Program Coordinator for Sea-Based Counter-Narcotic Operation (Program Manager)
Job Description
Summary
About the Position: This position is in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). Employees occupying DCIPS positions are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to U.S. Code, Title 10, as well as Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25. This position is located at Joint Interagency Task Force South, Operations Directorate, J3.
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Duties
Serve as the Senior Coordinator, Surface Plans Division, located in the Operations Directorate (J3), Joint Interagency Task Force South (JIATF South).
Direct and oversee all aspects of JIATF South surface/maritime operations on behalf and directed by JIATFS J3.
Supervise the scheduling, planning, coordination, and execution of all near-term and emergent surface/maritime operations.
Oversee vessel diplomatic clearance process, ensuring all clearances are obtained in a timely manner and all surface resources are aware of and comply with the diplomatic clearance procedures.
Represent the command at meetings of the Interagency and International communities with the authority to establish command positions/views in all areas of surface operations.
Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings at various Interagency and International conferences.
Direct or prepare tactical documents, briefings, and information/decision papers supporting internal/external taskers relevant to surface operations.
Direct or prepare development, publication, and updating as required of Concepts of Operations (CONOPS); Operational Orders (OPORDERS), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with associated Annexes; and Tactical Doctrines (TDs).
Requirements
Conditions of employment
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
Two year trial/probationary period may be required.
In accordance with Change 3 to AR 600-85, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program, individual must successfully pass a urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
May require Temporary Duty (TDY) travel up to 25% of the time.
This position is designated Tier 5, Special Sensitive, High Risk and the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance Level with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access as a condition of employment.
This is a drug testing designated position (TDP) under the Department of the Army Drug Free Federal Workplace Program in accordance with AR 600-85. (See Additional Information section below).
Qualifications
Who May Apply:
Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
10-Point Other Veterans’ Rating30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans5-Point Veterans' PreferenceCurrent Army Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) EmployeeCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Current DoD Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee (non-Army)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDisabled Veteran w/ a Service-Connected Disability, More than 10%, Less than 30%Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPrior Federal Service EmployeePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleUnited States Citizen Applying to a DCIPS Position
Army DCIPS positions apply Veteran's Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement.
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting with planning, organizing, and/or directing the work of personnel in support of maritime counter-narcotic operations; providing coordination duties such as diplomatic clearance processes, air/surface asset support, port requests or visits, and/or technical support for surface assets; and preparing and delivering written and oral products to an executive-level audience such as briefings, information/decision papers, tactical documents, and tactical messages. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS/GG-12.
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Program Management
Strategic Thinking
Communication
Additional information
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
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.
This is a(n) 24 Career Program position.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
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.
Advance in hire maybe authorized.
Recruitment or Relocation incentives may be authorized.
This is a drug testing designated position (TDP) under the Department of the Army Drug Free Federal Workplace Program in accordance with AR 600-85. Signing of a DA Form 5019 (Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified as Critical under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program) acknowledging periodic random drug testing requirements is mandatory prior to being placed into this position. Those individuals not currently occupying a TDP position must successfully complete a pre appointment drug test prior to being placed into this position and periodically thereafter.
About the Organization: If you are driven by purpose, energized by innovation, and want to be part of a high-performing team on the front lines, your place is here with us. This is not a typical government job. Imagine a career with direct, visible, and life-saving impact. At Joint Interagency Task Force South (JIATF South), you can work against our Nation's adversaries. You will see tangible impact of your contributions in real time and will go home each day knowing you disrupted transnational criminal networks, saved lives, and protected our national security.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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