Chief of Staff

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

$100K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of supervisory experience in a government or military context
  • Demonstrated expertise in resource management and operational efficiency
  • Experience conducting risk assessments and developing operational controls
  • Strong background in personnel management and employee development
  • Ability to communicate effectively with senior officials and diverse teams

Responsibilities

  • Plan and supervise activities of Support Office Chiefs
  • Conduct daily reviews and risk assessments of personnel activities
  • Track and resolve operational requirements and actions
  • Organize meetings and briefings with Corps Headquarters officials
  • Oversee administrative staff and manage performance and personnel issues
  • Apply strategic knowledge to determine methods for achieving objectives
  • Represent the District Commander in promoting district programs
  • Conduct biennial reviews of positions and manpower allocation

Benefits

  • Access to comprehensive federal employee benefits
  • Opportunity for temporary duty travel
  • Potential for career advancement within the federal government
  • Engagement in meaningful public service
  • Ability to contribute to the efficiency of government operations
Full Job Description
Summary

About the Position: Serves as the Chief of Staff for the Vicksburg District under the supervision of the Deputy Commander (DDE) and District Commander (DE) in the development and direction of District policies, programs, and operations.

Duties

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  • Plan, directs, coordinates and supervises assigned support office activities through direct supervision of Support Office Chiefs
  • Provide daily reviews, risk assessment, recommended actions, and oversight or personnel activities , budget execution, manpower resources, operational controls, and security functions across headquarters.
  • Track Staff resolution of operational requirements and actions.
  • Provide meetings, briefing sessions, and conferences with senior officials from other Corps Headquarters elements and subordinate activities.
  • Provide supervisory authority to administrative and other staff with responsibility of performance and personnel management, employee development, manpower allocation, public affairs and logistics.
  • Use knowledge of strategic direction, policies, organization, and mission to independently determine methods of accomplishing objectives and assignments to complete requirements based on judgement, soundness and conformity to broad policy objectives.
  • Represent the Commander for the purpose of explaining and promoting the district programs.
  • Manage position and pay by conducting biennail position reviews , reviewing vacant positions to assure need.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Temporary duty travel of 25% is required.
  • Position is designated as Non-Sensitive-No access is required.
  • This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Supervisor (CSRA). A one-year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
  • Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450.


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.

  • Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
  • 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
  • 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: 1) supervising the review and implementation of current processes/procedures to optimize and efficiency and productivity of programs and operations; 2) leading the analysis of data to assist with the integration of new programs and operations required by Command directive; 3) directing staff functions and actions to include one or more of the following areas; Safety, Resource Management, Equal Employment Opportunity, Public Affairs, Human Resources, Logistics, Security; and 4) supervising and leading civilian personnel to meet mission objectives. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13).

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-13).

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.

All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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.
  • This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
  • 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) General Administration and Management position 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.
  • This announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for three months after the closing date.
  • Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative
  • This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act


Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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