THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This position is located within the Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) Army National Guard (ARNG) Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations (DCSOPS) G3/5/7 Section. This is an Army National Guard dual status technician position that requires military membership. DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1 = Officer (O3 and below), Warrant Officer, and Enlisted members of the Louisiana National Guard.

Duties

Duties & Responsibilities: 1. Serves as the Antiterrorism/Force Protection (ATFP) Planning Support Specialist on all aspects of ATFP. Plans the development, implementation and operation of the ATFP program in support of policies, regulations and programs. Develops the overall ATFP plan for Army National Guard facilities within the State. Provides direction, guidance, advice and assistance to all subordinate elements on the ATFP program. Provides crisis management planning and execution assistance in the event of a terrorist attack or other emergency situations. Assures the adequacy of policies, plans, directives, budgets, procedures and other appropriate media required to plan and implement ATFP projects, tasks, and operating programs for carrying out emergency response missions in an emergency ATFP situation. Develops scenarios for ATFP exercises to test and coordinates participation in exercises to test, evaluate and validate selected portions of the overall Command ATFP plan. Advises the Command Group upon completion of exercises and simulations. Adjust or revises plans, and programs as required. 2. Serves as State security monitor; encompassing Physical Security (PHYSEC), Antiterrorism (AT), Operations Security (OPSEC), ISOPREP, Visitor Control and other Security and Crime Prevention programs to ensure command compliance with all applicable Security Regulations. Manages the Contract Security Guard contract and serves as the point of contact for all Visitor Control issues. Assists in mandatory training and briefings for OCONUS travel to low, medium, and high threat countries. Maintains appropriate records to document training for individuals attending ATFP training or briefings. 3. Plans, conducts, directs the conduct of, or coordinates on security site studies, projects, assessments, and surveys of the facilities in relationship to and protection activities. Works with Construction Facilities Management Office to assess and sign off on all construction projects in the state to ascertain that Protection construction standards are met. Incumbent analyzes data to identify physical and operations security or compliance or noncompliance, vulnerabilities, trends, strengths, and benchmarks. Determines, formulates, coordinates, and implements specific command guidance and actions to correct security deficiencies, overcome vague or competing requirements, promote the growth of sound security procedures, and justify major fiscal expenditures and procurement of needed security aids and equipment, manpower and infrastructure. 4. Maintains a thorough knowledge of the Command protection mission and functional assignments to assure the effective integration of individual tasks, responsibilities and assignments into overall plans and procedures. Participates in conferences, gives presentations, or conducts briefings to disseminate protection planning guidance and assistance as required. Analyzes higher headquarters protection plans and recommends appropriate command response or action. Plans protection support requirements with the other directorates at the JFHQ. Analyzes protection plans submitted by subordinate units to advise the commander concerning significant trends impacting on operations of the organization. Coordinates the participation of the command in exercises. Develops and publishes exercise guidance, coordinates the development of all required exercise products, to include Master Scenario Events Lists (MSEL) items, implementations, and staff control instructions. Analyzes causes for program shortfalls, cost overruns, and failures to meet goals. Initiates action to assure assigned program objectives are met. Recommends a change in the program when changes in mission or requirements necessitate. Determines best methods for correcting program deficiencies. 5. Represents the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations (DCSOPS)/ Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations (DCSOPS) at meetings, conferences, workshops, panels, etc., at NGB and other deferral agency levels as a state technical authority. Serves as a member and acts as the chairperson for various boards and working groups to include the Protection Charters and Threat Working Group. Determines the need for, organizes, and conducts meetings, conferences, and workshops at the JFHQ, Brigade, or subordinate unit level to discuss and resolve specific protection issues or problems, or highlight new security policies, procedures, and requirements. Also, interacts and meets with other agencies and local authorities such as personnel from the local Homeland Defense Office, FBI, Active-Duty installations/ facilities, civil authorities, fire department, hospitals, and airports to provide a forum for the crossflow of information and work together on community issues and threats. 6. Performs other as duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience or training in utilizing principles in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the AFSC/MOS. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess at least Twenty-four (24) months experience, education or training in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; able to apply procedures and directives by reading and interpreting technical material; to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing, using presentation and report formats; demonstrate ability to follow directions, to read, understand, and retain a variety of instructions, regulations, and procedures. Learned ability to assess the surrounding environment to recognize immediate risk levels. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES: 1. Must attend the ARNG Security Manager Course within 12 months of hire. 2. Must obtain the Security Professional Certification(s) within 24 months of hire. 3. 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 4. Must be able to obtain and maintain a top-secret security clearance. 5. May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required. 6. The incumbent may be required to travel in military and/or commercial vehicles to perform temporary duty assignments. 7. This is an Army National Guard dual status technician position which requires military membership.

Education

You must provide transcripts and/or other documentation as proof to support your Educational claims, and receive credit to meet the Education requirements for this position.

Contacts

• Address LA ARNG J3 7 OPERATIONS AND PLANS 6400 SAINT CLAUDE AVENUE NEW ORLEANS, LA 70117 US
• Name: LANG HRO INBOX
• Phone: 504-278-8600
• Email: [email protected]