TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

United States Fleet Forces Command

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

  • Minimum one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 level in Federal services or similar in private/public sector.
  • Proven track record in instructional design lifecycle for complex training programs, especially in Meteorological and Oceanographic (METOC) fields.
  • Experience as an educational program manager advising on curriculum management and training standards.
  • Strategic leadership in workforce management, including hiring and budget tracking.
  • Strong liaison experience, coordinating training with high-level stakeholders and integrating new technologies into educational programs.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the quality and operation of the command's training programs and professional development.
  • Monitor individual training progress and Master Training Specialist qualifications.
  • Manage civilian and military personnel evaluation processes.
  • Develop and maintain strategic planning and reporting for command operations.
  • Advise the Commanding Officer on workforce, morale, and quality of life issues for civilian staff.
  • Promote effective communication and awareness between civilian and military personnel.
  • Co-chair command administrative boards and participate in organizational alignment discussions.

Benefits

  • Access to a comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
  • Eligibility for various employment types including part-time, full-time, or ad-hoc telework.
  • Support for professional development and career growth.
  • Possible opportunities for flexible work hours including evening and weekend work.
Full Job Description
Summary

You will serve as a Technical Director in the Executive Department at Naval Information Warfare Training Group Gulfport (IWTG-G).

Duties

  • You will be responsible for the quality and operation of command-wide training programs and personnel and professional development of all civilian personnel.
  • You will monitor and track individual pipeline training and Master Training Specialist qualification progress.
  • You will manage civilian and military personnel evaluation programs.
  • You will provide strategic planning development, maintenance and reporting.
  • You will be accountable to the Executive Branch for all departmental budgetary requirements and reports.
  • You will assist and advises the Commanding Officer on policy and in matters pertinent to the welfare, morale, job satisfaction, utilization, and training of civilian personnel, as well as other quality of life issues.
  • You will promote effective communications between civilian and military personnel by keeping all concerned aware of matters impacting civilian personnel.
  • You will assist in periodic review and update of command instructions that pertain to civilian personnel.
  • You will serve as a co-chair on command administrative boards as required (e.g. Awards Board, Space Allocation, organizational realignment discussions, etc.).
  • You will work with IWTG HQ, the Commanding Officer, and Executive Officer and Training Support Department head to ensure the command's 23 civilian positions remain filled and Position Descriptions are updated.
  • You will represent the Commander, providing Flag-level presentations, identifying enabling IW training initiatives that integrate existing/new/modified tactics.
  • You will provide opportunities for expanding IW training, prioritizing new warfighter capabilities that require IW training updates, and aligning multiple IW training requirements into a standardized / holistic IW training program.


Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 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 planning, directing, coordinating, and supervising all phases of the instructional design lifecycle-including planning, analysis, design, development, implementation/delivery, and evaluation-for complex training programs, specifically within Meteorological and Oceanographic (METOC) or related technical military domains.

Experience serving as an educational program manager and authoritative advisor on curriculum management, curriculum surveillance, and training quality standards (such as the Master Training Specialist program).

Experience providing strategic leadership and administrative guidance to executive leadership (e.g., Commanding Officers) on workforce management, including filling civilian vacancies, updating Position Descriptions (PDs), and monitoring command budgetary requirements.

Experience serving as a principal liaison to coordinate training requirements and represent an organization before high-level stakeholders, external military departments, and academic institutions to integrate emerging technologies, tactics, and operational capabilities into educational courses.

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.

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.

If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information Center.

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

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/ictap/

Military Spouse Preference applicants will receive priority consideration at the Full Performance Level (FPL) and if determined to be Best Qualified at the FPL, and selected, must be placed at the FPL. A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

PhD in meteorology, physical oceanography, hydrography or related discipline preferred. Or, MS degree with extensive experience in the degree field preferred.

This position is eligible for part time, full time or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management.

Incumbent position requires occasional evening and weekend work.

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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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