Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a INTELLIGENCE OFFICER (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2616000 and is part of the IL DCSOPS, National Guard.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
This is an open continuous announcement. Initial cutoff will be 10 JUNE 2024. Recruitment will continue through the announcement closing date until the position is filled.
Duties
As a INTELLIGENCE OFFICER (TITLE 32), GS-0132-12, you will serve as the Director of Intelligence and Security.
Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list:
- Hold employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments.
- Using established metrics, advise senior leadership on career progression for ARNG MI Soldiers and work with the State Force Integration Readiness Officer (FIRO) FIRO to address gaps in force structure that affect soldier progression and development.
- Oversee policy and procedures for training and maintaining of State's Army MI equipment, systems, and networks in order to ensure subordinate units enter major training events and mobilizations with latest software and technologies.
- Review and analyze supported State ARNG plans and operations to determine current and future intelligence and GIS requirements, i.e., information/intelligence, equipment, facilities, supplies, personnel, funds, etc.
- Identify, analyze, prioritize, and report all Intelligence and GIS program requirements over the FYDP to the ARNG G2 to ensure State requirements are accounted for during yearly Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submissions for Army Intelligence and Security Programs.
- Periodically review position descriptions to ensure accuracy, and the most effective utilization of personnel resources.
- Oversee all the State's ARNG Intelligence and Security activities, based on State force structure, equipment, and missions, which may include any or all of the following; Intelligence programs and General Intelligence Security functional areas: Personnel Security (PERSEC), Information Security (INFOSEC), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Foreign Disclosure, Communication Security (COMSEC) oversight that includes Department of the Army Cryptological Access Program (DACAP), Security Education and Training Awareness (SETA), and Industrial Security (ISP),The Army Language Program (TALP), Foundry Intelligence Training Program, Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP), and Intelligence Oversight (IO).
- Identify employee developmental needs and provide or arrange for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance.
- Reassure implementation (by lower and subordinate organizations) of the goals and objectives for the program and functions performed; determine goals and objectives that need additional emphasis, determines the best approach for resolving budget shortages and plans for long range staffing needs.
- Advise and provide counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management.
- Discharge security responsibilities by ensuring education and compliance with security directives for employees with access to classified or sensitive material.
- Develop, interpret, and oversee the administration of state policies, rules, and procedures adapted from policies prescribed by the ARNG, Department of the Army, Department of Defense, and/or other federal laws or regulations.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- 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.
- Must attend the ARNG Security Manager Course within 12 months of hire.
- Must obtain the Security Professional Certification(s) within 24 months of hire.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this position.
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: Officer Only - MAJ, not to exceed LTC.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: MUST possess experience, education, or training which demonstrates administrative, professional, investigative, or technical work requiring the ability to deal effectively with others, to collect, evaluate and organize pertinent facts; experience preparing clear and concise written reports.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-12 Level - MUST possess specialized experience which includes at least 12 months at the lower-level GS-11, experience, education or training developing and recommending policy, organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of intelligence operations. Experience in administrative, investigative, or technical work which required the applicant to deal effectively with others. Experience collecting, evaluating and organizing pertinent facts and to analyze and prepare clear and concise reports
SPECIALIZED SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE: MUST possess experience in managing the function of the work to be performed; experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.
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 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.
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this occupational series and grade.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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):
- Leadership
- Research
- Security
- Tools and Methods
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Your resume that clearly demonstrates experience that meets the requirements of this position. Your resume must contain identifiable information such as your name, address, and phone number. It should also show your work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
- If you are currently an onboard ILNG technician, then you MUST include your most recent SF-50.
Other supporting documents (as applicable):
- Certifications
- DD-214
- NGIL Form 73
- Official Transcript (Copy) - Required if using for substitution of experience.
https://www.il.ngb.army.mil/Portals/30/Documents/Jobs/NGILForm73.pdf?ver=2019-05-01-161908-260
*NGIL Form 73 - Illinois National Guard Technician Program Supplement to Application for Dual Status (DS), to reflect military qualifications.
Complete and accurate data is essential to ensure fair evaluation. Applicants with no military qualifications must submit form stating "not applicable" and signature on page 2 of the NGIL Form 73.
Documents NOT accepted: photographs, copies of position descriptions, training certificates, performance ratings, awards, and letters of appreciation.
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.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12412851
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/.
Next steps
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.
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