C4 EVENT PLANNER

** C4 EVENT PLANNER****Department of Defense**** Joint Force Development (J7)****Location**1 vacancy in the following location:+ **Duties**As a C4 EVENT PLANNER at the GS-0301-12/13 some of your typical work assignments may include:* Designs and implements Command, Control, Communications, and Computer (C4) architectures to support JS J7 Joint and Coalition training exercises.* Ensures that the C4 architectures are robust while having the flexibility to be reconfigured quickly to support emergent requirements.* During exercises, serves as the technical director for the Joint Exercise Control Group (JECG) and provides management oversight of the military, contractor and governmental matrixed team that establishes and provides reliable C4 systems to the JS J7 training staff and joint, Service and coalition exercise training audiences both in garrison and to deployed austere environments.* Manages the communication systems, equipment, and personnel during the execution phase of JS J7-sponsored exercises.* Provides technical advice and assistance in the formulation, establishment, and/or analysis of plans, programs and policies, and participates in the resolution of problems on complex, controversial, or precedent-setting matters applicable to joint C4 operations**Requirements**** Conditions of Employment*** Must be a U.S. citizen* Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service* Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)* Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation* May be required to successfully complete a probationary period* Work Schedule: Full Time* Overtime: Occasionally* Tour of Duty: Flexible* Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized* Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt* Financial Disclosure: Not Required* Telework Eligibility: This position is NOT telework eligible* COVID19: Please see, additional information.* This is a drug testing designated position* Employee must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret/SCI) security clearance** Qualifications**You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service:* Participating in C4 planning efforts related to joint training exercises* Applying technical knowledge of C4 processes to assist in the execution of joint training exercises* Assisting with the design and implementation of C4 architectures to support joint training exercisesYou may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service:* Leading the C4 planning efforts related to joint training exercises* Applying technical knowledge of C4 processes to lead the execution of joint training exercises* Designing and implementing C4 architectures to support joint training exercisesExperience 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.**Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.** **Education**This job does not have an education qualification requirement.**Additional information****Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA):** To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.**Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs**: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: .**Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities**: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:**Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see****The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.Selective Service Requirement: Please visit for more information.For more information, please visit****Other Notes:****Re-employed Annuitant: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).****COVID19** -To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.* A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):Competencies:* Planning and Evaluating* Stakeholder Management* Strategic Thinking* Technical Competence**Military Spouse Preference:** If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose