| Salary Range: |
89,033.00 - 115,742.00 USD /year |
| Series & Grade: |
GS-1515-13/13 |
| Open Period: |
Monday, February 08, 2010 to Monday, August 09, 2010 |
| Position Information: |
- This is a Permanent position. -- Full Time |
| Duty Locations: |
1 vacancy - MD - Aberdeen Prvg Gd & Edgewood areas |
| Who May Be Considered: |
US Citizens | Job Summary: Challenge Yourself - Be an Army Civilian - Go Army! Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army. First Cut off Date:03/10/2010 Organization(s): CECOM DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF FOR OPERATIONS AND PLANS (DCSOPS) FORT MONMOUTH, NJ DUTY STATION: APG, MD About the Position: DCSOPS coordinates, integrates, and synchronizes positions, activities, events, and missions of command-level significance throughout the Communications Electronics Life Cycle Management Command organizations and geographic locations. Such missions include, but are not limited to, the Operations Center, force protection, force structure, strategic planning, command metrics, BRAC, Lean, Congressional liaison, command historian, VIP visits, exhibits at conferences, systems analysis and MITRE program management. Duties of this position require periodic travel, frequently on short notice to worldwide locations using the fastest mode of transportation available.*** This is an Army Acquisition and Technology Workforce position. ****Additional lists will be issued to the manager every 30 days***** Who May Apply: Click here for more information.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligibles.
All U. S. citizens.
Key Requirements:
Major Duties:
Serves as an expert in applying one or more of the following ORSA techniques: level of repair analysis, supply support optimization analysis, analyzing system design to operational readiness requirements, payload optimization, error analysis, network analysis, artificial intelligence programming, resource allocation modeling, software resource modeling, warranty cost effectiveness analysis, statistical sampling analysis or development of measures of effectiveness. Identifies and initiates action on impending problems or required areas of analysis by creating task objectives, defining alternatives, constraints and assumptions; developing, modifying and applying required methodologies, techniques and tools; establishing required contacts and work relationships; evaluating data; and preparing documentation/presentations. Presents and defends methodologies, recommendations, and conclusions to senior management. Attends conferences. Prepares reports and authors/co-authors publications.
Qualifications:
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General Schedule
BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Degree in operations research; or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics. At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus. EVALUATION OF EDUCATION: The primary requirement of operations research work is competence in the rigorous methods of scientific inquiry and analysis rather than in the subject matter of the problem. Therefore, applicants should have sufficient knowledge of applied mathematics to understand and use the fundamental concepts and techniquies of operations research methods of analysis. In addition, some positions may require knowledge of a specific subject area. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to basic requirements, applicants must also show in their resume that they possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience which is in or related to the duties of the position to include: (1) Experience utilizing advanced techniques, modifications and extensions of theories, and precepts and practices of operations research and related sciences and disciplines. (2) Knowledge of a full range of cost economic analyses techniques.
Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the Time in Grade Restriction.
One year of experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade or level requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position being filled.
Must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade (or equivalent).
Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at - http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
On your resume, please include college/university, dates attended, degree achieved, semester hours earned, GPA, major field of study, 24 semester hours of specific courses and course hours in your major. Failure to provide this education information on your resume may result in an ineligible rating.
Foreign education must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered for this position. Please include this information in your resume.
The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened for the Office of Personnel Management's basic qualifications requirements, and the skills needed to perform the duties of this position as described in this vacancy announcement. Resumes are rated using a numeric rating procedure. Qualified candidates will be assigned a raw score between 70 and 100 based on possession of job-related skills. Additional points for veterans' preference will be added to the raw score, as appropriate.
GS-12 and above: Bachelor's degree directly related to this occupation and 1 year of experience directly related to this occupation equivalent to the next lower grade level.
Other Requirements:
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Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Career Field Position.
This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectees must meet position requirements for certification at Level 3 in Acquisition Career Field Business, Cost Estimating and Financial Management within 24 months of entrance on duty.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.
You may claim Military Spouse Preference.
One year trial/probationary period may be required.
How You Will Be Evaluated:
Resumes will be evaluated for basic qualifications requirements and for the skills needed to perform the duties of the position, as described in this vacancy announcement and identified by the Selecting Official for the position.
Benefits:
The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include:
Comprehensive health and life insurance
Competitive salaries
Generous retirement programs
Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time
Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules
Paid employment related training and education
Possible student loan repayment
Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable
Bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job.
Other Information:
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To successfully claim veteran's preference, your resume/supplemental data must clearly show your entitlement. Please review the information listed under the Other Requirements link on this announcement or review our on-line Job Application Kit.
Multiple positions will be filled from this announcement.
The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available on http://www.cpms.osd.mil/ASSETS/E8AB932EA1E44617BAC7222922E42A62/DoDI140025-V300.pdf
This is a Career Program Position (CP). # 16
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e., retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8414(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives.)
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.
Temporary Duty (TDY) travel is 25 percent.
How To Apply:
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Resumes must be received by the closing date of this announcement.
Self-nomination must be submitted by the closing date.
Resume must be on file in our centralized database.
Announcements close at 12:00am (midnight) Eastern Time.
You must have an ACTIVE resume with the Army Centralized Resumix database before you submit your Self-nomination. If you do not have an ACTIVE resume on file, please click here to use the Army Resume Builder to create or update your resume.
Required Documents:
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
If selected, official college or university transcript must be submitted.
Contact Information:
Central Resume Processing Center
Phone: 410-306-0137
Email: applicanthelp@cpsrxtp.belvoir.army.mil |
Or write:
Central Resume Processing Center
314 Johnson Street
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5283 |
What To Expect Next:
Once this announcement closes, candidates will be evaluated using an automated system, (Resumix) which compares your skills and experience as described in your resume with the requirements of the position. If you are found to be a highly qualified candidate, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. (In some cases, individuals with priority for special consideration must be considered and selected before other candidates.) Whether or not you are contacted for an interview depends upon the location of the position and the judgment of the selecting official. You can view the status of announcements that you applied for through our automated response system, ANSWER, accessed through our Civilian Personnel On-Line web page.
EEO Policy Statement: http://www.usajobs.gov/eeo
Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement: http://www.usajobs.gov/raps
Veterans Information: http://www.usajobs.gov/vi
Legal and Regulatory Guidance: http://www.usajobs.gov/lrg
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