National Defense University (NDU) supports the joint warfighter by providing rigorous Joint Professional Military Education to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and select others in order to develop leaders who have the ability to operate and creatively think in an unpredictable and complex world. This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense via delegated authority by the Office of the Secretary of Defense.

Duties

Responsible for all aspects of personnel management and supervise all aspects of the administration for the Health and Fitness Directorate (HFD) office. Develops and writes HFD policies. Makes annual multiyear or long-range plans, manages resources, contracting, procurement, budget and equipment resources and implementation of program and functions for the HFD office. Conducts both short and long-range planning for coordination and management to maintain program dynamics and evolving technologies in support of the National Defense University (NDU) strategic plan. Conducts education via briefings, seminars and/or workshops with particular emphasis on the Physical, Emotional, Mental, Spiritual and Social Domains as it relates to enhanced health and human performance. Conducts human performance consultations to include cardiovascular, strength, power, agility, flexibility, nutrition and cognitive performance to the NDU community. Oversees the maintenance and operation of two fitness centers and equipment. Establishes relationships with Department of Defense (DoD), research labs, universities and other partnering organizations to facilitate research and sharing lessons learned. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship or National
• Suitable for Federal Employment
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Must obtain and maintain Non-Sensitive security clearance.
• Financial Disclosure: In accordance with the Ethics in Government Act 1978, employee is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon appointment and will be required to file annually.

Qualifications

Basic Requirement: This position has an Individual Occupational Requirement. To meet minimum qualifications for the position, applicants must possess Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree; major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (external link) at the time the degree was obtained. In addition to meeting the basic requirement for the position, qualified applicants must possess: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-14 within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized Experience is defined as: experience evaluating health/human performance and dietetics/nutrition; developing policies and procedures; developing educational programs; and managing budget and multi-discipline staff. Volunteer Experience: 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application to verify you meet Basic Educational Requirements. Professional licenses and certifications: Attach copies of all professional licenses and certifications claimed in the assessment questionnaire.

Education cannot be substituted for specialized experience.

Official Transcripts: If the position you are applying for has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications (i.e. you would not qualify without the education obtained), you MUST submit transcripts with your application.

• • Official transcripts are not required at the time of application outside of what is outlined above; however, official transcripts must be verified PRIOR to appointment.
  • An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.
• FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying or prior to appointment as outlined above.
  • Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation upon request. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.

For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education

Contacts

• Address National Defense University 300 5th Avenue Bldg 62 Washington, DC 20319 US
• Name: HR Customer Care Center
• Phone: (317) 212-0454
• Email: [email protected]