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Position Title
Supervisory Equipment Specialist (Title 32) (Permanent)
Agency
Army National Guard Units
Announcement Number
VA-12127317-AR-23-364 Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, September 14, 2023 to Thursday, September 28, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. All on-board federal employees/technicians within the state for which you are applying (Title 32 and Title 5, Permanent and Excepted Indefinite).  Are you a current on-board federal employee or technician within the state for which this position is being advertised?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Tenure in Block 24 (1, 2,or 3).
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2. All on-board National Guard Title 32 Excepted Technicians within the state for which you are applying (Title 32 Permanent and Excepted Indefinite).  Are you a current on-board National Guard Title 32 Excepted Technician within the state for which this position is being advertised?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Tenure in Block 24 (1, 2, or 3).
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3. Current Army M-Day and current Air DSG members within the state for which you are applying.  Are you a current Army M-Day or current Air DSG member within the state for which this position is being advertised? (limit characters)
4. Are you a current National Guard member within the state for which this position is being advertised? (limit characters)
5. Are you a current Permanent full-time Dual Status National Guard Technician within the state for which this position is being advertised?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Permanent full-time status with the state National Guard.
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6. Are you a current Temporary Indefinite full-time Dual Status National Guard Technician within the state for which this position is being advertised?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Indefinite full-time status with the state National Guard.
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7. Are you a current Temporary full-time Dual Status National Guard Technician within the state for which this position is being advertised?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Temporary full-time status with the state National Guard.
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Military Criteria
1. Are you currently a member of the Virginia Army National Guard, regardless of employment status (Traditional, Military technician or AGR)?

NOTE: If enlistment occurred within 60 days prior to or during the advertisement period proof of enlistment in the Virginia Army National Guard must be attached to the application.
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2. Are you currently a Warrant Officer (W2/CW2 - W3/CW3) or in the Virginia Army National Guard but you are Eligible to Join at one of those military ranks? (limit characters)
3. Accepting a Title 32 Federal Technician position disqualifies you from continued receipt of any bonuses that you either currently may be entitled to or may be entitled to in the future while you are employed as a Title 32 Federal Technician including the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP).

For more information concerning your bonus or SLRP benefit please contact the Virginia Army National Guard Education Department at (434) 298-6222 or by email at ng.va.vaarng.mbx.ngva-education@army.mil.
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Assessment 1
Respond to all questions. For each, choose the response that best describes your experience and/or training. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. Do you have the experience, education, or training which has provided you with the knowledge of one or more classes of equipment? (experience must include knowledge of standard shop terminology) Do you have the basic knowledge of mechanical principles relating to equipment including experience that demonstrates your ability to read and interpret blue prints and technical publications? Do you have the knowledge gained from technical training, education, and experience in functions such as repairing, overhauling, maintaining, constructing, or inspecting equipment as well as experience using computer and automation systems? (limit characters)
2. Do you have at least 36 months of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-09 level, or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government. This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the GS grade indicated. This experience must include activities such as:

1. Must have experience and responsible for overall direction, coordination, and management of the surface equipment materiel readiness program and training of maintenance personnel.
2. Must have experience in supervising, instructing, and trains subordinates in the performance of work.
3. Must have experience in completing assignments, checking the progress and adequacy of work, and determines the need for changes in the office.
4. Must have experience in reviewing training reports, staff visit reports, and inspection reports to determine areas of weakness in support of units/ activities.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Do you have experience ensuring equal opportunity for subordinates in the selection of participants for training, promotions, awards and recognition, and other career development opportunities? (limit characters)
4. Do you have experience making assignments, checks progress and adequacy of work, and determines need for changes in the office? (limit characters)
5. Do you have experience providing quality assurance measures for state materiel readiness programs. Reviews reports for status of readiness? (limit characters)
6. Do you have experience determining career development needs and coordinates with the Surface Maintenance Manager and the Budget Advisory Committee to program funds for full time support and unit maintenance personnel training/schools? (limit characters)
7. Do you have experience reviewing training reports, staff visit reports, and inspection reports to determine areas of weakness in support of units/ activities? (limit characters)
8. Do you have experience coordinating full time support personnel training with the Human Resources Office. Coordinates training requirements with other staff sections? (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
9. Your Ratings in this questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualification. Please take this opportunity to review your answers. Do you confirm that you understand this warning and have reviewed your responses for accuracy? (limit characters)