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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a Plans and Operations Specialist, Position Description Number D1246000 and is part of the DCSOPS Plans Ops Military Support Branch of the Vermont Army National Guard.
The purpose of this position is to 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.
01/08/2025 to 02/09/2025
$75,448 - $98,078 per year
GS 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
11
Yes
No
VT-12661091-AR-25-03
827202400
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). Area II: All Members of the Vermont Army National Guard.
(1) Serves 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. Is responsible for the development of operational procedures that effectively and efficiently execute Civil-Military taskings 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.
(2) 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 to plan for and physically establish a Joint Operations Center within the Joint Force Headquarters complex and Quick Reaction Force Platform Control Centers at designated locations across the state. Incumbent must plan for and establish appropriate security for the centers and their staffs; effective redundant communication processes to ensure safe secure receipt and dissemination of WARNORDs, OPORDs, FRAGORDs, Status of Forces and Resources and situational awareness reporting; and operational sustainment support for activated operational centers, quick reaction forces and equipment. Ensures self inspection procedures are developed, conducted, results evaluated and changes incorporated into operational procedures.
(3) Responsible for command and control crisis action training and certification program. Establishes, executes, evaluates and maintains the training program effectiveness through inspections, exercises and testing. Establishes and maintains training and certification documentation process for crisis action team members and controllers. Ensures newly assigned members and controllers receive orientation.
(4) Participates as an Operations Officer in the Joint Operations Center (JOC). Develops operational procedures to implement contingency and emergency plans. Coordinates with higher, adjacent, lower headquarters, Federal, state and local agencies as necessary, as well as other staff officers in the JOC to effectively accomplish emergency operations. Develops message routing procedures. Plans shift operations. Prepares operations orders. Develops after action reports to include cost factors. Identifies specific unit capabilities to support emergency operations. Identifies equipment and special civilian occupational skills needed for missions or command and control functions. Develops emergency response time estimates. Recommends improvement of NG resources to support emergencies. Coordinates operational control over committed NG forces during training simulations.
(5) 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.
(6) Performs other duties as assigned
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:
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, you must provide official transcripts or other official documentation to support your educational claims. To receive credit for education, you must provide official documentation of proof that you meet the education requirements for this position.
CONTINUATION OF CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
-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.
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.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Comprehensive knowledge of, and skill in analytical thinking and evaluative methods sufficient to analyze standards, procedures, and work processes to continually improve them to meet tasking agency and public requirements, while maintaining compliance with regulatory provisions in full-spectrum crisis action planning, operational protocols, procedures and impacts; doctrinal programs; Federal and State mobilization processes; force structures and readiness postures; and NG wartime and peacetime missions.
Skill in leading and participating in complex, fluid negotiations with various DoD, Federal and state command authorities, Federal and state agencies and contractors. Ability to analyze and evaluate diverse data and formulate into coherent practical operation plans, processes and procedures.
In-depth understanding of the end state objectives to sequence program events, set milestones and change priorities within a fluid time constrained environment.
Skill in oral and written communications to prepare and present briefings/project papers, and staff reports; coordinate planning efforts; and manage programming activities, to effectively communicate requirements with staff and line personnel to encourage understanding and acceptance of findings and recommendations, and to collaborate or negotiate with senior civil and military leaders.
Knowledge of training program principles and practices and skill in establishing, executing and evaluating training program effectiveness and incorporating changes to meet mission requirements.
Knowledge of, and skill in budget analysis sufficient to develop budgetary requirements and recommendations for Assigned command and control centers and operational endeavors.
Please be advised that the applicant rating will be evaluated on the following occupational competencies:
1. Planning and Evaluating
2. Written Communication
3. Oral Communication
4. Team Work
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume: 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, and all prior-service applicants, must complete all portions of the AGO-VT Form 690-5. Civilian applicants 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)
For current Federal employees: Latest SF 50, Personnel Action.
Official Transcripts
Helpful Hints for Applying:
- Ensure that your resume contains your full name, address and phone.
- Include details about the experience that relates to the position you are applying for.
- Be specific and always include Month and Year for the dates of your experience.
- Be sure to include your applicable military experience and explain the duties of the MOS/AFSC held.
In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position.
If you are using education to qualify for this position or education is a mandatory requirement to meet qualifications, You must submit copies of college transcripts that identify each course, the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade and grade-point received. Submitting a certificate or a degree will not suffice. You must submit transcripts when required. Photocopies are acceptable.
If you have been or currently are a Federal Civil Service employee, please submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action, Form SF-50 if 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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/827202400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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