Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a MOBILIZATION PLANS SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D0623000 and is part of the IL DCSOPS, National Guard.
Responsibilities
As a MOBILIZATION PLANS SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), GS-0301-11, you will serve as a Mobilization Plans Specialist to develop plans, coordinate preparations for mobilization and the deployment of available ARNG units. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Analyze the war plan missions assigned to the state's units and evaluate the capability of those units to meet requirements considering mobilization capability, readiness and other factors. Develop, analyze, and update mobilization plans and projects from conception to completion. Review and approve Post Mobilization Training and Support Requirements. Ensure the Mobilization Exercise Program is effective, sensitive to state specific missions and needs, and is coherently organized for effective implementation. Take action to recommend mission changes or corrective measures when the mission is inappropriate. Analyze after action reports. Identify systemic deficiencies. Research mobilization planning problems and provide commanders and staff with advisory services. Analyze force structure changes for impact on the state and unit mobilization plans. Analyze United States Forces Command Mobilization and Deployment Planning System directives to ensure STARC and unit compliance with established mobilization requirements contained in these documents. Assemble and analyze mobilization data. Prepare and publish mobilization lessons learned. Represent the state at NGB, US FORSCOM, and other General Officer and Major Command mobilization and deployment conferences as required. Serve as a member of the state Readiness Committee or Council. Prepare agenda, coordinate with staff and conduct workshops on mobilization plans. Assist in developing, coordinating and conducting state and unit mobilization station coordination conferences.
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: Must have rank of SSG-1SG, WO, or 2LT-CPT. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: MUST possess experience, education or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration; compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information; progressively responsible experience which demonstrates the ability to provide technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled; experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-11 Level - MUST possess specialized experience, which includes at least 1 year at the lower-level GS-09, 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 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. 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 above. 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.
Requirements
IAW The Fair Chance Act, Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application, upon receipt of an application, or prior to, during or after a job interview. If an Optional Form (OF) 306, Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer, questions related to background information section may not be asked. 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. INDIVIDUAL MUST POSSESS A MINIMUM OF A SECRET CLEARANCE. DEPENDING ON STATE'S MISSION SET, THE POSITION MAY BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A TOP SECRET CLEARANCE. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Education
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 one month of education for two months of specialized experience. You must provide official 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.