• Serves as the principle CWMD Advisor responsible for planning, coordinating, synchronizing and managing the SOCNORTH Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) program in support of USNORTHCOM and USSOCOM objectives.
• Serves as a CWMD Operations Officer in the SOCNORTH SOJ5 (Policy, Strategy, Plans, Exercises and Assessments Directorate), responsible for identifying the implications that national policy and national and theater level strategy have on special operations supporting plans in the USNORTHCOM area of responsibility.
• Serves as a Joint Staff Officer of a subordinate unified command of USSOCOM and under the OPCON of USNORTHCOM.
• Perform duties as a Liaison Officer (LNO) or LNO team member or as a member of a deployable command and control element for special operations activities throughout the USNORTHCOM area of responsibility (AOR).
• Incumbent is responsible to ensure the core classified national information protection security disciplines of information are fully covered from a policy and programmatic viewpoint to ensure overall information protection requirements meet mission requirements.

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 position 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
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• 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.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• The position requires a Top Secret with SCI clearance. Incumbent must maintain a Top-Secret SCI) Security Clearance. Position has recurrent access to classified sensitive information.
• The employee will be required to perform TDY attending conferences, exercises, and seminars. Employee will need an official passport for travel outside US territory.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• May be required to drive to other installation to attend meetings and conferences. As appropriate, a valid driver's license is required for this position.
• This position is deployable in support of both training exercises and contingency operations.
• This position subject to uncommon tours of duty and/or shift work.
• All E-E employees must perform E-E duties during a crisis or after noncombatants evacuate. Failing to perform assigned E-E duties may result in disciplinary action against the incumbent up to and including removal from the Federal Service.

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment (cont.):

• This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) in the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. As mandatory requirement for employment in the TDP, the incumbent is (a) to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (b) if requested to submit to urinalysis testing. The selectee must sign a statement acknowledging the position is occupied to submit is occupied as identified as a TDP.
• This position is emergency-essential (E-E). The incumbent of this position must meet all requirements of E-E positions and may be required as a condition of employment to take a series of vaccinations and annual boosters to immunize against anthrax and other diseases. During a crisis the incumbent or designated alternate must continue to perform the E-E duties until relieved by proper authority. The incumbent or designated alternate may be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively. This meets the criteria of an E-E position and requires the incumbent or the designated alternate to be removed from recall status.
• A pre-deployment physical examination is required. Selectee must meet requirements specified on SF-78, certificate of Medical Examination for position at overseas/deployed locations due to the following: The duties of this position require moderate physical exertion involving walking and standing, and exposure to the inclement weather. Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of finger, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip and knee, joints is required. Arms, hands, legs, and feet must be sufficiently good, vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required to perform the duties satisfactorily. Near vision, corrective lenses permitted, must be sufficient to read printed material the size of typewritten characters. Hearing loss, as measured by an audio meter, must not exceed 35 decibels at 1000, 2000, and 3,000 Hz levels. Since the duties of these positions are exacting and responsible and involve activities under trying conditions, applicants must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition that would cause the applicant to be a hazard to himself/herself or others is disqualifying. The Theater Commander may specify theater unique medical/physical deployability criteria. Emergency Essential deployment-related medical/dental psychological examinations and required immunizations are no expense to the employee.

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, Management and Program Analysis Series 0343.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes includes mastery knowledge in Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) planning, Chemical, Biological, Radiological Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) threat assessment and mitigation, and Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) Tactics, techniques, and Procedures (TTP); DoD and interagency CWMD plans, policies, and procedures; roles and responsibilities of DoD, Service, Joint and interagency organizations within the CWMD; Expert knowledge of national policy and national and theater level strategy and their impact on the development of supporting plans for the employment of SOF in support of SOCNORTH; demonstrated experience in developing, organization, exercising and assessing SOF plans for counter-terrorism, Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Terrorism, Countering Transnational Organized Crime, Cooperative Security, Civil Support and Homeland Defense; Mastery knowledge of the special operations area of employment, tactics, techniques, and associated activities which support and facilitate CWMD program actions in meeting requirements of the SecDef/CJCS and GCCs. Comprehensive knowledge of the range of regulations, legislation, policies, and directives applicable to combating weapons of mass destruction.

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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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 in Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) planning, Chemical, Biological, Radiological Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) threat assessment and mitigation, and Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) Tactics, techniques, and Procedures (TTP); DoD and interagency CWMD plans, policies, and procedures; roles and responsibilities of DoD, Service, Joint and interagency organizations within the CWMD.
2. Knowledge of national policy and national and theater level strategy and their impact on the development of supporting plans for the employment of SOF in support of SOCNORTH; demonstrated experience in developing, organization, exercising and assessing SOF plans for counterterrorism, Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Terrorism, Countering Transnational Organized Crime, Cooperative Security, Civil Support and Homeland Defense.
3. Knowledge of the special operations area of employment, tactics, techniques, and associated activities which support and facilitate CWMD program actions in meeting requirements of the SecDef/CJCS and GCCs. Comprehensive knowledge of the range of regulations, legislation, policies, and directives applicable to combating weapons of mass destruction.
4. Knowledge about the functioning of a Joint Staff and intimately familiar with the functions, responsibilities and interactions of the various J Code Directorates; demonstrated experience in participating in SOF Joint Staff battle rhythm events and as a member of select Boards, Bureaus, Cells, Centers, or Work Group (B2C2WGs).
5. Ability to apply program evaluation techniques along with a thorough understanding of command, DoD interagency and national policy/legislation to ensure effective and appropriate utilization of SOF in a CWMD role, and one which maximizes the contribution of SOF in support of national CWMD efforts.
6. Ability and skill to communicate orally and/or in writing to 8interpre and deconflict frequently conflicting guidance from multiple sources; transform this information into clear, concise and easily understood guidance. Must analyze multi-faceted, complex situations and develop courses of action for decision and execution.

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.

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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.