MOBILIZATION PLANS SPECIALIST (TITLE 32)

About the role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a MOBILIZATION PLANS SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D0623000 and is part of the IL DCSOPS, National Guard.

What you will do

• 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.

Requirements

• IAW The Fair Chance Act, Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application, upon receipt of an application, or prior to, during or after a job interview.
• If an Optional Form (OF) 306, Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer, questions related to background information section may not be asked.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the Illinois National Guard and in the military grade listed in the announcement.
• This is required prior to the effective date of placement.
• If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• 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.
• 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.
• INDIVIDUAL MUST POSSESS A MINIMUM OF A SECRET CLEARANCE.
• DEPENDING ON STATE'S MISSION SET, THE POSITION MAY BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A TOP SECRET CLEARANCE.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Education

If you are using Education to qualify for this position, 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 one month of education for two months of specialized experience.

You must provide official 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): Information Management Planning and Evaluating Problem Solving Reading Comprehension

Documents you must provide

• Your resume that clearly demonstrates experience that meets the requirements of this position.
• Your resume must contain identifiable information such as your name, address, and phone number.
• It should also show your work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
• If you are currently an onboard ILNG technician, then you MUST include your most recent SF-50.
• Other supporting documents (as applicable): Certifications DD-214 NGIL Form 73 Official Transcript *** *NGIL Form 73 - Illinois National Guard Technician Program Supplement to Application for Dual Status (DS), to reflect military qualifications.
• Complete and accurate data is essential to ensure fair evaluation.
• Applicants with no military qualifications must submit form stating "not applicable" and signature on page 2 of the NGIL Form 73.
• Documents NOT accepted: photographs, copies of position descriptions, training certificates, performance ratings, awards, and letters of appreciation.

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 (***).

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