ARMY AGR ONE-TIME OCCASIONAL TOUR (OTOT) VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
CALIFORNIA NATIONAL GUARD – HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 26-001
DATE: 12 Dec 25
CLOSING DATE:
POSITION TITLE, PARA LINE, MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED MILITARY GRADE AND MOS:
RECRUITING AND RETENTION NCO (OTOT) (IPPS-A POS #: TBD), PARA 000 LINE 00, E6, 00F3
APPOINTMENT FACTORS: OFFICER( ) WARRANT OFFICER( ) ENLISTED(X)
LOCATION OF POSITION:
CAARNG RRB (-)
DUTY AT: MULTIPLE (DUTY LOCATION WILL BE WITHIN 50 MILES OF SM’S HOR)
WHO MAY APPLY:
Statewide means: The applicant must be a Current California Army National Guard member in order to apply. All applicants must possess the grade(s) of E4 – E6 in order to apply.
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: This position is open to current members of the California Army National Guard in the grades of: E4 to E6. Individual selected will receive an FTNGD-OS Tour with the California Army National Guard for up to three-year One-Time Occasional Tour (OTOT). In order to be considered for this position’s applicants must meet minimum qualifications as outlined on this announcement.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING
All applications will be submitted through FTSMCS. You can log onto FTSMCS at https://ftsmcs.ngb.army.mil/ and click on the following to access the FTSMCS Jobs Application: Applications Toolbar ⇒ ARNG-HRA ⇒ Jobs ⇒ Apply for a Position.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
The documents listed as “Mandatory” must be submitted for AGR eligibility screening. Documents missing or not in compliance with announcement instructions will result in DISQUALIFICATION. Missing/out of date documents MUST be addressed by a brief memo citing the document discrepancy with a short explanation. Failure to do so may result in a finding of ineligibility and may cause the applicant to lose consideration for this position.
Documents listed as “Board” are required for evaluation by the hiring board. Missing/out of date documents may be addressed by a brief memo citing the document discrepancy with a short explanation. Missing or out of date documents will not disqualify applicant from screening, but may result in an unfavorable evaluation by the hiring board.
- (Mandatory) NGB Form 34-1 (signed and dated).
- (Mandatory) NGB Form 34-3 (signed and dated).
- (Mandatory) Individual Medical Readiness (IMR) Record w/MRC.
- (Mandatory) Last 3 NCOERs.
- (Optional) Letter(s) of Recommendation (LOR).
- (Mandatory) Certified True Copy of Selection Board Enlisted Record Brief (ERB). (Without DA Photo)
- (Mandatory) Enlisted biographical sketch.
- (Mandatory) Certified ASVAB/AFQT/REDD scores (N/A to Officer/Warrant Officers).
- (Mandatory) Certificate of Release or Discharge (DD Form 214, DD Form 220(s) and any accompanying DD Form 215(s) if applicable).
- (Mandatory) Current IPPS-A Generated Retirement Points Statement DA Form 5016.
- (Mandatory) Certified True Copy Record AFT DA Form 705 dated within 6 months of closing date. Profiles must be attached if applicable.
- (Mandatory) Certified True Copy DA Form 5500/ DA Form 5501 / DA 705 with HT/WT dated within 8 months of VA closing date.
- (Mandatory) Security Clearance Letter of Verification. Must be completed by BDE or higher echelon and dated within 6 months of closing date.
- (Mandatory) Current DMV printout w/record of convictions dated within 6 months of closing date.
- (Mandatory for Overgrade Applicants) MFR for accepting an Administrative Reduction.
- (Mandatory for AGRs Only) Brigade Command Concurrence Email or MFR.
POSITION COMPATIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The individual(s) must be a member of the California (ARMY) National Guard and qualify for and be placed in the following compatible MOS/AOC: 00F3
MINIMUM APPOINTMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Statewide: The applicant must be a Current California Army National Guard member in order to apply.
- Over-grade applicants must include a memorandum stating acceptance of an administrative reduction with their packet.
- If accessed as an E4, the selected applicant must have less than 9 years total Active Federal Service on the date the applicant is assessed into the AGR Program.
- If accessed as an E5, the selected applicant must have less than 13 years total Active Federal Service on the date the applicant is assessed into the AGR Program. (Not applicable to current AGR Members)
- If accessed as an E6, the selected applicant must have less than 19 years total Active Federal Service on the date the applicant is assessed into the AGR Program. (Not applicable to current AGR Members)
- Accession into an OTOT position with assignment to Positions of Significant Trust (POST) requires screening of personnel selected for suitability and security before assignment to POST. In order to ensure the best qualified personnel serve in identified POST. The Position of Trust standards are qualifications for specified assignments and not a standard of service.
- (Conditions for Employment) IAW AR 135-18, NGR 600-5, and CA ARNG Pam 600-200 applicants must meet the following requirements prior to applications being forwarded for board consideration: Applications from Soldiers who do not qualify under AR 135-18, Table 2–1, or who have a non-waivable disqualification under Table 2–3, or who fail to meet any additional requirements prescribed by Chief, National Guard Bureau, will be disapproved and returned to the applicant. Soldiers who qualify under Table 2–1, but have a waivable disqualification under Table 2–2, will attach a request for the appropriate waiver to their applications.
- Applicants must not have been relieved for cause from any duty position in the 36-month period preceding the date of application for the AGR Program, or the scheduled date of entry in the AGR Program.
- Must have no record of conviction by special or general courts-martial or civilian courts of offenses listed in AR 27-10 (Military Justice), chapter 24 or otherwise required to register as a sexual offender under AR 27-10, chapter 24.
- Must be in compliance with FRAGO I, HQDA EXORD 161-13 Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Program Army Stand-Down and SMOM 15-017, Screening of Title 32 Positions of Significant Trust and Authority (POSTA).
- IAW AR 135-18, Table 2-1 Rule B (1). Prior to entry on active duty or full-time National Guard (FTNGD) in the AGR program, must meet medical fitness standards for retention, (with the exception of Soldiers testing positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)) and be medically certified as having no trace of illegal drugs. Soldiers testing positive for HIV will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis as directed in DoDI 6130.03. HIV test must be within six months prior to initial entry into the AGR Program.
- IAW AR 135-18, Table 2-1 Rule B (3) and NGB-ARH-08-025. When appropriate, the Soldier must also meet the medical fitness standards for flying duty per AR 40–501, or the medical fitness standards for miscellaneous purposes per AR 40–501. PHA must be within 12 months of the Vacancy Announcements Closing date.
- IAW AR 135-18, Table 2-1 Rule C (4). If an enlisted Soldier, must have completed initial entry training and be currently qualified in an Army MOS.
- Must have a SECRET Security Clearance.
- Must meet the Army body fat standards IAW AR 600–9.
- Applicants must have a current passing Army Fitness Test (AFT).
- Must meet the Army medical retention standards in accordance with AR 40-501, Chapter 3.
- Applicants must meet medical fitness standards. PHA must be within 12 months prior to orders publication.
- Applicants must not be Flagged (Adverse, AFT, or Height and Weight) or be in a Medical Non-Deployable (MND) status.
- MIL ED Requirement: E4 applicants must be BLC graduates. E5 and above applicants must have the appropriate military education for grade.
- (For Current AGR Members Only) AGR Branch must receive BDE command concurrence with the submission of your AGR packet. Command concurrence could either be an email to AGR Branch or a signed memorandum.
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION
Canvases area and contacts referrals and leads. Distribute and display SM promotional items in the unit and in the community to create brand awareness and generate leads. Prepares and conducts presentations about the ARNG on such topics as the role of the ARNG, state/federal missions, features and benefits, employment opportunities and ARNG history. Prequalifies referrals, prospects, leads and/or current members to determine their eligibility for enlistment or extension and update records in ARISS. Schedules appointments and conducts interviews to obtain enlistments and conducts follow-up interviews to retain current enlistments and gain extensions. Completes necessary Live Scan Authorizations, updates records in ARISS. Counsel’s applicants on test results, enlistment contracts, service obligations, IET requirements and disqualifications. Prepares all required hard copy documents for enlistment waivers and forwards to RRSC for Quality Control (QC) process. Completes waiver information screen in ARISS for applicants requiring a waiver and choosing the State Level approving authority for all waivers. Uses ARISS to complete and send all enlistment packets to MEPS. Uses ARISS to demonstrate work activity to allow higher echelons to validate RRB funding. Manages prospect information, school program information, COI, VIP and unit member information as required. Performs administrative or logistical tasks necessary to prepare the Soldier for entrance into and success while part of the RSP and Initial Entry Training (IET). Provides strength maintenance guidance and training for unit attrition personnel and on all administrative requirements necessary for Soldier retention. Assists in the development and implementation of the Unit Sponsorship Program.
Additional Requirements
- All applicants must complete the suitability screening in conjunction with submission of the AGR One-Time Occasional Tour (OTOT) application. The packet consists of the following documents: HRR Form 600 suitability questionnaire, Favorable T3 (NACLC) background investigation or higher, copy of Social Security card, and MEDPROS printout reflecting current PHA.
- Send completed suitability packet to SSG Eduardo Paredes at eduardo.paredesramirez.mil@army.mil.
- Applicants can have NO record of conviction by special or general courts-martial or civilian courts of offenses listed in AR 27-10 (Military Justice), chapter 24 or otherwise required to register as a sexual offender under AR 27-10, chapter 24.
ASVAB Requirements
Have a minimum general technical (GT) score of 110 (waivable to GT score of 100, or GT score of 95 with a skilled-technical score of 95).
SELECTING SUPERVISOR
Commander, CAARNG RRB (-)
CONTACT INFO
SSG Briana Williams
(Com) (916) 854-3404
(Email) briana.l.williams15.mil@army.mil
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
The California National Guard is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be protected under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 against discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender or national origin.
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