PLANS OFFICER

Duties

SUMMARY:

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To serve as Chief of Plans in the Directorate of Plans, Policy, and Programs, directing operational plans officers during campaign, contingency, and crisis planning activities and managing employees assigned to Alaskan Command (ALCOM), a United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) subordinate unified (sub-unified) command. Coordinates and synchronizes ALCOM operational planning with NORAD and USNORTHCOM (N&NC) staffs and Service and functional components, USEUCOM and USINDOPACOM staffs, and Federal and State of Alaska interagency counterparts. Shapes the environment in support of N&NC military objectives and U.S. Government (USG) strategic objectives in Homeland Defense (HD) and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA).

DUTIES:

• Joint planning process subject matter expert with DOD and interagency partners for operations within the Alaskan Command Joint Operations Area (ALCOM JOA).
• Provides overall direction and management for all major operational planning initiatives across the command.
• Directs and manages operation of the ALCOM Joint Planning Group (JPG), which provides the directorate element of the Command Battle Staff process.
• Provides planning subject matter expertise, training, and training assessment of division and staff-wide planners responsible for contingency, crisis response, and exercise planning activities.
• Provides planning subject matter expertise, training, and training assessment of division and staff-wide planners responsible for contingency, crisis response, and exercise planning activities.

Requirements

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 posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Eligible for a Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) which is subject to change without notice
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• 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 1-year supervisory probationary period is required if applicant selected has not previously met this requirement.
• Work performed by incumbent may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft or other modes of travel.
• This position has been designated as Special Sensitive. The employee is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/ Sensitive Compartmental Information clearance as a condition of employment.
• Incumbent is subject to recall and may be required to work other than normal duty hours to include overtime, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. Valid driver's license may be required for the position.
• In the performance of assigned duties, employee uses tact, diplomacy, and professionalism to promote effective working relationships with a variety of offices and agencies.

Qualifications

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (CONT.):

• 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. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive position presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. The selectee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is identified as a TDP.
• May be required to perform Battle Roster functions during exercise and real-world events. Battle Roster functions may include, but are not limited to, Crisis Action Team, Joint Planning Group, Future Operations Cell, Command Board, Alaska Joint Enabling Capability, Joint Manning Document Working Group, and other tasks as assigned. These duties may require additional duty hours and/or alternate duty locations.
• IAW DoDI 3020-42 the position has been locally or command designated as Mission Essential (ME) 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.
• YA002 = Eligible for situational telework only, including Ad hoc, Emergency, or OPM prescribed "Unscheduled" Telework. This eligibility is separate and distinct from the employee's eligibility. A civilian employee's telework arrangement may be terminated at the discretion of the supervisor or at the employee's request.

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- Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series (0301).

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 (or higher) grade level or equivalent (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, or public sector). Examples of specialized experience include- Comprehensive knowledge of CJCS Joint Strategic Planning System processes and integrated mechanisms to conduct strategic assessments and provide unified guidance to the Armed Forces; Expert knowledge of National and DOD strategies, policies and plans including, but not limited to, the Unified Command Plan, Guidance for the Employment of the Force, Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan, National Defense Strategy, and the National Military Strategy and related National and DOD strategic guidance associated with national security; Comprehensive knowledge of Joint Operation Planning and Execution System policies, principles, concepts, guidance, procedures, techniques, and methodologies pertaining to joint planning at the strategic and operational levels of warfare, to include CJCS Manual 3122 Series, Joint Operation Planning and Execution System; Joint Publication 5-0, Joint Planning; and the DOD Adaptive Planning and Execution system. Serve as senior SME for joint planning.

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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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:

Knowledge of the policies, principles, concepts, guidance, procedures, techniques, and methodologies pertaining to joint planning at the strategic and operational levels of warfare. Knowledge of Joint Operation Planning and Execution System, the Joint Planning Process, the Adaptive Planning and Execution system, and joint doctrine, as well as DOD, Joint Staff, and Service vision and strategic planning documents and development processes.

Knowledge of the relationships between the various combatant command missions and organizations, and the respective agents for those commands involved in overall planning and executing military operations.

Knowledge of security, personnel management, training, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.

Skill in the application of planning expertise as it applies to strategic and long-range planning functions.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, devise recommended solutions, and package the entire process in briefings, papers, or reports suitable for senior leadership use and decision making. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of subordinate organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources while demonstrating the ability to negotiate complex issues and maintain good working relationships. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of a planning organization made up of both direct-reporting and non-reporting planners. Ability to perform strategic analysis of National, interagency, DOD and Joint Staff, and higher headquarters strategy and policy.

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.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . 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.

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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 dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click 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 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.

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