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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for an Supervisory Joint Operations Center Technician, Position Description Number D1244000 and is part of the DCSOPS Plans Ops Military Support Branch of the Vermont Army National Guard.
Learn more about this agency02/14/2024 to 04/15/2024
$67,251 - $87,424 per year
GS 10
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
10
Yes
No
VT-12320335-AR-24-17
776659700
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Current excepted service federal employees.
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
Area I: All current On-board Permanent and Indefinite Dual Status 32 and Title 5 Technicians. Area II: All Members of the Vermont Army National Guard. Area III: Currently assigned service members in other branches of the military outside of the VTNG, to include those assigned to Active Duty, Reserve or other state's National Guard.
The purpose of the position is to effectively manage, direct and oversee the operation of the Joint Operations Center processes. Coordinates as necessary with all applicable base agencies, higher headquarters major commands, Federal, state, and local agencies. Employee makes assignments, implements mission changes, ensures the work of the joint operations center is carried out in an efficient and timely manner, and oversees all command and control training programs. Serves as the joint operations center subject matter expert for all joint operation activities.
(1) Establishes local command and control policies and directives in accordance with Federal, state and local agencies. Informs the Adjutant General or designated staff members on the status, progress, problem areas, shortfalls, and limitations in the joint operations center. Recommends solutions to ensure mission accomplishment and that Federal, state and local agency objectives are achieved. Responsible for writing mission plans in support of the joint operations center missions. Oversees the development of all local Quick Reaction Checklists (QRCs), Staff Operational Reporting Procedures (SOPs), and Joint Operating Instructions (JOIs) to meet the Adjutant General's mission and reviews periodically for sufficiency and updating. Serves as the joint operations center subject matter expert for all joint operations planning activities. Maintains a publication and forms library of essential hardcopy documentation and an electronic copy of the required library items for a backup. Manages and supervises the daily activities of the joint operations center, console operations, administration, and training. Responsible for personnel as it pertains to employee safety, joint operation center procedures, and work practices within the JOC.
(2) Ensures adequate protection and procedures are in place to safeguard resources, to include the physical security of the joint operations center, the Crisis Action Team (CAT) and mission critical support systems. Serves as the Communications Security (COMSEC) Officer for the joint operations center COMSEC user account. Periodically reviews, validates, and projects COMSEC requirements to ensure required materials are in place to support the evolving missions. Ensures personnel are properly trained in the procedures, use, destruction, and security of classified COMSEC information and materials. Ensures the joint operations center complies with operational, communications, transmission, and computer security requirements.
(3) Participates in the direction of operational events and briefs the Adjutant General or his designated staff members on all significant actions taken by the joint operations center. Informs the Adjutant General on the status, progress, problem areas, shortfalls, and limitations in command and control and recommends solutions to ensure mission accomplishment and national objectives are achieved. Directs recall of base personnel as required. Coordinates with other agencies in the development of all reference guides, checklists, and displays utilized by the CAT. Provides administrative support to track and log CAT events.
(4) Manages all aspects of joint operations center operational reporting. Oversees the operational control and accountability of the JOC and CAT facility to ensure proper utilization of resources. Manages changes as a result of directives, to include the proper installation of new or upgraded systems and equipment. Develops initial budgetary requirements, programs available dollars, and identifies unfunded requirements to support joint operations supplies, equipment, and training.
(5) Plans the work activities of assigned personnel, assigns general and specific tasks for the accomplishment of the mission, and plans the work schedule to support operational events on a 7-day per week/24-hour basis to include the scheduling of personnel leave. Develops work performance standards, and evaluates the work performance of subordinates through performance appraisals and/or efficiency ratings. Gives advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. Interviews candidates for positions in the unit and recommends selection of personnel. Indoctrinates new employees, and ensures personnel complete all training and certification requirements applicable regulations. Takes affirmative action with consideration of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) in all aspects of personnel actions. Hears and resolves complaints from employees, and refers group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to supervisor. Effects minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands and recommends other action on more serious cases. Makes recommendations to commander of subordinates for reassignment, commendations, and promotions.
(6) Performs other duties as assigned.
Military Requirements: *NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact 1-800-GO-GUARD or visit NATIONALGUARD.COM/VT prior to applying for this position.
OPEN AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: AREA 1, 2,3,
Area I: All current On-board Permanent and Indefinite Dual Status 32 and Title 5 (Competitive and Excepted) Technicians (Tenure: 1-Career, 2-Conditional, 3-Indefinite) - Only those Vermont National Guard members who are in permanent or indefinite technician status as a result of being competitively hired within that National Guard component applying for a position within the component which they are currently employed.
Area II: All Members of the Vermont Army National Guard.
Area III: Currently assigned service members in other branches of the military outside of the VTNG, to include those assigned to Active Duty, Reserve or other state's National Guard.
Military Grades: Officer (2LT/O1-MAJ/O4), Warrant Officer (WO1-CW5)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Experience, education, or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration. Experience using computer and automation systems.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 30 months 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. Must have 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.
SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE: Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.
Please be advised that the applicant rating will be evaluated on the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
--Knowledge of and skill in applying an extensive body of Federal, state and public sector, regulations, methods, and procedures to perform a wide variety of joint operation center assignments and to handle a wide range of problems and situations.
-- Extensive knowledge of the mission, organization structure, and the role other agencies play in the successful completion of the Joint Operations Center.
-- Skill and ability to perform work and function effectively during periods of high stress. Requires skill during these high stress/emergency periods to: analyze and evaluate a variety of events/occurrences that require making instantaneous decisions; setting priorities and exercising judgment in resolving events; recording pertinent data; and ability to provide, effective communication, both orally and in writing, in order to provide factual and concise information to a wide range of personnel and organizations as to current events and status of the Joint Operations Center.
-- Knowledge of, and skill in using, a variety of communication devices, both voice and data, for receipt and delivery of information essential in executing the mission.
-- Knowledge of and skill in maintaining security of all classified information to include voice communications and hardcopy materials, as well as security of the joint operations center facility.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- 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;
- Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission;
- The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
Please be advised:
1. Specialized experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position.
2. An applicant's RESUME must provide, in detail, how they meet the specialized experience listed.
3. It must be documented with "from (mm/yy)" and "to (mm/yy)" dates and description of the specialized experience.
4. If education or a degree is required as part of the "Specialized Experience", you must include transcripts.
DO NOT copy the specialized experience qualifications word for word and place into your resume; you must describe your personal experience as it pertains to each statement.
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience
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 two 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.
A Recruitment Incentive may be authorized dependent upon individual eligibility.
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).
Vermont Army National Guard personnel who are bonus recipients/student loan repayment program recipients may have their benefits terminated and/or recouped if selected as a Permanent/Indefinite Military Technician. Applicants should contact the VTARNG Incentive Manager to determine any possible termination and/or recoupment actions that may result from accepting this position.
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.
Please be advised that the applicant rating will be evaluated on the following occupational competencies:
1. Data management
2. Risk Management
3. Attention to Detail
4. Administrative and management
5. Verbal/ Written Communication
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume: Must show relevant experience, where you worked, job title, detailed duties and accomplishments written in your own words (Do not plagiarize), employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and ending dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.), hours per week and salary. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your position title, pay plan, series and grade. Your detailed experience should be listed under each job title with starting and ending dates. Resume must show applicants name and contact information.
2. AGO-VT Form 690-5, Military Experience and Education Resume:
All applicants, currently serving in the military, prior-service and civilians MUST complete the name block and military affiliation block of the AGO-VT Form 690-5 and sign and date the form.
Other supporting documents (as applicable):
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 schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
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