Staff Operations and Training Specialist

U.S. Army Reserve Command • Las Vegas, NV

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a military technician position with the 335th Signal Command (Theater), 505th Signal Company Brigade in Las Vegas, Nevada. The position requires active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve before a start date can be set. Some temporary duty travel may be required. The position may be filled as a temporary appointment not to exceed one year, which may not be extended.

The specialist serves in an Army Reserve brigade or equivalent-sized unit and provides technical guidance on mobilization training plans. The role develops training policies and procedures, supports mobilization workshops, prepares mobilization training documents, assesses training needs, and helps ensure subordinate units’ mobilization files are complete and accurate. The position is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation for qualified candidates in the competitive service.

Requirements

• Active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve is required.
• Meet the required education and/or experience qualifications.
• Specialized-experience pathway: one year of experience issuing training policy and guidance; conducting staff assistance visits and inspections to ensure compliance with directives and procedures; reviewing inspections and reports to evaluate training readiness; providing input to the training operations budget; and conducting training on automated training systems.
• Education pathway: a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, in a field demonstrating the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities, such as Organizational Management and Leadership, Public Administration, Business Administration, or Management.
• A combination of education and experience may qualify if it totals at least 100% of the requirements.
• Resume must clearly describe relevant experience; transcripts are required when qualifying based on education.
• Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated as equivalent to U.S. accredited education, or receive full credit from a U.S.-accredited college or university.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to subordinate elements, higher headquarters, and general staff members on mobilization training plans.
• Conduct training for command and subordinate unit personnel on the use of the Army Training Requirements Reporting System (ATRRS).
• Formulate guidance and participate in conducting mobilization workshops for subordinate units in support of their mobilization mission.
• Develop standard training policies and procedures to meet the Command’s training needs.
• Prepare mobilization training documents for publication.
• Analyze policy and guidance pertaining to training objectives and determine training needs for the Command.
• Conduct staff assistance visits and inspections to subordinate units to ensure data in unit mobilization files is complete and accurate.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; eligibility depends on position type and work schedule.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable rules and agency determination.
• Moving expenses to the first official duty station may be authorized for eligible new Army Reserve Military Technicians.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations may be authorized for candidates new to Federal service.
• Credit for prior non-federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual leave accrual rate may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree