MILITARY SUPPORT SPECIALIST

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONT’D: This is a KEY position IAW 32 CFR, Part 44 Appendix A and DoD Directive 1200.7. A Key Position is a Federal position that cannot be vacated during a war, national emergency, or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency to function effectively. Individuals selected for Key positions must be made exempt from military mobilization and/or recall. Applicants for positions designated as “Key” positions who do not agree to this condition shall not be extended an offer of employment. Master’s degree is desired, but not required. YA002 = Eligible for situational telework only, including Ad hoc, Emergency, or OPM prescribed “Unscheduled” Telework. This eligibility is separate and distinct from the employee’s eligibility. A civilian employee’s telework arrangement may be terminated at the discretion of the supervisor or at the employee’s request. IAW DoDI 3020-42 the position has been locally or command designated as Mission Essential (ME) performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF), which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions IAW, DoDI 3020-42, Defense Continuity Programs. This position is designated by the Air Force as a Test Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. As a mandatory requirement for employment in this TDP, the incumbent is (A) to refrain from use of illegal drugs and (B) if required, to submit to urinalysis testing. The selectee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is identified as a TDP. May be required to perform Battle Roster functions during Exercise and Real World events. Battle Roster functions may include, but are not limited to, Joint Personnel Operation Cell, Contingency Command Center, Future Operations Center, Joint Enabling Capability, and other tasks as assigned. These duties may require additional duty hours and/or alternate duty locations. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Administrative and Management Positions, Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series, 0301. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes comprehensive knowledge of Federal, OSD, and Joint Staff strategic planning guidance and processes. Comprehensive knowledge of Joint Strategic Planning System, to include National and DOD strategies and plans; knowledge of the Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan; knowledge of the National Security Strategy, National Defense Strategy, and the National Military Strategy to develop act as primary planner for contingency plans. Expert knowledge of strategy, policy, doctrine, and traditional Combatant Command activities as they apply to Joint Staff planning and processes for HD, CS, and associated N&NC missions; thorough knowledge of domestic political and military environment and issues for national security issues to conduct strategic assessments of emerging national security issues. Comprehensive knowledge of the relationships of the various Combatant Command missions and organizations and the respective agents for those commands involved in overall planning and executing military operations and evaluations, and how strategic, operational, and deliberate planning and war gaming supports them. Expert knowledge of US Government agencies involved in national security and interagency planning and coordination relationships. Mastery of Joint Operation Planning and Execution System and compatible Service planning systems; knowledge of OSD and Joint Staff Adaptive Planning and Execution process; expert knowledge of policy and doctrine for campaign planning. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES), the Joint Planning Process, the Adaptive Planning and Execution (APEX) process, and the DOD, Joint Staff, and Services vision and strategic planning documents and development processes. Knowledge of Joint operational doctrine and the relationships between the various Combatant Command missions and organizations, and the respective agents for those commands involved in overall planning and executing military operations and evaluations, and how strategic and operational planning and wargaming supports them. Knowledge of Federal planning systems and documents, and the roles and responsibilities of interagency partners. Ability to perform strategic analysis of National, interagency, DOD and Joint Staff strategy and policy. Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, devise recommended solutions, and package the entire process in briefings, papers, or reports suitable for senior N&NC leadership use and decision-making. Knowledge of bi-national, bilateral, Canadian Department of National Defense, DOD, Joint Staff, and Services strategic guidance documents and development processes. Skill in the application of planning expertise as it applies to assigned programs and strategic and long-range planning functions. Ability to develop campaign and contingency plans in support of N&NC objectives and mission. Knowledge of N&NC crisis response processes and the command-and-control systems used by the commands and subordinate headquarters. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Skill to negotiate and defend ideas and support exercise concepts. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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