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 MOBILIZATION AND DEPLOYMENT SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2025000 and is part of the IL MILPO, National Guard. Responsibilities As a MOBILIZATION AND DEPLOYMENT SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), GS-0301-9, you will provide oversight, planning, interpretation and application of policy; provide final review and validation of products for presentation through chain of command; coordinate and synchronize SRPs and SRCs in concert with other G Staff elements. Major Duties – This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Develop, coordinate, and distribute guidelines for formalizing and structuring Soldier Readiness Processing and Soldier Readiness Checks at all levels, to include company, battalion, and brigade levels. Perform and provide guidance to all personnel and administrative actions related to SRP processing. Monitor, compile, and communicate overall statistics of deploying units to requesting agencies. Utilize Personnel Policy Guidance (PPG) and appropriate policies and regulations to make informed, SRP specific judgments that take into account unique variables or issues. Assist in developing and coordination of appropriated and non-appropriated funds budgets to support the SPR activities. Coordinate with the mobilizing unit chain of command, intermediate commands, SRP site proponent, JFHQ, Mobilization Station LNO, and various State agencies and organizations to insure that procedures meet office needs and are consistently understood and followed. Establish and continually review, updates and develops complex administrative procedures that affect the orderly and efficient flow of work within the SRP and overall HR portion of the mobilization of the unit. Assist and advise action officers on all procedural and administrative aspects of staff actions. Provide guidance on appropriate response to action or often prepares response, if appropriate, base on knowledge of subject matter. Maintain Soldier Readiness Processing (SRP) master calendars and related appointment/meeting schedules. Requirements Conditions of Employment This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the Illinois National Guard and in the military grade listed in the announcement. This is required prior to the effective date of placement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. 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. 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. 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. IAW The Fair Chance Act, Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application, upon receipt of an application, or prior to, during or after a job interview. If an Optional Form (OF) 306, Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer, questions related to background information section may not be asked. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. This position will require travel. IAW The Fair Chance Act, Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application, upon receipt of an application, or prior to, during or after a job interview. If an Optional Form (OF) 306, Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer, questions related to background information section may not be asked. PCS expenses may be authorized. Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this position. Qualifications 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 – Not to exceed the Rank of E7 GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have the ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; plan and organize work; and communicate effectively orally and in writing. 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-9 Level MUST possess at least 1-year specialized experience at the GS-7 Level; experience providing technical guidance and assistance in the type of work of the position to be filled such as: developing, coordinating, and distributing guidelines associated with Soldier Readiness; coordinating with mobilizing unit chains of command; maintaining master calendar; a thorough knowledge and understanding of administrative procedures and practices of management; experience developing administrative procedures. 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: You must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. You must provide official transcripts to support your educational claims. 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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)). If you are needing some extra information regarding Federal Resumes, you should consider these tips from USA Jobs: USAJOBS Help Center | What should I include in my federal resume?