Summary About the Position: Serves as an Exercise Planning and Combat Training Center (CTC) Planning Specialist for United States Army Alaska (USARAK). Responsibilities Prepares exercise documents to include planning milestones, concept and issue updates, planning tools, executive summaries, staff summaries, orders, and command briefings. Serves as the command’s principal contact for scheduling, planning, coordinating, and supervising USARAK forces participation in all designated CTC rotations and exercises in the USINDOPACOM Theater and the Alaska Joint Operations Area of USNORTHCOM. Coordinates with senior, lateral and subordinate headquarters, and represents USARAK at planning conferences to meet sourcing requirements for all exercises tasked by appropriate higher headquarters. Develops exercise objectives, master scenario event lists, control plans, transportation plans, and support requirements for exercises. Provides advice, guidance and assistance to Major Subordinate Command and Theater Enabling Command action officers and negotiates with allied and partner nation planners to ensure that the results of each exercise maximize the training of all units. Assists in the allocation and management of all exercise funds received from higher headquarters for all Army units participating in exercises. Demonstrates capability and knowledge of the missions and capabilities of Army forces in order to provide valid comments and recommendations to U.S., allied and partner nation Armies in the design of force lists. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes planning, coordinating, and/or evaluating of combat training center exercises and other military exercises to include integration of allied/partner forces This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and Management Oral Communication Planning and Evaluating Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11). Education Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Training Capabilities and Doctrine Warfighting Developers Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Further certification from this announcement may take place up to 90 days beyond the closing date of this announcement. Since Alaska is considered an overseas assignment, Statutory Return Rights apply is many cases. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Summary Opened Area(s) of Consideration: 1, 2, 3 DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1 - AKNG Permanent or Indefinite technicians. Area 2 - All AKNG members. Area 3 - All other current military members who are eligible to join the Alaska Army National Guard. PDCN: D1010000 Selecting Supervisor: Octavia Thompson Responsibilities Reviews, evaluates and analyzes obligations and expenditures. Prepares directorate or division summaries from reports submitted by Major Subordinate Commands (MSC). Summarizes and interprets significant data collected and relates this data to the organizations program actions; identifies and analyzes deficiencies in resource consumption, training, workload and scheduling, and evaluates deviations from standards, plans, and estimates to determine cause and impact on missions. Assists management in interpretation and utilization of reports and information provided. Develops various visual media to present trends, performance status, capability and related management information. Aids functional areas in identifying areas of record documentation and procedures that can be streamlined, combined or improved and initiates methods to operate under the new or revised system. Implements management control plans. Provides recommendations to subordinate organizations for proper management of programs. Recommends funding allocations and monitors expenditure to ensure allocations are being utilized as planned and are not being exceeded. Adjusts allocations as needed. Report expenditure status to management and National Guard Bureau (NGB) as required. Based on budget guidance received from higher headquarters, develops an annual budget. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is experience which is directly related to the position to be filled and which has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. To qualify for this position, you must meet the Specialized Experience, Education, or a combination of both as described below: GS-09 - Must have at least 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, GS-07. Experience, education, or training which has provided application of practices, theories, techniques, and methods of management. Experience analyzing, interpreting, and developing policies and procedures of local management. Reviews, evaluates and analyzes obligations and expenditures. Develops various visual media to present trends, performance status, capability and related management information. Recommends funding allocations and monitors expenditure to ensure allocations are being utilized as planned and are not being exceeded. OR Education - Possess a master\'s, an equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. NOTE: In order to be considered for this position using education as a basis of qualification, you must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR Combination - A combination of Specialized Experience and Education as described above. Only graduate education in excess to 1 full year of graduate level education may be used when combining education and experience to meet the total qualification requirements. NOTE: In order to qualify for this position using a combination of experience and education, you must submit a copy of your transcripts. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Resume must have complete dates and hours worked per week for each occurrence of both civilian and military employment (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only will result in disqualification. The duties listed must fully substantiate -in your own words- that you meet the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above, in detail; otherwise, you will not be considered qualified for this position. Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Your experience will be evaluated on the basis of duties performed. Your record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position. Education Additional Information - INDEFINITE: AKNG permanent technician will retain their permanent status if selected for this position, and may be promoted, reassigned or changed to lower grade if selected for this position, and will be required to return to their permanent position unless action is made on a permanent basis. Permanent authorization may not cross service boundaries, or funding categories, (i.e., ARNG to ANG, or 176th WG to 168th WG). Indefinite employees may be separated with a 30 days\' notice. Indefinite employees may be converted to permanent without further competition. - If you are a current Federal employee or former Federal employee, you must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 \"Notification of Personnel Action\" and/or a copy of the SF-50. You may submit your most recent performance appraisal. - The National Guard is exempt from the Veterans Preference Act. Submission of a copy of your DD-214 is not required unless you are hired for technician position. - If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 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. - Cost of Living Allowance (COLA): Entitled to 1.69% COLA in addition to base salary, subject to change. - Direct Deposit Program: If selected for technician position with the Alaska National Guard, you will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program. (Salary will be automatically deposited to bank/credit union account). - Military Bonuses And Student Loan Repayment Program: If you are selected for this position, you should always check with your servicing incentive manager (AKARNG - J1 or AKANG - Retention Office) to verify how accepting this position will affect your entitlement prior to considering an offer of employment.
Summary Opened Area(s) of Consideration: 1, 2, 3, 4 DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1 - All current on-board AKNG T5 Competitive or Excepted Service Employees. Area 2 - All other current onboard AKNG T32 Excepted Service Employees. Area 3 - All current or former members of the Alaska National Guard Area 4 - All current and former Federal Employees with Reinstatement Eligibility. PDCN: T5117000 Selecting Supervisor: Donna Johnson Responsibilities The DOL manages a large wage grade work force located in maintenance shops throughout the state. Plans for adequate supply and maintenance facilities and coordinates with the Facilities Manager concerning maintenance and refurbishment of the facilities. Administers a maintenance program that involves a variety of facilities with varying levels and complexity of support capability to include, Maneuver and Training Equipment Sites (MATES), Combined Support Maintenance Shops (CSMS), Unit Training Equipment Sites (UTES) and Field Maintenance Shops (FMS). Maintains oversight of the development and execution of the Maintenance Strategy Action Plan. Coordinates and directs the State\'s logistical support mission and administers the Command Supply Discipline Program. Efforts include but are not limited to supply, services, property accountability, inventory management, equipment management (equipment authorization, acquisition, utilization, maintenance, replacement and disposition) and transportation which includes Defense Movement Coordination (DMC) mission; TC AIMS, MOBCON and related movement actions. Evaluates missions and functions, work methods and procedures and makes improvements. Develops and implements efficiencies where applicable. Formulates directives and issues guidance to ensure compliance within the JFHQ. Establishes and adjusts long range and short range plans for the development and improvement of logistics programs, ensuring that plans meet mission requirements and incorporate latest technological advances. Evaluates programs effectiveness through review of reports, personal observation, inspections, and other means and takes corrective action when appropriate. Sets priorities and deadlines for special projects and coordinates plans with other States/Territories (where applicable) as well as with subordinate supervisors. Oversees and monitors planning and implementation of comprehensive logistics programs for sustainment of highly complex, fielded, or planned fielding of new systems, integrating separate functions into logistics activities needed to sustain fielding. Coordinates fielding schedules in order to identify logistics requirements. Publishes Material Fielding Plans and assures implementation of new logistics concepts, corrective actions and changes to reflect new requirements, technologies, and safety concerns. Coordinates total package fielding within the JFHQ with Program Managers, the USPFO, with major commodity commands such as Tank Armament and Automotive Command, Department of the Army Program Managers and other representatives as appropriate. Includes, but is not limited to, major weapon systems such as the M1 tank and the Bradley Fighting Vehicle. Plans and supervises the execution of the entire logistics portion of the fielding plans associated with these weapon and equipment systems. Develops State regulatory policy and procedural guidance to assist in the establishment of logistics support throughout the State. Participates in negotiation in complex logistics support issues with JFHQ leadership, USPFO, private firms, and contracting personnel as applicable. Identifies personnel and equipment requirements for new equipment training; schedules events to assure personnel and equipment are available for training. Responsible for logistical mobilization and readiness planning. Oversees the development of logistical support plans for deployment and redeployment of assigned units. Identifies key issues and problems in the development of readiness/mobilization plans and initiates and monitors implementation of significant corrective actions. Conducts and supports emergency operations relating to logistics functions. Establishes and maintains response plans. Manages long range planning in structuring and scheduling future readiness/mobilization logistics programs that are consistent with the needs of the state. Coordinates logistics support with IDT/AT mobilization, and CONUS/OCONUS training exercises. Provides advice to the JFHQ staff, commanders, and higher agencies regarding mobilization, contingency, and emergency planning issues and concepts. Supervises directorate through subordinate supervisors. Plans and schedules work to be accomplished. Assigns special projects to subordinate supervisors. Analyzes work requirements and determines staff, equipment and other resources needed to accomplish the work and makes adjustments when appropriate. Makes changes in work methods, organization of work or assignment of functions to subordinate units or positions to improve work flow and services rendered, increase productivity, reduce costs, or promote job satisfaction. Resolves problems that could not be resolved by subordinate supervisors. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GENERAL EXPERIENCE is experience, education, or training involving judgment and/or analytical ability in the logistics field. Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is experience which is directly related to the position to be filled and which has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. GS-13- Must have at least 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level, GS-12. Some examples of specialized experience include: Plans for adequate supply and maintenance facilities and coordinates with the Facilities Manager concerning maintenance and refurbishment of the facilities; Coordinates and directs the State\'s logistical support mission and administers the Command Supply Discipline Program; Oversees and monitors planning and implementation of comprehensive logistics programs for sustainment of highly complex, fielded, or planned fielding of new systems, integrating separate functions into logistics activities needed to sustain fielding; Responsible for logistical mobilization and readiness planning; Supervises directorate through subordinate supervisors. Plans and schedules work to be accomplished. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Resume must have complete dates and hours worked per week for each occurrence of both civilian and military employment (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only will result in disqualification. The duties listed must fully substantiate -in your own words- that you meet the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above, in detail; otherwise, you will not be considered qualified for this position. Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Your experience will be evaluated on the basis of duties performed. Your record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position. Education Additional Information -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. - If you are a current Federal employee or former Federal employee, you must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 \"Notification of Personnel Action\" and/or a copy of the SF-50. You may submit your most recent performance appraisal. - NOTE: A retired member of the Armed Forces may not be appointed to a DOD civilian position within 180 days after retirement, without a TAG approved waiver, in accordance with DoDi 1402.01, Employment of Retired Members of the Armed Forces, dated 09 Sep 2007 and National Guard Appointment for Retired Members of the Armed Forces Memo, dated 18 Jan 2019. - If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 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. - Cost of Living Allowance (COLA): Entitled to 1.69% COLA in addition to base salary, subject to change. - Direct Deposit Program: If selected for technician position with the Alaska National Guard, you will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program. (Salary will be automatically deposited to bank/credit union account). - Veterans\' Preference: a copy of your DD Form 214 which must include character of service or a Statement of Service/Proof of Service which must include service dates and character of service. In addition, if claiming 10-point preference you must submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces (or documentation of purple heart, if applicable) and a SF 15 (Application for 10-point veteran preference). Veterans Information: Veterans\' preference must be validated by formal submissions including all necessary supporting documentation. You must provide acceptable documentation of your preference or appointment eligibility. Acceptable documentation may be: 1. A copy of your DD-214, \"Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty,\" which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions. 2. A \"certification\" that is a written document from the armed forces that certifies 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 the certification is signed. 3. You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center or online. NOTE: Prior to appointment, an agency will require the service member to provide a copy of the DD-214.
Summary Opened Area(s) of Consideration: 1, 2 DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1 - AKNG Permanent or Indefinite technicians. Area 2 - All AKNG members. PDCN: D0416000 Selecting Supervisor: Trever Nickerson Responsibilities Inspects and troubleshoots aircraft structures such as fuselage, tail, wings, cowlings and stabilizers. Determines the nature and extent of repairs to be made using applicable Technical Manuals (TMs) as guidelines. Removes, fabricates, repairs, modifies, and installs parts and assemblies, such as frames, stringers, longerons, bulkheads, beams, ribs, spars, skin, cowling, brackets, fairing, stressed and double contour skins using hand or powered tools and a variety of metal working equipment. Fits and trims components to aircraft such as loading gear doors, ailerons, flaps, engine access doors and similar assemblies. Performs fabrication of local manufactured items required for facility support. Work includes layout, bending, cutting, forming and assembling. Devises and calculates patterns employing the principles of triangulation, radial, and parallel line development. Aligns component structures and airframe using precision optical measuring instruments, plumline and level. Repairs cracks in aircraft skin. Fabricates and fits patches to damaged areas as necessary to retain or restore original strength. Installs regular, heat-treated, high shear, and blind type aircraft rivets and fasteners by using pneumatic riveters, bucking bars and other special tools. Performs metal to metal bonding where delamination of surfaces or core material occurs. Inspects for corrosion conditions which are eliminated by chemical treatment or material replacement. Inspects, repairs, fabricates and replaces honeycomb and fiberglass structural assemblies. Sets up, operates and maintains power shears, metal brakes, rolls, dimpling machines, drills, saws, heat-treating furnaces, hardness testers, arc and oxyacetalene welders and other metal working equipment and tools of the trade. Works from blueprints, technical manuals, diagrams and work orders. Prepares and designs layout, dies, jigs, and templates necessary to carry out fabrication, repair or modification of aircraft, general support equipment and facility support equipment. Must have a thorough knowledge of ferrous and nonferrous metal and mechanical drawing and shop mathematics. May paint, strip or stencil aircraft and/or components. Participates in the safety program for the sheet metal function. Performs on-the-job training as required and evaluates training effectiveness. May assist in the requisitioning and identifying stock material, parts and equipment. Reviews and maintains applicable technical manuals and publications. Maintains records and makes proper entries on log book forms. May assist in other functions within the Component Repair Shop in the accomplishment of mission requirements. May assist authorized firefighters in the performance of fire/ crash/rescue duties as required. Performs other duties assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GENERAL EXPERIENCE is experience or training that has provided the candidate with the ability to plan, manufacture, and install cylindrical, square, or rectangular-shaped objects that have easily constructed fastenings such as single and double-hem edges and single, double or grooved seams. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is experience which is directly related to the position to be filled and which has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. WG-10- Must have at least 18 months of experience or training in planning, layout, and construction skills to manufacture items and systems with dovetailed seams, set-in-bottom seams, burred-bottom seams, or wired or lock seams. Experience using more complicated shop tools and equipment. Experience in using metals including stainless steel, copper sheet, magnesium, honeycomb material and alloys. Experience demonstrating the use of more complicated mathematical calculations and complicated measuring instruments. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Resume must have complete dates and hours worked per week for each occurrence of both civilian and military employment (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only will result in disqualification. The duties listed must fully substantiate -in your own words- that you meet the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above, in detail; otherwise, you will not be considered qualified for this position. Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Your experience will be evaluated on the basis of duties performed. Your record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position: Education Additional Information -The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission. - If you are a current Federal employee or former Federal employee, you must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 \"Notification of Personnel Action\" and/or a copy of the SF-50. You may submit your most recent performance appraisal. - The National Guard is exempt from the Veterans Preference Act. Submission of a copy of your DD-214 is not required unless you are hired for technician position. - If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 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. - Direct Deposit Program: If selected for technician position with the Alaska National Guard, you will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program. (Salary will be automatically deposited to bank/credit union account). - Military Bonuses And Student Loan Repayment Program: If you are selected for this position, you should always check with your servicing incentive manager (AKARNG - J1 or AKANG - Retention Office) to verify how accepting this position will affect your entitlement prior to considering an offer of employment.
