Clarification from the agency

Indefinite appointments may be made permanent at a later date without competition. In order to be eligible for this position you must currently be a Warrant Officer (W1/WO1 - W4/CW4) or Commissioned Officer (O1/2Lt - O4/MAJ) in the Virginia Army National Guard or a Commissioned Officer (O1/2Lt - O4/Maj) in the Virginia Air National Guard.

As a Director of Military Support (Title 32), GS-0301-12, you will perform the below duties:

1. Develops, coordinates and implements joint contingency plans for domestic emergencies, civil disturbances, natural disasters, state and federal contingency operations. Plans involve consideration of physical security of military forces, facilities and equipment protection, intelligence evaluation, emergency communications structuring. Such programs deal with Homeland Defense/Security, WMD response, Antiterrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP), the Critical Infrastructure Protection Program (CIPP) and National Security Special events. Serves as the state military technical expert for these programs to the Adjutant General on issues involving Military Support to Civil Authorities (MSCA), Antiterrorism, Homeland Defense/Security, and WMD. Interprets, evaluates and implements current laws, regulations, guidance, and policies from Department of Defense (DoD), other federal, state and local agencies. Provides policy guidance and ongoing assistance on program areas to units within the state NG and external agencies to include the Offices of the Governor and US Attorney. Works with Military Component Commanders, active and reserve, as well as federal, state and local officials for the purpose of coordinating resources and execution of contingency plans through personal contacts and exercises with contributing agencies. Initiates' projects based on broad assignment criteria, priorities in coordination with the Adjutant General. Develops standing operating procedures, circulars, pamphlets, letters of instructions and memoranda of understanding for NG MSCA support . Identify and implement improvements to operational programs. Explains the NG MSCA and Homeland Defense/Security programs to federal, state and local officials and how the NG may be of service to the community or the state. Represents the Adjutant General with federal, state and local governmental agencies, professional groups and local civilian community associations on MSCA and Homeland Defense/Security in the coordination and implementation of contingency plans. Oversees the organization and operation of the state MJEOC. Coordinates the inspection of units, supplies and equipment to ascertain condition and the level of readiness in the event of an MSCA emergency.
2. Supervises personnel assigned to the Military Support Branch. Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the assigned National Guard technicians, ensuring that the advice and assistance provided complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. Develops goals and objectives that integrate support functions and overall unit program objectives. Researches, interprets, analyzes and applies applicable guidelines, policies and objectives. Establishes policies and procedures for accomplishment of the unit's mission. Plans and schedules work in a manner that promotes a smooth flow and even distribution. Coordinates plans and schedules with other organization managers and customers as appropriate. Identifies need for changes in priorities and takes action to implement such changes. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules. Assigns work to subordinate employees based on organization priorities and consideration of difficulty and requirements of assignments such that the experience, training, and abilities of staff are effectively utilized to meet organization and customer needs. Balances workload and provides advice, guidance, and direction on a wide range of technical and administrative issues. Structures assignments to create effective and economical positions. Reviews organization mission, functions, and manning. Identifies requirements and initiates requests for additional resources including personnel, overtime, equipment, supplies, and space to ensure success in meeting goals and objectives. Provides advice to supervisor on significant issues and problems related to work accomplishment. Establishes metrics and analysis systems to ensure actions are timely and reviewed at critical points. Accepts, amends, or rejects work presented by subordinates. Performs self-inspection and presents a detailed and comprehensive report with any corrective action taken to supervisor.
3. Performs other duties as assigned.

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 trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• This position is not located at a bargaining unit.
• All job seekers will be required to limit their resumes to 2 pages in length when applying for job opportunity announcements (JOAs)
• Indefinite appointments may be made permanent at a later date without further competition.
• This position is open to the Virginia Army and Air National Guard.

Qualifications

NOTE: Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.

NOTE: This position is being advertised as an indefinite appointment and the applicant selected may be released at any time and advised of his/her rights and benefits to which entitled. In the event a permanent employee is accepted for this indefinite position, there will be a change in their tenure from permanent to indefinite. Indefinite appointments may be made permanent at a later date without competition.

NOTE: All job seekers will be required to limit their resumes to 2 pages in length when applying for job opportunity announcements (JOAs).

WHO CAN APPLY:
GROUP I - All qualified Male/Female Warrant Officers (W1/WO1 - W4/CW4) or Commissioned Officers (O1/2Lt - O4/MAJ) in the Virginia Army National Guard and Commissioned Officers (O1/2Lt - O4/Maj) in the Virginia Air National Guard Military Technician Program.
GROUP II - All qualified Virginia Army and Air National Guard Male/Female Warrant Officers (W1/WO1 - W4/CW4) or Commissioned Officers (O1/2Lt - O4/MAJ) in the Virginia Army National Guard and Commissioned Officers (O1/2Lt - O4/Maj) in the Virginia Air National Guard, regardless of employment status (Traditional, Military Technician or AGR). To be considered as a Group II applicant, proof of appointment/enlistment in the Virginia National Guard must be attached if the appointment/enlistment occurred within 60 days prior to, or during, the advertisement period.

Military Grades: Warrant Officers (W1/WO1 - W4/CW4) or Commissioned Officers (O1/2Lt - O4/MAJ) in the Virginia Army National Guard and Commissioned Officers (O1/2Lt - O4/Maj) in the Virginia Air National Guard

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicant must experience being responsible for the state security programs including but not limited to classified information control, physical security, terrorism counteraction, communications security, intelligence security, operational employment of military resources, operation of state Military Joint Emergency Operations Center (MJEOC) and emergency communications systems, drug eradiation/interdiction program, emergency regional reporting system.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have have at least 12 months of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-11 level, or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government. This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the GS grade indicated. This experience must include activities such as:

1. Experience planning to involve consideration of physical security of military forces, facilities and equipment protection, intelligence evaluation, emergency communications structuring.
2. Experience working with Military Component Commanders, active and reserve, as well as federal, state and local officials for the purpose of coordinating resources and execution of contingency plans through personal contacts and exercises with contributing agencies.
3. Experience planning, organizing, and directing the activities of the assigned National Guard technicians, ensuring that the advice and assistance provided complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.
4. Experience selecting or recommending selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO objectives.

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):

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

1. Your resume showing:

• Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
• Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job. Federal jobs should include series and grade.
• Education, certifications or licensures.

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