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Army National Guard Units is Hiring a MOBILIZATION PLANS SPECIALIST (TITLE 32) Near Springfield, IL

Qualifications:

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of considerations for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code 709), will be in the following manner and sequence:

• The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG.
• The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees.
• The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible.
• The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership.
• The FIFTH area of consideration will U.S. Citizens.

Military Grades: Officer/Warrant Officer/Enlisted - Minimum rank of SSG. Maximum rank of CPT.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience, education, or training which provided a general knowledge of the principles of organization, management, and administration and experience using computer and automation systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-11 Level - Must possess specialized experience which includes at least 36 months experience, education or training in program or managerial experience in a type of work or a combination of functions directly related to the position to be filled or in comparable work or functions; experience developing and recommending policy, organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of operations; experience in supervisory, staff or technical work which included study, analysis or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies, practices and procedures; experience preparing written communications and oral presentations.

In order to be considered qualified, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in Federal service.

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.

Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Responsibilities:

As a MOBILIZATION PLANS SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), GS-0301-11, you will serve as a Mobilization Plans Specialist to develop plans, coordinate preparations for mobilization and the deployment of available ARNG units.

Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list:

• Analyze the war plan missions assigned to the state's units and evaluate the capability of those units to meet requirements considering mobilization capability, readiness and other factors.
• Develop, analyze, and update mobilization plans and projects from conception to completion.
• Review and approve Post Mobilization Training and Support Requirements.
• Ensure the Mobilization Exercise Program is effective, sensitive to state specific missions and needs, and is coherently organized for effective implementation.
• Take action to recommend mission changes or corrective measures when the mission is inappropriate.
• Analyze after action reports.
• Identify systemic deficiencies.
• Research mobilization planning problems and provide commanders and staff with advisory services.
• Analyze force structure changes for impact on the state and unit mobilization plans.
• Analyze United States Forces Command Mobilization and Deployment Planning System directives to ensure STARC and unit compliance with established mobilization requirements contained in these documents.
• Assemble and analyze mobilization data.
• Prepare and publish mobilization lessons learned.
• Represent the state at NGB, US FORSCOM, and other General Officer and Major Command mobilization and deployment conferences as required.
• Serve as a member of the state Readiness Committee or Council.
• Prepare agenda, coordinate with staff and conduct workshops on mobilization plans.
• Assist in developing, coordinating and conducting state and unit mobilization station coordination conferences.

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