SUPERVISORY OPERATIONAL AND STRATEGIC PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Summary

This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent provides for the management planning and directing of joint staff facilities, logistics and support services, security, program management, information technology, customer information technology, customer relations, administrative services, and administrative oversight of secretariat operations.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Federal Employee means current and former permanent competitive service employees of DOD agencies may only apply. Veterans means Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA). ICTAP (Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan) and Eligible Military Spouse Preference {MSP) eligible under competitive and non-competitive appointment may apply.

Duties

As a SUPERVISORY OPERATIONAL AND STRATEGIC PROGRAM SPECIALIST at the GS-0301-14 some of your typical work assignments may include:

Providing material readiness capability through oversight of assigned logistics management program functions

Planning and management of office space, encompassing 4 separate locations General Services Agency (GSA) Lease Space and Washington Headquarters Service (WHS) space), 1 warehouse (GSA Lease Space) and inside the Pentagon (WHS); securing new equipment, furnishings, coordinating repairs and new construction

Serves as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR), managing a multi-year labor contract to include negotiating scope and duties of the supplied services and serving as the liaison between the contractors and the Contracting Officer.

Executes a multi-million-dollar budget to include supervision of US Treasury G-Invoicing Orders preparation, tracking and programming funds, and pursuing yearly unfunded requirement funds through the JS Comptroller.

Sets policy detailing goals and objectives in the areas of logistics management, acquisition management, procurement direction, inventory management principles, distribution and storage practices, property accountability procedures (to include automated data processing equipment [ADPE], transportation, and maintenance of non-tactical armored vehicles), mail, printing and graphics, facilities support, space management, and financial management concepts.

Requirements

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

Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt

Financial Disclosure: Required/statement of employment and financial interest

Telework Eligibility: This position is SITUATIONALLY telework eligible

Security-Employee must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret/SCI) clearance

Recruitment Incentive-Student Loan Repayment Program may be authorized.

Drug Testing Designated Position - Yes

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS- 14, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service:

Applies programs (related to multiple fields) results in integrated direction/management of the programs to include quality and production, supply chain, acquisition, earned value, risk management, financial and business systems and their inter-relationship with program performance;

Secures new equipment, furnishings, coordinating repairs and new construction, providing input to and participating in future planning with the WHS; Facilities Services Directorate (FSD), and ensuring compliance with safety regulations involving organizational space and facilities;

Applies the duties of a Contracting Officer Representative (COR), managing a multi-year labor contract to include negotiating scope and duties of the supplied services and serving as the liaison between the contractors and the Contracting Officer;

Provides general supervision and material readiness capability for all functions to include warehousing, inventory management, procurement direction, shipping/receiving/storage of regular and exercise-related equipment to/from worldwide locations, non-facility equipment repair, and support contracting. 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.

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

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

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: .

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

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see )

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 for more information.

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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:

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

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Competencies:

Acquisition Strategy

Financial Management

Manages Resources

Managing Human Resources

Strategic Thinking

: If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the, save the document and attach it to your application package.

(RGP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP)" eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Information and required documentation for claiming MSP may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below. To be eligible as a RGP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist ; a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade.

Required Documents

The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc...). Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

The following documents are REQUIRED

1. Your resume:

Your resume may be submitted on any format. It must include your name and contact information and support the specialized experience described in this announcement.

For qualifications determinations your resume must contain the number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., "HRS per week and month/year to month/year" or "HRS per week and month/year to present").

For additional information see: 2. SF50 (IF APPLICABLE)

All current and former civilian Federal employees must submit a copy of your MOST RECENT SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, salary, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc. 3. Veteran's Documents:

If applying using veteran's preference or under a Veteran's hiring authority you must submit the following documents: DD214 showing character of service, SF-15 Form and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty. PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility:

If you are claiming Military Spouse Preference, you must submit supporting documents with your application package. These documents must provide acceptable information to verify: you reside within the commuting area of your sponsor's permanent duty station (PDS); proof of marriage to the active duty sponsor, proof of military member's active duty status, and other documentation required by the vacancy announcement to which you are applying; and must meet all pre-employment criteria and be eligible for immediate noncompetitive appointment to a position in the competitive service. Documentation required: Marriage Certificate or License, Signed Veterans' Preference documentation (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, Statement of Service, if applicable), Transcripts (if applicable). Additional documentation required if previously held a federal position: SF-50s (e.g., LWOP, highest grade held, overseas appointments, etc.), SF-75 Information, and documentation of performance rating of record (dated within the last 12 months)