SUPERVISORY JOINT OPERATIONS CENTER TECHNICIAN (TITLE 32) Job in Jefferson City, MO

Vacancy No. MO-12419246-AR-24-196 Department Army National Guard Units
Salary $66,036.00 to $85,844.00 Grade 10 to 10
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 5/17/2024 Close Date 5/16/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Jefferson City, MO


Summary

THIS IS AN ARMY NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a GS-0301-10 SUPERVISORY JOINT OPERATIONS CENTER TECHNICIAN (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1244000 and is part of the MO Directorate of Plans Operations and Training.

APPOINTMENT FACTORS: This is an Indefinite Excepted Service position. This is a non-bargaining position. SEE NOTES UNDER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT BELOW.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

WHO MAY APPLY: All qualified Missouri traditional guard members and those eligible for enlistment, appointment or transfer into the Missouri Army National Guard.

Duties

  • Establishes local command and control policies and directives in accordance with Federal, state and local agencies.
  • Informs the Adjutant General or designated staff members on the status, progress, problem areas, shortfalls, and limitations in the joint operations center.
  • Recommends solutions to ensure mission accomplishment and that Federal, state and local agency objectives are achieved.
  • Responsible for writing mission plans in support of the joint operations center missions.
  • Oversees the development of all local Quick Reaction Checklists , Staff Operational Reporting Procedures , and Joint Operating Instructions to meet the Adjutant General's mission and reviews periodically for sufficiency and updating.
  • Serves as the joint operations center subject matter expert for all joint operations planning activities.
  • Ensures adequate protection and procedures are in place to safeguard resources, to include the physical security of the joint operations center, the Crisis Action Team (CAT) and mission critical support systems.
  • Serves as the Communications Security (COMSEC) Officer for the joint operations center COMSEC user account.
  • Periodically reviews, validates, and projects COMSEC requirements to ensure required materials are in place to support the evolving missions.
  • Participates in the direction of operational events and briefs the Adjutant General or his designated staff members on all significant actions taken by the joint operations center.
  • Informs the Adjutant General on the status, progress, problem areas, shortfalls, and limitations in command and control and recommends solutions to ensure mission accomplishment and national objectives are achieved.
  • Manages all aspects of joint operations center operational reporting. Oversees the operational control and accountability of the JOC and CAT facility to ensure proper utilization of resources.
  • Manages changes as a result of directives, to include the proper installation of new or upgraded systems and equipment.
  • Develops initial budgetary requirements, programs available dollars, and identifies unfunded requirements to support joint operations supplies, equipment, and training.
  • Plans the work activities of assigned personnel, assigns general and specific tasks for the accomplishment of the mission, and plans the work schedule to support operational events on a 7-day per week/24-hour.
  • Develops work performance standards, and evaluates the work performance of subordinates through performance appraisals and/or efficiency ratings.
  • Gives advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters.
  • Interviews candidates for positions in the unit and recommends selection of personnel.
  • Indoctrinates new employees, and ensures personnel complete all training and certification requirements applicable regulations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • In the event a permanent (Tenure 1 or 2) employee is selected, and is willing to accept the indefinite appointment, that employee will relinquish permanent status.
  • Management has the right to convert this position to permanent status without re-advertising.
  • Indefinite employment can be terminated with a 30 day notice.
  • Creditable Service for Annual Leave accrual may be granted to new employees if he/she possesses superior qualifications essential to the position; and which were acquired through performance in a non-federal or active duty uniformed service position.
  • The duties performed in a non-federal or active duty uniformed service position must directly relate to the position to which appointed and such qualifications are necessary to achieve an important agency mission or performance goal to be eligible.
  • NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Army National Guard recruiter at 1-800-GO-GUARD (1-800-464-8273) or an Air National Guard recruiter at 1-800-864-6264.
  • This is an Excepted Service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Missouri National Guard 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.
  • Individuals on incentive bonuses may be subject to recoupment or termination, contact the State Incentives Manager at (573) 638-9500 extension 39637 for questions concerning recoupment or termination.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • Failure to complete management prescribed courses for full-time support personnel within the first year of employment or assignment, may be cause for reassignment or termination.
  • Advanced in hire rate may be granted to set pay above the minimum rate of the grade for a new employee if he/she possesses superior qualifications relevant to the positions' requirements and is essential to accomplish the agency's mission.

Qualifications

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an Excepted Service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter at 1-800-GO-GUARD (1-800-464-8273) prior to applying for this position. Selected candidate will be required to be in a compatible military assignment prior to effective date of placement. Selected candidate must be MOS qualified within 12 months from date of appointment.

Maximum Military Grade - MAJ (O-4)

Minimum Military Grade - 1LT (O-2)

Officer - AOC 42B, 42H or 92A,24A, 34A, 53A or 59A

Supervisor must verify that selected individual occupies a compatible military position. Title 32 National Guard employees will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor or wage leader (grade inversion).

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience, education or training which provided a general knowledge of the principles of organization, management and administration; and experience using computer and automation systems.

GS-10 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess 30 months of specialized experience in managing, directing and overseeing the operations of an Operations Center. Experience in making assignments, implementing mission changes, and ensuring work of an operations center is carried out in an efficient and timely manner. Experience in 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 and/or briefings.

This is an open continuous announcement.? Applicants will be reviewed monthly. Recruitment will continue through the closing date or until the position is filled.

Education

This job does not have a qualification requirement that allows substitution of education for specialized experience.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).


Benefits

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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):

Required Documents

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

1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.

Helpful Hints for Applying:
- Ensure that your resume contains your full name, address, phone and at least your last four digits of your social security number.

- Include details about the experience that relates to the position you are applying for.

- Be specific and always include Month and Year for the dates of your experience.

- Be sure to include your applicable military experience and explain the duties of the MOS/AFSC held.

2. If you are using education to qualify for this position OR education is a mandatory requirement to meet qualifications, YOU MUST submit copies of college transcripts that identify each course, the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade and grade-point received. Submitting a certificate or a degree will not suffice. You must submit transcripts when required. Photocopies are acceptable.

3. If if you have previous Federal Civil Service employment or are employed by another Federal Agency, please submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50. If you have never been a Federal Civil Service employee, this is not a requirement. This is also not a requirement for current Technicians employed by the Missouri National Guard.

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/12419246

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.


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Agency contact information

Angela McCall
Address
MO Directorate of Plans Operations and Training
2302 Militia Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65101-1203
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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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