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Summary About the Position: Serves as a training specialist performing a variety of analytical, planning and related tasks concerned with collective and unit training of Active and Reserve Component Sustainment personnel and organizations in garrison and field environments. Requires an understanding of overall collective training content/structure, the Systems Approach to Training (SAT) process, a practical knowledge of training methods and techniques, and a specialized knowledge in logistics. Responsibilities Determines extent of and conducts research required for assigned projects; evaluates source material for currency and applicability to subject matter and objectives of publications. Develops long and short range training strategy for sustainment/logistics forces, units. Maintains liaison and coordinates with the Sustainment units, CASCOM directorates, TRADOC/DA and Joint and Multinational subject area specialists and technical personnel. Serves as project leader in training concepts validations. Provides technical assistance to other Centers and CASCOM action officers, MACOMS and field units in the development and review of Sustainment unit training materials and actions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes knowledge in Logistics such as the development of collective tasks, Training Support Packages (TSP), and Combined Arms Training Strategies (CATS) also includes a knowledge of the overall collective training product content/structure, the Systems Approach to Training (SAT) process, and a practical knowledge of training methods and techniques. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Influencing/Negotiating Oral Communication Problem Solving Training and Education Analysis Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11). Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) 32 Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Recruitment and Relocation incentives are not available for this recruitment.
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Summary Serves as the Executive Officer (XO) in the Headquarters (HQ), Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA), Command Group, Officer of the Deputy Director. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Executive Officer (XO) to the Deputy Director/Chief Operating Officer of the Agency. Provides direct support to the Director by assisting in management and direction of line and staff programs and activities Responsibilities The Executive Officer performs a wide range of executive-level, critical administrative assignments while assisting the Deputy Director in working with DeCA managers at all echelons, and with officials of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (OASD) and Department of Defense (DOD), external customers and stakeholders to achieve the Agency\'s mission, functions and program objectives. Plans, evaluates, integrates and coordinates the activities of multiple line and staff organizations with the Agency. Provides direct support to the Deputy Director by assisting in management and direction of line and staff programs and activities. Controls the Deputy Director\'s administrative actions, routing/coordination of staff actions, calendar supervision, etc., to ensure accuracy, timeliness and successful completion of actions affecting key Agency programs. This position offers promotion potential to a higher grade. To prepare you for the higher grade, work assignments will be progressively more complex. After meeting all qualifications and requirements for the next grade level and with your supervisor\'s recommendation, you may be promoted without further competition. However, promotion is neither guaranteed nor automatic. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You must meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) qualifications for series 1101 and additional requirements by the announcement closing date. Your resume must clearly show that you possess possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade. For the GS-13: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level or equivalent to at least GS-12 under other Federal service pay systems, private sector, or military. Examples of qualifying specialized experience for GS-13: Ability to anticipate and develop strategies to address issues of potential sensitivity that arise during project execution. Conduct business studies and analyses of data and process relating to the implementation of any DoD or DeCA process or function. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups interested in or affected by the projects for which the incumbent is responsible. For the GS-14: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level or equivalent to at least GS-13 under other Federal service pay systems, private sector, or military. Examples of qualifying specialized experience for GS-14: Developing program options by utilizing comprehensive knowledge of DOD and DeCA management and administrative programs policies, and procedures. Provide support to DeCA\'s Executive Staff on a wide range of crucial administrative and operational matters. Conducts comprehensive administrative research where boundaries are extremely broad and difficult to determine. You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Additional Requirements that must be met by the closing date: Physical requirements: Work is primarily sedentary and requires no special physical demands. The work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the work site. Time-in-grade applies to the promotion of current and former federal employees who hold or have held a permanent GS position in either the competitive or excepted service in the previous 52 weeks, including current employees applying under VEOA. Your application package must contain proof you meet this requirement. See Required Documents for more information. For GS-13: You must have 52 weeks of Federal service at or equivalent to GS-12. For GS-14: You must have 52 weeks of Federal service at or equivalent to GS-13. Time after competitive appointment. Current federal civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since being selected for a non temporary appointment from a competitive examination register of eligibles (an announcement opened to the public) or under a direct hire authority. As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in these competencies: Management and Organizational Principles Minimum Qualifications GS-13 Minimum Qualifications GS-14 Operations Oral and Written Communication Overtime: Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Bargaining Unit Status: Not Covered Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met. Work environment: The work is performed in an office setting with adequate lighting, heating, and ventilation and involves the ordinary risks and discomforts typical of an office environment Telework eligible: Yes - as determined by the agency policy. Remote work eligible: No Education You may not use education to qualify for this position. Additional Information Executive Order 12564 requires a federal workplace to be free of illegal drugs and prohibits the use of illegal drugs both on and off duty by federal employees. As a reminder, marijuana is still classified as an illegal drug by the Federal government and is prohibited for use by Federal employees even if such use is legal in the state where the Federal employee resides and/or works. The Defense Commissary Agency is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace where the use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated and may result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal service. The display of a salary range on this announcement does not suggest or convey an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. Upon first appointment to a civilian position in the Federal government, you are entitled only to the lowest step (Step 1) of the grade for which selected. The minimum age requirement is generally 18 years. Employing those under 18 may be possible under certain circumstances. If under 18 years of age, ensure you provide documentation showing how you are eligible. Applicants with financial difficulty are not automatically removed from consideration. Selectees are required to complete an online onboarding process. Retired military service members cannot be appointed to a Department of Defense (DoD) civilian position within 180 days of their retirement date. 5 United States Code 3326. Relocation Incentive May be Authorized. PCS IS NOT AUTHORIZED: This position requires IT Level II access. Incumbent has unlimited access to personal, private, and sensitive information, and DeCA Business systems. The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance eligibility based on appropriate background investigation. Must exercise strong interpersonal, organizational, and written/oral communication skills as well as a high degree of initiative and judgement in day-to-day activities. The position requires the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously, often with short deadlines under significant pressure. Relocation Incentive may be authorized. . The following may result in a rating of ineligible. Ineligible applicants receive no consideration. Not selecting an eligibility. Submitting an incomplete application package may result in your not being considered for this position. Your resume must reflect that you are either Part-Time with the number of hours listed, Full Time, or 40 hours per week as your work schedule. If you fail to provide this information in your resume, your resume will be considered as incomplete. Submitting encrypted documents or uploading Adobe portfolio documents. Submitting any document that contains a photo or image of you. Including social media links, inappropriate material or content, classified or government sensitive information, or personal information such as age, gender, race, religion, or social security number on your resume. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials. Deliberately attempting to falsify your application information, such as copying portions of this announcement into your resume.
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Summary Serves as the Executive Officer (XO) in the Headquarters (HQ), Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA), Command Group, Officer of the Deputy Director. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Executive Officer (XO) to the Deputy Director/Chief Operating Officer of the Agency. Provides direct support to the Deputy Director by assisting in management and direction of line and staff programs and activities. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process. Responsibilities The Executive Officer performs a wide range of executive-level, critical administrative assignments while assisting the Deputy Director in working with DeCA managers at all echelons, and with officials of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (OASD) and Department of Defense (DOD), external customers and stakeholders to achieve the Agency\'s mission, functions and program objectives. Plans, evaluates, integrates and coordinates the activities of multiple line and staff organizations with the Agency. Provides direct support to the Deputy Director by assisting in management and direction of line and staff programs and activities. Controls the Deputy Director\'s administrative actions, routing/coordination of staff actions, calendar supervision, etc., to ensure accuracy, timeliness and successful completion of actions affecting key Agency programs. This position offers promotion potential to a higher grade. To prepare you for the higher grade, work assignments will be progressively more complex. After meeting all qualifications and requirements for the next grade level and with your supervisor\'s recommendation, you may be promoted without further competition. However, promotion is neither guaranteed nor automatic. Your resume must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the Qualifications section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. We do not assume you have the necessary experience to successfully perform in this job regardless of your employment history or academic career. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You must meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) qualifications for series 1101 and additional requirements by the announcement closing date. Your resume must clearly show that you possess possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade. For the GS-13: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level or equivalent to at least GS-12 under other Federal service pay systems, private sector, or military. Examples of qualifying specialized experience for GS-13: Ability to anticipate and develop strategies to address issues of potential sensitivity that arise during project execution. Conduct business studies and analyses of data and process relating to the implementation of any DoD or DeCA process or function. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups interested in or affected by the projects for which the incumbent is responsible. For the GS-14: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level or equivalent to at least GS-13 under other Federal service pay systems, private sector, or military. Examples of qualifying specialized experience for GS-14: Developing program options by utilizing comprehensive knowledge of DOD and DeCA management and administrative programs policies, and procedures. Provide support to DeCA\'s Executive Staff on a wide range of crucial administrative and operational matters. Conducts comprehensive administrative research where boundaries are extremely broad and difficult to determine. You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Physical requirements: Work is primarily sedentary and requires no special physical demands. The work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the work site. As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in the position\'s competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics). Management and Organizational Principles Minimum Qualifications GS-13 Minimum Qualifications GS-14 Operations Oral and Written Communication Overtime: Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Bargaining Unit Status: Not Covered Obligated Position: No Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met. Work environment: The work is performed in an office setting with adequate lighting, heating, and ventilation and involves the ordinary risks and discomforts typical of an office environment. Telework eligible: Yes - as determined by the agency policy Remote work eligible: No Education You may not use education to qualify for this position. Additional Information Executive Order 12564 requires a federal workplace to be free of illegal drugs and prohibits the use of illegal drugs both on and off duty by federal employees. As a reminder, marijuana is still classified as an illegal drug by the Federal government and is prohibited for use by Federal employees even if such use is legal in the state where the Federal employee resides and/or works. The Defense Commissary Agency is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace where the use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated and may result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal service. Upon first appointment to a civilian position in the Federal government, you are entitled only to the lowest step (Step 1) of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this announcement does not suggest or convey an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. The minimum age requirement is generally 18 years. Employing those under 18 may be possible under certain circumstances. If under 18 years of age, ensure you provide documentation showing how you are eligible. Applicants with financial difficulty are not automatically removed from consideration. Selectees are required to complete an online onboarding process. Retired military service members cannot be appointed to a Department of Defense (DoD) civilian position within 180 days of their retirement date. 5 United States Code 3326. PCS IS NOT Authorized. This position requires IT Level II access. Incumbent has unlimited access to personal, private, and sensitive information, and DeCA Business systems. The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance eligibility based on appropriate background investigation. Must exercise strong interpersonal, organizational, and written/oral communication skills as well as a high degree of initiative and judgement in day-to-day activities. The position requires the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously, often with short deadlines under significant pressure. Relocation Incentive may be authorized The following may result in a rating of ineligible. Ineligible applicants receive no consideration. Submitting an incomplete application package, such as missing documents, illegible documents, and/or missing information necessary to determine qualifications and eligibility. A resume reflecting part-time (PT)/full-time (FT) or nothing rather than the number of hours worked per week (e.g., 40, 30, 20, etc.) may be considered incomplete. Submitting encrypted documents or uploading Adobe portfolio documents. Submitting any document that contains a photo or image of you. Including social media links, inappropriate material or content, classified or government sensitive information, or personal information such as age, gender, race, religion, or social security number on your resume. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or questionnaire responses. Deliberately attempting to falsify your application information, such as copying portions of this announcement into your resume.
