About This Position
This position is located in the Defensive Equipment and Armored Vehicle Division, Office of Physical Security Programs, Countermeasures Directorate, in the Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS/PSP/DEAV). DS/PSP/DEAV serves as the overall coordination point and program manager for armored vehicles and related issues, and the liaison for various Federal agencies, the Overseas Security Policy Board (OSPB), and posts. For more information about this Bureau, visit: DS
Qualifications
Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement.
NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience leading the acquisition and logistics management for specialized equipment programs. Experience developing strategies to support the acquisition of protective equipment and vehicles.
Experience preparing policy recommendations for logistics and acquisition management. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-14 position.
Major Duties
Develops long-range plans (annual and multi-year) for DEAV programs, recommending reorganization plans and resource requirements as needed.
Oversees the tracking, delivering, and monitoring of all DEAV-provided equipment and materials, developing acquisition/logistics support strategies and tactics for acquiring specialized equipment and materials.
Advises management on changes to the legislative and regulatory requirements that impact the DEAV logistics program.
Oversees preparation and/or prepares position papers, action memoranda, responses to Congressional inquiries and/or Congressional testimony.
Represents DEAV in forums that include the private sector, other Government agencies, DS management, and various bureaus in the Department, to oversee and manage the acquisition, transfer, and safeguarding of protective equipment and materials.
Education
Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.
How You Will Be Evaluated
Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume limited to two pages will be conducted and evaluated by an HR specialist to determine if you are qualified for this job. Resumes longer than two pages will be deemed ineligible and will not be considered further.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: Knowledge of program management concepts, principles, methods, and practices. Skill in logistics management. Skill in acquisition/procurement planning.
Knowledge of administrative laws governing the transfer of regulated, controlled, hazardous, and specialized and sensitive equipment and materials. Ability to advise on concepts, principles, and practices in defensive equipment and armored vehicle support. Skill in written and oral communication sufficient to prepare and present technical reports and policy recommendations.
Agency Career and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP and ICTAP) candidates must be rated "Well Qualified" and submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this job to receive consideration for selection priority. To be considered well-qualified,
in addition to meeting minimum qualifications, candidates must demonstrate proficiency in some, but not all of the major aspects of the position.
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Additional Information
For reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at [email protected]. If eligible, situational telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval. Agency & Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP & ICTAP): View OPM's CTAP & ICTAP eligibility website for more information.
You must be rated in the Well-Qualified category and submit supporting documents under the required documents section of this announcement to receive selection priority consideration. To be considered Well-Qualified applicants must: score an 85 or above, meet Minimum Qualifications, and demonstrate proficiency in some, but not all major aspects of the position.
How to Apply
Prepare your application in USAJOBS To start your application, click Apply and we'll walk you through the process to attach a resume and any required documents. During the application process you can review, edit, delete, and update your information. We'll automatically save your progress as you go, so you won't lose any changes.
You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process. STEP 1: Select the "Apply" button and follow the instructions to register or sign into USAJOBS.
STEP 2: Submit your resume. Please see the Required Documents section for specific information that should be outlined in your resume. STEP 3: Complete the online assessment questions. STEP 4: Submit all required documentation applicable to you, as listed in the Required Documents section.
To learn how to view the status of your submitted supporting documentation and application, visit the Application Instructions section of our agency's Civil Service selection process site. Technical assistance with your on-line application is available through the Help Desk at [email protected] or by calling (866) 656-6830 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. ET Alternate Application Procedures If applying online poses an extreme hardship, you may request alternate application procedures to submit your application package.
Contact the Human Resources office listed on the announcement between the business hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET at least 2 working days prior to the closing date of this announcement. The application package for alternate application procedures must be submitted and received in the Human Resources office no later than 11:59 p.m.
ET on the closing date of this announcement. Paper applications and information sent by mail will not be accepted.
Required Documents
All required documents listed below, that are applicable to you, must be submitted to our automated system by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
- Resume limited to two pages showing relevant work/volunteer experience, education and training. Include the start and end dates (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours per week worked/volunteered.
Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must support your answers to the completed online assessment questions. Resumes longer than two pages will be deemed ineligible and will not be considered further.
- Most recent SF-50s (Notification of Personnel Actions) that show: effective date, position title, series, grade, salary, tenure, position occupied, full promotion potential, and name of agency. Multiple SF-50s may be needed to show all required information (e.g., promotion, within-grade increase, and separation SF-50s). Award SF-50s often do not show the required information.
- Performance appraisal. Submit your most recent (i.e., usually within the last 18 months) final (not a mid-year review) official (i.e., signed by the rating official and in original format) annual performance appraisal.
- CTAP eligibility documentation (e.g., reduction-in-force (RIF) separation notice, certification of expected separation, etc.).