Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: The primary purpose of this position is to serve as operations program specialist responsible for programming and planning in support of operational plans, exercises, events, inspections, certifications, and audits. Recruitment, relocation and/or retention incentives MAY be offered for this position.

Duties

As a Program Analyst (Operations), you will perform the following duties which is not an all-inclusive list: Plans, organizes, coordinates, and tasks organizations for personnel, equipment, and/or facilities in support of operations, i.e., ceremonies, exercises, contingencies, emergencies, ceremonies, special events, and mobilization. Receives requests, develops and publishes Operational Orders (OPORDs) and conducts In Progress Reviews (IPRs). Conducts an After Action Review of operations, events, incidents and exercises to obtain lessons learned by obtaining and analyzing feedback to improve future events. Identifies and prepares read ahead documents, tracks and manages suspenses and follows up with action officers or POCs across all units assigned to Fort Leavenworth. Attends and coordinates weekly sessions for calendar updates with tenant organizations as required for the purpose or coordinating calendar requests and providing specific information on scheduled monthly events. Serves as analysts and advisors to management on the evaluation of the effectiveness of programs and operations or the productivity and efficiency of Force Protection Programs. Gathers time sensitive information, prepares reports, and conducts analysis to determine appropriate disposition of the information. Reports to and provides direct support to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) when the EOC is activated due to emergency, mobilization, or exercises. Assists in providing central coordination of ongoing actions. Assists specialists with the daily operation of the 20 firing point rifle/pistol familiarization/zero range in accordance with established policies and procedures. Assists with the coordination of the scheduling for quarterly Range/Training Area Conference.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. This is a Drug Screening position.
• "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster) the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.
• Due to the nature of this position, employees are required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime.
• Work is performed in an office setting, with periodic inspection/visit and working on an outdoor Small Arms Range Facility, Land Navigation Site, Chemical, Biological, and Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE)chamber.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 10 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• Trips out side the office are required for coordination and use of facilities. Some outdoor events in improved areas require assessing the area and performing work in an outdoor setting.
• This position is subject to the provisions of the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as the Lautenberg Amendment.
• This act bans individuals convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence and certain others from possession or access to firearms or ammunition.
• This position requires the incumbent to work on an intermittent or unscheduled, on-call basis.

Qualifications

Fort Leavenworth is located in the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area. The immediate area is considered a national treasure with historic sites and homes filled with small-town charm and friendliness merged with Kansas City retail, attractions and entertainment. Kansas City, well known for its BBQ, Jazz and fountains, is rich in culture with a thriving performing arts scene. Honored as one of the World's 15 Most Beautiful Concert Halls, the Kauffman Center attracts some of the world's most renowned performers and entertainers. For the sports enthusiasts, Kansas City hosts professional sports with the Royals, Chiefs, Sporting Kansas City, and Kansas City Current soccer clubs. An international airport is conveniently located within a 30 minute drive of Fort Leavenworth. More information may be found at www.visitkc.com or https://garrison.leavenworth.army.mil/. 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 Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Defense 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.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople 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 1998Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) In order to qualify, you must meet the 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: One year of specialized experience which includes 1. assisting with writing or tracking operational orders/taskings; 2. coordinating calendar events and schedules in multiple automated systems such as Outlook, Calendar, SharePoint, or similar databases; 3. providing administrative oversight for multiple projects, taskers, and/or functions; and 4. executing detailed plans for ceremonies or special functions. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Incident ManagementManages and Organizes InformationOral CommunicationPlanning and EvaluatingTechnical Competence 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-09). NOTE: All applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade and specialized experience requirements within thirty (30) days after the closing date of the announcements. All applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade and specialized experience requirements within thirty (30) days after the closing date of the announcements. Current employees applying under VEOA are subject to time-in-grade restrictions like any other GS employee.

Education

Education Substitution Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you may qualify if your education meets the definitions in the qualifications section above.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address FS-W6B7AA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG FT LEAVENWORTH DO NOT MAIL Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]