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Norfolk, VA
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Duties
As a OPERATIONS PLANNING SPECIALIST at the GS-0301-12 some of your typical work assignments may include:
Conditions of employment
You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications:
A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service:
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
Additional information
This position is a KEY position. In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent, or a designated alternate, must continue to perform the duties until relieved by proper authority. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively. As a KEY position, the incumbent, or the designated alternate, must be removed from any military recall status.
This is a Mission Essential (ME) position 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.
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: .
Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see )
The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.
Selective Service Requirement: Please visit for more information.
For more information, please visit
Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:
Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
As a OPERATIONS PLANNING SPECIALIST at the GS-0301-12 some of your typical work assignments may include:
- Develop, coordinate and implement matters related to future operations, plans, policy and strategy as they relate to the agency.
- Prepares mission orders such as warning orders, operations orders, fragmentary orders, deployment orders, or letters of instruction.
- Develop, maintain and revise Continuity of Operations (COOP) plans, and provide input to agency COOP/Emergency Management planning.
- Research and analyze problems, issues, or program requirements and propose viable solutions.
- Offer technical expertise on planning systems like JPP (Joint Planning Process) and JOPES (Joint Operation Planning and Execution System) to enhance operational efficiency.
Conditions of employment
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
- Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
- Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
- Work Schedule: Full Time
- Overtime: Occasionally
- Tour of Duty: Flexible
- Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
- Financial Disclosure: Not Required
- Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
- The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret/Special Compartmented Information (SCI)) security clearance.
- The position is designated by the Air Force as a Test Designated Position under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Therefore, the incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications:
A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service:
- Lead planning teams to analyze missions, customize force packages, and support decision-making processes.
- Ensure priorities align with agency policies by evaluating strategies and providing recommendations.
- Prepare and present high-level briefings, reports, and justifications. Build and maintain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
Additional information
This position is a KEY position. In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent, or a designated alternate, must continue to perform the duties until relieved by proper authority. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively. As a KEY position, the incumbent, or the designated alternate, must be removed from any military recall status.
This is a Mission Essential (ME) position 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.
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: .
Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see )
The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.
Selective Service Requirement: Please visit for more information.
For more information, please visit
Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:
Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
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