TMD - Military Specialist III (T3/T5 Operations/Plans ...

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting in the CAPPS Career Section: may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career SectionAPPLICATIONS SHOULD BE COMPLETED ONLINE THROUGH CAPPS RECRUIT AT:SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS:Applicants may submit applications through Work In Texas (WIT), however, applicants must complete the supplemental questions in CAPPS Recruit to be considered for the position. In order to complete the supplemental questions, please register and/or login to CAPPS Recruit and access your profile. Go to CAPPS Recruit to Sign In (Link: job application must be complete and thorough including responding to all the supplemental questions. Your application must contain complete job histories, which includes job titles, dates of employment, name of employer and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.NOTES TO THE APPLICANT:TMD State Employees support the Texas Military Department by delivering critical services that enable the agency to meet its strategic goals. Your work will contribute to the support we offer our Texas National Guard members, thereby multiplying their capability to serve at home and abroad as missions dictate. The Texas Military Department provides a benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:Health insurance benefits (employee premiums are covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)Optional Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance at competitive ratesGenerous paid vacation, sick leave, and State and Federal holidaysDefined benefit retirement structure known as a cash balance benefit, with a state match equal to 150% of the account balance at retirement and guaranteed earnings of at least 4% annuallyAdditional voluntary retirement savings programs (Texa$aver 401(k) and 457 programs)Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expensesPotential for modified work schedules including flex, compressed, or telework (position dependent)Free access to Camp Mabry Museum and historical structuresRobust free training access through Texas Military Departmentand#8217;s Web-Based Learning ProgramExpansive Employee Assistance Program and complimentary counseling servicesEmployee Wellness and Physical Fitness ProgramsMilitary membership is not required for this position.ABOUT US:Our Agency: The Texas Military Department (TMD) is commanded by The Adjutant General of Texas, the state's senior military official appointed by the governor, and is comprised of the Texas Military Department (State Federal Civilian Employees), the Texas Army National Guard (TXARNG), the Texas Air National Guard (TXANG)andthe Texas State Guard (TXSG).Our Vision: Americaand#8217;s premier state military organization comprised of professional mission-ready forces, fully engaged with our communities, and relevant through the 21st century.Our Mission: Provide the Governor and the President with ready forces in support of state and federal authorities at home and abroad.BRIEF POSITION DESCRIPTION:This position supports the Texas State Guard (TXSG). Performs highly complex (senior-level) managerial work in administering the daily operations and activities of the Operations department. This position involves establishing goals and objectives; developing procedures and policies; developing schedules, priorities, and standards to achieve established goals; coordinating and evaluating departmental activities; developing and evaluating budget requests; and monitoring budget expenditures. Serves as the central point of contact for the TXSG when conducting interagency operational planning in support of the Texas Military Department and insures the TXSG is prepared to execute civil support operations as directed by the Texas State Operations Center (SOC). Assigns and supervises the work of others. Reports to the TXSG Deputy Chief of Staff - Operations and works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Manages day-to-day activities of staff within a business function, division, or department.Establishes goals and objectives; develops and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; and manages evaluation activities.Attends and oversees Mobile-Day (M-Day) Drill functions.Develops and implements techniques for evaluating business function, division, or department activities.Develops and evaluates budget requests, monitors budget expenditures, and adjusts as necessary.Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates policies and procedures, and monitors compliance with policies and procedures.Prepares management and productivity reports; reviews and approves documents and reports developed by employees to ensure professional quality and appearance, appropriate content, consistency, and responsiveness.Provides technical expertise and guidance regarding questions related to the business function, division, or department.Plan and develop a budget for a business function, division, or department.Confer with executive management to develop strategic plans and long- and short-term goals for the department. May manage the preparation, development, review, and revision of legislation.Oversee program analyses, research studies, and internal audits.Coordinates with the M-Day TXSG T3 Operations/ Plans Officer and ensures continuity of all TXSG programs and operations.Ensures coordination of all operations and planning between Texas State Guard Headquarters and subordinate commands.Attends work regularly and observes approved work hours in accordance with the agency's state employee policies procedures handbook.Provides guidance and information on TXSG operations and processes to staff.Plans, conducts, and /or coordinates workshops and other training programs.Screens, interviews, and recommends employment of applicants (Both FTEs and Traditional Drilling Soldiers); recommends promotions, demotions, disciplinary actions, transfers, and discharge of employees (Traditional Drilling Soldiers).Develops and implements techniques for evaluating goals and sub-goals which support TXSG Lines of Effort (LOEs).Develops and synchronizes the annual TXSG Steady State Operational Order (OPORD) and the All Hazards OPORD.Analyzes operational planning and synchronizes operational execution for all TXSG brigades.Analyzes internal processes and recommends and implements procedural or policy changes to improve operational readiness.Ensures coordination between the TMD Joint Forces Headquarters, Joint Operations Center, or designated Mission Command headquarters and the TXSG Headquarters is conducted for all operations.Critical member of the TXSGs budget forecasting process team.Collects, organizes, analyzes, and prepares materials in response to requests for program information and reports.Responsible for reporting TXSG readiness to include all command-level reports requirements.Uses After Action Reports (AARs) to refine and improve operations.Serves as the principal action officer; reviews all incoming messages from the TMD JOC.Oversees the augmentation of Adaptive Battle Staff (ABS) personnel to the TXSG Emergency O

Created: 2026-05-02