Staff Officer Maritime Ojn Ose 0190

STAFF OFFICER MARITIME

Post Context

Joint Force Command Brunssum (JFCBS) provides a Joint Headquarters to plan, prepare and conduct operations to support NATO’s three core tasks, at the Joint Operational level, as directed by SACEUR.  The Operations Directorate is responsible for directing, monitoring, coordinating and assessing operational functions and advising the Chief of Staff (COS) regarding all regionally focused operational activities.

The J3 Division is responsible to DCOS Operations for the implementation and oversight of operational plans, procedures and techniques to ensure effective Command & Control (C2) of assigned forces in Deterrence Activities through Crisis up to Conflict.  It advises on the formulation and revision of plans, policies, doctrines, programmes, directives, studies and reports pertaining to all aspects of training and combat effectiveness of assigned military forces especially in the areas of regional focus/interest.

The role of the J35 Operations Synchronisation Branch (OSB) is to:

• refine the operational plan; 
• coordinate and synchronise the execution of the plan between the HQ and assigned forces, Allies and Partners throughout the spectrum of conflict;
• informed by assessment, adapt the plan in response the developing operational situation;
• coordinate and synchronise execution of deterrence activities through assigned forces, Allied Nations’ and Partners’ activities and exercises (TREX).

To achieve this, J35 OSB links the J5 planning horizon and J33 execution through medium-term planning, including apportionment of assigned multi-domain resources and effects.  The principal meeting for campaign synchronisation is the Joint Coordination Board, which is managed by J35, and supports the assigned WGs and Boards of JTF Battle Rhythm.  J35 OSB leads and manages Operational Planning Teams (OPTs) and assigned joint function Working Groups (WGs), across the spectrum of Peacetime Vigilance (PtV) to crisis and conflict, supported by internal and external stakeholders within the Joint Operations Area (JOA) and, where applicable, across SACEUR’s AOR.

J35 OSB produces Joint Coordination Orders (JCOs) and Fragmentary Orders (FRAGOs).  Additionally, J35 OSB will participate in J33 Crisis Action Team (CAT) planning, J5 Joint Operations Planning Groups (JOPG) and Training and Exercise (TREX) activities to ensure the timely production of plans and orders to meet COM JFCBS objectives. 

As a member of J35 OSB, the incumbent will be required to execute tasks as directed by the Branch Head.

Reporting Lines

This post reports to:

OJN OOCX 0010 – Branch Head J35 Operations Synchronisation Branch (OSB) (OF-5).

• There are no reporting responsibilities.
• This post does not deputise anybody.
• This post is not deputised by anybody.

  Principal Duties

The incumbent's duties are:

• Conducts short- to medium-term operational-level planning for the HQ and were necessary, assigned forces.
• Provides advice to J35, other Branches, Directorates and Command Group on Maritime Air Operations.
• Liaises and coordinates with higher, lateral and subordinate headquarters on Maritime Air related issues as required.
• Promulgates and monitors COM JFCBS decisions on Maritime and joint security
• Supports the Joint Targeting Cell and the Air Operation Staff, as required.
• Undertakes work as part of a project team or working groups as directed or assigned.
• Participates in JOPGs when required.
• Leads Operational Planning Teams when directed by Branch Head J35 OSB.
• Supports or leads the production of JCOs and FRAGO’s.

1. Special Requirements and Additional Duties

• The incumbent may be required to perform like duties elsewhere within the organisation as directed.
• The incumbent is required to undertake operation deployments and/or TDY assignments both within and without NATO's boundaries.
• Depending on requirements, may be required to direct and supervise the work priorities of one or more HQ multifunctional teams.
• The work is normally performed in a Normal NATO office working environment.
• Normal Working Conditions apply.
• The risk of injury is categorised as No Risk.

1. Essential Qualifications
2. Professional/Experience

Maritime Operations (General)

Actions performed by forces on, under, or over the sea to gain or exploit control of the sea or to deny its use to the enemy.

Skill Level (Ensure/Advise)

Works under broad direction. Work is often self-initiated. Is fully responsible for meeting allocated technical and/or project/supervisory objectives. Establishes milestones and has a significant role in the assignment of tasks and/or responsibilities.  Influences organisation, customers, suppliers, partners and peers on the contribution of own specialism. Builds appropriate and effective business relationships. Makes decisions which impact the success of assigned work, i.e. results, deadlines and budget. Has significant influence over the allocation and management of resources appropriate to given assignments.  Performs an extensive range and variety of complex technical and/or professional work activities.  Undertakes work which requires the application of fundamental principles in a wide and often unpredictable range of contexts. Understands the relationship between own specialism and wider customer/organisational requirements.

Advises on the available standards, methods, tools and applications relevant to own specialism and can make appropriate choices from alternatives. Analyses, designs, plans, executes and evaluates work to time, cost and quality targets. Assesses and evaluates risk. Communicates effectively, both formally and informally. Demonstrates leadership. Facilitates collaboration between stakeholders who have diverse objectives. Takes all requirements into account when making proposals. Takes initiative to keep skills up to date. Mentors colleagues. Maintains an awareness of developments in the industry. Analyses requirements and advises on scope and options for continuous operational improvement. Demonstrates creativity, innovation and ethical thinking in applying solutions for the benefit of the customer/stakeholder.

Experience

• Experienced Officer with appropriate professional background of a NATO, Joint or Combined Staff.
• Operational background with experience in Maritime Operations in general.

Joint Operations (General)

Activities that apply knowledge of the environment, system composition and technologies for Joint Operations.   Provide commanders with the expertise and guidance on conducting Joint Operations.

Skill Level (Ensure/Advise)

Works under broad direction. Work is often self-initiated. Is fully responsible for meeting allocated technical and/or project/supervisory objectives. Establishes milestones and has a significant role in the assignment of tasks and/or responsibilities.  Influences organisation, customers, suppliers, partners and peers on the contribution of own specialism. Builds appropriate and effective business relationships. Makes decisions which impact the success of assigned work, i.e. results, deadlines and budget. Has significant influence over the allocation and management of resources appropriate to given assignments.  Performs an extensive range and variety of complex technical and/or professional work activities.  Undertakes work which requires the application of fundamental principles in a wide and often unpredictable range of contexts. Understands the relationship between own specialism and wider customer/organisational requirements.

Advises on the available standards, methods, tools and applications relevant to own specialism and can make appropriate choices from alternatives. Analyses, designs, plans, executes and evaluates work to time, cost and quality targets. Assesses and evaluates risk. Communicates effectively, both formally and informally. Demonstrates leadership. Facilitates collaboration between stakeholders who have diverse objectives. Takes all requirements into account when making proposals. Takes initiative to keep skills up to date. Mentors colleagues. Maintains an awareness of developments in the industry. Analyses requirements and advises on scope and options for continuous operational improvement. Demonstrates creativity, innovation and ethical thinking in applying solutions for the benefit of the customer/stakeholder. 

Remarks

Notice to Move Statement.

This post is subject to 30 days Notice to Move (NTM) for deployment.  However, to meet Commander JFHQ deployability criteria this post, on a rotational basis, may be subject to a shorter NTM period of 2-14 days.

Must be an OF3 of ANY specialisation. OF2 applicants with a recommend for the next higher rank in their most recent OJAR may be considered. 

OF4 applicants, if successful, will only be paid as and normally wear the rank of OF3.

Must be serving as a member of the Reserve Forces or have served with the Regular Forces.

Essential Training/Competences

(auto-generated based on  the grade and the NATO Occupational Codes)

4 years post related experience, or and 2 years function related experience.

The additional job specific qualifications and experience is described under Professional/Experience paragraph (5/a). In case of ambiguity the required job specific experience have priority over the standard education and training levels and experience described here.

• Course: JPL-OP-3555 – NATO Comprehensive Operations Planning Course.  
• Course: ETE-IT-3834 – NATO Staff Officer Orientation Course.
• NATO Joint Synchronisation Course (JSC) available at the Swedish Armed Forces International Centre (SWEDINT).
• Course: CCC-ET-32248 - NATO TOPFAS OPT For User.

 Language

English - SLP 3333 - (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing)

NOTE: The work both oral and written in this post and in this Headquarters as a whole is conducted mainly in English.

Professional Experience

• National General Staff College or NATO Defence College graduate.  
• High level of organisational, coordination and communication skills. Essential
• Participant in NATO training and exercises. Desirable
• Knowledge of planning at Joint level.

Applicants will undergo an initial eligibility sift. Successful applicants will have their details forwarded to the Post Sponsor to arrange interviews. Unsuccessful applicants will be advised accordingly.

Following interviews; the successful applicant will be informed that they are the Preferred Candidate with details being sent to the CM RES FTRS Cell who will continue the recruitment process. Unsuccessful applicants will be advised accordingly.

Once the recruitment process is complete then the Preferred Candidate will be invited to take up FTRS.

The start date is the anticipated one however, applicants should be aware a number of factors will potentially impact on this including the completion of pre-employment checks, medical category confirmation and the award of a Security Clearance. The start date could therefore be adjusted as appropriate – earlier for a fully qualified person with their and the employers agreement, or later if approvals cannot be immediately completed.

INITIAL COMMITMENT LENGTH WILL NORMALLY BE 24 MONTHS WITH THE POTENTIAL TO EXTEND

NB: Where the Anticipated Start date has already passed, the start date will be ASAP

Eligibility for FTRS/ADC

Any member of the Maritime Part Time Volunteer Reserves (RNR, RMR) or the Royal Fleet Reserves (RFR) (Ex-Regular Reserve) may volunteer to undertake a period of FTRS/ADC. Ex-Regular personnel whose RFR liability has run out will be re-instated in the RFR to take up FTRS/ADC.

Applicants undertaking a period of FTRS/ADC must be suitably qualified by rank/rate, specialisation, qualifications and experience to fill the posts for which they apply.

Applications will be accepted from reservists who hold a rank/rate one or more above the advertised rank/rate or hold a rank/rate one below the advertised rank/rate.  

• Applicants one rate below may be interviewed at the discretion of the FTRS Cell/Line Manager and may be employed in the acting higher rate (excluding the advertised rate of WO2 or WO1) if they are suitable, qualified, meet current promotion regulations in all respects and are selected to do so. Otherwise, they will be given the opportunity to carry out the role in their substantive rank/rate; the payment of Substitution Pay (SUPA) may be considered by the employer.
• Applicants of a higher rank/rate prepared to serve in a position at a lower rank/rate than their current or former substantive rank will wear uniform, and be paid, at the Upper Rank/Rate’ level appropriate to that of the position on JPA. Exceptions will not normally be considered.

Ex-Regular Reserves of an equivalent rank from the Army or Royal Air Force are required to join the Maritime Reserves (RNR/RMR) before being eligible to apply.

Applications from those above normal FTRS/ADC retirement age (60) will be considered by exception.

Medical/Dental

Applicants must also be medically fit, and meet the minimum medical category required for the level of commitment, to fulfil the duties which their Commitment will require them to undertake.

• A medical form to confirm MedCat and suitability to be employed is required to be returned within 2 weeks of commencing the role, or the commitment may be revoked.

Personnel who have been discharged via the RN Medical Board of Survey (MOBS) or the RN Medical Employability Board (MEB), do not have a RFR liability and are therefore unable to be considered for any FTRS/ADC/VERR role.

Only personnel on FTRS(FC) commitments will be entitled to the full range of Service Medical and Dental support. Those on lower levels will be entitled to emergency medical support whilst on duty.

Pension Issues. 

Personnel who qualify for a service pension should take financial advice from Defence Business Services (DBS) Reserves/Re-employment Pensions Department on the effect that undertaking FTRS service has on their pension, EDP, Resettlement Grant or Terminal Benefits.

Additional guidance can also be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/pensions-and-compensation-for-veterans. Of particular note is reference to the ‘Effect of Re-employment’ on Commutation and, for those leaving on a ‘preserved’ pension, the Resettlement Grant. Other organisations such as the Armed Forces Pension Society or the White Ensign Association may also be able to offer advice, but it is stressed that only DBS can provide an authoritative answer.

Transition between TCoS. 

Personnel taking this appointment from other TCoS should consider the impact on any accrued entitlements, such as leave, resettlement etc and should seek specialist guidance where required as certain entitlements are TCoS specific and may not be retained or transferred on transition between TCoS. 

Naval Core Training (NCT), Individual Training Requirement (IRT) and Defence Mandated Training (DMT)

 Personnel on FTRS commitments are required to maintain currency in NCT, IRT and MDT in alignment with the rest of the RN/RM. The successful applicant will be expected to complete all modules and have them recorded on JPA within 2 months of commencing employment. This is an employer’s responsibility to monitor. 

• RNFT/PES

Personnel on FTRS Limited/Home/ADC/VERRs commitments are exempt the RNFT/PES, unless they are a member of the RNR/RMR who should remain in date.

 Annual Salary and Leave. 

Pay will be in accordance with the pay scales published for the Armed Forces annually, and as governed by JSP 754.  Leave entitlement is detailed in JSP 760. Note, you are not able to carry forward leave from a Regular commission/engagement when commencing an FTRS Commitment or from one FTRS Commitment role to another FTRS Commitment role.

Allowances.

Entitlement to allowances is in accordance with JSP 754 752 however the following should be noted:

Get you Home (Travel)                  Only paid to qualifying personnel on FTRS(FC)

Home Duty Travel                          Only paid to qualifying personnel on FTRS(FC), and those on FTRS(LC), (HC) and ADC are eligible to HDT if they are assigned to Inner London (defined as a five mile radius of Charing Cross). 

Accommodation.

Personnel serving on FTRS(FC) TCoS are entitled to Single Living Accommodation (SLA) and Service Families Accommodation (SFA) as per Regular entitlements. 

Personnel serving on FTRS(LC/HC)/ADC TCoS are only eligible to occupy surplus Single Living Accommodation (SLA), at non-entitled rates.

Personnel serving on VeRR TCoS are not entitled to service accommodation.

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