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STATE OF NEW
DEPARTMENT OF
MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS
ACTIVE
GUARD/RESERVE (AGR)
VACANCY
ANNOUNCEMENT
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This
announcement must be posted on unit bulletin boards until the day following the
closing date.
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER 34-09
Also
advertised as Technician Vacancy Announcement # 09-075
Position
Title: LEAD TELECOMMUNICATIONS
SPECIALIST AFSC:
1C471
Tactical Air Control Party (TAC-P) / Joint
Terminal Area Controller (JTAC)
Opening
Date: 21
April 2009 Closing Date: open until
filled
Duty
Station: 177th
FIGHTER WING,
Military
Assignment: 177th
AIR SUPPORT OPERATIONS SQUADRON,
Military
Grade:
Minimum: MSgt/E-7
$2,515.50 - $4,521.00 (base pay range per month)
Maximum: SMgt/E-8
$3,618.60 - $5,160.90 (base pay range per month)
*your pay will depend on your years of
service; you will also receive
other allowances for rations,
housing, uniforms, and cost of living
(normally between $1000-$2200 per month).
Special Note: This FULL TIME MILITARY duty position vacancy in the Air National Guard is announced and will be filled under the provisions of Section 502(f), Title 32, United States Code.
Area of Consideration: AFSC qualified members of the New Jersey Air
National Guard or those AFSC qualified applicants that could become a member. AFSC 1C4XX IS RESTRICTED TO MALES ONLY.
Duties and Responsibilities: As a work leader of the unit, the incumbent
performs the following coaching, facilitating, and mentoring duties: Ensure that the organization’s strategic
plan, mission, vision and values are communicated from the commander through the
supervisor to the team. Articulate and communicate to the team the operations and
program assignments. Coaches the team in
the selection and application of appropriate problem solving methods and
techniques. Lead the team in:
identifying, distributing and balancing workloads and tasks among team members
in accordance with operations requirements and at the direction of the
supervisor. Train or arrange for the
training of team members in methods and techniques of JTAC and equipment
operations. Monitor and report on the
status and progress of work, checking on work in progress
and reviewing completed work to see that the supervisor’s instructions on work
priorities, methods, deadlines and quality have been met. Serve as coach, facilitator and/or negotiator
in coordinating team initiatives and in consensus building activities among
team members. Maintains program
reference materials in support of JTAC and Combat Mission Ready (CMR)
qualification requirements. Prepares
communications network feasibility reports to determine recommended voice/data
connectivity and required equipment based on combat environments. Report to the supervisor on a regular
basis on the teams work (operational scenarios) problems in mastering tasks and
work process, and individual and teams training needs. Research, learn and apply a wide range of
qualitative and/or quantitative methods to identify, assess, analyze and
improve team effectiveness, efficiency and work products. Lead the team in assessing its strengths and
weaknesses and provide leadership to the team in exploring alternatives and
determining what improvements can be made.
Resolve simple, informal complaints of employees and refer others, such
as formal grievances and appeals, to the supervisor or the commander. Communicate team consensus and recommendations
to the supervisor on actions affecting team and individual awards, rewards and
recognition. Inform employees of
available employee benefits, services and work related activities.
Intercede with the supervisor on behalf of the team to inform the
supervisor of performance management issues/problems and to recommend/request
related actions. Performs the same kind and level of work performed by the team
lead. Performs other duties as assigned.
MUST POSSESS A SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE
Point
of Contact: LtCol
Bradford Everman
Equal
Employment
Initial Eligibility Requirements:
Please refer to the General Eligibility Requirements, and Initial Entry
Qualifications shown on Page 3. If you
have any questions, do not understand, or are not sure about what applies to
your particular situation, please call the HRO at (609)562-0860 for assistance.
How
To Apply: Please
see the Vacancy Announcement Checklist shown on Page 3 for the required
documentation to submit with your application.
Application forms are available on request from your unit Readiness NCO,
Battalion Personnel NCO, Full Time Support Supervisor or Military Personnel
Flight. Application form are also
available at www.state.nj.us/military/hro under HRO Forms. Your application will be reviewed for
completeness, and for eligibility. If
any document required by the Checklist is missing from your packet, please
provide a brief explanation of the reason.
IMPORTANT! APPLICATIONS DETERMINED TO BE INCOMPLETE,
INCORRECT OR INSUFFICIENT UPON INITIAL REVIEW WILL NOT RECEIVE FURTHER
CONSIDERATION.
Soldiers
who meet the General Eligibility and Initial Entry Requirements will have their
applications forwarded to a Selection Official/Board for interview. The selected person(s) will be ordered to
Full Time National Guard Duty in Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) status in
Mail
To: Headquarters,
**
Must arrive NLT Close of Business on the Closing Date**
EXCEPTION
TO POLICY:
Deployed NJ ANG &
ARNG military members may submit their application by e-mail or fax to the
following (application must be accompanied by Title 10 Orders)
FAX # 609-562-0855, ATTN: J1-HRO-TB-S
E-mail: NJJOBSUBMISSION@ng.army.mil
Pay and Benefits: Your Basic Pay and allowances depend upon
your grade and the length of creditable service. You will be submitted under the AADPS through
USPFO-NJ. You will receive Leave at the
rate of 2 1/2 days per month, and be entitled to all Regular Federal
Holidays. Your medical care and
hospitalization will be administered under the Uniformed Service Health
Benefits Program., along with those of any dependents that you have. You are entitled to PCS and TDY travel
allowance when applicable. At the
completion of at least 20 years of Active Federal Service, you will be eligible
for a full retirement. While on AGR
tour, you will accrue retirement credits at the rate of one point for each day
of service. Members who leave their jobs
and enter tour have re-employment rights under the federal USERRA law. Full
Survivor Benefits are authorized while on AGR tour. You and all eligible
dependents will receive full and unlimited PX/Commissary privileges. You and all eligible dependents will receive
an Active Duty Identification Card / Dependent Identification Card and be
enrolled in DEERS. You are subject to
military discipline under NJ State Statutes and Regulations.
Information for
Technicians Entering Tour: Currently employed technicians may compete for
AGR positions. If selected, your FEGLI
stops the day preceding your entry on active duty, your NGAUSIT will be
terminated at the end of the pay period, your Health Insurance will terminate
effective on entry into tour.
Additionally, any Credit Union deposits and US Savings Bond allotments
will terminate, and you must make separate arrangement for the length of tour.
DISTRIBUTION: A2, A3, B, C, D, HRO(10)
TABLE 1 – VACANCY
ANNOUNCEMENT APPLICATION CHECKLIST
The
following documents must be submitted by applicants for this position vacancy-
1. NGB
Form 34-1 (Application for AGR Position).
2.
Personnel RIP obtainable from the Customer Service Section of your
Military Personnel Flight.
3. A copy
of most recent physical.
4. Copies
of any DD Form 214.
5. Photocopy of your current civilian motor
vehicle operators license. All data must
be readable.
6. Any other documents that will support your
qualifications i.e. civilian job evaluations, school transcripts, etc.
NOTES-
a. Make
sure that you enter the Vacancy Announcement number and title on your NGB Form
34-1
b. Make
sure that you sign and date your NGB Form 34-1.
c. Make
all entries legible, and complete all items in full.
d.
Government postage paid envelopes or government facsimile machines may
not be used to submit
applications for employment, nor will e-mail
applications be accepted.
TABLE 2 – AIR NATIONAL
GUARD ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must meet physical standards of AFI 48-123.
2. Must be a member of the NJ Air National Guard
or eligible to become a member.
3. Applicant must not be entitled to receive
federal military retired or retainer pay.
4. Applicants who have voluntarily separated
from the AGR program are not eligible to re-enter for one year from the date of
separation
5. Applicants who have voluntarily separated
from the AGR program in lieu of adverse personnel actions, or who have been
involuntarily separated from the AGR program are not eligible to re-enter the
program.
INITIAL ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Must meet entry requirements of ANGI 36-101.
2. Must be medically qualified under AFI 48-123.
You must be medically certified as drug free, be tested for HIV within 6 months
of initial entry and not be pregnant. Female soldiers/airmen must undergo a
pregnancy test within 30 days prior to initial entry.
3. Airmen transferring between states or
entering FTNGD from Active Duty status without a break in service must have a
current physical exam.
4.
Enlisted personnel must possess an AFSC compatible with the UMDA upon
selection for AGR duty, or must sign an agreement to retrain IAW Chapter 3,
ANGI 36-101.