Force Integration and Readiness Officer

Duties As a Force Integration and Readiness Officer (Title 32), GS-0301-11, you will perform the below duties: 1. Plans, organizes, coordinates, implements, evaluates and provides technical guidance to units and major commands in the state. These tasks are completed as a result of detailed and comprehensive studies which require new or substantially modified work methods, procedures, and systems such as the feasibility of organization/reorganization, discontinuation, activation/deactivation, and location/relocation of units in the state's force structure. Determines the capability of a community to support a unit based compatibility, training areas available, physical facilities, size, etc. Maintains force integration by attending force integration staff officer training. Stays informed of force management decisions through understanding of command plan. 2. Develops and recommends plans, procedures and policies pertaining to programs such as military personnel development, equipment availability, unit assignments and utilization to improve readiness, maintenance and training. Advises management officials to adopt recommended proposals resulting in substantial changes in programs or procedures. Develops the state long range Force Integration Plan. 3. Analyzes the management of the state ARNG Force Integration Program. Integrates new doctrine and force structure in the most effective manner possible, while maintaining acceptable readiness levels. Provides general direction on force integration actions through publication of the state long range Force Integration Plans which include evaluation of each planned action in terms of structure, personnel, equipment resources, training plans and facilities. 4. Coordinates the development and update of Table of Distribution and Allowance (TDAs) and Modified Table of Organization and Equipment (MTOE). Analyzes new authorization documents, identifies conflicts, substantive changes and doctrinal issues, and recommends courses of action. Identifies and recommends priorities for integration of new doctrine and equipment into the existing multi-echelon, combined arms, and state training program. Establishes long term and near term milestones for force integration actions and ensures integration into the state training calendar. Develops and publishes letters of instruction for force integration actions. Manages information associated with force integration initiatives. Consolidates and provides analysis of systems-specific information contained in the Army Modernization Information Memorandum, Material Fielding Plans, organizational information found in the Table of Organization and Equipment (TOE), Force Modernization Master Plan (FMMP) and doctrinal information contained in field manuals, field and training circulars and Army Training and Evaluating programs (ARTEPs). Extracts and provides pertinent data throughout the chain of command and across functional boundaries. Serves as point of contact for equipment fielding with Headquarters, Department of Army (HQDA), ARNG, Program Manager (PM), other DA agencies, State area Command staff and subordinate units. Conducts and monitors new and displaced equipment transfers. Collects and evaluates feedback of same. 5. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment * NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. * This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement. * Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. * Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. * Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. * Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. * Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. * May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. * Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. * This position is not located at a bargaining unit. Qualifications NOTE: Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. WHO CAN APPLY: GROUP I - All qualified Male/Female Commissioned Officer (O2/1LT - O3/CPT) currently employed (permanent) in the Virginia Army National Guard Military Technician Program. GROUP II - All qualified Virginia Army National Guard Male/Female Commissioned Officer (O2/1LT - O3/CPT)) regardless of employment status (Traditional, Military Technician or AGR). To be considered as a Group II applicant, proof of appointment/enlistment in the Virginia National Guard must be attached if the appointment/enlistment occurred within 60 days prior to, or during, the advertisement period. Military Grades: Commissioned Officer (O2/1LT - O3/CPT) GENERAL EXPERIENCE : Applicant must have experience serving as a primary staff member in the G3/5/7 with responsibility for force integration and readiness issues. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Applicant must have at least 18 months of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-10 level, or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government. This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the GS grade indicated. This experience must include activities such as: * Experience planning, organizing, coordinating, implementing, evaluating and providing technical guidance to units and major commands in the state. * Experience advising management officials to adopt recommended proposals resulting in substantial changes in programs or procedures. * Experience analyzing the management of the state ARNG Force Integration Program. * Experience coordinating the development and update of Table of Distribution and Allowance (TDAs) and Modified Table of Organization and Equipment (MTOE). Education Additional information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov) ). * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. * Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed. 2. Other supporting documents: SF50 for current Federal Technicians. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from sch