Clarification from the agency

This vacancy announcement is for a Dual-Status Technician position which requires active membership in the New Jersey National Guard (uniformed military service). Official appointment is not effective until membership within the New Jersey National Guard is confirmed by the gaining Human Resources Office.

As aMOBILIZATION PLANS SPECIALIST ,GS -0301-11, you will:

• Analyzes the war plan missions assigned to the state's units.
• Determines the need to develop a specific mobilization plan, special report or to conduct a study.
• Analyzes force structure changes for impact on the state and unit mobilization plans.
• Develops, participates, and provides guidance in planning, publicizing, and administering ANG enlisted awards, recognition and promotion programs.
• Analyzes United States Forces Command (FORSCOM) Mobilization and Deployment Planning System (FORMDEPS) directives.
• Develops, analyzes, and updates mobilization plans and projects from conception to completion.
• Provides mobilization planning assistance to the state staff and subordinate HQs staff and units.
• Acts as the mobilization POC for the Reserve Component Automation System (RCAS), coordinates staff studies and actions.
• Makes recommendations to the MRO on the planning, programming and execution of mobilization exercise funds.
• Prepares and conducts instructions on mobilization preparedness and planning as required.
• Coordinates meetings and conferences with various units on mobilization plans.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

Additional Employment Requirements:

-Participation in direct deposit is mandatory

-May be required to successfully complete a probationary period

-Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation

-Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service

• You may be required to successfully complete a 1- or 2- year probation/trial period to assess performance, conduct, agency needs, public interest, and efficiency. Employment ends unless certified in writing that it advances the agencies interest.
  

Title 32 Dual-Status Positions:

Military Grade:

Min: E6 and Max: E8

Applicant(s) (Enlisted) who are over grade must clearly state, in their resumes, their intentions to willingly take a reduction in grade

Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Compatible Military Assignments

Appointments may require the selected candidate to be assigned to a *military unit* compatible with the full-time Military Technician (Dual Status) position.

*Military Unit* -- The unit by which the individual is employed as a Military Technician (Dual Status) employee; or a unit that the individual is employed as a Military Technician (Dual Status) employee to support. (Guidance established by NJ HRO-J1)

Qualifications

General Experience: Do you have the following General Experiences?

Must have the following experiences:

• Applying principles of organization, management, and administration
• Using computer and automation systems

Specialized Experiences Do you have 36 months of the following Specialized Experiences?
Must have the following experiences:

• 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.
• Developing and recommending policy
• Organizing and carrying out specific programs
• Evaluating and recommending changes in methods of operations
• Supervisory, staff or technical work, applying practices and procedures
• Study, analysis or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies
• Preparing written communications and oral presentations

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.

Decision Making, Oral Communication, and Planning and Evaluating

Please read these instructions carefully before submitting your application. Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date/time of this vacancy announcement will result in disqualification. Please review your application thoroughly prior to final submission to ensure all required documents are included. Uploading documents to USAJOBS does not automatically ensure their inclusion with your application in our system. You must verify that all documents are present within your application package before submitting.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package, including the following:

1. Resume: Your resume may not exceed two pages and must include:

• Your full name, current address, civilian email address, and telephone number.

• Detailed work history, including job title, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, dates of employment (MM/YY), hours worked per week, and a comprehensive description of your duties and accomplishments.

• Evidence supporting your eligibility and qualification claims. You are required to document this information within your resume.

• If qualifying based on related unpaid experience (e.g., volunteer service), provide hours worked per week and beginning/ending dates (MM/DD/YYYY to MM/DD/YYYY).

• For Federal service, include the series and grade of each position held.

• Please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information to allow for a qualification determination.

Example:

$65,000 per year; 40 hours per week, January 2010 - July 2019 or January 2006 - Present… followed by a detailed description of your experience and qualifications.

Important Notes Regarding Resumes:

• Incomplete resumes will not be considered.

• If you submit multiple resumes, only the most recently uploaded resume will be reviewed.

• Do not copy and paste the job description or qualifications into your resume. Doing so will result in disqualification for plagiarism.

2. SF50 (if applicable): Prior/current Federal employees are required to submit their most recent (non-award) SF50. The SF-50 must reflect the highest grade and step held in Federal Service that demonstrates one year time-in-grade.

3. Proof of Required Credentials (if applicable): Submit proof of certification, license, clearance certificate, SRB, ORB, RIP, and unofficial transcripts (with credit hours and degree completion status) for all requisite certification requirements as outlined in this job opportunity announcement. If you are in the military (any service or component), you must submit proof (separate from your resume) verifying your current membership and rank/grade.

4. Veterans' Preference Documentation (if applicable): Submit supporting documentation for all Veterans' Preference claims, such as DD-214, SF-15, and medical information.

• Important: If claiming Veterans' Preference, you MUST submit the appropriate documentation. Failure to do so WILL result in the loss of your preference.

  • 10-Point Veterans' Preference: Submit a signed SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference," plus required supporting documentation.

  • 5-Point Veterans' Preference: Submit a copy of your DD-214, including Character of Service (usually Member-4 copy). Active duty personnel may submit a certification from their branch of service confirming expected discharge/release under honorable conditions within 120 days, including terminal leave start date, rank, and dates of service.

Resources for Veterans' Preference:

• https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job-seekers/veterans-preference/#content

• https://www.dol.gov/elaws/vets/

Important Reminders:

• It is your responsibility to verify that all information and documents are received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You can verify document processing prior to the announcement closing. Allow up to one hour for virus scans.

• Human Resources will not modify, change, or add anything to your application packet after the closing date.

• Human Resources will not disclose your qualification status.

• Incomplete application packages will not be considered.

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