This National Guard position is for a INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP SPECIALIST - Title 32, Position Description Number D0981P01 and is part of the WI JFHQ J3, Wisconsin National Guard.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration. Compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information. Progressively responsible experience which demonstrates the ability to provide technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled. Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify for the GS-0301-11 level, you must have at least 12 months of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Experience, education or training in program or managerial experience in a type of work or a combination of functions directly related to the position to be filled or in comparable work or functions. Experience developing and recommending policy; organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of operations. Experience in supervisory, staff or technical work which included study, analysis or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies, practices and procedures. Experience preparing written communications and oral presentations.
As a INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP SPECIALIST - Title 32, GS-0301-11, you will plan, coordinate, and execute the State Partnership Program (SPP) initiative between the Wisconsin National Guard and the foreign area partner nation. This position has overall responsibility for developing statewide plans, policies, and procedures for the participation in the National Guard State Partnership Program. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES: 1. Plans, coordinates, and executes the State Partnership Program between the state and the partner country. Ensures all actions taken are within the framework, support of, and in concert with international agreements such as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Charter on a distinctive partnership. 2. Maintains continual liaison with the partner country through the Military Liaison Team (MLT) and the Defense Attaché Office stationed in the embassy of the partner nation. 3. Coordinates and executes visits to the partner nation by military members and civilian personnel. Coordinates with the U.S. State Department, Department of Defense (DoD), NGB, Commander in Chief of European Command (CINCEUR), embassy staff of both the U.S. and partner nation, and U.S. Transportation Command when military air is utilized for all aspects of the event. 4. Serves as the focal point for joint and combined military exercises between the state and the partner nation, which may include other state's partner nations, both in the U.S. and overseas. 5. Oversees the development of proposed SPP events with partner country. Ensures events are submitted to NGB, U.S. State Department, Interagency Working Group where warranted, and geographic CINC for approval. 6. Responsible for coordination of the preparation of all country clearance messages, event travel, and support requirements, to include the number of people traveling, dates, air/ground transportation, meals, and hotels. 7. Responsible for the SPP budget, which includes NGB Warsaw Initiative Funds, Minuteman Fellowship Funds, and State Department Cooperative Threat Reduction Funds. 8. Attends NGB SPP, CINC Scheduling Conference and State/Federal Government meetings as the director and The Adjutant General's representative. 9. May coordinate humanitarian support activities to provide various supplies/services from other outside organizations to be sent to partner or other countries. 10. Maintains constant communication with the partner country through the State National Guard Liaison Officer, CINC staff, Military Liaison or other such teams or individuals, and the Defense Attaché Office stationed at the embassy of the partner nation. 11. Briefs The Adjutant General on current status of SPP and provides a current situation report on the country. 12. Conducts studies and projects at the request of NGB to identify concerns. Develops issue papers sponsored by the Joint Chiefs and NGB to determine program effectiveness. 13. May be subject to inspection/evaluation by USEUCOM or NGB. 14. Performs other duties as assigned.