Force Integration and Readiness Officer (Title 32) (Indefinite)

As a Force Integration and Readiness Officer (Title 32) GSyou will perform the following duties:

1. Plans organizes coordinates implements evaluates and provides technical guidance to units and major commands in the state. These tasks are completed as a result of detailed and comprehensive studies which require new or substantially modified work methods procedures and systems such as the feasibility of organization/reorganization discontinuation activation/deactivation and location/relocation of units in the states force structure. Determines the capability of a community to support a unit-based compatibility training areas available physical facilities size etc. Maintains force integration by attending force integration staff officer training. Stays informed of force management decisions through understanding of command plan.
2. Develops and recommends plans procedures and policies pertaining to programs such as military personnel development equipment availability unit assignments and utilization to improve readiness maintenance and training. Advises management officials to adopt recommended proposals resulting in substantial changes in programs or procedures. Develops the state long range Force Integration Plan.
3. Analyzes the management of the state ARNG Force Integration Program. Integrates new doctrine and force structure in the most effective manner possible while maintaining acceptable readiness levels. Provides general direction on force integration actions through publication of the state long range Force Integration Plans which include evaluation of each planned action in terms of structure personnel equipment resources training plans and facilities.
4. Coordinates the development and update of Table of Distribution and Allowance (TDAs) and Modified Table of Organization and Equipment (MTOE). Analyzes new authorization documents identifies conflicts substantive changes and doctrinal issues and recommends courses of action. Identifies and recommends priorities for integration of new doctrine and equipment into the existing multi-echelon combined arms and state training program. Establishes long term and near term milestones for force integration actions and ensures integration into the state training calendar. Develops and publishes letters of instruction for force integration actions. Manages information associated with force integration initiatives. Consolidates and provides analysis of systems-specific information contained in the Army Modernization Information Memorandum Material Fielding Plans organizational information found in the Table of Organization and Equipment (TOE) Force Modernization Master Plan (FMMP) and doctrinal information contained in field manuals field and training circulars and Army Training and Evaluating programs (ARTEPs). Extracts and provides pertinent data throughout the chain of command and across functional boundaries. Serves as point of contact for equipment fielding with Headquarters Department of Army (HQDA) ARNG Program Manager (PM) other DA agencies State area Command staff and subordinate units. Conducts and monitors new and displaced equipment transfers. Collects and evaluates feedback of same.
5. Performs other duties as assigned

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing states National Guard required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Indefinite appointments may be made permanent at a later date without further competition.
• This position is not located at a bargaining unit.
• All job seekers will be required to limit their resumes to 2 pages in length when applying for job opportunity announcements (JOAs)

NOTE: Qualifications are based on breadth/level of addition to describing duties performed applicants must provide the exact date of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) add the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualifications determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.

NOTE: All job seekers will be required to limit their resumes to 2 pages in length when applying for job opportunity announcements (JOAs).

Remarks: This position is being advertised as an indefinite appointment and the applicant selected may be released at any time and advised of his/her rights and benefits to which the event a permanent employee is accepted for this indefinite position there will be a change in their tenure from permanent to indefinite. Indefinite appointments may be made permanent at a later date without competition.

WHO CAN APPLY:
GROUP I - All qualified Male/Female Commissioned Officer (O1/2LT - O3/CPT) currently employed (permanent) in the Virginia Army National Guard Military Technician Program.
GROUP II - All qualified Virginia Army National Guard Male/Female Commissioned Officer (O1/2LT - O3/CPT) regardless of employment status (Traditional Military Technician or AGR). To be considered as a Group II applicant proof of appointment/enlistment in the Virginia National Guard must be attached if the appointment/enlistment occurred within 60 days prior to or during the advertisement period.

Military Grades: Commissioned Officer (O1/2LT - O3/CPT)

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have experience planning organizing coordinating implementing evaluating and providing technical guidance to units and major commands in the state.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 12 months of specialized experience education or training equivalent to at least the GS-10 level or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government. This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the GS grade indicated. This experience must include activities such as:

1. Experience developing and recommending policy.
2. Experience preparing written communications and oral presentations.
3. Experience organizing and carrying out specific programs.
4. Experience evaluating and recommending changes in methods of operations.