Summary About the Position: As Chief of Staff, Operations Division, incumbent assumes complete responsibility for planning, scheduling, directing, budgeting, coordinating, advising, supervising and reviewing branch activities through subordinate specialists, team leaders and branch staff to satisfy customers or in support of the management of the fiscal and administrative functions. Responsibilities Develop long term plans and schedules, establishes work procedures and methods, and resolves controversial and critical issues relative to funding, program goals, priority of work, etc. Monitor program performance indicators to ensure timely and efficient execution of the O and M program. Oversees overall administrative programs and support provided to personnel Ensures efficient fiscal execution of mission and funds for Operations Division. Assists in the formulation and submittal of annual and five-year program budgets, execution of reprogramming actions, financial guidance staff support to Operations Division Project Managers. Review and analyzes cost reports with project managers to assure charges are authorized and appropriate actions are taken for the ultimate disposition of inappropriate charges. Maintain awareness of customer needs and other agencies commitments in support of Operations Division Project Managers. Advise subordinates on both work and administrative matters and determines training needs. Apply experience of O and M theory and principles to evaluate, interpret, and communicate on appropriate aspects of all civil works projects within area of responsibility. Integrate District and higher headquarters policy requirements into a comprehensive O and M management plan that is fully coordinated with various functional elements within the District. Advise subordinates on both work and administrative matters and determines training needs. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement 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 for GS-341-13: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Provides input to the Division Executive Staff and upper management in the areas of staff management, administrative control duties, and Stakeholder Engagement; 2.) Serves as a resource for an executive office in the area of mission execution; 3.) Develops, implements and de-conflicts conflicts for Leadership regarding travel itineraries, engagements and talking points. 4.) Keeps continuously abreast of executive staff calendars, compliance with organization policy, areas of interest and administrative matters such as the monitoring of financial, personnel, and/or material needs; 5.) Receives and interprets Organizational/Federal/state/local guidance, policy and direction; develops the implementation plan, monitors progress and reports results; and/or 6) serves as a leader or supervisor of a team of professional and administrative staff to include planning work of subordinates, conducting performance reviews, and making recommendations for developmental and training for employees. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). 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 alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and Management Financial Management Leadership Oral Communication 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-12). Education 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. One year trial/probationary period may be required. 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 General Administration and Management 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.