Summary IOWA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This position is restricted to current Military members of the Iowa Army National Guard. 67th TC - Det B AVN, Des Moines, IA Responsibilities As a READINESS TECHNICIAN, GS-0303-8 your duties are below. (1) Advises the commander on training, logistics, personnel and unit mobilization readiness requirements and ensures the unit develops, updates, and maintains comprehensive mobilization plans. Duties include, but are not limited to, preparation of the unit's required mobilization reports and documents such as transportation reports, load plans, movement plans, post mobilization training support, and alert rosters. Reviews and implements mobilization directives. Ensures the completion of security clearance requirements. Ensures incoming correspondence, regulations, and publications are reviewed, interpreted, and implemented. (2) Serves as primary point of contact for input into the unit readiness reports. Performs continuous analysis and refinement of unit readiness data to ensure validity, currency, accuracy, and availability to battalion headquarters. (3) Manages the military school program of the unit. Coordinates with higher headquarters and/or Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations Training Branch, to obtain quotas for personnel to attend schools (Service, NCO, Special, etc.). Monitors the expenditure of funds for additional training assemblies. Monitors use of school quotas, training support mandays, and other training resources when they are allocated to the unit. Ensures school applicants are eligible to attend the schools and all prerequisites are met. (4) Prepares and/or reviews training directives, individual training records, operation orders, mobilization plans, SOP's, and readiness reports. Reviews or prepares training schedules and plans for approval of commander and higher headquarters. Ensures the maintenance of training guidance and documents as required by higher headquarters. Prepares and/or reviews automated requests for orders. Prepares and reviews draft correspondence for approval by commander or higher level supervisor. As required, reviews or completes training expenditure forecasts. Ensures coordination of all training programs for the unit to include the scheduling of training areas, obtaining equipment and other materials required for testing of personnel and training scorer/evaluators or test officers. (5) Forecasts, allocates, and monitors the usage of training ammunition for the unit. Ensures ammunition requests are submitted and fully justified and in-keeping with authorization and issuance of ammunition. (6) Ensures the armory is properly cared for, safeguarded and the process for rental of the facility is handled in accordance with governing directives. Safeguards the building and its contents by developing building security plans, testing intrusion detection systems, and monitoring security procedures to determine if unit members are adhering to guidelines. Serves as the automation terminal security officer (TSO) for the unit. Accounts for the monies received from armory rental and armory operating funds. Prepares armory financial status reports and forwards to higher headquarters. Manages the facility obligations, to include payments as required, for repairs and/or utilities. (7) Maintains working relationships with local officials, clubs, etc., for a variety of purposes such as, armory security coordination with police, suitability investigations, armory rental, unit participation in celebrations; or, fund raising drives, emergency operations and homeland security, and to provide public information about the National Guard. Works with community organizations to obtain support for the National Guard. Attends meetings as the National Guard representative to effectively coordinate the National Guard's participation in civic activities. (8) Coordinates the recruiting and retention efforts of the unit with full time Recruiting and Retention personnel. Performs recruiting duties to maintain the unit at authorized strength. Establishes personal contact and maintains effective working relationships with assigned recruiters, public officials, civic groups, veterans' organizations, schools, active duty recruiters and other organizations and groups. Participates in school activities such as "career days" for the purpose of informing individuals and groups of the benefits in joining the National Guard. (9) In the absence of assigned janitorial staff, works with other assigned full time support personnel to care for, clean, and maintain the National Guard Armory to include lawn care and general maintenance. (10) Provides day-to-day supervision for AGR soldiers and dual status technicians. Prioritizes and assigns work to subordinates. Coordinates with higher level supervisors to fill vacancies. Incumbent refers problems to the proper command level to be solved. Ensures all employees are trained to complete day-to-day operations. (11) Performs other duties as assigned. D1093 Requirements Conditions of Employment NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted position that requires military membership in a compatible military assignment in the Iowa Army National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of this excepted position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 12/16/2024 . FAILURE TO PROVIDE COMPLETE INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN YOUR NOT RECEIVING CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION. Please refer to the Qualifications and Evaluations Section of this Announcement to understand the qualification requirements, and the How to Apply Section for detailed instruction on applying. SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Employment is subject to attaining and maintaining a clearance as required by this position. If the selectee does not possess the applicable security clearance when hired, application must be made within 30 days of the start date. Failure to make application for the required security clearance will result in termination of employment. Failure to complete prescribed courses may be cause for reassignment or termination of FTS. Military Rank Requirements: ENLISTED (E-7 to E-5) Qualifications In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Applicants who do not fully address the minimum/specialized experience needed for the position in their resume will not be referred for consideration. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Experience, education, or training which indicates the candidate performed progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: GS-0303-8: Must have experience in the following: Experience in the interpretation and application of regulations, procedures or laws. Experience that provided a thorough knowledge of administrative functions. Experience utilizing research tools. Experience providing guidance and setting priorities. Education Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience - 1 year of graduate-level education or superior academic achievement To receive credit for education, you must provide college transcripts to support your educational claims. Additional Information ENLISTMENT CASH BONUSES: Acceptance of a technician position may affect any bonus and/or educational assistance that may be applicable. Please contact your Education Office prior to accepting a position with the Iowa Army National Guard. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. If you are a male applicant 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 are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).