Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a Director of Military Support (Title 32) (Indefinite), Position Description Number D1784000 and is part of the VA JFHQ DET HQ, National Guard. Responsibilities As a Director of Military Support (Title 32), GS-0301-12, you will perform the below duties: Develops, coordinates and implements joint contingency plans for domestic emergencies, civil disturbances, natural disasters, state and federal contingency operations. Plans involve consideration of physical security of military forces, facilities and equipment protection, intelligence evaluation, emergency communications structuring. Such programs deal with Homeland Defense/Security, WMD response, Antiterrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP), the Critical Infrastructure Protection Program (CIPP) and National Security Special events. Serves as the state military technical expert for these programs to the Adjutant General on issues involving Military Support to Civil Authorities (MSCA), Antiterrorism, Homeland Defense/Security, and WMD. Interprets, evaluates and implements current laws, regulations, guidance, and policies from Department of Defense (DoD), other federal, state and local agencies. Provides policy guidance and ongoing assistance on program areas to units within the state NG and external agencies to include the Offices of the Governor and US Attorney. Works with Military Component Commanders, active and reserve, as well as federal, state and local officials for the purpose of coordinating resources and execution of contingency plans through personal contacts and exercises with contributing agencies. Initiates' projects based on broad assignment criteria, priorities in coordination with the Adjutant General. Develops standing operating procedures, circulars, pamphlets, letters of instructions and memoranda of understanding for NG MSCA support . Identify and implement improvements to operational programs. Explains the NG MSCA and Homeland Defense/Security programs to federal, state and local officials and how the NG may be of service to the community or the state. Represents the Adjutant General with federal, state and local governmental agencies, professional groups and local civilian community associations on MSCA and Homeland Defense/Security in the coordination and implementation of contingency plans. Oversees the organization and operation of the state MJEOC. Coordinates the inspection of units, supplies and equipment to ascertain condition and the level of readiness in the event of an MSCA emergency. Supervises personnel assigned to the Military Support Branch. Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the assigned National Guard technicians, ensuring that the advice and assistance provided complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. Develops goals and objectives that integrate support functions and overall unit program objectives. Researches, interprets, analyzes and applies applicable guidelines, policies and objectives. Establishes policies and procedures for accomplishment of the unit's mission. Plans and schedules work in a manner that promotes a smooth flow and even distribution. Coordinates plans and schedules with other organization managers and customers as appropriate. Identifies need for changes in priorities and takes action to implement such changes. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules. Assigns work to subordinate employees based on organization priorities and consideration of difficulty and requirements of assignments such that the experience, training, and abilities of staff are effectively utilized to meet organization and customer needs. Balances workload and provides advice, guidance, and direction on a wide range of technical and administrative issues. Structures assignments to create effective and economical positions. Reviews organization mission, functions, and manning. Identifies requirements and initiates requests for additional resources including personnel, overtime, equipment, supplies, and space to ensure success in meeting goals and objectives. Provides advice to supervisor on significant issues and problems related to work accomplishment. Establishes metrics and analysis systems to ensure actions are timely and reviewed at critical points. Accepts, amends, or rejects work presented by subordinates. Performs self-inspection and presents a detailed and comprehensive report with any corrective action taken to supervisor. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications NOTE: Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. NOTE: This position serves as a temporary backfill for a deployed technician. Upon the return of the deployed employee, this appointment is subject to termination. While the agency will do its best to identify placement opportunities in available vacancies, continued employment is not guaranteed. NOTE: This position is being advertised as an indefinite appointment and the applicant selected may be released at any time and advised of his/her rights and benefits to which entitled. In the event a permanent employee is accepted for this indefinite position, there will be a change in their tenure from permanent to indefinite. Indefinite appointments may be made permanent at a later date without competition. NOTE: All job seekers will be required to limit their resumes to 2 pages in length when applying for job opportunity announcements (JOAs). WHO CAN APPLY: GROUP I - All qualified Male/Female Warrant Officers (W1/WO1 - W4/CW4) or Commissioned Officers (O1/2Lt - O4/MAJ) in the Virginia Army National Guard and Commissioned Officers (O1/2Lt - O4/Maj) in the Virginia Air National Guard Military Technician Program. GROUP II - All qualified Virginia Army and Air National Guard Male/Female Warrant Officers (W1/WO1 - W4/CW4) or Commissioned Officers (O1/2Lt - O4/MAJ) in the Virginia Army National Guard and Commissioned Officers (O1/2Lt - O4/Maj) in the Virginia Air National Guard, regardless of employment status (Traditional, Military Technician or AGR). To be considered as a Group II applicant, proof of appointment/enlistment in the Virginia National Guard must be attached if the appointment/enlistment occurred within 60 days prior to, or during, the advertisement period. Military Grades: Warrant Officers (W1/WO1 - W4/CW4) or Commissioned Officers (O1/2Lt - O4/MAJ) in the Virginia Army National Guard and Commissioned Officers (O1/2Lt - O4/Maj) in the Virginia Air National Guard GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicant must experience being responsible for the state security programs including but not limited to classified information control, physical security, terrorism counteraction, communications security, intelligence security, operational employment of military resources, operation of state Military Joint Emergency Operations Center (MJEOC) and emergency communications systems, drug eradiation/interdiction program, emergency regional reporting system. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have have at least 12 months of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-11 level, or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government. This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the GS grade indicated. This experience must include activities such as: Experience planning to involve consideration of physical security of military forces, facilities and equipment protection, intelligence evaluation, emergency communications structuring. Experience working with Military Component Commanders, active and reserve, as well as federal, state and local officials for the purpose of coordinating resources and execution of contingency plans through personal contacts and exercises with contributing agencies. Experience planning, organizing, and directing the activities of the assigned National Guard technicians, ensuring that the advice and assistance provided complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. Experience selecting or recommending selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO objectives. 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 1 month of education for 2 months of specialized experience. 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. 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)).
