Clarification from the agency

Eligible NAF employees are considered under Hiring Path - "Federal employees-Excepted service"

The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as the Partnership and Interagency Coordinator (IC) responsible for facilitating integration and synchronization of Alaskan Command (ALCOM) and Alaskan NORAD Region's military planning and staff with the full range of Alaska-based federal, state, local, and non-governmental public, private sector agencies and regional partners and allies. The IC provides technical analysis, planning, and program implementation to support the Commander's operational integration with (but not limited to) a wide range of multiagency committees, councils, forums, and advisory boards such as the following: the Ted Stevens Center (TSC), Advisory Council Alaska (ACA), Anti-Terrorism Advisory Council Alaska (ATACA), Alaska Partnership for Infrastructure Protection (APIP), Alaska Air Coordination group (ACG), Western Alaska Area Maritime Security Committee (WAAMSC), Alaska Environmental SOC and ESG, Local Emergency Preparedness Council (LEPC), State Emergency Response Commission (SERC), FEMA Region X Regional Interagency Steering Committee (RISC), Marine Transportation System Recovery Unit, and the Intelligence Advisory Group (IAG). This sample listing of collaboration bodies gives a feel for the level of command engagement the IC has with HD and CS issue across Alaska.

Duties

1. Serves as the Interagency and Partnership Coordinator responsible for enabling ALCOM's joint staff collaboration efforts with interagency (federal) and Inter-organizational (state, local, public, private government and in some cases, national or bi-national) and non-government partners across the ALCOM JOA in support of homeland defense (HD) and civil support (CS) missions. Acts as the A&AC Commander's
2. Responsible for initiating, maintaining and connecting A&AC command and staff with partners (regional, allied or Arctic) agencies, communities, and senior leaders across Alaska in order to develop trust-based relationships which lay the foundation for a rapid and effective Civil Support (CS) and Homeland Defense (HD).
3. Serves as the Command's focal point for knowledge management related to Alaska interagency, partnership and engagement coordination and support, and serves as the primary DOD representative to State of Alaska partnership organizations.
4. Support Command exercises by ensuring DOD interagency requirements are effectively tied into federal, state, local, or multinational exercises within the Alaskan JOA..

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Eligible for a Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) which is subject to change without notice
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• This position has been designated as Special Sensitive. The employee is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmental Information clearance as a condition of employment.
• YA002 = Eligible for situational telework only, including Ad hoc, Emergency, or OPM prescribed "Unscheduled" Telework. This eligibility is separate and distinct from the employee's eligibility. (cont'd)
• A civilian employee's telework arrangement may be terminated at the discretion of the supervisor or at the employee's request
• In the performance of assigned duties, employee uses tact, diplomacy, and professionalism to promote effective working relationships with a variety of offices and agencies.
• The employee may be required to work non-traditional duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays and is subject to short or no-notice recall to duty for contingency or emergency operations or exercise.
• Work requires frequent travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations. The work requires the incumbent to travel (cont'd)
• around the state of Alaska by walking, driving of an automobile, or using other modes of conveyance in an arctic environment 25% of the time.

Qualifications

Conditions of employment: (cont'd)

• This position is designated by the Air Force as a Test Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. As a mandatory requirement for employment in this TDP, the incumbent is (A) to refrain from use of illegal drugs and (B) if required, to submit to urinalysis testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive position presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. The selectee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is identified as a TDP.
• This is a KEY position IAW 32 CFR, Part 44 Appendix A and DoD Directive 1200.7. A Key Position is a Federal position that cannot be vacated during a war, national emergency, or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency to function effectively. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CAN NOT become a member of the Ready Reserve. Applicants for positions designated as "Key" positions who do not agree to this condition shall not be extended an offer of employment.
• IAW DoDI 3020-42 the position has been locally or command designated as Mission Essential (ME) performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions IAW, DoDI 3020-42, Defense Continuity Programs.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, series 0343.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes expert knowledge of planning and programming regulations, guidelines, and process to provide advice, expert opinions, and recommendations to the Joint Planning Group for plans and annexes which relate to Alaska's interagency partners; Extensive knowledge of evolving federal civil support guidance in order to apply creative and adaptive thinking to problems not easily solved by standard approaches and in locations where the interagency challenges are across vast distances and remote regions of Alaska and the Arctic; Knowledge of National Guard, Native American, state and borough organizations and leadership. The incumbent engages with private and public sector leaders to enable infrastructure protection planning, system resiliency, partnership building, and interdependency understanding and awareness; Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structure, and operation of DOD, State government, and federal agencies located and operating within the ALCOM JOA. Develops trust-based relationships which lay the foundation for a rapid and effective Civil Support (CS) and Homeland Defense (HD).

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time--in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of the doctrine, policy, roles, and organization for homeland defense and civil support to coordinate interagency activities with senior and subordinate headquarters as well as all municipal, state and federal agencies engaged with homeland defense, civil support, and theater security.

2. Ability to develop implementation strategies from broad guidance such as the National Response Framework (NRF), Presidential directives, international agreements or treaties, and agency or service component directives.

3. Skill in managing interagency relationships and operations so that DOD plans and activities can be integrated and synchronized with the multiple agencies or partners of the public and private sectors.

4. Knowledge of and ability to apply advanced management and organizational principles and practices without direct oversight.

5. Knowledge of planning, programming, and budgeting regulations, guidelines and process, and thorough knowledge of the military command's facilities planning, acquisition, and management process.

6.Knowledge of and skill in assessing critical infrastructure, risk management, assessment methodologies, and the demonstrated ability to safeguard sensitive and classified information. Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically in speaking and in writing, from public leadership forums to interpersonal electronic communication. Ability to analyze information, make timely and appropriate decisions, calmly and objectively solve problems, and navigate the complexities of politically sensitive DOD interagency partnerships.


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 hours per week.

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.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable.

Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements.
Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.
Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.