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

OPENING DATE: 24 August 2011 CLOSING DATE: 7 September 2011 RANK/GRADE : LTC/O5

POSITION TITLE: Mobilization Readiness Officer MOS/AOC/BRANCH: 01A00

DUTY LOCATION: JFHQ, St. Paul, MN

SELECTING OFFICIAL: COL Gregory Thingvold, 651-282-4668

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: OFFICER (O4(P) – O5) 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 Open Technician 11-242.

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: Serves as the primary staff officer for the formulation of plans, policies and the programming and budgeting data pertaining to unit readiness, mobilization, deployment, and force integration programs. Provides oversight of military mobilization and deployment requirements requiring interface with various military services and their components. Formulates mobilization plans, procedures, unit notification and implementation. Accountable for the development of detailed mobilization and deployment plans, instructions, and resourcing requirements for a particular federal or state mission. Manages Fiscal Resources related to Mobilization. Conducts parallel planning with J-staff, CONUS Army (CONUSA), NGB, US Army Forces Command (FORSCOM), Mob stations and other state joint forces headquarters. Initiates, plans, coordinates and facilitates the Quarterly Readiness Council (TAG level) and the Training and Readiness Work Group (action officer level) at primary and secondary levels within the state joint staff in order to analyze, identify problems for implementing short and long term solutions to readiness issues. Review and analyzes changing policies and regulations; interprets mobilization/deployment requirements of complex, multiple on-going world-wide contingencies, operations and various mobilization stations procedures. Identifies and tasks state mobilization liaison team for interface with installation and Medical Command counterparts. Plans, coordinates and carries out unit demobilization, reconstitution of units, and the Return From Active Duty (REFRAD) of individual soldiers. Participates within the Organization Inspection Program (OIP) at the state joint forces headquarters to identify indicators that have direct impact on the readiness of a unit and the ability of that unit to mobilize and deploy. Coordinates force structure and force modernization with outside agencies to include selected military components, state agencies, local governmental agencies, NGB, agencies located in other states, CONUSA, FORSCOM, program managers and contractors. Supervises personnel assigned to the Mobilization Readiness Branch. Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the assigned technicians, ensuring that the advice and assistance provided complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. 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 subject line must read (AGR application 11-243 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 11-243 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

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 11-243

MEMORANDUM FOR NGMN-PEH

DATE:______

SUBJECT: Application for Merit AGR Vacancy Announcement ARNG 11-243, 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: .

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: ARNG 10-176

FORWARD APPLICATION TO: