DEPUTY DEAN COLLEGE OF MARITIME OPERATIONAL WARFARE Job in Newport, RI

Vacancy No. DE-12690414-25-TLM Department Bureau of Naval Personnel
Salary $135,855.00 to $207,500.00 Grade 9 to 9
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 2/13/2025 Close Date 3/18/2025
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Locations:
Newport, RI


Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

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THE PUBLIC, US CITIZENS

Duties

  • Refer to the "Qualifications" section of the Flyer for a summary.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • The incumbent may be expected to travel on occasion.
  • This appointment is for a Term 4 years.

Qualifications

College of Maritime Operational Warfare. The position is located in the College of Maritime Operational Warfare (CMOW). CMOW provides maritime operational level of war education in order to improve the ability of U.S. Navy Fleet Commanders and their staffs to plan, prepare, and employ naval, joint, and combined forces across the range of military operations.

Deputy Dean, College of Maritime Operational Warfare. The Deputy Dean, CMOW is responsible for the oversight and management of assigned faculty, staff, and resources to execute CMOW courses and other Fleet support activities. These include the Joint and Combined Force Maritime Component Commander courses (JFMCC/CFMCC), the Executive Level Operational Level of War Course (ELOC), the Maritime Operational Planner Course (MOPC), the Maritime Staff Operator Course (MSOC), the International Maritime Staff Operator Course (IMSOC) and the Maritime Headquarters Staff Course (MHSC). Additionally, CMOW maintains the Assist and Assess Team (AAT), a deployable group of active-duty service members, augmented by CMOW civilian faculty, who work closely with the Naval Warfare Development Center's MOC Training Team to provide direct assistance to Fleet staffs and other Navy commands, as requested.

Duties and Responsibilities. The Deputy Dean, CMOW, provides leadership for academic and administrative operations, ensuring that the CMOW courses and operations meets the student outcomes required by Navy Fleet staffs. The Deputy Dean directly supervises and evaluates five faculty members and two administrative staff, and coordinates CMOW operations within the Naval War College (NWC), with Navy Fleet Staffs, other Service War Colleges, and other partners as required. The Deputy Dean teaches selected seminars as the schedule allows and maintains professional currency in his/her field of expertise by attending appropriate professional conferences, conducting and/or supervising research, and by publishing in his/her field of knowledge. The Deputy Dean attends NWC-wide boards, councils, and leadership meetings as required, and coordinates routinely with NWC Deans, Deputy Deans, Chairs, Associate Provosts, and Staff
Directors. As time permits, the Deputy Dean may also participate as faculty in the NWC Electives program, as a subject matter expert in War Games, or in other NWC-led conferences, seminars, or activities. In the Dean's absence, the Deputy Dean may be required to represent the Dean in dean-level matters at the College.

Qualifications. The President seeks candidates with a track record of successfully leading and managing large organizations and who have practical experience in a Joint or Navy Operational-Level Headquarters. A Master's Degree in Security Studies, International Relations, History, Political Science, or related field; and Joint Professional Military Education (Phase I) are required. The ideal candidate will have experience managing organizations, budgets, and leading a diverse group of faculty and staff; overseeing financial and human resources; in-residence teaching experience at the graduate level (preferably with senior and/or intermediate-level joint or service colleges) in the fields of National Security, Strategy, or Joint Operations; knowledge of curriculum development techniques and advanced distributed learning methods/emerging education technologies; competence in internet-based instruction; and an understanding of the mission the NWC accomplishes for the Navy and the Department of Defense.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens and be capable of obtaining a Department of Defense Top Secret/SCI security clearance. The selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment drug screening test and to random drug testing thereafter.

Education


A Master's Degree in Security Studies, International Relations, History, Political Science, or related field; and Joint Professional Military Education (Phase I) are required.

Additional information

Appointment. The appointment is governed by provisions of 10 USC 8748 as delegated by the Secretary of the Navy, and the regulations of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management that apply to "Excepted" appointments under Schedule A. This is a term-limited appointment and may be renewed no more than once. For the successful candidate, the initial term of appointment is expected to be four years in length with provision for renewal dependent on performance. The maximum service in this term-limited appointment is eight (8) years, whether consecutive or nonconsecutive. Upon completion of the successful candidate's AD-09 service, they will revert to either (a) the academic rank agreed to upon hiring; or the academic rank achieved through the College's Promotion and Tenure process; whichever is higher. This is not a remote work position. Telework eligibility is limited and will be determined by the agency policy in accordance with Presidential Memorandum "Return to In-Person Work" of January 20, 2025, and Department of Defense implementation guidance. The incumbent may be expected to travel on occasion. This is a full-time, non-tenure track position. Expected start date is April 2025.

Salary Considerations. Salary is competitive and is accompanied by a generous federal employee benefits package that includes health insurance with employer contribution, retirement savings plan, paid vacation and sick leave, and other benefits. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with experience and credentials in accordance with Department of the Navy Faculty Schedule and NWC policy.

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.

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.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

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

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

Required Documents

A complete resume is required. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience. TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.

Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required. If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package.

Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required. Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by submitting with your application official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school. While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position. You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified.

Are you a veteran claiming 5-point veterans' preference or claiming sole survivorship preference? You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.] is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service. If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, submit a copy for each period of service. If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too. If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor's website: Veterans' Preference Advisor

Are you a disabled veteran or claiming 10-point veterans' preference?
If you are eligible to claim 10 point veterans preference you must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty as described above for 5-point preference.

You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.g. disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.

Are you an active duty service member? Active Duty Service Members are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.).

Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents contain personal information such as SSN and DOB and some documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove said personal information before you submit your application. You must provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Application Process. Applicants must reference VA#NWC-25-11 and submit their application package via email to: NWC-25-11@usnwc.edu. The application package should include: (1) a detailed cover letter; (2) a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae/Resume; and (3) names and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be accepted through 11:59 pm (EST) 18 March 2025.

Questions about this position should be directed via email to Edward Cashman at edward.cashman@usnwc.edu.

NOTICE OF VETERANS PREFERENCE: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to the excepted service; however, the Department of Defense considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume/CV and attach supporting documentation (DD Form 214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty") to their submission. Although the point-preference system is not used, applicants eligible to claim 10-Point preference must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and supporting documents of the claimed disability (e.g., disability letter from the VA). The SF 15, which lists the types of 10-Point Preference and the required supporting documents, is available from the Office of Personnel Management Website at www.opm.gov.

Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. Active-duty members must submit a statement of service with their application.

The U.S. Naval War College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Agency contact information

Jill Marion
Address
NAVAL WAR COLLEGE
Naval War College
Newport, RI 02841
US

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