PLANS AND OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Duties As a PLANS AND OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), GS-0301-11, you will serve as a Plans and Operations Specialist, develop plans and procedures, and coordinate preparations for state active duty and the operational employment of ARNG personnel and military resources
Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list:
• Serve as the State NG focal point for Crisis Action Planning and the Officer in Charge of the Joint Operations Center (JOC) that remains operational 24 hours/7 days a week.
• Responsible for the development of operational procedures that effectively and efficiently execute Civil-Military tasking from the National Command Authority, Governor or National Guard Senior Leader directed responses to Natural Disasters, Support for Civil Disturbance (MACDIS), Homeland Defense/Security, WMD response, Antiterrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP), the Critical Infrastructure Protection Program (CIPP), National Security Special Events (NSSE), and Continuation of Governmental Operations and Public Services, from the JOC.
• Responsible to establish and validate procedures, practices and tasks that provide command staffs located in the JOC, designated geographically separated Quick Reaction Force Platforms and the ANG Survival Recovery Center effective situational awareness and continuous command and control over tasked organizations and members.
• Responsible for command-and-control crisis action training and certification program.
• Coordinate operational control over committed NG forces during training simulations.
• Responsible for the administrative over-site of the command-and-control network to include defining required system capabilities, e.g., communications and collaborating with J6 administrators to identify specific equipment to meet mission needs; budgeting for and the purchase of crisis action infrastructure; and identifying and securing resourcing for full-time staffing for effective 24/7 continuous operations, as well as system readiness needs.
• Lead and participate in complex, fluid negotiations with various DoD, Federal and state command authorities, Federal and state agencies and contractors.
• Analyze and evaluate diverse data and formulate into coherent practical operation plans, processes and procedures
Requirements Conditions of Employment
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the Illinois National Guard and in the military grade listed in the announcement
This is required prior to the effective date of placement
If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• 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.
• 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.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• May be required to work overtime.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this position
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: ENL/WO/OFF - Minimum Rank E-1; Maximum Rank O-6 GENERAL EXPERIENCE : MUSTpossess experience, education, or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration; experience using computer and automation systems
In order to be considered qualified, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in Federal service
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : GS-11 Level MUST possess1-year specialized experience, education or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level; experience, education or training 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 providing technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled; experience preparing written communications and oral presentations
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 Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify
For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone
No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this occupational series and grade
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):
• Attention to Detail
* Information Management
* Planning and Evaluating
• 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: REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Your resume that clearly demonstrates experience that meets the requireme

---