VERMONT ARMY NATIONAL GUARD TECHNICIAN VACANCY ANNOUN= CEMENT=

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TVA: AR-10-08 = &nb= sp; Position Number: R70687000/ F80785000 = WO: XX Enlisted: XX

Position Title: &n= bsp; = ; = ; Paralegal Specialist

Series, Grade: = GS-0950-09 &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; <= o:p>

Salary Ra= nge: &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; $46,625.00 To $60,612.00 Per Annual =

Open Date: 19 February 2010 = = = Close Date: 16 March 2010

Area of Consideration: &= nbsp; All Members Of The Vermont Army National Guard And All Members of the Vermont A= ir National Guard Only.

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Location of position: &= nbsp; &nbs= p; JAG/GMA, Camp Johnson

= &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = Colchester, Vermont 05446 =

Selecting Official: &= nbsp; &= nbsp; LTC Ellen J. Abbott, OSJA, GMA, Colchester, VT

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= &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = ellen.abbott@us.army.mil

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 as 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 Applicants: All applicants MUST submit a compl= ete application package for the position they are applying for. Each package must include at a min= imum: Completed OF-612, OF-306, AGO-VT Form 690-5, and an A= GO-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 duties and are requir= ed to comply with the uniform standards of the service.

Selected Reserve Incentive Program: Non-Technician Vermont Army National Guard per= sonnel who are SRIP participants (bonus recipients/student loan repayment program)= may have their benefits terminated and/or recouped if selected as a Permanent/Indefinite Military Technician.&= nbsp; Applicants should contact the VTARNG Incentive Manager at 802-338-33= 46 to determine any possible termination and/or recoupment actions that may re= sult from accepting this position.

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 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 Department of Def= ense.

Mail Application To: HRO-VT, Staffing Section, 789 Vermont National Guard Road, GMA, Camp= Johnson,

&n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; Colchester, VT 05446-3099 or via email to: = louise.acker@us.army.mil or thomas.walsh8@us.army.mil

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs): Each KSA lis= ted below is a baseline to determine your qualification for this position. Each KSA must be addressed thoroug= hly to demonstrate your qualification.

1. Knowledge of basic l= egal principles and concepts in order to interpret and apply or explain to other= s a body of law, regulations,

dire= ctives, precedents, or issues and processes impacting soldiers, airmen and their families.

2. Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methods of legal research and reference sources. =

3. Knowledge of legal documents to determine nature of action requested, proper completion, essen= tial information and proper routin= g.

4. Knowledge of techniq= ues and skills necessary to analyze issues of fact and law in order to prepare digests of case

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OTHER PERTINENT DATA:= This is a new joint position= . If an Army applicant is selected: Selectee must become assigned to a compatible military position in WO MOS 270A or ENL MOS 27D in any unit with= in the Vermont Army National Guard. = If an Air applicant is selected: Selected individual will be assign= ed to a compatible military position on UMD to be determined upon selection, AFSC= 5J0X1. The authorized military grade will= be individually addressed. Manda= tory knowledge, education and experience of AFI 36-2101 must be met. A minimum aptitude score of “51” in ADMIN is required.&nbs= p; Ability to lift 40 lbs. A physical profile of P3, U3, L3, H3, and E3 is mandatory. Completion of MAF5J031PAC001, Para= legal Apprentice at Maxwell AFB, AL for 35 academic days is mandatory for award of the semi-skilled AFSC. This position is open to All Members of the Vermont Army National Guard And All Members of the Vermont Air National Guard Only. This is an Indefinite position.

SPECIALIZ= ED EXPERIENCE GS-09: Must have 24 months of experience which demonstrates knowledge of basic legal principles= and concepts, in order to interpret and apply or explain to others a body of la= w, regulations, directives, precedents, or issues and processes impacting soldiers, airmen, and their families. Experience which demonstrates knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methods of legal research and reference sources. Expe= rience which demonstrates knowledge of legal documents in order to determine natur= e of action requested, proper completion, essential information and proper routing. Experience which demonstrate= s the knowledge of techniques and skills necessary to analyze issues of fact and = law in order to prepare digests of case decisions, evaluate the applicability of precedents, or to draft briefs, advisory opinions, or findings.<= /span>

OTHER SPECIALIZED REQUIREMENTS (AIR):

For entry into the Paralegal AFSC 5J0X1:

1. Certification by the= Wing Law Office Manager that the individual has been interviewed and is acceptab= le for entry.

2. Prior qualification = in any AFSC at the 5-skill level (3-skill level if no 5-skill level exists) or higher.

3. No previous convicti= ons by courts-martial; punishment under the provisions of Article 15, UCMJ; or convictions by a civilian court except for minor traffic violations and sim= ilar infractions listed in AFI36-2002.

OTHER SPECIALIZED REQUIREMENTS (ARMY):

1. Must become assigned= to a compatible military position within WO MOS 270A or ENL MOS 27D and adhere to all requirements.

BRIEF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: This position is located in the Joint Force Headquarters, Of= fice of the Staff Judge Advocate of the Vermont Army National Guard. The primary purpose of this positio= n is for paralegal support within the State Staff Judge Advocate’s Office providing ancillary legal research and analysis.

1. Provides ancillary legal work to the state/territory SJA and other assigned Army National Guard (ARNG) and Air National Guard (ANG) attorneys servicing the state/territory National Guard’s case load. Conducts legal research of Federal= and state/territory code, regulations, policies, procedures, case law, legal and administrative decisions and opinions, etc., and summarizes findings to aide staff attorneys in case or project resolution. Performs research on a variety of = legal subjects which may include, but are not limited to: Federal and state/terri= tory code, and legislative proposals; military justice and status issues for Tit= le 10 and Title 32 members; claims; labor relations; equal opportunity; administrative actions; contractual agreements; ethics; environmental conce= rns; law enforcement; bankruptcy; taxation; legal assistance; and a wide variety= of miscellaneous legal issues. <= o:p>

2. Provides research, analysis, guidance, and support to administer courts-martial, non-judicial punishment, administrative boards and other legal actions and administrative processes. Rev= iews procedures, timing criteria and documents relative to the administration of justice under the Uniform Code of Military Justice and associated state/territory code. = Performs research to identify factual and legal issues to uncover relevant information for summaries of precedent cases, interviews, testimony, depositions, and related case material for use by the attorneys. Performs research and preparation of notes and memoranda regarding allegations and possible charg= es, maintains logs and files, and files motions. Prepares and files charge sheets, disposition sheets, and other records.&nbs= p; Maintains transcript files and exhibits. Provides assistance to serviced un= its concerning the administrative preparation, coordination, and implementation= of documents regarding military justice.

3. Serves as the primary point of contact for claims. Accepts complaint, summons, documents, or inquiries; identifies the = type or purpose; screens for completeness; and identifies the action to be performed. As required by the action, performs preliminary investigation and gathers pertinent informatio= n, researches legal and factual issues, interviews claimant, involved parties = and potential witnesses and builds case files.

4. Serves as a point of contact for ethical determinations. Screens requests for ethics opinio= ns and gathers the applicable facts. Analyzes the specifics of each situation. Conducts legal research and applies cumulative knowledge to the factual element and recommends a course of acti= on or refers that recommendation to the SJA.&= nbsp; Assists the Staff Judge Advocate with implementation of the joint et= hics regulatory annual reporting requirements.

Performs Other Duties As Assigned.

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Human Resources Officer (Acting) = &nb= sp; &= nbsp; Verm= ont National Guard