FORCE INTEGRATION AND READINESS OFFICER

Duties As a FORCE INTEGRATION AND READINESS OFFICER (TITLE 32), GS-0301-11, you will serve as a primary staff member in the G3/5/7 with responsibility for force integration and readiness issues. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: * Advise management officials to adopt recommended proposals resulting in substantial changes in programs or procedures. * Integrate new doctrine and force structure in the most effective manner possible, while maintaining acceptable readiness levels. * Identify and recommend priorities for integration of new doctrine and equipment into the existing multi-echelon, combined arms, and state training program. * Plan, organize, coordinate, implement, evaluate and provide technical guidance to units and major commands in the state. * Determine the capability of a community to support a unit based on compatibility, training areas available, physical facilities, size, etc. * Conduct 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. * Develop and recommend plans, procedures and policies pertaining to programs such as military personnel development, equipment availability, unit assignments and utilization to improve readiness, maintenance and training. * Provide 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. * Develop the state long range Force Integration Plan. * Coordinate the development and update of Table of Distribution and Allowance (TDAs) and Modified Table of Organization and Equipment (MTOE). * Analyze new authorization documents, identify conflicts, substantive changes and doctrinal issues, and recommend courses of action. * Establish long term and near-term milestones for force integration actions and ensure integration into the state training calendar. 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. * This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. * Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Qualifications AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of consideration for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code § 709), will be in the following manner and sequence: * The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG. * The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees. * The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible. * The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership. * The FIFTH area of consideration will U.S. Citizens. Military Grades: Minimum rank requirement 2LT, may not exceed rank of CPT. GENERAL EXPERIENCE : MUST - possess experience, education, or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration; experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : GS-11 Level, MUST - possess specialized experience, education or training, which must have at least 36 months experience, in program or managerial experience in a type of work or a combination of functions directly related to the position to be filled or in comparable work or functions; experience developing and recommending policy; organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of operations; experience in supervisory, staff or technical work which included study, analysis or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies, practices and procedures; experience preparing written communications and oral presentations. In order to be considered qualified, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in Federal service. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. Education If you are using Education to qualify for this position, Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. If you are using Education to qualify for this position, completion of courses such as the Officer Advanced Course, Squadron Officer School, Command and Staff College, Air and Army War College, National Security Management Course and others of comparable level will be credited at the rate of 1 month of education for 2 months of specialized experience. You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position. 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 ( https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx ). * If you are needing some extra information regarding Federal Resumes, you should consider these tips from USA Jobs: USAJOBS Help Center | What should I include in my federal resume . * 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 eligibl