ANNOUNCEMENT #73-25 AR
OPENING DATE: 2 September 2025
CLOSING DATE: 2 October 2025
SPECIAL INFORMATION
• Soldier must hold 13J MOS with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the fire direction.
• Applicants must be eligible to complete 20 years of Active Federal Service before their MRD.
• Incomplete applications submitted for this vacancy announcement will not be considered. Applicants are responsible for maintaining current information on their application.
• Must have a passing ACFT/AFT and Height & Weight within 6 months of the submission of your application.
• Applicant must possess or be able to possess a secret clearance and maintain government travel card.
• The start date is contingent on availability of funding from NGB.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Must meet all selection criteria IAW NGR 601-1, NGR 600-200, NGR 600-5, AR 600-60, AR 40-501, AR 600-8-2 and AR 135-18.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Readiness NCO is responsible for the full-time management and oversight of all day-to-day operations for the unit and its detachments. Serves as the commander’s principal advisor on readiness, ensuring effective execution of all programs, policies, and operational concepts. Duties include developing and managing spending plans, processing payroll, maintaining the Unit Management Report, preparing drill letters, and directing recruiting and retention initiatives. The Readiness NCO is accountable for all aspects of unit readiness, including planning, coordinating, and executing training. The selected applicant will also be required to attend the Digital Master Gunner Course upon assignment.
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Position requires a “SECRET” security clearance. Must be able to obtain as a minimum, an “interim” 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.
Interested applicants must submit the following documents:
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 Record Brief or IPPSA Soldier Talent Profile.
4. Current Medical Protection System Individual Medical Readiness (IMR) Record accessible through MODS, dated within the last six months to be valid.
5. Last 3 years of DTMS ACFT/AFT history or DA Form 705 cards and DTMSHT/WT history printout or DA Form 5500/5501 (include all DA Forms 3349 if applicable).
6. 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 Forms23A/23B.
7. Any additional information the applicant may wish to submit for consideration (i.e.,Letters of Recommendation, awards, certificates, degrees, etc.).
POC FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: (804) 236-7837 or (804) 236-7776.