Duties
The purpose of this position is to serve as the primary staff officer for the formulation and execution of plans and procedures for unit readiness, mobilization, force structure and force modernization. Units are increasingly being mobilized to support homeland defense, continental United States (CONUS) base expansion, and the war on global terrorism.
MAJOR DUTIES:
Serves as the primary staff officer for the formulation of plans and policies and the programming and budgeting data pertaining to unit readiness, mobilization, deployment, and force integration programs.
Provides oversight of military mobilization and deployment requirements that require interface with various military services and their components. Provides state technical expertise and assistance on program areas to all levels of command at state, NGB, Army Command (ACOM), Army Service Component Command (ASCC), and Direct reporting Unit (DRU). Accomplishes assignments from conception to completion to include detailed program analysis, improvements, and implementation. Oversee the development of standard operating procedures, circulars, pamphlets, letters of instruction, and memorandums of understanding. Interprets federal and state laws, policies, directives, issuances, and manuals.
Formulates mobilization plans and procedures, unit notification and implementation. Accountable for the development of detailed mobilization and deployment plans, instructions, and resourcing requirements for a particular federal or state mission.
Conducts parallel planning with Joint Staff, Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA), National Guard Bureau (NGB), US Army Forces Command (FORSCOM), Mobilization stations and other state JFHQs. Analyzes, researches, and supplements current doctrine and policies. Provides guidance and workable solutions to meet changing mission requirements. Reacts to fluid and changing mobilization requirements within a compressed timeline. Oversees the planning, budget, management, and execution of the mobilization exercise program, Soldier readiness processing (SRP), and pre and post mobilization training schedules. Analyzes, interprets, disseminates, and confirms secure and non-secure mobilization planning and execution information.
Initiates, plans, coordinates, and facilitates Readiness Councils (TAG level) and Readiness Improvement Committees (action officer level) at primary and secondary levels within the state Joint Staff in order to analyze and identify problems for implementing short and long term solutions to readiness issues.
Reviews and analyzes changing policies and regulations, interprets mobilization/deployment requirements of complex, multiple on-going world-wide contingencies, operations, and various mobilization station procedures. Establishes and integrates the procedures and methods used by the state for pre-mobilization, pre-mobilization assessment teams, mobilization liaison teams, multi-service mobilizations, unit and individual deployments.
Identifies and tasks state mobilization liaison team for interface with installation and Medical Command counterparts. Provides a variety of administrative, logistical and training data to mobilization stations governing personnel, equipment, vehicles, supplies, and medical and dental.
Plans, coordinates and carries out unit demobilization, reconstitution of units, individual Soldiers' return from active duty and the reintegration of equipment from port to the demobilization station to home station. Monitors decompression briefings to ensure completion and adequacy of service member and Family understanding and compliance. Modifies procedures and demobilization plans within a fluid and resource constrained environment.
Participates within the Organization Inspection Program (OIP) at the state JFHQ to identify indicators that have direct impact on the readiness of a unit and its ability to mobilize and deploy.
Coordinates force structure and force modernization with outside agencies such as selected military components, federal, tribal, state and local government, NGB, HQDA, FORSCOM and numerous others.
Supervises personnel assigned to the Mobilization Readiness Branch. Plans, organizes, and directs activities of employees, ensuring the advice and assistance provided complies with legal and regulatory requirements. Develops goals and objectives that integrate support functions and overall unit program objectives. Plans and schedules work in a manner that promotes a smooth flow and even distribution.
Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments considering skills and qualifications, and mission requirements.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. A COMPLETE RESUME IS REQUIRED. Your full name, address, civilian email address (no .gov or .mil) and current telephone number must be on your resume. Your resume must clearly demonstrate experience that meets the requirements of this position. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Your resume must show experience where you worked, job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week & salary. Incomplete resumes will result in the applicant not being considered for the position.
2. References must be submitted with the application packet. (Minimum of 3 references required)
3. Prior/current Federal employees are required to submit their most recent SF 50 with their packet. The SF-50(s) must reflect the highest grade and step held in Federal Service that demonstrates one year time in grade.
4. A complete application package, including all supporting documents (i.e., resumes, copies of transcripts if required, licenses, All FAA Certifications and Credentials, and any other supporting documents etc.), must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
5. Copies of transcripts (if required) must be provided at the time of submission with the application packet. Failure to do so will result in the applicant not being considered for the position. Selected individual may be required to provide official transcripts prior to placement into this position.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resumes, supporting documents, transcripts (copies) if needed, licenses, SF 50 etc.) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully prior to the announcement closing. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify, change or add anything to your application packet after the closing date. Human Resources WILL NOT divulge if you are qualified or not for the position. Incomplete packets will not be considered for the position.
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/12768284
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.