Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a JOINT OPERATIONS CENTER TECHNICIAN, Position Description Number D1245000 and is part of the KS Joint Forces Headquarters, National Guard. Responsibilities A JOINT OPERATIONS CENTER TECHNICIAN, GS-0303-07, is located in a Joint Force Headquarters, Homeland Security Office, Joint Operations Center (JOC). The JOC will manage Federal, state and public related tasks in response to any level emergency. The JOC operates on a 24 hour/7 days a week rotating shift basis monitoring and carrying out duties which include: overall mission status of an armory or base and its assigned units, installation security, initiating emergency procedures, Crisis Action Team notification, and other duties critical to the conduct of the mission. Through authority granted by the Adjutant General, employees are empowered to act independently, coordinating with the Adjutant General and his staff, in order to accomplish the mission or meet the emergency response. Assists in the management and daily operations of the Joint Operations Center. Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with Federal, state and public agencies and military units within the state. Obtains and/or exchanges information pertinent to emergency support plans and activities of mutual interest or major concern. Evaluates, analyzes and disseminates information of interest to the JOC Manager, Adjutant General or his staff. Takes calls from Federal, state and the public on exchange of information and records all pertinent data. Relays information through various communications equipment to appropriate personnel. Notifies other agencies concerning the call as necessary. Records action taken, equipment assigned and other pertinent information in various databases. Monitors radio communications of law enforcement officers, fire department, and emergency operations. Examines, analyzes and interprets data from a variety of resources, i.e., interrelated electronic monitoring instruments, visual displays, area maps, news reports, and electronic mail to detect conditions of the area, either normal or abnormal. Maintains log records of activities occurring during the shift as a source of information for production reports, and operation efficiency status. Establishes, maintains and keeps updated the resources and operational functions/readiness of all JOC equipment once per shift. May participate with the JOC Manager in briefing key staff members on significant emergency situations and providing situational assessments requiring response and recommendations for appropriate action. Establishes priority of actions based on a variety of situations, and uses judgment when appropriate. In a minimum of time and without error, employee must be able to copy, validate, process, and relay the message to appropriate personnel. During joint forces exercises or actual emergencies, serves as a member of the JOC emergency response team to provide support to either the Federal, state or public operations. Will perform various tasks, such as activating the JOC, exchanging information with other emergency response agencies, coordinating data collection and reporting, coordinating with field personnel, preparing briefings or situation reports, etc. Ensures all classified documents are properly prepared, reproduced, distributed and stored. Controls COMSEC information, material, and devices and is responsible for receipt, inventory, storage, issue, protection and destruction. Maintains overall security of the Joint Operations Center and performs entry control and escort procedures during assigned shift. Performs a wide variety of administrative services. Conducts studies to determine requirements for communication devices, office automation hardware and software. Ensures required publications are readily available. Types a variety of narrative and tabular correspondence from rough drafts and corrected copies. These items include forms, reports, statistical material, charts, etc. Uses a variety of automated systems in the office environment to store/retrieve/manipulate data with word processing, database management, spreadsheet and graphics software packages. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Military Grades: E4-E7 or an over-grade E8 applicant willing to provide a written statement of understanding with application, indicating a willingness to be administratively reduced in grade to E7, if selected for the position. Desired Military Assignments: Immaterial GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess administrative or clerical experience, education, or training which demonstrates the candidate\'s ability to perform the duties of the position; Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 12 months experience in the interpretation and application of regulations, procedures or laws; Experience that provided a working knowledge of administrative functions; Experience demonstrating the ability to advise lower graded employees; Experience working independently and setting priorities with very little supervisory control. Education Additional Information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)). If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Physical Demands: Work is primarily sedentary. Items carried are generally light objects. Position requires some physical effort such as walking, standing, stooping, bending, and sitting. The work demands high mental concentration and can be extremely stressful. Work Environment: Location of work is an office environment. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, ventilated and involves everyday risks and discomforts which requires the observance of normal safety precautions. Work Schedule: This position works on a 5/4/9 compressed work schedule that consists of a 5-day workweek, then a 4-day workweek (eight 9-hour days and one 8-hour day and an SDO, Scheduled Day Off) to complete the 80-hour pay period. Work schedule is subject to change based on mission requirements. Telework: ELIGIBLE FOR SITUATIONAL TELEWORK ONLY, INCLUDING EMERGENCY AND PRESCRIBED \"UNSCHEDULED TELEWORK\"
