VERMONT= ARMY NATIONAL GUA= RD AGR VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Announcement #: MVA-AR-10-01 = = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = Enlisted: XX

Position Title: Senior Instructor

Grade: = &nb= sp; SFC/= E-7

MOS: &= nbsp; &nbs= p; 00F4= 8 =

Open Date: 09 February 2010 = &nb= sp; = Cl= ose Date: 09 March 2010

Area of Consideration: All Members Of T= he Vermont Army National Guard And All Those

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Location of Position: = 3<= sup>rd Battalion (IO) 124^th Regiment (RTI) 124^th RTI, Northfield, VT 05663

Selecting Official: MAJ William McKern, AO, 3^{rd<=
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BN (IO) 124^th Regiment (RTI)}

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Telephone: (802) 485-1933 or via email:

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; william.mckern@us.army.mil=

Instructions For Applying

1. Applicants must submit the following documents to the Human Resources Office, ATTN: Staffing Section, NO LATER THAN the close of business on the closing date indicated above:

(a) NGB Form 34-1: Applicants must provide Driver's L= icense Data; State, ID #, and expiration date on separate sheet of

  =    paper.   (photo copy of license is acceptable)

(b) Copy of most recent MEDPROS Printout (The Medical Protection System).

(c)   Full length photograph in cl= ass "A" or Dress Blue uniform taken within the last 12 months; does n= ot have to be an

       offi= cial photo.

(d) Latest five (5) OER's / NCO-ER'S if available. A letter of recommendation or performance evaluation for soldiers

       not required to have NCO-ER's.

(e) Certified copy of DA Form 2-1.

(f)   JVCAS Personnel Summary or other certified documentation of current security clearance status.

(g) Any of the following documents to = verify all previous active service: = DD Form 214, NGB Form 23b, (RPAM

     Statement), DD Form 1506. (Statemen= t of Service).

(h) DA Form 705 (APFT Scorecard).=

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Mail Applica= tion To: HRO-Staffing, 789 Verm= ont National Guard Road, GMA, Camp Johnson, = Colchester, VT 05446-30= 99 or via email to: amy.s.anderson2@us.army.mil or thomas.walsh8@us.army.mil

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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. The National Guard = is committed to develop and implement a diversity program that is consistent w= ith equal employment opportunity and with the “Human Goals” of the Department of Defense.

ELIGIBILI= TY REQUIREMENTS:

a= . To qualify for initial e= ntry, applicants must meet the initial eligibility requirements IAW NGR 600-5 &am= p; AR 135-18.

b= . Personnel selected who do not have= a current favorable NAC will have an investigation initiated immediately upon entry into the AGR Program. I= f the investigation is unfavorable, immediate action will be taken to terminate t= he individual's AGR tour.

c. In= itial AGR tour is for three (3) years, any additional tours are subject to recomm= endation by Unit/BN Commander.

MILITARY COMPATIBILITY:

a. This position is vice SFC Creamer. Applicants must be eligible for and become assigned as the Technical= Senior

Instructor in 3^rd Battalion (IO) 124^th Regime= nt (RTI) 124^th RTI, Northfield and Colchester, VT=

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b= . Authorized Military Grade: SFC/E-7, MOS: 00F48, P= ara: 003F , Line: 03.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:  = ;           ***NOTE*** the following i= nformation MUST be identified on each application or the applicant may found unqualifi= ed for this position.

a= . Applicants are not requi= red to currently hold a specific MOS to receive consideration for this position, h= owever,

     the selected applicant will be requ= ired to become

     qualified in MOS 25B within 12 mont= hs.

b= . Applicants who do not al= ready hold the '8' SQI are eligible to apply however, they will be required to

     successfully complete the following courses within 12 months if selected:       <= o:p>

                        (1) Total Army Instructor Training Course (TAITC) OR Army Basic Instruct= or Course (ABIC).

  =       =         &= nbsp;   (2) Small Group Instructor Training Course (SGITC).

c. Preferred but not required qualifications include knowledge of Blue Force Tracker, Battalion Command P= ost Node,

  = PLGR, and DAGR.

d= . Must be able to operate Military vehicles, equipment & office machines within the unit of assignment.

e. Must possess a valid stat= e driver’s license.

f= . Must possess or be eligible to posses a Secret Security Clearance if selected.

g. Applicants who are flagge= d for any reason will not be considered for AGR tours.
h. Applicants must have a mi= nimum aptitude score of “100” in area “ST”, must have a Physical Profile of “212221” for

  = entry into the MOS of 25B.

DUTIES = AND RESPONSIBILITIES:=     This position is located= in the Information Operations Battalion in Northfield, Vermont. The primary purpose of this posit= ion is to serve as the Chief instructor for technical information operations courses.

1. Serves as a member of the Techni= cal Instruction Team. Conducts = the planning, development, preparation, direction, and management of informat= ion operations training courses.

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2. Performs duties as a primary instructor, assistant instructor or train the trainer during periods of academic, technical, or tactical training. Must communicate effectively in = the classroom with students from a diverse background of military and civilian experience.

3. Ensures compliance with school p= olicy and SOP's. Assists in plann= ing and conducting cadre development programs. Participates in exportable individual/school training programs for separately located units.

4. Attend seminars, lectures, demonstrations, exercises and civilian related technology schools. Acquire industry certifications (CompTIA A+, N+, Security +, CCNA, Microsoft, Cisco etc.). Knowledgeable in information tec= hnology and provide tactical and technical guidance to subordinates and professio= nal support to lower and higher grade personnel in the accomplishment of their mission.

5. Performs course administrative d= uties such as in-processing and ATRRS management. Performs logistical support such= as preparation of course materials and ensuring all documents and references= are current and available as well as audio/visual setup and support. Additionally experience with dis= tance learning or web site operation is beneficial. Participates in the continuous improvement process for instructional material. Conducts tests and evaluations of civilian and government information technology equipment. Maintains and studies information technology reference materials for new vulnerabilities, techniques and procedures for integration into courses of instruction.=

Performed = other duties as assigned.<= /p>

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        =             &nb= sp;            =            =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp; Mr. David J. Procopio

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