You will serve as the Vice Director Navy Staff (VDNS) for the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV), a career SES position reporting to the Director Navy Staff (DNS). The VDNS provides leadership and oversight of administrative matters for the Department of the Navy.

Duties

You will act for the Director Navy Staff in administrative matters and programs of a special and general nature as they affect or reflect the policies and concerns of the Navy. You will provide expert advice, guidance and liaison for Navy special interest matters concerning White House and Congressional sources on a wide range of subjects and programs, which cut across or go beyond the cognizance of individual Commands. You will oversee financial services in the areas of budget, manpower, time and attendance, and travel for the OPNAV staff and all serviced commands. You will oversee human resource services, including position management, classification, staffing, career development, labor/employee relations, and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). You will have regular and recurring conversations with OSD, Joint Staff, Congressional staff and high-level interagency personnel.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment.
• You will be required to sign the Reassignment Rights and Obligations Agreement as a condition of appointment into the SES in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) Directive 1403.03.
• May be required to successfully complete a 1-year SES probationary period.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: Applicants will be assessed against qualifications which fall into two areas: Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs). Failure to fully and concisely describe how your experience meets the competencies described in the ECQs and MTQs will eliminate you from consideration. The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME-ONLY. We recommend that your resume emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of the programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions. Any information in excess of seven (7) pages WILL NOT be considered. Five (5) pages are allowed for the resume and ECQs, and a total of two (2) pages are allowed for the MTQs. An example of a well-formatted resume that incorporates the information required can be viewed here: Resume Format EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS: You will be assessed against the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).They are designed to assess executive experience and potential - not technical expertise. They measure whether you have the broad executive skills needed in a variety of senior executive positions. Failure to meet a qualification requirement will disqualify an applicant. More information on these core qualifications are available at http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp The ECQs describe the leadership skills needed to succeed as an SES; they also reinforce the concept of an "SES corporate culture." Refer to the OPM Guide to SES Qualifications for specific information and guidance on the ECQ requirements, the C-C-A-R model, and examples of good qualifications statements at the website: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf (Note: Current career Senior Executive Service (SES); former career Senior Executive Service (SES) who are reinstatement-eligible; and graduates of OPM-certified Candidate Development Programs are not required to address the ECQs, but must address the Mandatory Technical Qualifications) To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show in your resume that you possess the five ECQs and the MTQs listed below. 1) Leading Change: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. 2) Leading People: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent in this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. 3) Results Driven: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent in the ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high- quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. 4) Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. 5) Building Coalitions: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, state and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Each must be addressed separately in your Supplemental Narrative Statement. The total narrative for the MTQs must not exceed 2 pages.) 1. Ability to lead a large multifunctional military driven organization, work across organizational lines and communicate effectively on controversial issues. 2. Experience in directing and managing large multifaceted programs such as, financial services, resource allocation, manpower, human resources and procurement. 3. Thorough knowledge in creating and managing policies for a large-scale organization comprised of both military and civilian employees. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Administrative Series 0301 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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 directly to paid employment.

Contacts

• Address IMMEDIATE OFC OF CHIEF OF NVL OPS 2000 Navy Pentagon Washington, DC 20350 US
• Name: Dept of the Navy Executive Hiring
• Email: usn.seattle-wa.ochrsvdopscenwa.mbx.don-executive-hiring@us.navy.mil