EXERCISE AND CONTINGENCY PLANNER

Duties
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As an EXERCISE AND CONTINGENCY PLANNER at the GS-0301-14 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Subject matter expert and oversees and directs all facets of directorate exercise planning, mobilization planning and contingency operational tasking requirements in support of directorate involvement in global-level, joint-level, service component-level and coalition exercises as directed.
• Analyzes exercise operations to identify deficiencies in staff readiness, makes recommendations for resolutions, and coordinates the activities necessary to better achieve mission goals.
• Primary directorate liaison with Combatant Command (CCMD), Department of Defense (DoD), and non-DoD agency exercise planners in the areas of cyber defense, cyber operations, satellite, and C4 operations.
• Manages and assists JS COOP OPLAN execution during exercises and real world events.
• Maintains compatibility between COOP plans of the OSD, Joint Staff, other Services, and components in order to support the Command.

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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 NOT telework eligible
• Incumbent may be required to travel occasionally up to 20%.
• The position is subject to uncommon tours of duty and shift work may be required during exercise or contingency operations
• Position may be designated Emergency Essential (E-E) in support of mobilization and wartime mission. Prior to appointment to the position, employee will sign a statement agreeing to the E-E condition of employment.
• Current and Former Permanent Competitive Service Employees of Department of Defense Agencies may Only Apply.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS- 14, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the 13 grade level in the Federal service:

• Expert overseeing all facets of directorate planning, mobilization planning and contingency operational tasking requirements.
• Knowledge of Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), Operations Plans (OPLANS), Execution Order (EXORD), Warning Order (WARNORD), Command Control, Communications and Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR), cyber and space annexes.
• Developing training requirements and analyze exercise operations to identify deficiencies in staff readiness.
• Expert knowledge of crisis action and contingency planning in order to advise crisis action planners.

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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

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: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ .

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A
Special Hiring Authority for Veterans
Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/ )

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 http://www.sss.gov for more information.

For more information, please visit
https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Selectee or incumbent must be able to obtain the appropriate certification level for their position. This is a Financial Management Level 3 Certified position. IAW Public Law 112-81 and DoD Policy the incumbent shall comply with the requirements of DoD FM Certification program within the allotted time frame. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

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: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).