VETERANS SERVICE BUILDING – 20 WEST 12TH STREET
ST. PAUL, MN 55155-2098
TELEPHONE: (651) 282-4155 DSN: 825-4155
MERIT (Nationwide)
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD ACTIVE GUARD RESERVE (AGR) VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
ARNG 10-127
OPENING DATE: / 26 March 2010 / CLOSING DATE: / 9 April 2010
POSITION TITLE: / First Sergeant / MOS: / 74D5O
DUTY LOCATION: / 55th CST, WMD, St. Paul, MN / GRADE: / 1SG/E8
SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: ENLISTED (E-7 through E-8) 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).
SELECTING OFFICIAL: LTC Jody Gunlock, 612-713-2836
REMARKS: EPS control number is 09-057-E8. PCS in available. Selectee must successfully complete 74D AIT and 74D BNCOC to become MOS qualified and must complete CSSC within the first year. Applicants must have or qualify for a SECRET security clearance. Selectee must pass OSHA Hazmat technician physical. Selectee must live within 60 minutes of duty station within 120 days of hire. Selectee must serve a minimum of 36 months in the position upon completion of Civil Support Skills Course.
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.
BENEFITS: Salary is determined by military grade and time in service. Member is authorized Subsistence allowance, Housing (BAH) allowance, thirty (30) days annual leave; medical and dental care. TRICARE standard coverage for dependents. Military Exchange and Commissary privileges.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Will respond to suspected terrorist incidents involving Weapons of Mass Destruction, including potential chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear substances. Serves as the WMD CST NCOIC. Manages the enlisted force, resolves enlisted force issues, and assists in with officer actions impacting the readiness of the WMD CST for both Air Force and Army personnel. Is responsible for the implementation of personnel policies for both Air Force and Army personnel. Meets with civilian and military groups to brief WMD CST concept, organization and mission. Knowledgeable in the Incident Command System (ICS) employed at the state (local) level to coordinate the activities of any attached or assigned organizations. Serves as the Incident Site Safety Officer. Applicants must demonstrate knowledge and application of Risk Management principles. Must have desire and aptitude to obtain advanced proficiency in chemical, biological and radiological response operations. Serves as the facility manager for the unit facility, monitoring mechanical systems, janitorial services, exterior maintenance and construction projects. Is responsible for the coordination, publication, proofing, editing and development of administrative and tactical internal Standing Operating guidelines. Familiarity with budget management strongly desired. Prepares and submits Unit Status Reports and other required National Guard Bureau reports. Coordinates the completion of enlisted evaluation reports. Applicants must be, or be able to become, Hazmat Technician Certified (training provided). Applicants must possess or be able to attain a secret clearance. This position requires an above-average amount of TDY due to the high Op-Tempo of the 55th Civil Support Team (WMD). All members are required to safely respond to no-notice, 60 minute recall to Ft. Snelling Air Base anytime of the day/night/year unless otherwise excused by the Commander. Because of the physical demands of this position, all members must be in excellent physical condition. Must complete an OSHA physical examination as a part of the hiring process.
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WHO MAY APPLY: For Merit Announcements, eligibility is limited to personnel currently in the Army National Guard (Nationwide) 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.HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must forward the forms listed below to arrive in the Human Resource Office no later than the Closing Date, E-mail applications to subject line must read (AGR application 10-127 last name). Hard copy applications such as faxed applications, hand carried applications, and mailed applications will no longer be accepted. If possible, scan in entire packet as .tif file and efax or email to ASSETS. 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 10-127 Smith, 1 of 2). For questions, please contact SGT Hansey @ 651-282-4127 or email .
REQUIRED: Complete page 2 of this announcement
Attach a copy of your current DA Form 2-1
Three most recent OERs/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. Pre-selection is not only counter-productive to effective recruitment and placement, but also violates Minnesota National Guard Merit Placement principles and will not be tolerated. If you have information or questions regarding this issue, please contact the Equal Employment Manager at (651) 282-4472 or (651) 282-4078.
Application forms may be obtained at most Minnesota Army or Air National Guard Facilities or from our website at http://www.minnesotanationalguard.org/careers. You may request a copy of the Selecting Official Evaluation / Recommendation Form AGO 157 after your interview and notification of selection/non-selection by emailing
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: ARNG 10-127
MEMORANDUM FOR JFMN-J1-M / Date:
SUBJECT: Application for Merit AGR Vacancy Announcement ARNG 10-127, First Sergeant.
1. I request consideration for the above vacancy.
2. Copies of my updated DA Form 2-1 and last three OERs/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:
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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: .