MINNESOTA NATIONAL GUARD – HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE (NGMN-PEH-A)
VETERANS SERVICE BUILDING – 20 WEST 12TH STREET
ST. PAUL, MN 55155-2098
TELEPHONE: (651) 282-4155 DSN: 825-4155
OPENING DATE: 19 January 2011 CLOSING DATE: 2 February 2011 RANK/GRADE : SGM/E-9
POSITION TITLE: J3 Operations Sergeant Major MOS/AOC/BRANCH: 00F5O
DUTY LOCATION: Joint Force Headquarters, Saint Paul, MN
SELECTING OFFICIAL: COL Dirk Kloss, 651-268-8928
SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: ENLISTED (SGM/E-9) 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).
REMARKS: PCS Available. EPS Control # 10-014-E9
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: Coordinates and synchronizes operations of the Joint Force Headquarters and the Joint Operations Center. Responsibilities include: development of the state annual training plan and budget, development of the state inactive duty for training (IDT) plan. Supervises the distribution of training funds associated with the IDT plan. Maintains oversight of the state schools program, policies, guidance and accounts. Supervises the state ammunition program, forecasts and execution. Supervises the state digital training management system (DTMS). Responsible for training and mentorship to Major Subordinate Commands (MSCs) Operations Sergeants Majors. Chairs the Training Readiness Enhancement Committee (TREC) developing improvement processes in the areas Training and Readiness. Responsible for training program for new Training and Readiness NCOs with the assistance of the J1 HRDS and in coordination with the NGB Professional Education Center. Develops, prepares and submits state operational and training budget requirements from JFHQ staff sections, Major Subordinate Commands and submits to NGB. Receives, reviews and forwards unfunded requirements (UFRs) to NGB. Sitting member of the State safety council. Sitting member and participates in the training planning team meetings. Senior enlisted advisor to the director of training and operations. NCOIC for all enlisted FTS in the training and operations section.
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.
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 subject line must read (AGR application 11-015 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 11-015 Smith, 1 of 2). For questions, please email .
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Complete page 2 of this announcement
Attach a copy of your current DA Form 2-1
Three most recent NCOERs
*A 200 word essay explaining why you should be the J3 Operations SGM
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 11-015
MEMORANDUM FOR JFMN-PEH
DATE:______
SUBJECT: Application for Merit AGR Vacancy Announcement ARNG 11-015, J3 Operations Sergeant Major
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 Number4. 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: .