DEPUTY ASSISTANT CHIEF OF STAFF (FORCE READINESS)

Summary You will serve as a DEPUTY ASSISTANT CHIEF OF STAFF (FORCE READINESS) in the FORCE READINESS DIVISION of COMNAVSURFLANT. Responsibilities You will perform very broad, complex and extensive assignments and studies relative to the Surface Force Readiness and Assessment programs. You will work will encompass continual evaluation of the readiness requirements and the planned, programmed, and budget resources; development of responsive policies and operating procedures for cost-effective ship readiness. You will develop, implement, coordinate and execute a wide range of strategic and operational level functions relating to assessment and sustainment of operational and material readiness. You will provide support as the principal civilian assistant to the Assistant Chief of Staff (ACOS) for Readiness and/or Commander. You will direct the recruitment, assignment, training, and completion of performance evaluations for the directorate's military and civilian staff. You will serve as the senior civilian in the N4 Readiness Directorate and formulate the directorate’s civilian personnel management policy, and restructure plans and approve all new positions. You will be responsible for comprehensive budget formulation and financial program management for funds, providing executive leadership with extensive information on which to base critical program decisions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the 14 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience at the master-level applying knowledge of U.S. Naval Surface Force operations and Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic (CNSL) missions, programs, and organizational relationships. Experience with or knowledge of surface-readiness issues, including: Maintenance and Engineering Type Commander (TYCOM) material inspections Amphibious readiness; Cruiser-destroyer (CRUDES) readiness Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) and Mine Countermeasures (MCM) readiness. Experience applying significant knowledge of analysis, training, doctrine, and assessment techniques related to surface readiness, including the ability to prepare and deliver operational and resource briefings. Experience applying broad experience in ship maintenance and modernization, including maintenance methodologies, surface-ship availability planning and execution, and engineering/cost-effectiveness studies. Experience with contract acquisition and administration, especially procurement requests, technical direction, statements of work, contracting procedures, and strategies. Familiarity with the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process and ship-readiness funding/resource requirements. Familiarity with Fleet Command and TYCOM structures, plus detailed knowledge of ship classes and shipboard organization. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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 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. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. 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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf 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. 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: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ 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. This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability to successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or final job offer being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.