About the Position: Serves as Chief of Staff for the Task Force Virgin Island Puerto Rico (TF VIPR) Executive Office. One of only four command group members, along with the Deputy Commander and Deputy District Engineer for Planning, Programs and Project Management, who have full authority to lead the entire District for the Commander in his absence. Reports directly to the District Engineer who provides broad policy and program guidance.

Duties

The Chief of Staff discusses with the Commander major management policies, principles, procedures, and issues affecting the Task Force mission and operations. The incumbent is permitted wide latitude in accomplishing assigned functions and exercises a high degree of initiative and judgment in directing and coordinating work and resolving conflicts that arise. The incumbent's recommendations and conclusions are considered as authoritative and keeps the Commander informed on controversial matters that have significant impact on the Task Force.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450 and file a statement of employment and financial interest (DD Form 1555) as required by AR 600-50.

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. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 1) Discussing with high level leadership major management policies, principles, procedures, and issues affecting the mission and operations. 2) Informing high level leadership on controversial matters that have significant impact on the organization. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). 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: LeadershipManaging Human ResourcesPartneringPlanning and EvaluatingProject Management Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13).

Contacts

• Address RL-W2SR02 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-JACKSONVILLE DO NOT MAIL Jacksonville, FL 32202 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk