Joint Operations Center Technician

Summary

This is a National Guard Title 5 excepted service position. This National Guard position is for a Joint Operations Center Technician, Position Description Number T5312000 and is part of the Mdng Jfhq. This is an indefinite position that may become permanent without further competition. Please see “Additional Information” section for more details.

Duties

• This position performs the following duties: 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.
• 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.
• 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

The JOC operates on a 24 hour/7 days a week rotating shift basis. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a trial period. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Work may require access to higher classified information. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration.

This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.

Education

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Required Documents

Prepare these documents before applying. Always confirm the exact list on the official announcement, as requirements vary by position:

• Your resume showing: Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
• Education, certifications or licensures. 2.
• Other supporting documents: If you are a current Federal Employee, please submit your most current non-award Sf-50 when applying.
• Veterans Preference If you are claiming veteran's preference, you MUST submit the appropriate documentation.
• The certification should also include when your terminal leave will begin, your rank and dates of active duty service. https://www.vaforvets.va.gov/vaforvets/hr/Pages/Federal-Hiring-Process.asp#veteranspreference