Operations Specialist with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following: Develops and executes plans and operations using knowledge of the organizational structures, interrelationships, capabilities and requirements of supported and supporting tenant organizations. Plans, analyzes and recommends actions required to implement operation and contingency plans applicable to the installation. Participates in meetings and briefings with military and civilian officials to provide information on installation activities, daily operations and exercises. Performs duties as the Battle Captain of Operations Officer in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during activation for contingency operations and exercises. Provides support to the EOC as an on-call staff member during non-duty hours and 24/7 shift work during activation. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship is required Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see ) May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period Must be determined suitable for federal employment Required to participate in the direct deposit program This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing This position may be subject to the DoD Priority Placement Program The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) This position may require 10% occasional travel away from your normal duty station for official business on military or commercial aircraft The employee assigned to this position is designated as a MISSION ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEE Mission essential employees may be required to report for, or remain at, work in dismissal or closure situations due to adverse weather conditions, natural disasters, or other emergency situations The incumbent may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime The incumbent is required to wear protective equipment, i.e., arc flash rated suit, tyvek suits and respirators, while working in hazardous areas Employee must maintain a flashlight and also be issued and trained to use emergency escape breathing apparatus This position requires the employee to work rotating shifts, weekends, overtime, holidays and may be subject to call 24 hours a day Qualifications For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the length of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume? at You may qualify at the GS-12 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement : One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to: Apply policies, regulations and/or precedents related to an Emergency Operations Center; and Apply an organization's capabilities to support mobilization, contingencies and/or exercises; and Provide briefings and written reports to senior staff in regards to contingency operations and/or planning. Continuous Training Position: The field of operations is dynamic, with new technologies and methodologies constantly emerging. The career progression of this position requires practical experience and a set of specialized skills acquired through continual training and learning. This position requires a dedication to learning and continuous development of essential operations skills. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act Chapter 21 of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 2108a, requires Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, assuming the service member is otherwise eligible. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. The service member's military service dates are necessary in order to determine whether he or she meets the definition of "veteran" under 5 U.S.C. 2108(1). The "certification" must reflect the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date of submission. The "certification" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin (if applicable), your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Further, under paragraph (h) of the rule, agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD-214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible." Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave. Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: Position title; Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee); Agency; and, Beginning and ending dates of appointment. All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Education Education cannot be substituted for experience. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application. Please view the following link for information on how to obtain an alternative application Appointment Authorities: For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements: Other Special Appointment Authorities Interchange Agreements Additional information Priority consideration programs continue under their current operating procedures. Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. / Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: Military Spouse Preference applicants, must be selected and placed at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified up to and including the full performance level. You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Check

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