Technician Vacancy Job Announcement Number: 66-12
Position Title and Number: Plan and Operations Specialist D124600
Series, Grade: GS-0301-11
Type Appointment: Excepted: Officer
Location of Position: DCSOPS, Rapid City, SD
Salary Range: $57,408 to $74,628 Per Annum
Open: 10 May 2012 Close: 30 May 2012
Area of Consideration
1. All permanent Technicians of the South Dakota Army National Guard. Applicants must presently be an Excepted employee or a Non Dual Status employee eligible for Excepted status.
Instructions to Applicants
1. Applicants must submit the following mandatory documents electronically. Signatures on electronic applications are not required:
a. Optional Form (OF) 612, “Optional Application for Federal Employment” or a resume.
Resume - must include, as a minimum, all the information requested on the OF 612.
(Only the last four of SSN is required on OF 612, Block 5).
b. SDNG Form 335-1-R, “Statement of Military History”.
2. Additional supporting documents may include:
a. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) - Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a separate sheet(s)
addressing the KSAs and how they relate to work experience, education or training.
b. Transcripts, to receive credit for education you must submit transcripts to verify the courses completed.
3. Applicants are responsible to ensure the application is current and contains sufficient information to qualify them for the position. This announcement and applicable forms (OF 612 and SDNG 335-1-R) may be accessed on the SDNG Internet web site at https://sdguard.ngb.army.mil under “Careers”.
4. Email all forms and supporting documentation (KSAs, transcripts, etc) to sdhropss@sd.ngb.army.mil. The email must be sent no later than the Closing Date on the Announcement. Late applications will be considered ineligible.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The South Dakota National Guard is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Selection for this position will be made without regard to political, religious, or labor organization affiliation or non-affiliation, marital status, race, color, sex, national origin, disqualifying physical handicap, or age, and shall be based solely on job-related criteria.
Minimum Requirements for Consideration
General: Experience, education or training which provided a general knowledge of the principles of organization, management and administration. Experience using computer and automation systems.
Specialized: 36 months experience which provided the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) as listed below. Such experience is gained in work similar or closely related to the work of the position to be filled. Completion of courses such as the Officer Advanced Course, Command and Staff College, Army War College, National Security Management course and others of comparable level will be credited at the rate of 1 month of education for two months of specialized experience. Also, successful completion of a full 4-year course in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor’s degree is required:
• Ability to establish local command and control policies and directives for the Joint Operations Center (JOC).
• Ability to provide technical and administrative supervision over the Joint Operations Center.
• Knowledge of the JOC operational, communication, and transmission requirements.
• Ability to provide management procedures and policies to the Expanded Joint Operations and Staff associated with the JOC.
• Ability to formulate and execute long range plans and programs.
• Skilled in oral and written communication.
• Knowledge in conducting domestic operations at unit or Task Force level in support of civilian authorities.
Compatibility Requirements
Selected individual must be assigned to a compatible military position in the following MOS/AOC within ninety (90) days of effective date of hire: Officer 24A, 34A, 42A, 50A, 53A, 59A, 92A. Military grade inversion within the full-time work force is not permitted. The military grade of the full time supervisor must equal or exceed the military grade of personnel supervised.
Experience Evaluation
All applicants who meet the minimum requirements for consideration will be further rated and ranked on their experience related to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) stated in minimum requirements for consideration above. These KSAs are those considered essential for successful performance in the position. The application and Official Personnel Files, when applicable, will be used to gather job-related background data to be used in the KSA evaluation process. Should you desire to address any or all KSAs, describe in writing the extent and nature of your experience and attach this material to your application.
Evaluation Methods
Each applicant considered to possess the minimum qualification requirements will be further evaluated in accordance with the procedures outlined in SDNG Technician Pamphlet 335-T.
Appointment
The Adjutant General retains exclusive appointment authority of Technicians. No commitment will be made to any nominee prior to a review of his/her qualifications by that office. The issuance of this Job Vacancy Announcement does not constitute a commitment to fill the position.
Summary of Duties
This position is located in the Joint Force Headquarters, Plans, Operations and Readiness Directorate-J3, Joint Operations Center (JOC). The purpose of this position is to serve as a Plans and Operations Specialist, develop plans and procedures, and coordinate preparations for state active duty and the operational employment of ARNG personnel and military resources.
Miscellaneous
1. A complete description of duties and responsibilities can be found in the Position Description available at the Human Resources Office at Camp Rapid or at the position assignment location.
2. The National Guard Technician Act of 1968 specifically excludes use of veteran’s preference for appointments made under Title 32 U.S.C. Since this appointment is made under 32 U.S.C, veteran’s preference is not applicable.
3. If you have questions or need additional information about this announcement, contact the Personnel Staffing Specialist, (605) 737-6659/DSN 747-6659, at the Human Resources Office in Rapid City.
4. Appointment to a Technician position may adversely affect various types of military Incentives. See your unit Personnel Office for complete information.
SDNG Form 335-1-R, “Statement of Military History”
Optional Form (OF) 612, “Optional Application for Federal Emoloyment”
