VERMONT ARMY NATIONAL GUARD AGR VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT=

Announcement#: MVA-AR-09-26 = &= nbsp; &nbs= p; = &nb= sp; = En= listed: XX = &nb= sp; =

Position Title: NBC = NCO

Grade: SGT/E5

MOS: = 74D20

Open Date: 10 June 2009 = &nb= sp; = = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; Close Date: 30 June 2009=

Area of Consideration: = = All Members of the Vermont Army National Guard And All

= &nb= sp; = Those Eligible To Become Members.

= &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; PCS AUTHORIZED=

Location of position:         =      15= th Civil Support Team (Weapons of Mass Destruction)

        =                 =             &nb= sp;          So. Burli= ngton, Vermont

Selecting Official:         =             LtCol Malcolm Snell, Deputy Commander, 15^th= CST (WMD)

        =               =             &nb= sp;           Telephone: (802) 338-3543 or by email:

        =             &nb= sp;           =             &nb= sp; malcolm.g.snell@us.army.mil=

Instructions For Appl= ying

1. Applicants must subm= it the following documents to the Human Resources Office, ATTN: Staffing Section , NOT LATER THAN the close of business on the closing date indicated above:<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>

(a) NGB Form 34-1: For all applicants add in Remarks = and Continuations: Driver's Licen= se Data: State and ID # (photo copy of license is accept= able).

(b) Copies of most rece= nt MEDPROS Printout (Medical Protect= ion System)

(c) Copy of most recent physical DD form 2808 and DD form 2807-1.

(d) Full length photogr= aph in class "A" or Dress Blue uniform taken within the last 12 months; = does not have to be an official photo.

(e) All applicants at the rank of SGT/E5 and above must submit latest five (5) NCO-ER'S (if available).

(f) All applicants at the rank of SPC/E4 and below must submit a lett= er of recommendation or performance evaluation.

(g) Certified copy of D= A Form 2-1 or PQR.

(h) Any of the following documents to verify all previous active service: DD Form 214, NGB Form 23b, (RPAM Statement), DD Form 1506. (Statement of Service).

(i) DA Form 705 (APF= T Scorecard).

Mail Application To: HRO- Staffing, 789 Vermont National Guard Road, GMA, Colch= ester, VT 05446-30= 04 or via email to: amy.s.anderson2@us.army.mil= or thomas.walsh8@us.army.mil

2. Equal Employment <= st1:place w:st=3D"on">Opportunity: The policy of the National Guard i= s to treat all applicants equally without regard to race, color, gender, religio= n, national origin, age, or non-disqualifying handicap. The National Guard is committed to develop and implement a diversity program that is consistent with equal employment opportunity and with the “Human Goals” of the Depart= ment of Defense.

3.      ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:<= o:p>

a. To qualify for initial entry, applicants must meet the initial eligibility requirements IAW NGR 600-5 & AR 135-18.
b. Personnel selected who not have a current favorable NAC will have = an investigation initiated immediately upon entry into the AGR Program. If the investigation is unfavorable, immediate action will be taken to terminate t= he individual's AGR tour.

c. Enlisted applicants, in grade E-6 and above (not currently serving on an AGR tour), must possess the, military occupational specialty (MOS), (AOC) and skill level, IAW AR 135-18, tables 2-1 and 2= -2 (unless waived by NGB).

d.   Initial AGR tour is for four (4) years. The individual selected will be required to remain assigned to the CST for the duration of the initial tour. Individuals successfully completing the initial tour will be afforded priority for tour extension. Additional tours are subject to recommendation by the CST Commander. =

e. As required by the appropriate NGR MOS qualified. NBC Defense Course graduate desired. J5 Tech Escort graduate desired.

f.   If MOSQ= is not completed in 12 months service members will be released from CST duty a= nd the Title 32 program, unless waiver for extension has been approved by NGB = up to 24 months.

4.   MILITARY COMPATIBILITY:

a. This position is vi= ce SGT Daniel Spear. Applicants must be eligible for and become assigned as the Survey Team Member

     in VTNG 15^th CST (WMD).

b. Authorized Military Grade: SGT/E5, MOS: 74D20, Para<= /st1:place>: 006, Line: 04

c. This duty position will require at least 400 hours of technical training to= be completed within 15 months above and beyond

     any MOSQ and NCOES. An additional= 554 hours of course work must be completed within the next three years.

5.   OTHER REQUIREMENTS:     ***NOTE*** The following information MUST be identified on each application or the applica= nt may found unqualified for this position.



a. Must possess a valid state driver’s license.

b. Applicants who are flagged for any reason will not be considered f= or AGR tours.

c. All applicants must pass a Chapter III physical and an OSHA screen= ing prior to entry in this position.

d. Applicants must have a minimum aptitude score of “95” = in the area of ‘ST”. Must have a physical prof= ile of 122221 for entry into the MOS of 74D20.

e. Member must not be color blind.

f. All applicants must possess or be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

g. All applicants must be a High School graduate or GED equivalent.

h. All applicants must have a working knowledge of the VT National Gu= ard organization & mission.

i. This position requires working around or with Hazardous conditions= and confined spaces which would require someone to not be claustrophobic.<= /o:p>

j. Knowledge of emergency response operations, hazardous materials incident response and the Incident Command System highly desirable.

k. All CST Team members must reside within a one hour commute of the Flight Facility.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This position is located in the 15^th CST (WMD) of the Vermont National Guard. . The primary purpose of this posi= tion is to perform duties as the NBC Team Member as follows:

a. Responsible to perform the duties of NB= C Team Chief in the event the NBC Team Chief is not available during of a WMD incident.

b. Participates in the state of the art detection and sample collection technology training per the Survey Team training schedule.       &nbs= p;

c. Expected to be proficient in NBC antid= ote administration, safe patient extraction, and crime scene/evidence preservation techniques. Participates in/monitors WMD CST chain of custody (sample transfer) procedures.

d. Follows the National Institute for Occ= upational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Guide when responding to incidents utilizing the appropriate respiratory protection.

e. Utilizes the established checklist and= code words in reporting the detection, identification and sample collection actions in the Hot Zone/contaminated area.

f. Receives general and specific guidance= from the Commander, Survey Team Leader, and NBC Survey Team Leader.=

g. Have proficiency at basic compu= ter skills, email, word, and spreadsheet development.

h. = Members must be able to work under high pressure situations and operate as a memb= er of a team.

i. Responsible for developing and instructing traini= ng on job related equipment and procedures per SOP/SOG.

j. Be able to perform all assigned functions and tas= ks while in maximum PPE to include encapsulated splash protective garments a= nd self-contained breathing air systems.

Other Duties As Assigned.

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=         &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;         &= nbsp;   THOMAS J. ZELKO, II

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Human Resources Officer=