SummaryAbout the Position: As the Deputy Chief of Staff for a global command of over 35,000 personnel, serves as principal staff advisor to the Chief of Staff, Office of the Surgeon General / U.S. Army Medical Command, with delegated authority to guide staff actions across the organization. Position is located at Falls Church, Virginia.
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- Leads the development, implementation, and assessment of long-range strategies, policies, and organizational objectives that shape the command's operational posture.
- Provides senior-level counsel to the Command Group on emerging issues, operational risks, and strategic opportunities, recommending courses of action with implications for medical readiness, resource allocation, and organizational performance.
- Directs the planning and execution of financial processes, human resources management, corporate information management, business planning, and personnel resource assignments and skill development.
- Manages oversight of staff sections within the headquarters to include the effective utilization of funds, personnel, facilities, and contracts.
- Leads comprehensive program reviews to assess organizational effectiveness, compliance, and readiness across all headquarters functions.
- Exercises full supervisory and managerial authority over a multi-tiered workforce composed of military and civilian personnel, including 0-6 Colonels, GS-15s, GS-14s, and other professional, technical, and administrative staff.
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Conditions of employment- A 1-year supervisory probationary period may be required.
- This position is designated Tier 5, Critical or Non-Critical Sensitive, High Risk and requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance Level as a condition of employment.
- This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of up to 25% of the time.
QualificationsWho 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
- Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
- Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
- Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
- Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
- Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
- People with Disabilities, Schedule A
- 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 Requirement: One year of specialized experience managing and executing daily operations and activities of a multifunctional staff organization; developing strategic priorities; ensuring programs, plans, and policies align with an overall strategic plan; advising senior leaders on emerging issues, operational risks, and strategic opportunities; directing the planning and execution of financial management, manpower planning, and business operations processes; and leading program reviews to assess organizational effectiveness. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-14).
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-14).
EducationSome 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.
- 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.
- The use of illegal drugs by Federal employees, whether on duty or off duty, is contrary to the efficiency of the service. The legalization and/or decriminalization of marijuana by some states has no impact on Federal law. The use and/or possession of marijuana remains illegal for Federal employees.
- 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 Civilian Human Resources Management (CHR) Career Program position aligned under the Human Capital and Resource Management (HC/RM) Career Management Directorate.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
- Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
- Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
- Relocation incentive may be authorized.
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.
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