JOPES PLANNING SPECIALIST

Duties
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- Serves as exercise Joint Force Deployment Planning Specialist and Analyst, Global Force Management (GFM) and TPFDD technical expert and principal action officer for N&NC/J7 in the areas of force deployment, GFM, Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES), other related initiatives (e.g., Adaptive Planning and Execution), exercise and training requirements.
- Leads and manages exercise GFM and JOPES Planning Workgroups, Force Requirement Coordination Groups (FRCG) and technical discussions with GFM and JOPES SMEs to define, select, and build the best approach for constructive GFM and JOPES emulation in NORAD and USNORTHCOM Homeland Defense (HD) and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) exercises.
- Contributes to the development of Tier 1 and Tier 2 exercises by scheduling, resourcing, planning, designing, developing and executing exercises for NORAD and USNORTHCOM.

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• A Top Secret/Special Sensitive clearance is required for this position. The employee is required to possess and maintain a Top Secret/Special Sensitive as a condition of employment.
• Per AFGM2017-36-04, dated 4 Oct 17, the investigative requirement CANNOT be waived for special sensitive positions.
• Work requires a substantial amount of travel away from the normal duty station, including transportation by military and/or commercial aircraft.
• Employee may be required to work overtime and/or be "on call" after normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends or holidays and is subject to short- or no-notice recall to duty during exercises, crises, or contingencies.
• This position is designated by the Air force as a Test Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program.
• As a mandatory requirement for employment in this TDP, 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 TDP.
• In the performance of assigned duties, employee uses tact, diplomacy, and professionalism to promote effective working relationships with a variety of offices and agencies.
• A civilian employee's telework arrangement may be terminated at the discretion of the supervisor or at the employee's request.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• In order to access Global Command and Control Systems, where the TPFDD/JOPES Editing Tool (JET) is located, the incumbent must obtain and maintaing (U. S. Marine Corps) MAGTF Planners Basic Course, JOPES Action Officer Course, or equivalent training.
• per CJCSI 3265.01a COMMAND AND CONTROL GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT. The training must be obtained within twelve months of employment.
• Recruitment and Relocation Incentives may be authorized for this position.

Qualifications

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, Administrative and Management Positions.

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 (1) Works with the technology applications, designs and operations, and the role of these assets in supporting force deployment planning and execution. (2) Works with the functions, goals, objectives, and work processes pertinent to conducting Combatant Command and Bi-national Command training exercises; and (3) Works with current military law, national strategy, national response framework, joint plans, policies, plans and guidance.

This job does not have an education qualification requirement or applicable education substitution for experience.

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:

1. Knowledge of the technology applications, designs and operations, and the role of these assets in supporting force deployment planning and execution.
2. Skill in the management of detailed planning and execution of multiple exercises. Skills in the preparation of broad and difficult comprehensive management studies to propose solutions to challenging management problems.
3. Knowledge of the functions, goals, objectives, and work processes pertinent to conducting Combatant Command and Bi-national Command training exercises.
4. Knowledge of current military law, national strategy, national response framework, joint plans, policies, plans and guidance.
5. Skill in applying automated training system concepts to meet exercise and training objectives and reporting responsibilities. Skill in leading exercise planning events, to negotiate and defend ideas and support exercise concepts. Skill in managing several projects simultaneously.
6. Knowledge of crisis response processes and the command and controls systems Skill in written and oral communication. Knowledge of foreign disclosure, security policies and procedures.

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement or applicable education substitution for experience.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here .

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