JOINT OPERATIONS CENTER TECHNICIAN

About the role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a JOINT OPERATIONS CENTER TECHNICIAN, Position Description Number T5312000 and is part of the MDNG JFHQ. This is an indefinite position that may become permanent without further competition. Please see "Additional Information" section for more details.

What you will do

• Assists in the management and daily operations of the Joint Operations Center.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with Federal, state and public agencies and military units within the state.
• Obtains and/or exchanges information pertinent to emergency support plans and activities of mutual interest or major concern.
• Evaluates, analyzes and disseminates information of interest to the JOC Manager, Adjutant General or his staff.
• Takes calls from Federal, state and the public on exchange of information and records all pertinent data.
• Relays information through various communications equipment to appropriate personnel.
• Notifies other agencies concerning the call as necessary.
• Records action taken, equipment assigned and other pertinent information in various databases.
• Monitors radio communications of law enforcement officers, fire department, and emergency operations.
• Examines, analyzes and interprets data from a variety of resources, i.e., interrelated electronic monitoring instruments, visual displays, area maps, news reports, and electronic mail to detect conditions of the area, either normal or abnormal.
• Maintains log records of activities occurring during the shift as a source of information for production reports, and operation efficiency status.
• Establishes, maintains and keeps updated the resources and operational functions/readiness of all JOC equipment once per shift.
• May participate with the JOC Manager in briefing key staff members on significant emergency situations and providing situational assessments requiring response and recommendations for appropriate action.
• Establishes priority of actions based on a variety of situations, and uses judgment when appropriate.
• During joint forces exercises or actual emergencies, serves as a member of the JOC emergency response team to provide support to either the Federal, state or public operations.
• Performs various tasks, such as activating the JOC, exchanging information with other emergency response agencies, coordinating data collection and reporting, coordinating with field personnel, preparing briefings or situation reports, etc. Ensures all classified documents are properly prepared, reproduced, distributed and stored.
• Controls COMSEC information, material, and devices and is responsible for receipt, inventory, storage, issue, protection and destruction.
• Maintains overall security of the Joint Operations Center and performs entry control and escort procedures during assigned shift.
• Performs a wide variety of administrative services.
• Conducts studies to determine requirements for communication devices, office automation hardware and software.
• Ensures required publications are readily available.
• Types a variety of narrative and tabular correspondence from rough drafts and corrected copies.
• These items include forms, reports, statistical material, charts, etc. Uses a variety of automated systems in the office environment to store/retrieve/manipulate data with word processing, database management, spreadsheet and graphics software packages.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• The JOC operates on a 24 hour/7 days a week rotating shift basis.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Work may require access to higher classified information.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• 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.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration.
• This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.

Education

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims.

To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

How you will be evaluated

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): Operations Support

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
• Your resume showing: Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
• Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job.
• Federal jobs should include series and grade.
• Education, certifications or licensures.
• Other supporting documents: If you are a current Federal Employee, please submit your most current non-award SF-50 when applying.
• If selected, failure to submit this documentation may affect your pay and/or delay your appointment.
• Veterans Preference If you are claiming veteran's preference, you MUST submit the appropriate documentation.
• Failure to do so WILL result in the loss of veteran's preference. - 10-Point Veterans' Preference: You MUST submit a signed SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof as required by the SF-15. - 5-Point Veterans' Preference: You MUST submit a copy of your DD-214 which includes Character of Service (usually Member-4 copy).
• If you are currently active duty, you may submit written documentation (certification) from your branch of service certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed.
• The certification should also include when your terminal leave will begin, your rank and dates of active duty service. ***

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).

We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 180 days of the closing date. This position MAY be eligible for recruitment or relocation incentives, pending availability of funding and management request. This position is in the Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service.

This is an indefinite position. Indefinite employment does not confer permanent tenure and is covered under tenure group 3. Indefinite technicians serve at the will of the appointing officer and may be separated any time, after a 30 day written memorandum is issued by the HRO.

This position may become permanent without further competition upon management request and HRO approval.