Summary

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for serving as Defense Threat Reduction Agency's principal representative to a supported Combatant Command (CCMD), Sub-Unified Command, Agency or Partner Nation staff.

The duration Combatant Command Representative (CCR) tours will be "3 year appointment with the option to extend in 1-year increments, not to exceed 5 years"

Duties

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As a COMBATANT COMMAND REPRESENTATIVE at the GS-0301-15 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Serve as the DTRA Director's representative to the supported command.
• On-site lead for the DTRA team at the supported command.
• Provides guidance and leadership to the DTRA team on-site.
• Coordinates with Headquarters Staff, Agencies, Commanders, and Senior Leaders of the supported command.
• Establishes working and professional relationships with key leaders and staff at the supported command(s) and DTRA HQ.
• Communicates customer challenges or deficiencies (gaps) that can be addressed by DTRA capabilities.
• Advises DTRA leadership and staff on combatant command issues and integration of DTRA capabilities.
• Maintains situational awareness of the supported commands operations, activities and initiatives.
• Advises and assists planners with design, planning and execution of the Agency's involvement in the supported commands joint training events and joint exercises.
• Makes determinations and recommendations of required DTRA capabilities in response to crisis and conflict.
• Assists in coordinating key leader engagements and correspondence with the supported command.
• Operating within the joint special operations formations and having a broad understanding of the roles and authorities of SOCOM Headquarters, and the missions of SOCOM's Service Component and Theater Special Operational Commands.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible (Work hours may be variable, and may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.)
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is an in-person position at facilities located at MacDill AFB, FL. This position may be eligible for limited, situational telework subject to supervisory approval and not to exceed current Agency guidelines.
• The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is required to pass a pre-employment drug test prior to being appointed and thereafter submit to random drug testing for the duration of employment.
• If deployed, the employee may be required to wear protective clothing or gear such as chemical agent protective masks, gowns, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, shield, and body armor.
• Valid passport required.
• The employee must be willing to comply with each Combatant Command (COCOM) travel medical requirement to include vaccinations.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-15, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service:

• Provides strategic direction and executive leadership to a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team of military and civilian experts, driving operational synergy to achieve critical mission-essential tasks and command objectives;
• Orchestrates strategic communications and executive-level briefings (written and oral) for Flag/General Officers, Senior Executive Service (SES) members, and interagency partners to synchronize situational awareness on time-sensitive, critical national security information;
• Leverages comprehensive, theatre-level expertise within the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (CBRN-D) and Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (C-WMD) enterprises to integrate specialized defensive capabilities directly into Special Operations Command (SOCOM) operational designs;
• Directs joint special operations planning, deliberate campaign planning, and crisis action procedures (CAP) at the Combatant Command (COCOM) level, coordinating seamlessly across the Joint Staff to execute high-visibility, multi-domain operations;
• Leading advanced threat analysis, developing theater-level plans and policies, and spearheading risk-mitigation frameworks to counter active WMD and CBRN threats to forward-deployed forces.

(EXPERIENCE MUST BE CLEARLY DEMONSTRATED IN YOUR RESUME)

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:

Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A

Special Hiring Authority for Veterans

Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses

Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/)

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.

NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information.

For more information, please visit

https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Other Notes:

Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d

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 successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO 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.

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).

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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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