About the Position: The incumbent will serve as a Plans Specialist (Strategy and Policy) for the Headquarters at US Army South, G5 Plans, in Ft. Sam Houston, TX.

Duties

Lead both military and civilian employees in the development and execution of USARSOUTH strategy, campaign plans, policy, and contingency plans (CONPLANS). Conduct security cooperation and respond to contingencies with partner nation armies in order to strengthen regional security and counter trans-regional/transnational threat networks (T3N) in defense of the homeland. Provide command, control, and support for Army and land operations to deter, prevent, and defeat threats and aggression against the United States, its territories, and interests. Serve as a Senior Plans Specialist advising on all aspects of strategy, campaign planning, policy, and CONPLANS.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Selectee for this position must submit to a urinalysis for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance. Failure to satisfactory complete any aspect of this process is grounds for termination.
• Travel requirement for this position is at least 25% of the time.
• In performing above duties, overtime and shift work may be required on short notice to include nights, holidays, and weekends.
• Employee may be required to wear a cell phone at all times.

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. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic 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-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-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 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: One year of specialized experience which includes 1). Develop procedures to analyze operational plans ensuring mission requirements are met; 2). Analyze program efficiency and effectiveness to enhance operational readiness throughout the organization; and 3). Brief personnel regarding security cooperation strategies to deter negative impacts to missions. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12 or above). 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and ManagementAttention to DetailPlanning 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 SE-WJMW99 HQ US ARMY SOUTH DO NOT MAIL Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk