ANNOUNCEMENT # 18-21 AR
POSITION TITLE: INFORMATION SYSTEMS OPERATOR
GRADE: E-7/SFC MOS: 25B LOCATION: Fort Pickett, Blackstone, Virginia
UNIT: 34th CST (WMD)
FEMALE ASSIGNMENT ELIGIBILITY: Yes
OPENING DATE: 17 December 2020
CLOSING DATE: 18 January 2021
WHO MAY APPLY: Open to all AGR/Military Technician/Traditional/ Air Guard or Active Duty Soldiers of any Armed Forces in the grades of E-6/SSG through E-7/SFC who are members of any National Guard or eligible to become members of the Virginia Army National Guard.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Must meet all selection criteria IAW AR 40-501, AR 670-1, AR 135-18, AR 600-8-2, AR 600-8-22, AR 600-60, NGR 600-5, NGR 600-200, and NGR 601-1.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Info Systems Operator will ensure that all IT and communications equipment is working properly for the unit in garrison and during deployments. Sets up the communications and digital network required by the commander and as directed by the Communications Team Chief. Ensures there is uninterrupted communication for all members of the CST. Is responsible for ensuring our reach back capabilities remain intact. Must be able to effectively trouble shoot IT and communications issues both software and hardware to ensure the team connectivity. Manages CST computer systems and disseminates classified information over digital network. Ensures communications supplies and equipment are available and well stocked. Acts as the frequency manager for the CST and ensures that the command can communicate with any and all resources as needed on site.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
• Information Technology Sergeant (25B) must possess the following qualifications:
(1) A physical demands rating of Moderate (Gold).
(2) A physical profile of 212221.
(3) Normal color vision.
(a) A minimum score of 100 in aptitude area ST on Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) tests administered prior to 02 January 2002. (b) A minimum score of 96 in aptitude area ST on ASVAB tests administered on and after 02 January 2002 and prior to 01 July 2004.
(c) A minimum score of 95 in aptitude area ST on ASVAB tests administered on and after 01 July 2004.
• Preferred experience with Chemical unit assignments but not required • Must successfully complete the 8-week Civil Support Skills Course and all Basic-level individual Training Requirements IAW NGR 500-3/ANGI 10-2053 within 12 months of hiring.
• Must complete Department of Defense/IFSAC Hazardous Materials Technician certification and maintain annual proficiency as a HAZMAT Technician while serving on the CST.
• Must maintain all individual training and certification requirements as prescribed in the CST Garrison Standard Operating Guidelines including but not limited to: annual Combat Lifesaver Certification, CPR/BLS Certification, training and certification as a Confined Space Rescue Technician, and Structural Collapse Rescue Technician.
• All personnel assigned to the CST must complete training in the Incident Command System (minimum of ICS-100, ICS-200, IS-700, and IS-800b).
• Must be CBRNE Responder (SQI of “R”) qualified within 12 months of start date.
• Must meet any Special Requirements as specified on the CST Position Description.
• CST Members are required to maintain 24/7 availability to respond to a no-notice alert IAW state and national response requirements.
• Must relocate within 60 miles of Fort Pickett, Blackstone, VA; PCS is authorized.
• This assignment requires extensive travel for training and response operations.
• Applicant must be able to obtain a government travel card.
• Applicant must present a professional and military appearance at all times.
• Applicant must meet OSHA standards for wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) including respiratory screening. • Period of initial assignment is no less than 3 years from the date of award of SQI R.
• Soldiers in the grades of E6/SSG or above must be MOS qualified prior to start date.
• The start date is contingent on availability of funding from NGB.
• Incomplete applications submitted for this vacancy announcement will not be considered. Applicants are responsible for maintaining current information on their application. Failure to provide current information may result in non-referral for consideration.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
1. Completed NGB Form 34-1 (signed and dated).
2. Copies of last five consecutive NCOERs and all DA Form 1059s.
3. Current Certified or Validated copy of Enlisted Record Brief (ERB).
4. Current Medical Protection System Individual Medical Readiness (IMR) Record accessible through AKO, dated within the last 12 months to be valid.
5. Last 3 years of DTMS APFT history or DA Form 705 cards and DTMS HT/WT history printout or DA Form 5500/5501 (include all DA Forms 3349 if applicable).
6. HRR Form 600 Recruiting and Training Cadre Suitability Questionnaire.
7. Documentation to support all periods of duty/service creditable for retirement. Any of the following may be used DD Form 214, DA Form 1506 or NGB Forms 23A/23B.
8. Any additional information the applicant may wish to submit for consideration (i.e., Letters of Recommendation, awards, certificates, degrees, etc.).
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The Virginia National Guard is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Selection for these positions will be made without discrimination for any non-merit reason(s) such as age, gender, ethnic origin, race, religion, political affiliation, marital status, handicap or non-disqualifying disability. Pre-selection is not only counter-productive to effective recruitment and placement, but also violates Virginia National Guard Placement principles and will not be tolerated. APPLICATION PROCEDURES
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Position requires a “Top Secret clearance. Must be able to obtain as a minimum, a “Secret” clearance prior to appointment to the position. Soldiers with a prior revoked or denied clearance are not eligible for either an interim or a waiver and should not apply. If tentatively selected for a position and soldier cannot be granted an interim clearance prior to appointment to the position, the offer for the position maybe revoked, Non USA citizens are not eligible for a security clearance per DOD 5200.2R. Submit applications to this HQ, ATTN: Virginia Army National Guard, JFHQ-HRO, PRN: 210, 8000 Jefferson Davis HWY, BLDG 430, Richmond, Virginia 23297, NLT 1630 on the closing date of this announcement. Do not submit application packets in notebooks, folders, document protectors, staples or with any other form of binding. Scanned email or faxed applications will not be accepted.
POC FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: CW4 D’Juana L. Goodwin who can be reached at (804) 236-7823 or djuana.l.goodwin.mil@mail.mil.