OPERATIONS PLANNING SPECIALIST

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (Cont'd) This position is designated Non-Combat Essential and is a KEY position IAW DODD 1404.10. Duties of this position are essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations. Incumbent of key positions must be removed from their military recall status if alternative for filling of the position during an emergency are not available. This position is designated by the Air Force as a Test Designated Position (TOP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. As a mandatory requirement for employment in this TOP, 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 TOP. Frequently, incumbent may be required to be on a two or four-hour recall. Incumbent may be required to carry a phone and/or pager (Government furnished). Additionally, Incumbent must participate in any "call back" drills conducted by the organization (unless on approved leave). Work may require travel by military or commercial aircraft or other modes of travel away from the normal duty station to locations within and outside of the Continental United States. Travel may be on very short notice and may be under field conditions. Deployments may expose incumbent to hazardous conditions and potentially life-threatening conditions. Training may be required to prepare the incumbent for extended TOY under field conditions. Special dietary or religious requirements may not be accommodated during TOY or training exercises. As a condition of employment, must be able to don Nuclear, Biological and Chemical (NBC) protective clothing, including a protective mask, unassisted, in the requisite amount of time to ensure the employee's safety, and remain in this posture until conditions are declared safe for removal of protective clothing. Grooming standards must be compatible with all required protective equipment. A pre-employment medical exam is required. The duties of this position require moderate physical exertion involving walking and standing, possible use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather. This position has deployment requirements for CBRN Response IAW NNCI 44-163 and DoDI 6490.07. Selectee must meet the requirements specified on the SF-178 Certification of Medical Examination. Certification of medical readiness is required annually as a condition of employment. Any condition that would cause the employee to be a hazard to him/her or others is disqualifying. The incumbent must immediately report to his supervisor any significant changes in health status and/or medication requirements. Vaccinations and medication necessary to deploy to, and operate in, a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, or High Explosive (CBRNE) contaminated environment are required IA W NNCI 44-163 as a condition of employment. Maintaining a current and medically deployable status is a condition of employment. Employee is expected to have a family care plan in place (if applicable) to allow employee to deploy in as little as 4 hours after notification. Employee's plan must allow for the possibility of deployments of at least 30 continuous days or more. Be a graduate of Joint Basic Operations Course (JBOC) and Joint Planning and Execution System (JOPES) course required. The JOPES Specialist will have experience in contingency planning and operations, and knowledge of joint staff operations. A minimum of 5 years JOPES experience is required, with one billet at the Joint or planning level highly desired. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule 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-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes expert knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods techniques to issues or studies concerning deployment and force generation for tasked nits including joint command relationships/responsibilities and deployment characteristics, and JOPES and JCRM automated systems; comprehensive knowledge of all facets of military forces deployment planning, i.e., deployment orders process, planning, organizing and executing military force deployments within the CONUS and Territory locations. Work requires knowledge of relationships with all DoD Force Providers (FORSCOM, ACC. MARFORCOM, FFC, etc.), Lead Federal Agencies (HHS, OHS, DOS, etc.) and key administrative support functions within the employing agency or in other agencies. 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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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: Ability to make critical analytical judgements sufficient to formulate clear recommendations, which may have major command; skill to coordinate strategic force deployment and force sourcing. Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues utilized in studies concerning deployment planning/force sourcing for tasked units including joint command relationships/responsibilities and deployment characteristics. Knowledge of all facets of military force deployments planning/force sourcing, i.e., deployment orders process, planning, organizing and executing military force deployments within CONUS and its territories. Knowledge of applicable policy and doctrine as it relates to CBRN response operations: Joint policies and procedures; DoD, Services and joint organizational structures; U.S. Department of Homeland Security and other key interagency organizations involved in CBRN response and support; knowledge of a wide range of all services military technical methods of force deployment and force sourcing. Skill to independently gather, assemble and analyze information, develop appropriate courses of action, draw conclusions and formulate recommendations, and communicate a resolution or decision in a well written or oral presentation at the senior leader level. Skill to lead a large, highly diverse group of mid- to senior-level military/civilian personnel of competing agency interests, loyalties, and agendas, to get this group to work together effectively and productively to achieve the goals and objectives of interagency coordination and cooperation; skill in effective oral and written communications. 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. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.