PLANS AND OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Full Job Description

This is a Washington Army National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Unit Technician position: PLANS AND OPERATIONS SPECIALIST Location: Washington J3 DCSOPS CAMP MURRAY, Washington 98430 Army National Guard Units Appointment Type: Temporary Promotion, NTE 1-5 years, excepted service Advertised as: ENLISTED/WARRANT OFFICER/OFFICER May be used to fill one or more vacancies.

*Ensure you read this announcement in its entirety, complete all application requirements GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 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: Must have 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. OR 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Major Duties:

A GS-0301-11, PLANS AND OPERATIONS SPECIALIST: Researches a variety of planning problems. Determines the need to develop a specific military support (MS) plan, special report or to conduct a study.

Plans, coordinates and develops specific plans and projects from conception to completion. Exercises initiative to obtain and analyze information on problems, projects and plans assigned.

Assembles and analyzes data; makes commitments within delegated authority; conducts briefings; and prepares information papers.

Submits reports to the National Guard Bureau (NGB), Continental United States Army (CONUSA), military installations, and the Governor on NG involvement and mission requirements.

Represents the state at meetings with various federal and state officials. Arranges conducts,, and attends conferences and meetings with other agencies. Services as MS special projects officer.

Develops, analyzes and updates drug enforcement support operations contingency plans. Assesses the mission; determines the scope and impact on NG resources and capabilities.

Advises state and federal law enforcement agencies and Department of Defense (DoD) agencies concerning NG resources and capabilities to successfully support drug enforcement, interdiction of illicit drugs, and eradication operations.

Coordinates on: the user of aircraft, vehicles, other special items, equipment/material, fuel, subsistence, transportation, maintenance, special equipment, personnel, etc.

Coordinates employment of the air crews to identify and report marijuana services on the ramifications of utilizing NG in various employing status (state status, annual training (AT), active duty, inactive duty training (IDT), additional flight training periods (AFTPs), etc.).

Researches problems or lessons learned. Incorporates solutions and recommendations by other agencies to the NG.

Develops state reporting procedures regarding Serious Incident Reporting (SIR) Submits initial telephone report to NGB, as required. Oversees the SIR investigation.

Develops, analyzes and updates the state Terrorism Counteraction Plan.

Develops, analyzes, and integrates civil and military resources and assets into the comprehensive Joint Civil-Military Terrorism Counteraction Plans.

Develops an active preventive program which may include deliberate low visibility, clandestine, and/or various actions to deter or lessen the effectiveness of planned or actual acts of terrorism or aggression.

Ensures plans are current and available. Schedules and conducts threat briefings on terrorist or subversive element activities. Analyzes threat assessments.

Disseminates threat information and on high risk areas to personnel with a need to know. Apprises and updates as necessary the proper authorities on potential problems.

Monitors Threat Condition (THREATCON). Recommends changes to THREATCON. Ensures personnel receive mandatory training.

Initiates instructions to ensure counter-terrorism measures are established and implemented. Schedules and conducts inspections.

Analyzes integrated plans for the Adjutant General on the State Defense Force (SDF) to assume state duties of NG following mobilization.

Reviews SDF program for effectiveness, sensitivity to state specific missions and needs, and coherent organization. Develops procedures for procuring an issuing of any federal equipment to the SDF.

Functions as an Operations Officer during training simulations. Develops operational procedures to implement contingency and emergency plans.

Identifies and coordinates with staff officers on Emergency Operations Center (EOC) requirements for personnel and equipment to effectively accomplish emergency operations.

Develops message routing procedures. Coordinates with higher, adjacent, lower HQs, federal, state and local agencies as necessary. Plans shift reports to include cost factors.

Identifies specific unit capabilities to support emergency operations. Identifies equipment and special civilian occupational skills needed for the EOC. Develops resources to support emergencies.

Coordinates operational control over committed NG forces during training simulations. Other duties as assigned.