Joint Operations Center Technician (Title 32) (Indefinite)

Army National Guard Units

Richmond (VA)

On-site

USD 41,000 - 69,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Army National Guard Units in Richmond, VA, seeks a Joint Operations Center Technician (Title 32) (Indefinite) responsible for managing daily JOC operations, coordinating with Federal/state agencies, and processing information for emergency response. The role requires handling calls, data logging, and maintaining security for communications and materials.

The position offers a Secret clearance requirement and a pay range of $52,710 to $68,524 per year with potential duties during joint exercises

Responsibilities

Assists in the management and daily operations of the Joint Operations Center.
Maintains cooperative working relationships with Federal, state and public agencies and military units within the state.
Obtains and exchanges information pertinent to emergency support plans and activities.
Evaluates, analyzes and disseminates information to the JOC Manager and staff.
Takes calls from Federal, state and the public and records data.
Relays information via communications equipment to personnel.
Monitors radio and analyzes data to detect conditions.
Maintains log records and keeps JOC equipment ready.
May brief key staff on significant emergencies and provide situational assessments.
Activates the JOC and coordinates with agencies during emergencies.
Ensures classified documents are prepared, reproduced, distributed and stored.

Job description

Joint Operations Center Technician (Title 32) (Indefinite)

Hiring Agency: Army National Guard Units

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a Joint Operations Center Technician (Title 32) (Indefinite), Position Description Number D1245000 and is part of the VA JFHQ DET HQ, National Guard.

Key Responsibilities

As a Joint Operations Center Technician, GS-0303-07, you will perform the below 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. 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 & 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.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $52710 – $68524/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-26.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Nguard' hiring path.