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PLANS AND OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Department of the Army
Army National Guard Units
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Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a PLANS AND OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D0619000 and is part of the CO JFHQ J3, National Guard.

This position is located in the ARNG State Area Command (STARC) Headquarters, Plans, Operat5ions and Military Support Branch of the Plans, Operations and Training Office (POTO).

Overview

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Open & closing dates
04/29/2025 to 05/31/2025
Salary
$82,440 to - $107,167 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 11
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Centennial, CO
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent - This position is Indefinite and may convert to Permanent without further competition.
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
11
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
CO-12730127-AF-25-081-I
Control number
836119600

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Open to members of the Colorado Air National Guard and those eligible to transfer or re-enlist into the COANG.

Duties

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The purpose of the position is to serve as a Plans and Operations Specialist, develop plans, coordinate preparations for state active duty and the operational employment of ARNG military resources. Researches a variety of planning problems. Develops, analyzes and updates drug enforcement support operations contingency plans. Develops state reporting procedures regarding Serious Incident Reporting (SIR) Submits initial telephone report to NGB, as required. Develops, analyzes and updates the state Terrorism Counteraction Plan. Analyzes integrated plans for the Adjutant General on the State Defense Force (SDF) to assume state duties of NG following mobilization. Functions as an Operations Officer during training simulations. May act in behalf of supervisor during short periods of absence. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
  • May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • Membership in the Colorado Air National Guard.
  • Must hold the grade of E-6 thru O-4.
  • Submit all required documentation.
  • For positions requiring the operation for motor vehicle, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.
  • For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.
  • You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
  • 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.

Qualifications

Military Grades: E-6 thru O-4

1. Specialized experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position.

2. An applicant's RESUME must provide, in detail, how they meet each specialized experience listed below.

3. It must be documented with "from (mm/yy)" and "to (mm/yy)" dates and description of the specialized experience.

4. If education or a degree is required as part of the "Specialized Experience", you must include transcripts.

DO NOT copy each bullet listed below word for word and place into your resume; you must describe your personal experience as it pertains to each bullet.

You will be immediately disqualified if you fail to include specialized experience in your resume.

Must have at least 36 months of Specialized Experience in each of the following:
Experience, education or training in program or managerial experience in a type of work or a combination of functions directly related to the position to be filled or in comparable work or functions.

Experience developing and recommending policy; organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of operations.

Experience in supervisory, staff or technical work which included study, analysis or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies, practices and procedures.

Experience preparing written communications and oral presentations.

Education

Substitution of Education for the Specialized Experience - Successful completion
of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, in an
accredited college or university, meets the GS-5 level requirements.
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 two months of specialized experience.

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)).

1. If you would like to inquire about joining the Colorado Army National Guard, please contact (720) 250-1351.
2. If you would like to inquire about joining the Colorado Air National Guard, please contact Recruiting Office Supervisor at 720-847-9423.
3. PCS funds are not available (unless otherwise stated).
4. Be advised that if selected for a military technician position where membership in a reserve component is a condition of employment, your bonus may be terminated and may or may not be subject to recoupment. Questions pertaining to recoupment may be directed to the State Incentives manager at (720) 250-1337.
5. AGR positions are not announced/applied for on USA Jobs. Contact your respective AGR offices for instructions on how to apply for AGR positions.
6. A security clearance may be required for this position. Please contact the selecting supervisor or state security manager with questions regarding clearances. (Failure to obtain/maintain a security clearance may be grounds for termination from the Technician program.)
7. Unless stated otherwise: Must be fully qualified or able to obtain MOS/AFSC within one year hire if this position is listed as immaterial against NGB compatibility requirements. If there is a compatible, required, or restricted MOS/AFSC listed in this announcement - you will need that MOS/AFSC to qualify for the position. If this position requires specific ASVAB scores, please contact the selecting supervisor with any questions.
8. This position may be contingent on the vacancy of the incumbent even if not otherwise stated in this announcement. Please contact the HRO with any questions regarding hiring dates.
9. Unless stated otherwise: If this position is posted as an Indefinite Technician, it may be converted to Permanent without further competition. Please contact the HRO with any questions regarding employment status.
10. Per ARNG-HRH Policy Memorandum #10-39, mandatory Full Time Staff (FTS) training is required within a year of hire as a condition of employment in vacancy announcements for both Technician and Active Guard Reserve positions. Failure of new FTS personnel to complete NGB prescribed courses at PEC within the first year of employment may be cause for reassignment to other full-time positions or termination of their employment.
11. Current COANG Technicians and AGRs hired for a position in which an MCR is required will remain in their current status unless/until the MCR is approved. In the event the MCR is not approved, they are accepting the position in their current status.
12. We use E-Verify to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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 are found to be a minimally qualified candidate, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

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