Operations Specialist

SummaryAbout the Position: Develop, coordinate, plan, and execute training exercises. Incumbent is responsible for the development of training events that meet COCOM strategic objectives and train commanders and staff principals in the decision making process in both the crisis action and deliberate planning processes across all levels of command; strategic, operational, tactical. Term NTE 24 Months obligated positionResponsibilitiesDevelops scenario and exercise objectivesWrites and develops operations orders, rules of engagements, scenario supporting documents and databases, maps all manner of documents and databases to support the exercise scenario as appropriate.Develops the scenario and all scenario related materials for the United States Army South (ARSOUTH) conducted, United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) sponsored, Joint Command Staff (JCS) exercise program.Supports the scenario for multiple command post exercises (CPXs) and Tabletop/STAFFEX Exercise.Multiple scenarios are based on United Nations operations and others are based on Central American and Caribbean disaster relief/Humanitarian Assistance scenarios.Designs, plans, rehearses, and executes exercise activities.Develops and implements action plans for providing comprehensive technical support during each CPX activity as well as during associated planning conferences and data base tests.Designs, builds, and operates databases for DoD computer models, and perform verification, validation, and accreditation of vulnerability assessment models andsimulations.RequirementsConditions of EmploymentQualificationsWho 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. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Permanent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatement 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. One year of specialized experience which includes development of training events and scenarios for exercises based on disaster relief/ humanitarian assistance scenarios, that meet strategic objectives and train commanders and staff principals in the decision making process in both the crisis action and deliberate planning processes across all levels of command; strategic, operational, tactical. Coordinating After Action Review planning conferences, producing summary reports, recommending improvements to mission. Developing a Maser Scenario Event list that will create a realistic experience of command post operations. Providing technical support during training exercises to include databases, web interface applications, and verification, validation, and accreditation of vulnerability assessment models and simulations. 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:Education and TrainingOrganizational Performance AnalysisProgram ManagementTechnology ApplicationWriting 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).EducationAdditional InformationPosition may be filled as a temporary promotion, temporary reassignment, or temporary change to lower grade NTE24 Months by a current permanent Army employee. Temporary promotions, reassignments, or change to lower grades may be extended up to a maximum of 5 years, and may be made permanent without further competition. Position may be filled as a term appointment NTE 24 Months if the candidate is not a current permanent Army employee. Term appointments may be extended up to a maximum of 6 years. 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. Two 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 Career Program (CP) 36- Analysis, Modeling and Simulation position. You may claim military spouse preference (MSP). If a MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. 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.