Plans And Operations Specialist (Title 32)

As a PLANS AND OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (TITLE 32) GSyou will erve 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:

• 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/ days a week.
• 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.
• Responsible to establish and validate procedures practices and tasks that provide command staff 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.
• 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.
• Develops operational procedures to implement contingency and emergency plans.

• 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 a 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 trial 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of considerations for this position Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code 709) the only area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG.

Military Grades: Enlisted/Warrant Officer/Officer - NTE O4

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-11 Level MUST possess at least 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level of GS-9; 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.

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 experience; however resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be 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.