Minnesota National Guard Human Resources Office (Ngmn-Peh-A) s1

MINNESOTA NATIONAL GUARD – HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE (NGMN-PEH-A) VETERANS SERVICE BUILDING – 20 12TH STREET WEST ST. PAUL, MN 55155-2004 TELEPHONE: (651) 282-4155 DSN: 825-4155

MERIT ARMY NATIONAL GUARD ACTIVE GUARD RESERVE (AGR) VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT ARNG 12-068 §

OPENING DATE: 7 December 2011 CLOSING DATE: 21 December 2011 RANK/GRADE : MAJ/O-4

POSITION TITLE: Mobilization Readiness Officer MOS/AOC/BRANCH: 01A

DUTY LOCATION: Joint Force Headquarters, J3, NGMN-OPM, St. Paul, MN

SELECTING OFFICIAL: MAJ Gerald Halloran, 651-268-8933

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: OFFICER (O1 – O4) are eligible to apply. IAW NGR 600-25 AND AFI 36-101, grade inversion within the full-time workforce is not permitted. Military grade of the supervisor must equal/exceed grade of personnel supervised.

WHO MAY APPLY: For Merit Announcements, eligibility is limited to personnel currently in the Minnesota Army National Guard who are serving Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) tours. Current AGRs must have a minimum of 18 months in the program to be eligible for reassignment.

REMARKS: PCS Available. Also posted as ARNG 12-069.

LENGTH OF TOUR: 3 YEARS – Subject to program continuance; members successfully completing initial tour will be afforded priority for tour extension, after completing initial tour.

AGR PROGRAM BENEFITS: Salary is determined by military grade and time in service. Member is authorized Subsistence allowance, Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH), thirty (30) days annual leave; medical and dental care. TRICARE Standard coverage for dependents. Military Exchange and Commissary privileges.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Analyzes the war plan missions assigned to the state's units and evaluates the capability of those units to meet requirements considering mobilization capability, readiness and other factors. Analyzes United States Forces Command (FORSCOM) Mobilization and Deployment Planning System (FORMDEPS) directives to ensure Joint Force Headquarters and unit compliance with established mobilization requirements contained in these documents. Coordinates the Army CAPSTONE Program with peacetime and wartime chains of command. Analyzes and reviews the FORSCOM CAPSTONE Coordinates CAPSTONE data and provides recommendations for changes based on geographic location, peacetime command and control requirements and structure considerations. Ensures the Mobilization Exercrise Program is effective, sensitive to state specific missions and needs, and is coherently organized for effective implementation. Makes recommendations to the MRO on the planning, programming and execution of mobilization exercise funds. Acts as the mobilization POC for the Reserve Component Automation System (RCAS), coordinates staff studies, and actions. Represents the state at NGB, US FORSCOM and other General Officer and Major Command mobilization and deployment conferences as required. Prepares and conducts instructions on mobilization preparedness and planning as required. Performs other duties as assigned.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must forward the forms listed below to arrive in the Human Resource Office no later than the Closing Date indicated above. E-mail applications to [email protected] subject line must read (AGR application 12-026 last name). Hard copy applications such as faxed applications, hand carried applications, and mailed applications will no longer be accepted. If possible, please scan packet in as a .tif file and efax. If the application packet is too large to be sent in one email, break the packet into two separate attachments and send it in two separate emails. If sending multiple emails, subject line must end in 1 of 2, 2 of 2 (example- AGR application 12-026 Smith, 1 of 2). For questions, please email [email protected] .

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Complete page 2 of this announcement Attach a copy of your current DA Form 2-1 Three most recent NCOERs

The Minnesota Department of Military Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position without discrimination for any non-merit reason(s) such as age, race, religion, gender, ethnic origin or non-disqualifying disability. If you have information or questions regarding this issue, please contact the Equal Employment Manager at 651-282-4472 or 651-282-4078.

Upon selection, individuals will undergo a background check to validate suitability for employment with the federal government as permitted by law, regulation, Presidential order or other authority. Suitability is dependent upon the particular requirements for security clearance, sensitivity level, and DOD IT network access. Items checked include, but are not limited to, all criminal history record information, employment history, education and fiscal accountability/responsibility. ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: ARNG 12-068

MEMORANDUM FOR NGMN-PEH DATE:______

SUBJECT: Application for Merit AGR Vacancy Announcement ARNG 12-068, Mobilization Readiness Officer.

1. I request consideration for the above vacancy.

2. Copies of my updated DA Form 2-1 and last three NCOERs are attached.

3. My full-time Active Guard Reserve employment history, starting with the present, is as follows:

Organization Duty Position/MOS Dates of Employment Supervisor Phone Number

4. My current Leader Development Requirement is . I have have not completed this requirement.

5. I am AOC/MOS qualified in the following specialties: .

6. Highest civilian education completed: .

7. Most recent APFT: Date Pass Fail

8. Most recent weight-in: Date Pass Fail

9. Most recent physical: Date .

10. Where I can be contacted at: Home Phone Work .

11. Home Address: .

12. Additional comments (you may include personal references):

Signature: ______

Name, Rank: .

Position Title: . FORWARD APPLICATION TO: [email protected]