TRAINING AND EXERCISE PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: Serves as Exercise Planner and/or Workgroup Lead for Theater Security Cooperation (TSC) exercises which may be standalone events or linked to other NORAD and USNORTHCOM exercises, responsible for planning and executing Tier 1 and Tier 2 Joint and Combined exercises to train NORAD and USNORTHCOM staff in their TSC missions.

Qualifications

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Required to perform Battle Roster functions during Exercises, Real-World events, or on an as needed basis to support mission requirements. Battle Roster functions may include but are not limited to the Joint Operations Center (JOC), Future Operations Center (FOC), Future Plans Center (FPC), Joint Logistics Operations Center (JLOC), N&NC Deployment and Distribution Operations Center (NDDOC), Joint Intelligence Operations Center-North (JIOC-N), Joint Cyber Center (JCC), and other tasks as assigned. These functions require additional duty hours and/or a physical/medical assessment to deploy to alternate duty locations (non-combat) or in-place. 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. A civilian employee's telework arrangement may be terminated at the discretion of the supervisor or at the employee's request. 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. 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 (1) exercise planning and development involving federal interagency and multinational organizations; (2) working with organizational principles and practices in planning, coordinating, and executing exercises and training events; (3) applying analytical and evaluative methods/techniques to complex issues concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of training programs. 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: Skill in the management of detailed planning and execution of multiple exercises. Knowledge of the functions, goals, objectives, and work processes pertinent to conducting Combatant Command and Bi-national Command training exercises. Knowledge of current military law, national strategy, national response framework, joint plans, policies, plans and guidance. Knowledge of crisis response processes and the command and controls systems Skill in applying Joint Training System concepts to meet exercise and training objectives and reporting responsibilities. Skill in written and oral communication. Knowledge of foreign disclosure, security policies and procedures. Skill in leading exercise planning events, to negotiate and defend ideas and support exercise concepts. Skill in managing several projects simultaneously. Skills in the preparation of broad and difficult comprehensive management studies to propose solutions to challenging management problems. Spanish language proficiency. 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.