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Position Title
Staff Operations and Training Specialist
Agency
U.S. Army Reserve Command
Announcement Number
SDDE255208358182R Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 to Wednesday, June 18, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments
    
This job opportunity announcement is open to current, permanent Army employees that would occupy the position under a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE). You are eligible in this category if you fall into one of the following:

•  ARMY CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON A PERMANENT APPOINTMENT. You must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. Block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1." Army employees can access their SF-50 at: MyBiz.
    
•  ARMY CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE VETERANS RECRUITMENT APPOINTMENT (VRA).  If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit an SF-50 showing current Army Excepted Service VRA appointment (block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"2.").
    
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit the documents which prove you are a current Department of the Army employee in one of the categories described above. To obtain a copy of SF-50s from employment with the Department of Defense, go to My Biz at https://compo.dcpds.cpms.osd.mil/.
    
Note: The "current Army employee" category does not include permanent Army National Guard employees in the competitive service.
    
Are you eligible to apply as a Current Department of Army Civilian Employee Applying on Time-Limited Assignments?
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COEs
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions. (limit characters)
1. This position requires membership in the US Army Reserve (USAR). If you are not willing or are ineligible to join the USAR, please do not apply to this announcement. If selected, you MUST be or become a member of the Selected USAR. Generally, retired military service members are not eligible for Selected USAR membership. Are you currently a member of the Selected USAR and are willing to maintain membership or are you willing to obtain and maintain membership in the Selected USAR? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Staff Operations and Training Specialist position with Department of the Army. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Staff Operations and Training Specialist at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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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)
2. Develop training policies.
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3. Compose correspondence for training and operational requirements.
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4. Assist subordinate unit review and evaluation of plans for adequacy and correctness submitted by units in support of mobilization training plans.
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5. Advise management on all training matters.
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6. Analyze training requirements for individual and unit training utilizing training systems and budget processes.
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7. Create training materials for briefings and meetings.
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8. Update training policies and operating procedures to reflect current practices.
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9. Adhere to administrative and training policies, procedures to formulate estimates, plans and orders.
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10. Apply training and operation regulations to determine program effectiveness.
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11. Finalize training requests and coordination prior to Mobilization training.
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12. Coordinate the organization's training missions and operations.
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13. Administer internal management plans and practices.
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14. Monitor use of training equipment for future funding input.
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15. Access training requirements for mobilizing units in the command.
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16. Conduct staff inspections to ensure compliance with administrative regulations and procedures.
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17. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
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