Duties

• Provides advice and assistance to technicians, supervisors, and managers on identifying training needs, training opportunities, and sources of needed training. Provides guidance to supervisors in planning job-related career development activities for technicians.
• Conducts surveys of training needs, analyzes the information obtained, and submits recommendations.
• Provides advice on technician training issues related to program requirements to successfully accomplish the state National Guard mission.
• Serves as the state's principal human resource development advisor and consultant to key management on the full range of human resource development (HRD) options for a variety of professional, administrative, technical, and trades and labor occupations.
• Develops policy and procedures at the state level for identifying organizational and individual training needs, training opportunities, and sources of needed training for positions in technical, professional, administrative, managerial, and skilled occupations.
• Continually evaluates in-house courses to determine where guidelines need to be developed, course materials modified, and how students could better be served.
• Ensures optimum use of and control of Army National Guard (ARNG) and Air National Guard (ANG) federal financial resources.
• Analyzes management information requirements and develops, revises, and adapts reporting systems to provide appropriate information to key personnel including NGB, OPM, and other government agencies. Procures, maintains accountability, and currency of training materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Appointment Factor(s): This is a Title 5 Excepted Service position.

Area(s) of Consideration: CAT 1 - Open to Public (Nationwide): US Citizens, Nationals, or individuals who owe allegiance to the United States.

Remarks:

• The Texas National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer.
• Must have at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
• Must obtain and maintain a Secret clearance within 1 year of appointment.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.
• Irregular and overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies.
• If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
• Direct deposit is mandatory.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
  
  1. Your resume should include the following for related positions held:

  • Work schedule (ex. Full-time, part-time, intermittent)
  • Hours worked per week
  • To and From dates (ex. MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY)
  • Duties performed - In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. Assumptions will not be made regarding your experience.

  2. Latest SF-50 (if applicable).
  3. Other supporting documents: Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s): Cover Letter, Transcripts, Professional Certifications.
  
  Veterans Information: Veterans' preference must be validated by formal submissions including all necessary supporting documentation. You must provide acceptable documentation of your preference or appointment eligibility prior to the close date of the job announcement. Acceptable documentation may be:

  • A copy of your DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions;
  • A "certification" that is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed;
  • A Standard Form 15, Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference. If you are claiming 10 point preference, you will need to submit an SF 15.
  • You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center or online.

  Click the following link to determine your eligibility for Veterans' Preference. https://webapps.dol.gov/elaws/vets/vetpref/mservice.htm

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

  To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11843783
  
  A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
  
  To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
  
  Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  
  After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
  
  You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
  
  To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

  Agency contact information

  Human Resources Office

  Email

  ng.tx.txarng.mbx.hro-applications@army.mil

  Address

  TX HRO
  2200 West 35th St
  Austin, TX 78703
  US

  Next steps

  Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

CAT 1 - Open to Public (Nationwide): US Citizens, Nationals, or individuals who owe allegiance to the United States.