JOINT OPERATIONS CENTER TECHNICIAN (TITLE 32)

at Army National Guard Units in Springfield, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a JOINT OPERATIONS CENTER TECHNICIAN (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D12450000 and is part of the IL JS, National Guard. Responsibilities As a JOINT OPERATIONS CENTER TECHNICIAN (TITLE 32), GS-0303-5/6/7, you will carry out duties which include: overall mission status of an armory or base and its assigned units, installation security, initiating emergency procedures, Crisis Action Team notification, and other duties critical to the conduct of the mission. This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Perform a wide variety of administrative services. Conduct studies to determine requirements for communication devices, office automation hardware and software. Ensure required publications are readily available. Type a variety of narrative and tabular correspondence from rough drafts and corrected copies. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Federal, state and public agencies and military units within the state. Take calls from Federal, state and the public on exchange of information and records all pertinent data. During joint forces exercises or actual emergencies, serve as a member of the JOC emergency response team to provide support to either the Federal, state or public operations. Perform various tasks, such as activating the JOC, exchanging information with other emergency response agencies, coordinating data collection and reporting, coordinating with field personnel, preparing briefings or situation reports, etc. Obtain and/or exchange information pertinent to emergency support plans and activities of mutual interest or major concern. Evaluate, analyze and disseminate information of interest to the JOC Manager, Adjutant General or his staff. Record action taken, equipment assigned and other pertinent information in various databases. Examine, analyze and interpret data from a variety of resources, i.e., interrelated electronic monitoring instruments, visual displays, area maps, news reports, and electronic mail to detect conditions of the area, either normal or abnormal. Assist in the management and daily operations of the Joint Operations Center. Relay information through various communications equipment to appropriate personnel. May participate with the JOC Manager in briefing key staff members on significant emergency situations and providing situational assessments requiring response and recommendations for appropriate action. Ensure all classified documents are properly prepared, reproduced, distributed and stored. Requirements Conditions of Employment NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state’s National Guard, required 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. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required. Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this position. Qualifications AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of considerations for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code § 709), will be in the following manner and sequence, The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG. The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees. The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible. The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership. The FIFTH area of consideration will U.S. Citizens. Military Grades: Enlisted Only – May not exceed the rank of E9. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: MUST possess administrative or clerical experience, education, or training which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position; Experience using computer and automation systems. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the lower grade level in the Federal service in order to be considered for this position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-07 Level – MUST possess at least 1 year equivalent to GS-6 Level experience in the interpretation and application of regulations, procedures or laws. Experience that provided a working knowledge of administrative functions; Experience demonstrating the ability to advise lower graded employees; Experience working independently and setting priorities with very little supervisory control. GS-06 Level – MUST possess at least 1 year equivalent to GS-5 Level experience performing administrative work, gathering information, compiling data and preparing reports; Experience in the interpretation and application of regulations, procedures or law; Experience using oral and written communication. GS-05 Level – MUST possess at least 1 year equivalent to GS-4 Level experience, education or training that provided knowledge of general office work which may include but is not limited to: answering telephones, receiving and distributing mail and maintaining records; Experience following oral or written instructions to accomplish work; Experience establishing and retrieving files and information; Experience using common computer software designed for word processing. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. Education If you are using Education to qualify for this position, successful completion of 4 years of education above the high school level in any field is creditable for the GS-5 Level. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. One year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university, or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a bu