About the Position: Serve as the First Army G35 / Future Operations Specialist (FUOPS) Deputy Division Chief and receives broad guidance from the FUOPS Director, Chief of Operations (G-3), Chief of Staff, the Deputy Commanding Generals (DCGs), and the Commanding General (CG).

Duties

Lead the development and review of plans, programs, policies, and procedures for the execution of activities that are the responsibility of FUOPS. Conduct and monitor operational planning teams and working groups with higher, lower, and lateral echelons. Evaluate and recommends alternative means of support for contingency missions by receiving, reviewing, consolidating, and analyzing input from all staff sections to develop a final product. Advice and assistance on all matters concerning scope and content of the various plans, orders, and annexes.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance.
• This position requires the incumbent to travel overnight away from home station, Temporary duty (TDY) for business up to 25%.
• Incumbent may be required to complete a One-Year probationary period.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Army Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) EmployeeCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDefense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473People with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which includes: 1) Lead the development and review of plans, programs, policies, and procedures for the execution of operational activities; 2) apply insight, and creativity in the development of contingency plans and orders for the command, in support of those plans published by higher headquarters for general war, various operational contingencies, and special situations. 3) Develop plans and orders required to support the command's missions and objective. 4) Review overall program effectiveness, achievement of command objectives, and soundness of judgment exercised. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and ManagementOrganizational Performance AnalysisPlanning and Evaluating Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address BG-APF-W3NQAA HQS FIRST ARMY DO NOT MAIL Rock Island, IL 61299 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk