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Position Vacancies

G1 Position Openings

  • Assistant Admin Officer (Awards & Decorations, security,
    records management), 1LT/CPT

  • Database Entry Specialist (Database management, input), E5-E6

  • Orders Specialist (Preparation of Promotion, Transfer and
    SAD orders), 2 positions; E5-E6

  • Administrative Branch Specialist (Awards, Decorations),
    2 positions; E5-E7

  • Recruiting Admin Specialist (photos, fingerprinting, ID cards); E3-E5


G3 Operations, Plans and Schools Position Openings

G3 Operations, Plans and Schools is currently seeking qualified personnel. G3 is responsible for Disaster Operational and Contingency Planning, Training Coordination and Standards, and Schools Professional Military Education for the Georgia State Defense Force.

Interested Parties Contact LTC Dennis Watts, Deputy G3 email majrgr@yahoo.com or CSM Patrick O’Leary, G3 Command Sergeant Major email vooduqn@bellsouth.net

Seeking current serving GSDF personnel, prior service personnel, or civilian experience

  • Administrative Officer Duties include maintaining both hard copy and electronic records to include the following; Files, Security,
    Records Management, Database Management. One position Warrant Officer 1 (WO1)

  • Administrative NCO duties include maintaining both hard copy and electronic records to include the following; Files, Security,
    Records Management, Database Management. One position Sergeant First Class (SFC), or Staff Sergeant (SSG)
    Plans and Operations Branch Openings

  • Asst Plans and Operations Officer, Responsible for working with disaster planning and disaster operations. Two positions Lieutenants (2LT or 1LT)

  • Plans NCO. Responsible for working with disaster planning and disaster operations. One Position Sergeant First Class (SFC) or Master Sergeant (MSG)

  • Asst Plans and Operations NCO, Responsible for working with disaster planning and disaster operations. Two positions Sergeant (SGT) or Staff Sergeant (SSG)

Training Branch Openings

  • Force Readiness Officer. Responsible for management of GSDF force structure and operational and training readiness. One position Captain (CPT).

  • Training Specialist. Responsible for developing training and evaluation standards, conducting subordinate unit inspections, other duties as assigned. One Position Warrant Officer 2 (WO2)

  • Training NCO. Responsible for developing training and evaluation standards, conducting subordinate unit inspections, other duties as assigned. One Position Sergeant First Class (SFC)

  • Assistant Training NCO. Responsible for assisting in developing training standards, conducting subordinate unit inspections. Two Positions Sergeant (SGT) or Staff Sergeant (SSG)

Schools Branch

  • Curriculum Development Officer. Responsible for recommending and developing new curriculum, recommending standards, and instructional duties. Reports to Director of Schools. One position Captain (CPT) or Major (MAJ).

  • Curriculum Development NCO. Responsible for recommending and developing new curriculum, recommending standards, and instructional duties. Reports to Director of Schools. One position Sergeant First Class (SFC) or Master Sergeant (MSG).

  • Distance Learning Officer. Responsible for coordinating outside agency distance learning activities and programs, and developing internal distance learning programs. One Position Warrant Officer 2 or 3 (WO2 or WO3).

  • Administrative NCO. Duties include maintaining both hard copy and electronic student and school records to include the following; Files, Security, Records Management, Database Management. Two positions Staff Sergeant (SSG)

  • Instructors. Duties include serving as Teach, Assess, Counsel (TAC) Officers and Non Commissioned Officers. Duties include instruction, course development, Student mentoring and counseling, and school programs management. Prior service instructors, civilian trainers teachers, or interested personnel willing to go through Army Small Group instructor course can apply. Six positions Officer Schools Second Lieutenant to Captain (2LT, 1LT, CPT), NCO Academy Sergeant to Sergeant First Class (SGT, SSG, SFC).

Interested Parties Contact LTC Dennis Watts, Deputy G3 email majrgr@yahoo.com or CSM Patrick O’Leary, G3 Command Sergeant Major email vooduqn@bellsouth.net
 


1st Medical Company Position Openings

The GSDF Medical Company is designed to be a fully deployable unit that under appropriate orders can provide various aspects of medical care and support to 1) civilian facilities (hospital, clinic), 2) Georgia National Guard, 3) GSDF troops in the field, or 4) direct care to civilian population under specified circumstances.

  • 4 Physicians (MD. DO) May be active or in reserve status

  • 1 Veterinarian

  • 5 Nurses (RN, LPN):

  • 6 Physician extenders - Certified Medical Practitioners (NP, PA, CRNA etc.)

  • 7 Emergency Medical personnel (EMS, EMT etc.)

  • 1 Psychologists, Mental Health Professionals, Licensed Counselors

  • 10 Medical Office or Hospital trained medical support or office personnel:

  • 10 Non-Licensed persons with an employment background or interest in being trained in
    1) first aid, 2) medical decontamination, 3) field medical records, 4) medical treatment area security, 5) medical supply, and/or 6) EMS interface and/or military medical communications.

Medical Companies are being formed in several regions of Georgia. Contact us for further information.

CONTACT: Lt Bob Surrusco
1st Medical Company, Commanding
Phone:       706-273-4419
Email:         bobsurrusco@yahoo.com


The 911th Support Command (SUPCOM) has critical requirement to fill.  Two positions in the S3 (Operations and Training) section, and several each in Signal Battalion (SIGBN) - Communications (COMMO) & Information Technology (IT) Companies:

  • IET (S3) - Training NCOIC

Requirements: Senior NCO, minimum grade E7. Prior Army or Marine Corps experience strongly preferred.  Works closely with S3 IET OIC and has responsibility for managing and delivering IET instruction.

  • IET (S3) - Training NCO

Requirements: NCO, minimum grade E4. Prior military experience preferred but not required.  Should be already certified to teach CPR/First Aid. Must work closely with NCOIC in support of IET training activities.

Interested candidates should contact the SUPCOM S1 SGT Chris Brierley (chris.brierley@gsdf.us) or CSM Barb Meek (bam4@cdc.gov) for more information.


  • Communications (COMMO) – Radio Operator

Signal Company of 911th Support Command has an immediate opening for Radio Operators.

Description:
In the Georgia State Defense Force, the Radio Operator is a Soldier who supervises, installs, operates, and performs preventive maintenance checks on HF radio communication systems, acts as a net control station, and operates GANG Special Operations communications systems (IC4U Crisis Vehicle).

The Georgia State Defense Force depends upon reliable communications systems. The Radio Operator is a highly valued member of the GaSDF team, providing the vital communications link necessary for the successful completion of many important missions.

Major Duties:
• Installs, operates, and performs preventive maintenance checks on HF radio communication systems, acts as a net control station, and operates Army Special Operations communications systems (IC4U Crisis Vehicle)
• Prepares and transmits messages
• Receives, records, and processes messages to addressees or distribution sections
• Operates and performs preventive maintenance on assigned radios
• Directs the installation of radios and antennas

Requirements:
• Prior military experience desired but not required.
• Amateur radio experience is also desired.

Grades:
The Radio Operator position in the Signal Company and is an E1 – E5 position.

Interested candidates should contact:
CPT David White white@gsdf.us
Commander - Signal Co
911th Support Command


  • Information Technology (IT) – Network and General Support Specialists

Signal Company of the 911th Support Command has immediate openings for Network Support, as well as Hardware and Software Support Specialists, based out of the Confederate Avenue Headquarters in Atlanta.

There are also positions for non-IT personnel in the IT Co.  If you have the experience and desire of both working on, and wishing to learn about computers but not necessarily the background to be an "IT Specialist", this may be the slot you are looking for. The IT Company is also handles Low Voltage communications cabling, telecommunications, Help Desk support and much more.

Description:
In the Georgia State Defense Force, the Network Support Specialist is a soldier who supervises, configures, and sustains Server/Desktop computer systems and Networking infrastructure.

Reliable and resilient computer networks are critical to sustaining operations. The Network Support Specialist is a highly value member of GaSDF team, providing vital sustainment for the successful completion of many important missions.

Major Duties:
•  Installs, operates, and performs maintenance of Microsoft and LINUX based Server and desktop computer systems
•  Configure and trouble network systems
•  Direct deployment of computer systems
•  Conduct backups of critical data
•  Install Low Voltage (Voice & Data/LAN) cabling

Requirements:
•  Prior military experience desired but not required.
•  Network or Computer experience necessary

Grades:
•  The Network Support Specialist in Signal Company is an E1-E5, WO1-CW2 & O1 position.

Interested candidates should contact:
CPT David White white@gsdf.us
Commander - Signal Co
911th Support Command


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Events

  • 1st Brigade - 1st Medical Company is pleased to announce a new web site to showcase 1BDE's Medical Detachment: www.meddet.com.  Our web site is currently active and running.


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Recruiting

  • Recruiting any retired guardsmen or new volunteers for 4th Brigade, the new 4th Battalion, Thomasville, GA.

    A new 4th Battalion is being formed in Thomasville, GA just north of Tallahassee, FL. Any rank, any experience welcome. NCOs with good training record welcome. Floridians may join. Please pass this announcement to any retired guardsmen and citizens within driving-to-drill distance of Thomasville.

    CONTACT: LTC Dave Gowan, gasdf@nettally.com, Phone 850-567-2470
     

  • The Georgia State Defense Force is currently recruiting accomplished musicians for our State Defense Force Military Marching Band. Although prior military service is helpful, it is not a requirement.  For more information: CLICK HERE
     

  • The Third Brigade is recruiting (SEE the State Defense Force Brigade MAP for the 3rd Brigade's Area of Operation)!  Prior military service and non-prior service personnel are welcome.  Please contact Captain P. Eric August (paugust740@aol.com) for more information.
     

  • The 5BDE is recruiting (SEE the State Defense Force Brigade MAP for the 5th Brigade's Area of Operation)! We need soldiers! Prior military service and non-prior service personnel are welcome.  Please contact CPL Linda Prysock (lprysock@gsdf.us) for more information. Get in on the ground floor with the BEST Brigade in the Georgia State Defense Force. Be ready, be trained, be responsive!


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