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Director of Plans Training and Security

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Reserve Command
81st Readiness Division
This job announcement has closed

Summary

About the Position:
This position is with the 81st Readiness Division, Fort Jackson, SC

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
12/26/2023 to 01/08/2024
Salary
$103,409 to - $134,435 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fort Jackson, SC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - The business travel requirement is 15%.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Relocation costs may be paid if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the Government.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
NCDE237753626092D
Control number
767381800

Duties

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  • Serve as the Director of Plans and Training responsible for oversight, execution, planning, coordinating, evaluating, managing, and supervising all training management pertaining to the Readiness Division.
  • Represent the Commander at briefings, meetings and conferences which include interactions with higher headquarters staff often involving officials at the General Officer and Senior Executive Service rank.
  • Facilitate and integrate directorate operational planning activities with the command and United States Army Reserve Command (USARC) strategic planning process.
  • Oversee preparation and implementation of directorate action plans prepared in response to the command and USARC strategic goals and objectives.
  • Provide training support to units for facilities, training areas and ammunition management to include coordinating with higher headquarters regarding unit mission and specialized training needed before an exercise, and ordering ammunition.
  • Manage the Local Training Areas (LTAs) improvement to internal standards which includes troop project work, sustainment and modernization projects, submission of unresourced requirements for funding and managing project execution.
  • Manage and track utilization for LTAs through the Range and Facilities Management Information System.
  • Oversee the management and tracking of school quotas and the trap to fill necessary quotas for assigned personnel using the Army Training Requirements Resource System.
  • Manage the submission of Unit Status Reports for assigned subordinate units.
  • Create yearly training guidance and manage and conduct yearly training briefs for subordinate units.
  • Set performance standards and serve as the first line rating official for directorate employees.
  • Initiate recruitment action to fill vacant positions and select personnel in accordance with merit systems principles.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

Qualifications

Who May Apply:

US Citizens


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 developing plans and training policies based on local policies, procedures, staff, resources, organizations and activities; analyzing and evaluating the productivity, effectiveness, and efficiency of a plans and training program; conducting analysis of and advising on operational and contingency issues related to planning and training missions; identifying plans and training shortfalls within measured resource areas and recommending courses of action to improve effectiveness and remedy deficiencies to shortfalls; and reviewing training plans and evaluating operational readiness of subordinate elements through inspections or review of reports.

  • Administration and Management
  • Leadership
  • Planning and Evaluating
  • Problem Solving

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.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
  • As a supervisor, you must comply with the Army Civilian Education System (CES) course and timeline requirements. The Supervisory Development Course (SDC) must be completed within one year of placement into a supervisory position and then completed as a refresher course every three years. For information on CES, please visit the following website:https://usacac.army.mil/organizations/cace/amsc/courses.

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, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. 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. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category.

  • Best Qualified. Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
  • Highly Qualified. Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
  • Qualified. Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for the announced position.
You may claim Military Spouse preference.

.Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.

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