PROJECT OFFICER (NUCLEAR WEAPONS USE CONTROL)

Clarification from the agency

This job is open to current and former permanent competitive service employees. Appointment of Military Spouses(NonComp Mil Sp), DoD Spouses (NonComp Mil Sp). Veterans eligibilities include: Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA). 30% or more DV; Priority Placement Program (PPP) includes: DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP), Retained Grade Preference (RGP), Military Reserve and National Guard Technician eligible, Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement may also apply.

As a PROJECT OFFICER (NUCLEAR WEAPONS USE CONTROL) at the GS-0301-14 some of your typical work assignments may include:

- Coordinate closely with DOE/NNSA partners in the substantiation of use control measures and technologies for U.S. nuclear weapons.

- Support and facilitate DoD partners in the determination and requirements for U.S. nuclear weapon military characteristics with respect to use control technologies and measures.

- Participate in various working groups, developmental teams, higher level meetings to define and support U.S. nuclear weapon use control activities.

- Coordinate with interagency partners to identify, request, and deploy use control coded materials.

- Engage with senior level managers in DoD, DOE/NNSA, DTRA, and others to clearly communicate U.S. nuclear weapon use control requirements, measures, and technologies.

- Participate in preparing/briefing senior leadership in preparation for Nuclear Weapon Council (NWC) activities, issues, and positions.

- Translate national level policy into actionable requirements in the nuclear weapon use control mission space.

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: A Relocation Incentive (Not PCS) may be approved if Management approves and funds are available.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: In-person at facilities located at Kirtland AFB, NM, may be eligible for limited, situational telework subject to supervisory approval, not to exceed current Agency guideline, and not eligible for remote telework.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain SIGMA-14 and SIGMA-15 and other NTK qualifications.
• Subject to pre-employment drug testing and periodic random drug testing thereafter.
• Travel in the performance of temporary assignments may be required up to 50% of duty time CONUS/OCONUS.
• A valid driver's license is required to support travel requirements.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid passport.
• The employee must be willing to comply with each Combatant Command (COCOM) travel medical requirement to include vaccinations.

Qualifications

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

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

• Contributing to the development of overarching Nuclear Weapon Surety Policy and/or applying use control management requirements to design, production, or service-led entities
• Installation and management of Use Control Systems or Coded Materials with respect to U.S. nuclear weapons
• Weapon maintenance duties in the area of responsibility where use control and coded materials handling is a part of regular duties
• Planning, organizing, managing and adjusting to multiple, fluctuating projects and assignments in order to ensure timelines/metrics are met/adjusted accordingly.

(Experience must be clearly demonstrated in your resume)

Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies:

1. Project Management: Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.
2. Strategic Thinking: Formulates effective strategies consistent with the business and competitive strategy of the organization in a global economy. Examines policy issues and strategic planning with a long-term perspective. Determines objectives and sets priorities; anticipates potential threats or opportunities.
3. Communication: Writes and speaks in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience in prescribed formats. Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

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.

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):

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):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 AND 2) be rated well-qualified for the position AND 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. Well-qualified means you possess the type and quality of experience that exceeds the position's minimum qualifications.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): To receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the (RGP) eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant.

Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible (PPP DoD MRNG):In order to receive this preference, you must choose the (PPP DoD MRNG) eligibility, and fill out and submit the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation.

Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) (PPP MSP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the(MSP) (PPP MSP) eligibility. If you are claiming MSP (PPP MSP) 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.

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. Resume:

• IMPORTANT UPDATE: Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement. The resume and required supporting documentation should provide the minimum qualifications and relevant experience for the announced position. Must include the work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for qualifications and referred for selection consideration, if eligible. The resume must not be more than 5MB and should be saved and uploaded as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX). We do not accept PDF portfolio files. Page margins should be 0.5 inches, and font styles must be legible. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text. We recommend using a font like Lato, if available. Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans.
• Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job? The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.

2. SF50

• 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. This is also a requirement to verify your Time in Grade (TIG).

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:
https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DODCustomersRequiredSupportingDocumentation.pdf

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