THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a International Partnership Specialist (Title 32) (Indefinite), Position Description Number D0981000 and is part of the VA DofJS, National Guard.

Duties

As an International Partnership Specialist (Title 32), GS-0301-11, you will perform the below duties: Plans, coordinates, and executes the State Partnership Program between the state and the partner country. Ensures all actions taken are within the framework, support of, and in concert with international agreements such as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Charter on a distinctive partnership. These partnerships are predicated upon written agreement between NATO, United States European Command (USEUCOM), National Guard Bureau (NGB), and the participating nations of which most are classified as former Soviet Union or non-aligned states. Develops, coordinates, and obtains approval for the five-year SPP plan based on requests from United States (U.S.) Ambassador to partner country, partner country's Ministry of Defense, and geographic Commander-in-Chief (CINC). Maintains continual liaison with the partner country through the Military Liaison Team (MLT) and the Defense Attaché Office stationed in the embassy of the partner nation. Conceptualizes, plans, coordinates, and executes Familiarization Visits to include visits sponsored by the United States America Information Service (USAIS). The partner nation participates in visits in which the host state is the organization of primary responsibility (OPR). Membership in the visiting delegation may consist of both military and civilian authorities from the partner nation. Visiting delegations often consist of military personnel of the highest rank as well as civil authorities of cabinet level equivalency. Incumbent is responsible for the execution of the event from start to finish. Coordinates and executes visits to the partner nation by military members and civilian personnel. Coordinates with the U.S. State Department, Department of Defense (DoD), NGB, Commander in Chief of European Command (CINCEUR), embassy staff of both the U.S. and partner nation, and U.S. Transportation Command when military air is utilized for all aspects of the event. Serves as the focal point for joint and combined military exercises between the state and the partner nation, which may include other state's partner nations, both in the U.S.and overseas. In conjunction with the state command structure and the member nation's military leadership, the SPPC develops scenarios for deployment of the State National Guard soldiers and airmen. Oversees the development of proposed SPP events with partner country. Ensures events are submitted to NGB, U.S. State Department, Interagency Working Group where warranted, and geographic CINC for approval. Oversees the executing unit tonsure they stay within the parameters defined for the state event. Responsible for coordination of the preparation of all country clearance messages, event travel, and support requirements, to include the number of people traveling, dates, air/ground transportation, meals, and hotels. Serves as the point of contact for scheduled training/educational activities throughout the state for multiple annual events with the partner country and or countries. Ensures U.S. personnel deploying to partnership country receive proper security and customs orientation briefings. Responsible for the SPP budget, which includes NGB Warsaw Initiative Funds, Minuteman Fellowship Funds, and State Department Cooperative Threat Reduction Funds. Analyzes and forecasts short/long term event budget needs. Re-evaluates changes annually that may occur to the plan and submits justification documentation for annual budget. Attends NGB SPP, CINC Scheduling Conference and State/Federal Government meetings as the director and The Adjutant General's representative. Accepts/approves and commits the state, within the framework of the five-year plan and based on higher authority guidance. May coordinate humanitarian support activities to provide various supplies/services from other outside organizations to be sent to partner or other countries. Participates in state level sister cities' meeting. Maintains constant communication with the partner country through the State National Guard Liaison Officer, CINC staff, Military Liaison or other such teams or individuals, and the Defense Attaché Office stationed at the embassy of the partner nation. Briefs The Adjutant General on current status of SPP and provides a current situation report on the country. Briefs the state MLT nominee of assignments or duties, and escort officers on their duties and responsibilities before initiation. Conducts studies and projects at the request of NGB to identify concerns. Develops issue papers sponsored by the Joint Chiefs and NGB to determine program effectiveness. Prepares position papers on a variety of subjects related to the working partnership. May develop profiles of partnership country for presentation to various groups. May be subject to inspection/evaluation by USEUCOM or NGB. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• This position is not located at a bargaining unit.
• Must have experience planning and coordinating events in foreign countries.

Qualifications

NOTE: Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. For a brief video on How to Create a Federal Resume. Remarks: This position is being advertised as an indefinite appointment and applicant selected may be released at any time and advised of his/her rights and benefits to which entitled. In the event a permanent employee is accepted for this indefinite position, there will be a change in their tenure from permanent to indefinite. Indefinite appointments may be made permanent at a later date without competition. WHO CAN APPLY: GROUP I - All qualified Male/Female Commissioned Officers (O1/2LT - O3/CPT) currently employed (permanent) in the Virginia Army National Guard Military Technician Program. GROUP II - All qualified Virginia Army National Guard Male/Female Commissioned Officers (O1/2LT - O3/CPT), regardless of employment status (Traditional, Military Technician or AGR). To be considered as a Group II applicant, proof of appointment/enlistment in the Virginia National Guard must be attached if the appointment/enlistment occurred within 60 days prior to, or during, the advertisement period. GROUP III - Individuals eligible for membership in the Virginia Army National Guard. Military Grades: Commissioned Officer (O1/2LT - O3/CPT) GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have experience planning, coordinating, and executing the State Partnership Program (SPP) initiative between the National Guard of a state and the foreign area partner nation. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have at least 12 months of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-09 level, or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government. This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the GS grade indicated. This experience must include activities such as: Experience maintaining continual liaison with the partner country through the Military Liaison Team (MLT) and the Defense Attaché Office stationed in the embassy of the partner nation. Experience planning and coordinating events in foreign countries. Experience being responsible for the SPP budget, which includes NGB Warsaw Initiative Funds, Minuteman Fellowship Funds, and State Department Cooperative Threat Reduction Funds Experience maintaining constant communication with the partner country through the State National Guard Liaison Officer, CINC staff, Military Liaison or other such teams or individuals, and the Defense Attaché Office stationed at the embassy of the partner nation.

Education

Contacts

• Address VA DofJS 5901 Beulah Road Sandston, VA 23150 US
• Name: VaARNG Tech Jobs HRO
• Phone: 000000000
• Email: [email protected]