Duties

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a MOBILIZATION PLANS SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D0623000 and is part of the MD JFHQ G3, National Guard.

Learn more about this agency

Responsibilities

(1) Analyzes the war plan missions assigned to the state's units and evaluates the capability ofthose units to meet requirements considering mobilization capability, readiness and other factors.Takes action to recommend mission changes or corrective measures when the mission isinappropriate. Researches mobilization planning problems and provides commanders and staff withadvisory services. Determines the need to develop a specific mobilization plan, special report or toconduct a study. Analyzes force structure changes for impact on the state and unit mobilizationplans. Recommends changes.
(2) Analyzes United States Forces Command (FORSCOM) Mobilization and Deployment PlanningSystem (FORMDEPS) directives to ensure STARC and unit compliance with established mobilizationrequiremente contained in these documents. Is responsible for actions with respect to mobilizationplanning to include review and analyeis of higher headquarters (HQs) plans and directives and thedevelopment of policy guidance and implementing directives to subordinate units. Develops,analyzes, and updates mobilization plans and projects from conception to completion. Assembles and analyzes mobilization data. Makes commitments regarding mobilization within delegatedauthority. Submits reports to National Guard Bureau (NGB), Continental United States Army(CONUSA), military installations, and the Governor on National Guard (NG) involvement andmission requirements. Is responsible for consolidation of actions required to develop and maintaina command and control structure for mobilized ARNG units. Accomplishes planning andcoordination needed to alert and mobilized ARNG units. Coordinates with the Defense MovementCoordinator (DMC) for movement of ARNG units from home station to mobilization station.Coordinates with the Mobilization Stations to develop methodology and procedures for receptionand deployment validation of ARNG units. Provides mobilization planning assistance to the statestaff and subordinate HQs staff and units. Reviews and approves Post Mobilization Training andSupport Requirements (PTSRs). Submits approved PTSRs to CONUSA or in the case of thenoncontiguous states to the mobilization station.
(3) Coordinates the Army CAPSTONE Program with peacetime and wartime chain of command.Analyzes and reviews the FORSCOM CAPSTONE program for accuracy of information impacting onthe command. Coordinates CAPSTONE data and provides recommendations and changes based ongeographic location, peacetime command and control requirements and structure consideration.
(4) Ensures the Mobilization Exercise Program is effective, sensitive to state specific missions andneeds, and is coherently organized for effective implementation. Makes recommendations to the
MRO on the planning, programming and execution of mobilization exercise funds. Coordinates withNGB and CONUSA, or other wartime higher HQs as applicable in planning for exercise. Is the staff
point of contact (POC) for mobilization exercise coordination. Develops operations plans requiredfor the implementation of Joint Chiefs of Staff mobilization exercises. Analyzes after action reports.Identifies systemic deficiencies. Recommends corrective action to the MRO. Coordinates correctivemissions. Prepares and publishes mobilization lessons learned.
(5) Acts as the mobilization POC for the Reserve Component Automation System (RCAS),coordinates staff studies and actions. Represents the state at NGB, US FORSCOM, and otherGeneral Officer and Major Command mobilization and deployment conferences as required.Prepares and conducts instructions on mobilization preparedness and planning as required.Represents the Adjutant General on Joint Regional Resource Committee as required. Provides inputconcerning state military capabilities and requirements to the appropriate Federal EmergencyManagement Agency (FEMA) Region and appropriate state agencies as required. Serves aa amember of the state Readiness Committee or Council. Coordinates meetings and conferences withvarious units on mobilization plans. Prepares agenda, coordinates with staff and conductsworkshops on mobilization plans. Prepares briefings, fact sheets and information papers asrequired. Assists in developing, coordinating and conducting state and unit mobilization stationcoordination conferences.
(6) Performs other duties as assigned.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
11

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. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

SECRET clearance is required
1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
2. 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.
3. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
4. May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
5. 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.

Qualifications

Military Grades: Officer, Warrant Officer

GENERAL EXPERIENCE : 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 36 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. 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.

Education

If you are using Education to qualify for this position, Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, in an accredited college or university, meets the GS-5 level requirements. 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.

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 unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application .

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): Analytical and administrative skills developing detailed and comprehensive plans, the work requires a demonstrated ability to coordinate and to integrate plans. Analytical ability, judgment and knowledge of plans, policies and objectives. Ability to analyze the war plan missions assigned to the state's units and evaluates the capability of those units to meet requirements considering mobilization capability, readiness and other factors. Skill and knowledge in ensuring the Mobilization Exercise Program is effective, sensitive to state specific missions and needs, and is coherently organized for effective implementation.

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Secret

Drug test required
Yes

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.

2. Other supporting documents:

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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.