Deputy Chief of Staff, G-8

 

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Duties

The Deputy Chief of Staff, G-8 (Resource Management) develops and implements a cohesive and synchronized strategy for obtaining and managing resources throughout U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF). Incumbent provides support and implements resourcing and International Agreement requirements aligned from two combatant commands (COCOMs), United States European Command (EUCOM) and United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) within two operational theaters. Independently anticipates and solves major challenges associated with developing resource strategies for USAREUR-AF and securing required resources. Serves as principal advisor to the USAREUR-AF Commanding General (CG), Deputy CG, and Chief of Staff on matters concerning management, distribution of resources and management systems requirements; presents and defends programming and resource allocations required to accomplish the USAREUR-AF mission; directs development and maintenance of controls and procedures required to provide information and analysis of programs, resources, and performance as a basis for management decision; directs and participates in activities related to cost effectiveness; establishes and exercises staff supervision over the USAREUR-AF Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution System (PPBES); directs the preparation, development and execution of the annual operating budget for HQ USAREUR-AF; designs and operates the cost analysis system for the Command; provides advice and assistance to the supporting Financial Management Center in policy and planning; and serves as USAREUR-AF's Comptroller Career Manager. Responsible for a budget of approximately $4.2 billion. Serves under the general direction of and receives broad strategic guidance from the USAREUR-AF CG, Deputy CG and Chief of Staff. Exercises direct supervision over the Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, G-8 (Resource Management), Executive Officer and four division supervisors with responsibility for a total of 146 employees.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Must be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for this position.
Must be able to submit & pass designated and/or Random Drug Testing as required.
Must be able to obtain/maintain a Level III Financial Management Certification.
Must be able to obtain/maintain appropriate clearance & access level for this position.
Must sign a mobility agreement.
Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/
This position is identified as an EMERGENCY ESSENTIAL (EE) position which cannot be vacated during a national emergency.

• Male applicants born after 12/31/1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required. You will serve a one-year probationary period unless you have previously completed the probationary period in the SES.
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) upon entry & annually thereafter.
• Incumbent is required to travel on both scheduled & unscheduled aircraft & other modes as required, under conditions specified under the DoD Joint Travel Regulations.
• Incumbent is expected to travel on short notice to attend high level meetings to obtain resolution of problems & gather information to assist in the decision-making process.
• Mobility: An essential element of the SES is mobility across geographic, organizational and functional lines. Individuals selected for Army SES positions may be subject to reassignment that requires them to be mobile. U.S. Army senior leadership considers mobility to be an integral part of employment as a SES member with the U.S. Army.
• Incumbent must meet all Emergency Essential (EE) requirements & may be required as a condition of employment to take a series of vaccinations & annual boosters to immunize against anthrax & other diseases. In the event of a crisis situation, incumbent must continue to perform EE duties until relieved by proper authority. Incumbent may be required to take part in readiness exercises. Incumbent must be removed from any military ready reserve recall status.

Qualifications

**To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), Technical Qualification(s), and other qualifications, if applicable (such as Education - see below). Additional information on ECQs is available at http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp.

(1) Mandatory Executive Core Qualification (MANDATORY SUBMISSION) (ECQ):

All applicants must submit written statements (narrative format) describing accomplishments that would satisfy the ECQs. Use the Challenge-Context-Action-Result (CCAR) Model to describe your accomplishments. You must address each ECQ separately. You are required to respond to all ECQs. Failure to do so, will result in an 'ineligible' rating. Each accomplishment should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed, and results of your actions. Total ECQ write-up should not exceed 10 pages using 12pt, Arial or Times New Roman with 1-inch margins.

Please Note: Current career SES members, former career SES members with reinstatement eligibility, and SES Candidate Development Program (CDP), who have been certified by the OPM do not need to address ECQs; however, when applying you must load your certificate under the Executive Core Qualifications.

ECQ 1 - Leading Change: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.

ECQ 2 - Leading People: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.

ECQ 3 - Results Driven: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.

ECQ 4 - Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.

ECQ 5 - Building Coalitions: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.

(2) MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION(S) (TQ) (MANDATORY SUBMISSION): A supplemental statement must be submitted separately addressing each TQ. Your TQ must provide specific examples that address relevant experience and accomplishments. Total TQ write-up should not exceed 2 pages per TQ using 12pt, Arial or Times New Roman with 1-inch margins. Applicants must reflect superior technical qualifications demonstrated through leadership and management in the following:

TQ: Ability to plan, direct, coordinate, and integrate all aspects of Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System (PPBES) for a major command or headquarters organization.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: THIS IS A SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE (SES) LEVEL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT LEVEL 3 CERTIFIED POSITION. In accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, section 1051, amending 10 United States Code, section 1599d, incumbent of this position is required to comply with all Department of Defense and Department of the Army requirements of this certification program.

Financial Management (FM) applicants must be able to obtain the FM Certification requirement of the position to which he or she is assigned. Such certification is a condition of employment. Only FM workforce members currently assigned to positions with an FM Certification designation are included in the FM Certification Program and are authorized to achieve FM certification at the designated level. If selected and not currently assigned to a position with FM Certification, selectee will have 2 years in which to obtain certification.

In the event a member cannot obtain the FM Certification within the initial 2-year time period, the CCA may grant one or more time extensions of up to 1 year to remain in the position.

Supervisors are responsible for monitoring and tracking FM members' progress toward certification and working with their human resources offices to take progressive discipline as appropriate so that FM members attain their certification levels within the required time period.

If an individual fails to obtain the required FM Certification and any CCA approved time extension(s) have expired, the individual may be subject to adverse actions, up to and including, reassignment to a lower grade, or removal from government service.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Additional information

• 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.
• Veteran's Preference: By law Veteran's Preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service.
• False Statements: If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.
• Non Discrimination: All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, disabling condition, membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factors.
• Adverse Information Screening: Applicants proposed for selection are subject to inquiries as to any incidences of misconduct, malfeasance, neglect of duty, or the appearance thereof. Information gained in this check will be considered in the approval decision.
• E-verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" system. Federal Law requires DHS to use the E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all new hires, and obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system as a condition of continued employment. The U.S. Department of Army is an E-Verify Participant

• 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.

You will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments and experience.

Your resume will be evaluated by an SES rating and ranking panel, and afterwards, highly qualified candidates will undergo the Structured Interview process.The Executive Resources Board (ERB) will review results and make recommendations on final selections to the appointing authority where final interviews and reference checks may occur.

• Benefits

  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

  Review our benefits

  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
  1. Your Resume (MANDATORY SUBMISSION): Submit a resume or any other written format you choose to describe your qualifications. Your resume must contain:

  • Vacancy Announcement number
  • Full name, email, mailing address, day and evening telephone numbers.
  • Educational information including the name, city, and state of colleges/universities you attended, as well as the type of any degree received. Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For more information, you may refer to the following U.S. Department of Education website: http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
  • Information about paid and nonpaid work experience related to this position including: job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, duration of employment, and salary. Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments.

  2. Executive Core Qualifications (MANDATORY SUBMISSION): A narrative statement specifically addressing each individual ECQ using the Challenge-Context-Action-Result Model. Each accomplishment should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed, and results of your actions. Total ECQ write-up should not exceed 10 pages using 12pt, Arial or Times New Roman with 1-inch margins. Additional information on ECQs is available at http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp
  
  In lieu of the narrative statement, current career SES members, reinstatement eligible, and SES Candidate Development Program graduates must provide the documentation listed in item #5 - you must load your certificate under the Executive Core Qualifications.
  
  3. Mandatory Technical Qualification (MANDATORY SUBMISSION): A separate narrative statement specifically addressing the mandatory technical qualification. This separate statement should not exceed two pages (per MTQ) using 12pt, Arial or Times New Roman with 1-inch margins. Applicants must reflect superior technical qualifications demonstrated through leadership and management in the following:
  
  TQ: Ability to plan, direct, coordinate, and integrate all aspects of Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System (PPBES) for a major command or headquarters organization.
  
  4. Performance Assessment (MANDATORY SUBMISSION): Submit ONE of the following: A signed letter of recommendation dated within the last three years that assesses your performance; *or* your most recent signed performance appraisal. (Please do not submit any prior appraisals.)
  
  5. Current or former employees MUST provide an SF-50 showing their status or reinstatement eligibility. SES Candidates who have successfully completed an Office of Personnel Management approved SES Candidate Development Program must submit a copy of their ECQ certification. Upload this under the Executive Core Qualification selection.
  
  As described above, your complete application includes your 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.
  
  NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility

  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

  *** You MUST apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.***
  
  To receive consideration, applicants must submit application material as specified below. Complete applications must be received in this office by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) 09/01/2023. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Do not submit additional items such as copies of additional performance appraisals, position descriptions, etc. Such items may be removed and will not be returned. Also application material cannot be returned.
  
  To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the View Occupational Questionnaire
  
  Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) 09/01/2023.
  
  To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  
  To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
  
  Applicants who fail to submit all information and documents (i.e. Resume, ECQs, TQs, SF50 if applicable, and Performance Appraisal/Letter of Recommendation, Occupational Questionnaire, and other qualifications as applicable) WILL NOT receive consideration for the position.

  • To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
  • Follow the prompts to select your r?sum? and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
  • You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. You must upload your ECQs, TQs and any Official Transcripts when required. If you have an SF50, please submit that as well. Your performance assessment or a Letter of Recommendation IS mandatory. Upload either document under Performance Appraisal. All Required documents must be uploaded or your application will be considered incomplete.
  • It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
  • Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.

  To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
  
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  Background Survey Questionnaire, (OPTIONAL SUBMISSION): Form (O.M.B. No. 3046-0046) located: http://www.archives.gov/careers/jobs/forms/omb-3046-0046.pdf The information from this survey is used to help insure that agency personnel practices meet the requirements of Federal law. This information is provided pursuant to Public Law 93-579 (Privacy Act of 1974), December 31, 1974, for individuals completing Federal records and forms that solicit personal information.
  
  If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

  Agency contact information

  Timothy Hardy

  Email

  TIMOTHY.L.HARDY.CIV@ARMY.MIL

  Address

  EN-APF-WATL99 HQ HHC USAREUR 7A AMHA
  DO NOT MAIL
  Washington, DC 20301
  US

  Next steps

  If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications based on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability and/or security background investigation. You should expect to hear back on the outcome of your application within 90 days of the closing date of the announcement. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, or your application is incomplete, your application will receive no further consideration. Pay is set based on consideration of selectee's current salary and other factors.
  
  Once you enter on duty, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278e) within 30 days of entering this position. Please notify your servicing ethics counselor (part of the legal office) as soon as possible after starting your SES duties so the ethics counselor can assign you a new entrant report in the online Integrity system, (https://integrity.gov/efeds-login/).

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Resume (MANDATORY SUBMISSION): Submit a resume or any other written format you choose to describe your qualifications. Your resume must contain:

• Vacancy Announcement number
• Full name, email, mailing address, day and evening telephone numbers.
• Educational information including the name, city, and state of colleges/universities you attended, as well as the type of any degree received. Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For more information, you may refer to the following U.S. Department of Education website: http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
• Information about paid and nonpaid work experience related to this position including: job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, duration of employment, and salary. Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments.

2. Executive Core Qualifications (MANDATORY SUBMISSION): A narrative statement specifically addressing each individual ECQ using the Challenge-Context-Action-Result Model. Each accomplishment should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed, and results of your actions. Total ECQ write-up should not exceed 10 pages using 12pt, Arial or Times New Roman with 1-inch margins. Additional information on ECQs is available at http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp

In lieu of the narrative statement, current career SES members, reinstatement eligible, and SES Candidate Development Program graduates must provide the documentation listed in item #5 - you must load your certificate under the Executive Core Qualifications.

3. Mandatory Technical Qualification (MANDATORY SUBMISSION): A separate narrative statement specifically addressing the mandatory technical qualification. This separate statement should not exceed two pages (per MTQ) using 12pt, Arial or Times New Roman with 1-inch margins. Applicants must reflect superior technical qualifications demonstrated through leadership and management in the following:

TQ: Ability to plan, direct, coordinate, and integrate all aspects of Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System (PPBES) for a major command or headquarters organization.

4. Performance Assessment (MANDATORY SUBMISSION): Submit ONE of the following: A signed letter of recommendation dated within the last three years that assesses your performance; *or* your most recent signed performance appraisal. (Please do not submit any prior appraisals.)

5. Current or former employees MUST provide an SF-50 showing their status or reinstatement eligibility. SES Candidates who have successfully completed an Office of Personnel Management approved SES Candidate Development Program must submit a copy of their ECQ certification. Upload this under the Executive Core Qualification selection.

As described above, your complete application includes your 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.

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility

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.

Help

This job is open to

• Senior executives

  Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens

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