Duties
Position Description # D1812000
This position is located in the State Joint Forces Headquarters, J-3 Directorate, Military Support Branch. Serves as the Director of Military Support responsible for managing the preparation and maintenance of contingency plans for natural disasters, Military Support for Civil Disturbance (MACDIS), Homeland Defense/Homeland Security to include Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), military support to civil defense, National Security Special Events (NSSE), continuation of vital public services and for alert of NG forces for homeland security/defense and related contingency missions. The incumbent is also 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. Performs other duties as assigned.
Description of Duties (Shortened):
(1) Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the subordinate military support units. Establishes, revises, or reviews policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organization design for the staff, as necessary to eliminate work problems or barriers to mission accomplishment, promotes team building, implements quality improvements, or in response to concerns with regulatory compliance and/or customer requirements.
(2) Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors/work leaders. Advises staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of higher-level management or headquarters. Selects candidates for subordinate non-supervisory and supervisory positions taking into consideration skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO and diversity objectives.
(3) 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.
(4) 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.
(5) Accomplishes staff planning and coordinates on various types of MSCA state level operations. Develops information papers, coordinates the activities of multi-component Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officers (EPLO) assigned to the state for emergency planning and coordination of DoD assets.
(6) Estimates the post disaster event situation and probable tasks that may be assigned to military organizations/installations of the various services within the state. Disseminates information and provides guidance to military commanders regarding military support operations. Coordinates programs such as Signal Intelligence (SIGINT), Operational Security (OPSEC), Information Security (INFOSEC) and Communications Security (COMSEC).
(7) Develops, coordinates and implements the Antiterrorism/Force Protection Plan to include vulnerability, risk and threat assessments. Develop actions and improvements to the Antiterrorism/Force Protection Plan and make recommendations to the Adjutant General regarding implementation of force protection measures.
(8) Develops, coordinates and implements Governor's Plan on drug/law enforcement support, internal and external Drug Demand Reduction program. Provide information to inform the Governor, NGB, the Adjutant General, federal, state and local law enforcement agencies on drug/law enforcement support capabilities and limitations. Review and update drug eradication/interdiction operations contingency plans as required.
(9) Develops, coordinates and implements the state NG physical security program to include ammunition, weapons, aircraft, wheeled and tracked vehicles and other federal property stored at numerous facilities statewide. Ensures effective utilization of technology and NG resources to support the overall program.
(10) Serves as liaison between the NG and the State Defense Force (SDF). Monitors and coordinates SDF activities. Provides technical guidance to SDF cadre.
(11) Performs other duties as assigned.
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 of this announcement. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12594516
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Next steps
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