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WASHINGTON ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

J1-Human Resources Office

Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Announcement

Job Announcement # 22-014 CORRECTED EXTENDED

OPEN TO CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE WASHINGTON ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

OPENING DATE: 21 October 2021 CLOSING DATE: 23 December 2021

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: STATEWIDE

All applicants MUST be worldwide deployable.

GRADE REQUIREMENT: WO1: $ 4203.00 - $ 5355.60 to WO3: $ 5637.30 - $6915.00 depending

on years of service, plus allowance for rations and housing.

POSITION: Human Resources Technician (420A)

UNIT: Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 56th Information Operations Group

DUTY LOCATION: Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Secret

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Serves as the 56th Human Resources (HR) technical expert on regulatory matters, HR systems, HR

Services, and other HR issues. Responsible for the proper execution of HR systems at the MSC

level and ensuring HR databases are properly maintained, updated, and accurate. Acts as the

critical technical facilitator for HR training executed within the MSC. Supervises Personnel

Information Management, HR services, LOD process and casualty operations. Reviews and

ensures regulatory guidance is applied and enforced. Provides HR technical and HR systems

oversight. Supervises Personnel Accounting and Strength Reporting (PASR) management in the

MSC. Supervises timely execution of personnel data error reconciliation. Reviews personnel

actions prepared by the S1s and Company Readiness NCOs. Supervises and instructs HR

technical training and HR systems training. Supervises the 56th IOG personnel administration

center. Attends unit training events and meetings. Coordinates with other HR Technicians within

the 56th IOG and the State G1.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Open to all applicants in the grades of WO1 through CW3 (AGR & Traditional) in Career

Management Field 420, and eligible enlisted applicants.

Eligible enlisted applicants possess a current 420A predetermination approval letter from the

proponent to include approved proponent and NGB waivers as required or have completed Warrant

Officer Candidate School within the last 5 years. Enlisted applicants must also have a passing

Chapter 2 commissioning physical (with approved waivers as appropriate) approved within 12

months of the closing date of the announcement. Enlisted applicants must complete Warrant Officer

Candidate School and 420A Warrant Officer Basic Course to become qualified within one year from

the date of hire.

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AGR Vacancy Announcement 22-014 CORRECTED EXTENDED

THE FOLLOWING ARE SOME OF THE MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS PER DA PAM 611-21

AS OF MAY 2019:

(1) A physical demands rating of Moderate (Gold).

(2) A physical profile of 323222.

(3) Table 8-420A-1. Physical requirements.

(4) Qualification scores.

(a) A minimum OPAT score of Standing Long Jump (LJ) - 0120 cm, seated Power

Throw (PT) - 0350 cm, Strength Deadlift (SD) - 0120 lbs., and Interval Aerobic Run (IR) - 0036 shuttles in Physical Demand Category in “Moderate” (Gold)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. Applicants must meet medical fitness standards established in AR 40-501, Chap 2, 3, 4, or 5 as

applicable and must meet body composition standards prescribed in AR 600-9.

2. Applicants must have an Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) in FY20 or current Army Combat

Fitness Test (ACFT) and meet the Army body composition standards per AR 600-9 for entry into the

AGR Program.

3. Must be able to complete a 3-year initial tour of active duty before one of the following, Reaching

the date of mandatory removal from an active status based on age or service (without any

extensions), under any provisions of law or regulation, as prescribed by current directives.

4. Applicants meeting any condition listed in Table 2-3, AR 135-18 will be determined ineligible to

enter the AGR program.

5. Applicants are encouraged to refer to detailed qualifications in Chapter 2, AR 135-18 and DA

PAM 611-21.

6. At minimum, must have an Interim Secret Clearance to enter into the AGR program. All Soldiers

in an AGR status are required to maintain at least a SECRET security clearance regardless of the

Soldier’s primary military occupational specialty (PMOS). See NGWA-HRO, Security Clearance

Policy dated 5 November 2013 for further guidance.

7. All applicants must possess a valid civilian motor vehicle operator’s license and become licensed

to operate military vehicles organic to the unit.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Acceptance of an AGR position will terminate eligibility for all bonuses and student loan

repayments effective on the date of entry into AGR status. This does not affect Montgomery GI

bill eligibility.

• If applicable, promotion will not exceed maximum grade authorized for the position occupied.

• Individual selected will be ordered to/or continued on full-time military duty under the provisions

of Title 32 USC 502(f) in Washington State. Subsequent tours are at the discretion of The

Adjutant General.

• Individuals entering the AGR program are required to enroll in the Army Sure-Pay Program

(direct deposit).

• Individual selected will be stabilized in the position for the first 18 months, each transfer after the

initial 18 months will be 12 month tours. An exception to the 18 month and 12 month rule

requires prior approval from TAG.

• Applicants must satisfy requirements outlined in Chapter 2, NGR 600-5, AR 135-18, NGR 600-

200, NGR 601-1(ch 2-7), and DA Pam 611-21.