About the Position: As an Operations Officer, you will provide a variety of management services and direction regarding command policy, planning, programs and operations. This position is located at USSOUTHCOM Operations Directorate, and Current Operations Division in Miami, Florida.

Duties

Manages all administrative activities to include human resources, information technology, procurement, financial and property management and internal controls. Exercises critical top-level leadership to formulate plans, communicate and execute plans; AND evaluate results with Division, Directorate and across the Combatant Command (COCOM) Enterprise. Serves as subject matter expert of command's Crisis Action Team and leads, directs, and provides oversight regarding all operations. Conducts research to obtain background information utilizing automated databases, review of previous or ongoing studies, and historical files. Provides managerial, technical, and administrative oversight for all areas of Current Operations to include mobilization and strategic contingency plans. Evaluates performance of subordinate employees and reviews evaluations made by subordinate supervisors of other employees on work and administrative matters; assists with selections of supervisory positions non-supervisory positions. Reviews Security Inspection reports and documentation pertaining to the evaluation of Army current operations, crisis response, and strategic contingency plans. Serves as the technical authority for the Division and provides leadership, guidance and mentoring to all subordinate personnel (military and civilian).

Requirements

• Must obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top-Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• A pre-employment background investigation that includes contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates; AND a review of a driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service are required.
• Must possess, or obtain and maintain, a valid regular or official U.S. Passport.
• This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG). A one-year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.

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 EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference 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 equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal Service providing administrative oversight and management to Current Operations Division, the Crisis Action Team (CAT), and the Joint Operations Center (JOC) in support of command operations, personnel, budget, and facility requirements. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Decision MakingManages and Organizes InformationOrganizational Performance AnalysisPlanning and EvaluatingProblem Solving 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-12). Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements and minimum qualification requirements prescribed by OPM within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Separated Military Members: Resumes will be accepted from members of the Armed Forces who indicate in their applications that they are available for appointment within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. Military members may be appointed while on terminal/transitional leave, before the effective date of their military retirement/separation. Military Retirees: A retired member of the Armed Forces may not be appointed to a civilian position in DoD (including a non-appropriated fund position) within 180 days after retirement and are subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326 or 5 U.S.C. 5305.

Education

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.

Contacts

• Address FR-APF-W096AA HQ USSOUTHCOM DO NOT MAIL Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk