VERMONT= ARMY NATIONAL GUARD TECHNICIAN VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

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Position Title: &n= bsp; = ; Joint Operations Center Technic= ian

Series, Grade: = GS-0303-07

Salary: = &nb= sp; $38,117 To $49,553 Per Annual

Open Date: 12 June 2009 = &nb= sp; = Close Date: 02 July 20= 09

Area of Consideration: All Members= Of The V= ermont Army National Guard And All Those Eligible To Become Members. &= nbsp;

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Location of position: &= nbsp; = JOC, GMA, Camp= Johnson

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Selecting Official:         =            Col Ludwig Schumacher, VT-DOMS, Green Mountain Armory, Camp Johnson, VT=

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Instructions for Applying

On-Board Applicants:   All Permanent/Indefinite VTARNG technicians MUST submit a complete application package for the position they are applying for. Each package must include at a min= imum: AGO-VT Form 300-1,   AGO-VT Form 300-4, AGO-VT Fo= rm 690-5, OF-306, and an updated OF-612. Any other supporting documentation will be at the discretion of the applicant.

Non-Technician Applic= ants: All applicants MUST submit a complete application package for the position they= are applying for. Each package mu= st include at a minimum: = Completed OF-612, OF-306, = AGO-VT Form 690-5, and an AGO-VT Form 300-4. All applicants are responsible for showing on their applications, how they meet all requirements on the vacancy announcement. Failure to comp= ly with this will result in an incomplete application and the applicant will n= ot be considered for the position.

Excepted Service Requirement:     All excepted service technicians are required to wear the military uniform appropriate to their service and federally recognized grade when performing technician dut= ies and are required to comply with the uniform standards of the service.<= /o:p>

Each applicant is responsible for insuring their applications arrive at the Human Resources Office No Later Than (1600 Hours) on the closing date.

*** Vermont Army National Guard Membership is Required ***

Equal Employment Opportunity

The policy of the National Guard is to treat all applicants equally without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, or non-disqualifying handicap. T= he National Guard is committed to develop and implement a diversity program th= at is consistent with equal employment opportunity and with the “Human Goals” of the Department of Defense.

Mail Application To: HRO-Staffing, 789 V= ermont National Guard Road, GMA, Camp Johnson,

         Colchester, = VT 05446-3099 or via email to: lynn.morrill@u= s.army.mil   or    Thomas.walsh8@us.army.mil

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (KSA’s): Each K= SA listed below is a baseline to determine your qualification for this position. Each KSA must be addressed thoroughly to demonstrate your qualification.

1. Knowledge of the Ver= mont National Guard force structure.

2. Knowledge with Micro= soft Office Applications.

3. Knowledge in the use= of a variety of communications equipment.

4. Ability to make sound decisions and judgments in a rapid manner on a routine basis.

5. Ability to gather information, compile data and prepare reports.

OTHER PERTINENT DATA: Selectee must become assigned to a compatible military position in ENL MOS 25B or 42A/F in any unit within the Vermont Army National Guard. This position is open to A= ll Members of the Vermont Army National Guard and all those eligible to become members. This is a Temporary positi= on.

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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-07:   Must have 6 months of experience which has provided knowledge= of the Vermont National Guard force structure. Experience in = using sound judgment in making decisions to accomplish a variety of tasks.= Experience in = the use of a variety of computer software applications. Experience in gathering information, compiling data and preparing reports.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must currentl= y hold a SECRET Security Clearance. = This must be stated on the application.

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= BRIEF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: This position is located in the Joint Operations Center, Green Mount= ain Armory, of the Vermont National Guard.&nbs= p; The purpose of this position is to support and track in state any deployed ANG and ARNG units and their soldiers, compiling reports for the J= oint Force Headquarters. These rep= orts are essential to providing the proper care and support to soldiers and their families.

1. Assists in the management and daily operations of the Joint Operations Center. Establishes and maintains cooperat= ive working relationships with Federal, state and public agencies and military units within the state. Obtai= ns and/or exchanges information pertinent to emergency support plans and activities of mutual interest or major concern. Evaluates, analyzes and disseminat= es information of interest to the JOC Manager, Adjutant General or his staff.<= o:p>

2. Takes calls from Federal, state and the public on exchange of information and records all pertinent data. Relays utilizi= ng various communications equipment to appropriate personnel. Notifies other agencies concerning the call as necessary. Records action taken, equipment as= signed and other pertinent information in various databases. Monitors radio communications of l= aw enforcement officers, fire department, and emergency operations.

3. Examines, analyzes and interprets data from a variety of resourc= es, i.e., interrelated electronic monitoring instruments, visual displays, area maps, news reports, and electronic mail to detect conditions of the area, either normal or abnormal. Maintains log records of activities occurring during the shift as a = source of information for production reports, and operation efficiency status. Establishes, maintains and keeps u= pdated the resources and operational functions/readiness of all JOC equipment once= per shift.

4. May participate with the JOC Manager in briefing key staff membe= rs on significant emergency situations and providing situational assessments requiring response and recommendations for appropriate action. Establishes priority of actions ba= sed on a variety of situations, and uses judgment when appropriate. In a minimum of time and without e= rror, employee must be able to copy, validate, process, and relay the message to appropriate personnel.

5. During joint forces exercises or actual emergencies, serves as a member of the JOC emergency response team to provide support to either the = federal, state or public operations. W= ill perform various tasks, such as activating the JOC, exchanging information w= ith other emergency response agencies, coordinating data collection and reporti= ng, coordinating with field personnel, preparing briefings or situation reports, etc. Ensures all classified documents are properly prepared, reproduced, distributed and stored.

6. Controls COMSEC information, material, and devices and is responsible for receipt, inventory, storage, issue, protection and destruction. Maintains overall security of the Joint Operations Center and performs entry control and escort procedures during assigned shift.

7. Performs a wide variety of administrative services. Conducts studi= es to determine requirements for communication devices, office automation hardware and software. Ensures required publications are readily available. Types a variet= y of narrative and tabular correspondence from rough drafts and corrected copies= . These items include forms, reports, statistical material, charts, etc. Uses a variety of automated systems in the office environment to store/retrieve/manipulate data with word processing, database management, spreadsheet and graphics software packages.

Performs Other Duti= es As Assigned.        =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;

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            =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            =                  =       Thomas J. Zelko II

LTC, IN, VTARNG

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