Captains must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university.

If you are using Education to qualify for this position, Higher Education Degrees are Allowed as Substitutions for specialized experiences in the three career disciplines of Series GS-1712, Education and Training, as applicable, in order to fully perform the duties of the position.

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.

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) ).

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application .