Duties As a OPERATIONS AND TRAINING MANAGER (TITLE 32), GS-0301-11, you will serve as an alternate point of contact for the RTI Director (OIC) or Director, Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security (DPTMS) or Director, Plans, Operations, Training and Security (DPOTS) and his/her representative of installation mission related programs in establishing and maintaining policies, executing administrative programs and projects, and resolving problems involving RTI/DPTMS/DPOTS mission related issues. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: * Integration of the training support plans involves evaluation, analysis and implementation of process management, net assessments, future management, implication analysis, option management, issue management and other related management studies. * Coordinate support commanders and staff officers from active and reserve military units (and nonmilitary organizations) in tactical training requirements within the training center as required. * Assist the RTI OIC/DPTMS/DPOTS in executing, coordinating, and integrating assigned mission, functions, and operations. * Review and report the status for utilization and distribution of resources to achieve assigned mission, including analysis of the effectiveness of organization's structure and staffing patterns. * Create, prepare, and document the development and updating of the training center Five-Year School Requirements/Range Development Plan in coordination with other directorates. * Review, critique, and monitor execution plans and programs of the RTI OIC/DPTMS/DPOTS. * Keep the RTI OIC/DPTMS/DPOTS informed on the overall conditions, trends, and critical issues in each subordinate element for those significant subjects assigned daily. * Ensure that information from the staff, subordinate's supervisors, and high headquarters is provided to the RTI OIC/DPTMS/DPOTS in a timely manner. * Advise staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of higher-level management or headquarters. * Assist with selecting candidates for subordinate nonsupervisory positions and selects subordinate supervisory positions taking into consideration skills and qualifications, and mission requirements. * Explain performance expectations to subordinate supervisors and employees directly supervised and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. * Appraise performance of subordinate supervisors and other employees directly supervised and serves as reviewing official on evaluation of non-supervisory employees rated by subordinate supervisors. Requirements Conditions of Employment * NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. * This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the Illinois National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement. * Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. * Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. * Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. * Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. * Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. * May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. * This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. * Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. * Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. * Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this position. Qualifications AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of consideration for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code § 709), will be in the following manner and sequence: * All excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG. Military Grades: Officer Only - Minimum rank 2LT, not to exceed rank of LTC. GENERAL EXPERIENCE : MUST possess the experience, education or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration; compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information; progressively responsible experience which demonstrates the ability to provide technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled; experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : GS-11 Level - MUST possess experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-10, 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. SPECIALIZED SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE : MUST possess the experience in managing the function of the work to be performed; experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. 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 below. 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. Education If you are using education to qualify for this position, Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. In addition, completion of courses such as the Officer Advanced Course, Squadron Officer School, Command and Staff College, Air and Army War College, National Security Management Course and others of comparable level will be credited at the rate of 1 month of education for 2 months of specialized experience. Additional information * If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx ). * If you are needing some extra information regarding Federal Resumes, you should consider these tips from USA Jobs: USAJOBS Help Center | What should I include in my federal resume . * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): * Human Capital Management
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* Planning and Evaluating * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position