PLANS AND READINESS OFFICER

Duties

As a PLANS AND READINESS OFFICER at the GS-0301-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Serves on the Deployment Readiness team with the 35 Future Operations Division
• Tracks the readiness levels of the deployable teams and individuals
• Creates and present briefing slides to senior leaders
• Schedules training sessions available for the entire agency for weapons qualification, medical clearance, ISOPREP, and other pre-deployment activities
• Completes products and reports on a variety of computer based programs and applications
• Participates in military exercises as a subject-matter-expert on deployment readiness
• Supports high-tempo, real-world crisis operations

Requirements

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: Subject to approval from the hiring manager
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and possess a U.S. Passport and valid State Driver's license.
• This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug testing thereafter.
• In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent may be asked to work additional hours, sometimes evenings and weekends, in order to accomplish the mission.
• The incumbent may be required to take part in military exercises.
• If deployed to designated combat zone or other austere location, the employee may be authorized to carry a firearm.
• The incumbent may be requested to fit for a chemical agent protective mask and receive the issue of chemical protective clothing and equipment.
• Travel 20% CONUS/OCONUS

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service:

• Managing travel or deployment programs for either military and civilian personnel, ensuring travelers are mission ready to deploy to overseas locations in support of Combatant Commands (as outlined their travel requirements) or international organizations
• Participating in various working groups, committees, contingency plans updates, and training exercises which create
  briefing slides for senior leaders on the Readiness levels of the agency or command
• Working with the Defense Readiness and Reporting System (DRRS) or Joint Planning and Execution System (JOPES) at either a Combat Support Agency, Defense Agency, military staff, or federal agency staff
• Experience with military, or emergency responder, use of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) masks, protective equipment, test equipment, and the decontamination procedures and processes
• Serving on a military, federal agency, or other large staff, completing high-quality products, tasks, projects, and deliverables for senior leaders using computer programs and applications.

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.

In addition to specialized experience, competencies will also be evaluated. These competencies include:

• Administration and Management, Knowledge of planning, coordination, and execution of business functions, resource allocation, and production.
• Attention to Detail, Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Critical Thinking, Exercises sound reasoning and analytical thinking, using knowledge, facts, and data to resolve workplace issues.
• Information Management, Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems.
• Teamwork, Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.

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: .

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.

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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:

DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENT:
This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.
You will be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

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