Clarification from the agency

Open to current members of the Massachusetts Army National Guard.

Serves as the primary staff officer for the formulation of plans and policies and the programming and budgeting data pertaining to unit readiness, mobilization, deployment, and force integration programs.

Provides oversight of military mobilization and deployment requirements that require interface with various military services and their components. Provides state technical expertise and assistance on program areas to all levels of command at state, NGB, Army Command (ACOM), Army Service Component Command (ASCC), and Direct reporting Unit (DRU). Oversee the development of standard operating procedures, circulars, pamphlets, letters of instruction, and memorandums of understanding. Interprets federal and state laws, policies, directives, issuances, and manuals.

Conducts parallel planning with Joint Staff, Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA), National Guard Bureau (NGB), US Army Forces Command (FORSCOM), Mobilization stations and other state JFHQs. Analyzes, researches, and supplements current doctrine and policies. Provides guidance and workable solutions to meet changing mission requirements. Reacts to fluid and changing mobilization requirements within a compressed timeline. Oversees the planning, budget, management, and execution of the mobilization exercise program, Soldier readiness processing (SRP), and pre and post mobilization training schedules. Analyzes, interprets, disseminates, and confirms secure and non-secure mobilization planning and execution information.

Initiates, plans, coordinates, and facilitates Readiness Councils (TAG level) and Readiness Improvement Committees (action officer level) at primary and secondary levels within the state Joint Staff in order to analyze and identify problems for implementing short and long term solutions to readiness issues.

Plans, coordinates and carries out unit demobilization, reconstitution of units, individual Soldiers' return from active duty and the reintegration of equipment from port to the demobilization station to home station. Monitors decompression briefings to ensure completion and adequacy of service member and Family understanding and compliance.

Participates within the Organization Inspection Program (OIP) at the state JFHQ to identify indicators that have direct impact on the readiness of a unit and its ability to mobilize and deploy.

Coordinates force structure and force modernization with outside agencies such as selected military components, federal, tribal, state and local government, NGB, HQDA, FORSCOM and numerous others.

Supervises personnel assigned to the Mobilization Readiness Branch. Plans, organizes, and directs activities of employees, ensuring the advice and assistance provided complies with legal and regulatory requirements. Develops goals and objectives that integrate support functions and overall unit program objectives. Plans and schedules work in a manner that promotes a smooth flow and even distribution. Balances workload and provides advice, guidance, and direction on a wide range of technical and administrative issues. Establishes metrics and analysis systems to ensure actions are timely and reviewed at critical points. Accepts, amends, or rejects work presented by subordinates.

Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments considering skills and qualifications, and mission requirements. Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards. Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Holds employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments. Appraises subordinate workers performance ensuring consistency and equity in rating techniques. Recommends awards when appropriate and approves within-grade increases. Effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends action in more serious disciplinary matters. Prepares documentation to support action taken. Identifies employee developmental needs and provides or arranges for training (formal and/or on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance. Encourages self-development. Approves master leave schedule assuring adequate coverage for peak workloads and vacation time. Discharges security responsibilities by ensuring education and compliance with security directives for employees with access to classified or sensitive material. Recognizes and takes action to correct situations posing a threat to the health or safety of subordinates. Applies EEO principles and requirements to all personnel management actions and decisions, and ensures all personnel are treated in a manner free of discrimination. Periodically reviews position descriptions to ensure accuracy, and the most effective utilization of personnel resources. Explains classification determinations to subordinate employees.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• 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.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Favorable background check is required.
• Incumbent must possess or be able to acquire the appropriate level security clearance for this position.
• Individual must possess a minimum of a secret clearance. Depending on State's mission set, the position may be required to obtain and maintain a top secret clearance.

Qualifications

Military Grades:
OFFICER: CPT to LTC

Compatible Military Assignments:
MOS: ALL
*All applications will be considered regardless of Branch MOS*

AREA OF CONSIDERATION:Open to current members of the Massachusetts Army National Guard.

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. 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. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a Massachusetts Army National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have experience, education or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration. Compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information. Progressively responsible experience which demonstrates the ability to provide technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled. Experience using computer and automation systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. 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. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of months/years.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How you will be evaluated

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

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Once the application process is complete, a review of resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.