Deputy Assistant Chief OF Staff

Summary You will serve as the DEPUTY ASSISTANT CHIEF OF STAFF (ACOS) FOR FORCE TRAINING & READINESS of COMNAVSURFPAC. Duties You will serve as the principal advisor and consultant to the Assistant Chief of Staff (ACOS), and have direct supervision of civilian staff, providing technical and supervisory review and guidance. You will direct/provide oversight to Afloat Training Group (ATG) unit level training programs to train their primary and secondary mission areas and certify units ready for tasking in the mission area training continuums of the OFRP. You will perform annual review of Mission Essential Task Lists (NMETLs) for Naval Surface Forces ship classes. You will develop training continuums based on NMETLs that are sequenced throughout the training cycle to meet Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP) capability and response levels. You will provide support to all matters relating to Naval Surface Force training capabilities, and coordinate and lead efforts to identify training requirement gaps and develop plans and programs to satisfy those requirements. You will develop and promulgate readiness policies and procedures and updates/revises existing procedures. You will co-chair the Surface and Expeditionary Warfare Training Committee (SEWTC) to establish policies and procedures to identify training requirements. You will develop plans and programs to satisfy SEWTC requirements, as well as to prioritize, budget and execute an integrated and effective surface and expeditionary warfare training plan. You will monitor Modeling and Simulation technology innovation and conduct periodic reviews of surface training and readiness to identify live training events that could transition to a simulator or synthetic training systems using new technologies. You will develop Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submissions for the procurement and Life Cycle Support of new simulators and/or upgrades to existing simulators consistent with the Fleet Training Simulator Strategy. You will provide direct and indirect technical and administrative supervision to civilian personnel, military staff and contractors. You will conduct risk assessments of leave usage, travel expenses, timekeeping, overtime, and compensatory time. You will conduct independent management reviews to assure adherence to administrative, regulatory, and procedural requirements by all staff personnel. You will develop and manage the directorate's annual training and travel budget and interface with the command's resource managers/Comptroller to integrate directorate training and travel requirements with those of the command. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a US Citizen. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing. This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment. Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101. MSP/PPP applicants must currently hold the required security clearance. Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector overseeing and directing leadership operations related to policy development and management, resource coordination, technical innovation, and advising on all issues affecting fleet training programs to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of training objectives and program execution. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
DEVELOPING OTHERS
MANAGING HUMAN RESOURCES
PROBLEM SOLVING
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
STRATEGIC THINKING
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