JOINT OPERATIONS CENTER TECHNICIAN (TITLE 32)

As a JOINT OPERATIONS CENTER TECHNICIAN (TITLE 32), GS-0303-5/6/7, you will carry out duties which include: overall mission status of an armory or base and its assigned units, installation security, initiating emergency procedures, Crisis Action Team notification, and other duties critical to the conduct of the mission. This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Perform a wide variety of administrative services. Conduct studies to determine requirements for communication devices, office automation hardware and software.

Ensure required publications are readily available. Type a variety of narrative and tabular correspondence from rough drafts and corrected copies. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Federal, state and public agencies and military units within the state.

Take calls from Federal, state and the public on exchange of information and records all pertinent data. During joint forces exercises or actual emergencies, serve as a member of the JOC emergency response team to provide support to either the Federal, state or public operations. Perform 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.

Obtain and/or exchange information pertinent to emergency support plans and activities of mutual interest or major concern. Evaluate, analyze and disseminate information of interest to the JOC Manager, Adjutant General or his staff. Record action taken, equipment assigned and other pertinent information in various databases.

Examine, analyze and interpret 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. Assist in the management and daily operations of the Joint Operations Center. Relay information through various communications equipment to appropriate personnel.

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. Ensure all classified documents are properly prepared, reproduced, distributed and stored.

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. 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. 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. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

If you are using Education to qualify for this position, successful completion of 4 years of education above the high school level in any field is creditable for the GS-5 Level. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university.

You must provide OFFICIAL transcripts to support your Educational claims.

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): Conscientiousness Interpersonal Skills Reasoning (Clerical/Technical) Teamwork

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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). If you are needing some extra information regarding Federal Resumes, you should consider these tips from USA Jobs: USAJOBS Help Center | What should I include in my federal resume?

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12933273 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application.

You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package.

You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted.

Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position.

Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: 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.

Resume must not exceed 2 pages. SF-50 - Must include if you are a current or previous federal employee. Other supporting documents (as applicable): Certifications DD-214 SF-50 - Please include if you are a current or previous federal employee. OFFICIAL Transcript NGIL Form 73 https://www.il.ngb.army.mil/Portals/30/Documents/Jobs/NGILForm73.pdf?ver=2019-05-01-161908-260 *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

1. Documents NOT accepted: photographs, copies of position descriptions, training certificates, performance ratings, awards, and letters of appreciation.