Duties

As a CHIEF - TRAINING AND EXERCISES DIVISION at the GS-0301-15 some of your typical work assignments may include: Lead and supervise the agency's Exercise Division in its mission to provide direct, externally-facing exercise support to US combatant commands which require or desire CWMD and CBRN training equities. Lead and supervise the agency's ongoing, externally-facing, CWMD-focused working groups that directly support activities US combatant commands. Manage the exercise division's inputs to the development, execution, and assessment of the Agency's Joint Training Plan (JTP) with respect to CWMD equity needs of all combatant commands. Manage CWMD/CBRN-related combatant command interests in DTRA's Lessons Learned / Corrective Action Program (CAP); subsequently direct the incorporation of outputs into Joint Staff and combatant command exercise scenarios. Manage and oversee the division's planning and participation in the agency's monthly Exercise Integration Working Group (EIWG). Direct the team of exercise planners to represent combatant command interests in DTRA's Joint Exercise and Training Working Group (JETWG) in order to coordinate DTRA exercise scenario inclusion Joint Staff and combatant command exercises.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-15, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service: Providing vision and direction in leading a high performing team at a 3 or 4-star agency or headquarters; Leading communication efforts across all forms (written, verbal, etc...) with high level officials to ensure the proper flow of critical information; Applying a broad-scoped understanding of DTRA's CBRN-Defense and Counter WMD enterprise and functions; Possessing a strong understanding of DoW and Chairman's Exercise Program plans, coordination tools, and key events, and; Formulates and establishes requirements and performance goals, priorities, budget requirements, technical and operational baselines, and best practices. (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.

Other 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: 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 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 12-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q== 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== Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).