Mobilization AND Deployment Specialist

Duties This position requires military membership in the Puerto Rico Army National Guard (PRARNG) Selected applicant(s) will be required to complete an online Onboarding process. Requirements 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. 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. Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate SECRET security clearance of the position within one year of appointment. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the mandatory training specifically identified for the position. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon successful completion of the physical examination and periodic medical evaluation thereafter. Loss of military membership will result in immediate loss of your full-time military technician position. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Must possess a valid PR State driver's license to operate government motor vehicle in accordance with Service specific Vehicle Operations Directives. Must be able to obtain and maintain the Government Travel Credit Card (GTC) as a condition of employment. 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 AREA OF CONSIDERATION: HRO MUST process and clear the Department of Defense (DoD), Priority Placement Program (PPP), prior to advertising all internal and external job vacancies and promotion announcements. Area 1 = All permanent Technician Officers, Warrant Officers and Enlisted member employee's (NG T32/NG T5) within Puerto Rico Army National Guard. Area 2 = All indefinite Technician Officers, Warrant Officer and Enlisted members employee's (NG T32/NG T5) within Puerto Rico Army National Guard. Area 3 = Officers, Warrant Officers and Enlisted currently serving members of the Puerto Rico Army National Guard. First round consideration will be given to Area 1 Candidates. (All other Areas will be screened only in the event that there are no qualified or recommended Candidates). To prevent a grade inversion, preferred military rank allowed for this position will be SSG and above. Acceptance of any military technician position may cause the termination of entitlements and eligibility for all military bonuses and student loan repayments. For further information you must contact the appropriate military Education Office. DUTIES: As a MOBILIZATION AND DEPLOYMENT SPECIALIST (D), GS-0301-9, you will serve as the Mobilization/Deployment Specialist for the Installation. Work is to be performed in the areas of Mobilization Readiness including Soldier Readiness Processing (SRP) and Soldier Readiness Checks (SRC). Incumbent provides oversight, planning, interpretation and application of policy. Also provides final review and validation of products for presentation through chain of command. Coordinates and synchronizes SRPs and SRCs in concert with other G Staff elements. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is sedentary. However, there may be some walking, standing, bending, and carrying light items. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate-controlled office. May require occasional travel. QUALIFICATIONS: You will lose consideration for the position if your application does not include all the information/documents requested on the vacancy announcement. The USAJOBS Resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you met the required GENERAL and SPECIALIZED experience. Experiences copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and will disqualify you from the position. National Guard military (part-time) service is considered as full-time experience when evaluated against the qualification requirements. The applicant is credited with actual number of months the member has been in the National Guard provided such service is related to the position to be filled. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 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: Applicantmust possess at least ONE (1) year at next lower-level GS-07 or the equivalent TWENTY-FOUR (24) months of specialized experience performing or supervising duties such as formalizing and structuring Soldier Readiness Processing and Soldier Readiness Checks at all levels; providing guidance and assistance to subordinate units all personnel and administrative actions related to SRP processing; developing and coordinating of appropriated and non-appropriated funds budgets; coordinating the composition of the SRP manning requirements; establishing and continually reviews, updates and develops complex administrative procedures related to the HR portion of the mobilization; developing methods to improve procedures, to achieve goals and objectives; working experience using personal computers and preferred organizational office automation applications, computer network, printers, and scanners; ensuring that the procedures and administrative control of the office operates smoothly; providing advice to managers on non-controversial organization or program. Education SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, in an accredited college or university, is equivalent to the GS-05 position, one (1) full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement is equivalent to a GS-07 position, master's or equivalent graduate degree or two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related, is equivalent to a GS-09 position,(i.e., 36 weeks of substantially full-time hours, or the equivalent) of the required experience. Courses must be directly related to the work of the position. In addition, completion of courses such as the Officer Advanced Course, Squadron Officer School, Command and Staff Collage, Air and Army War Collage, National Security Management Course and other comparable level will be credited at the rate if 1 month of education for 2 months of specialized experience. Copy of official/student transcripts showing conferred Degree must be included in order to receive credit for education. Unofficial transcripts from internet or with alterations will not be considered. To receive credit for education the information must be included in the education section of the Resume. 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 ( ). Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. 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 rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Attention to Detail, Planning and Evaluating, Problem Solving, and Technical Credibility Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are d