This position is in the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation (OLDCC) in Arlington, VA, or Sacramento, CA. OLDCC is a Department of Defense (DoD) Field Activity reporting to the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition and Sustainment). Its mission is to help states, counties, and local entities collaborate with military installations to enhance operations, achieve savings, reduce costs, address land use issues, support military families, and improve readiness and resilience.

Duties

Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following: 1. Assist states, counties, municipalities, and local entities in fostering cooperation with military installations to enhance military operations. 2. Provide a coordinated program of adjustment and diversification assistance in collaboration with other DoD components and federal agencies. 3. Help state and local governments plan and implement Defense economic adjustment strategies in response to Defense program activities. 4. Develop policies, plans, and programs while evaluating the economic effects of Defense activities. 5. Serve as a resource for state and local officials, delivering technical and financial assistance to affected areas. 6. Coordinate with Program Activity Leads to manage project and grant activities aimed at adjusting civilian economic activity while supporting the DoD mission.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration) Total salary varies depending on location of position
• Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment and are subjected to random drug testing.
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program
• The incumbent must adhere to DoD Standards of Conduct
• The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the civilian drug-testing program.
• This position may require occasional travel away from your normal duty station for official business on military or commercial aircraft.
• The incumbent may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime.
• This position requires incumbent to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and annually thereafter.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. Basic Requirements: Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Applicants who have the 1 year of appropriate specialized experience, as indicated in the table, are not required by this standard to have general experience, education above the high school level, or any additional specialized experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements. Qualifying Experience: To qualify at the GS-13, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service. For this position, qualifying experience is defined as: (1) Managing of policies, practices, and procedures related to economic development and adjustment for communities affected by changes in DoD programs; (2) Applying knowledge of business and community practices when advising leaders on adequacy and acceptability of management and responsiveness of projects; (3) using problem solving and conflict resolution techniques to assess and provide guidance in resolving contentious issues that develop requiring intervention with and between senior officials. To qualify at the GS-14, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service. For this position, qualifying experience is defined as: (1) Utilizing specialized knowledge to oversee policies, practices, and procedures related to economic development and adjustment for communities affected by changes in DoD programs; (2) Serving as a Subject Matter Expert of business and community practices, providing guidance to leadership on the effectiveness and appropriateness of project management and responsiveness; (3) Achieving objectives through strong interpersonal relationships and collaboration (4) Implementing federal grant regulations and taking necessary actions to mitigate fraud, waste, and abuse. 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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume. All qualifications must be met at the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experience at the GS-13/14 grade levels.

Contacts

• Address Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation Human Resources Directorate 2231 Crystal City Dr., Ste 520 Arlington, VA 22350 US
• Name: Washington HQ Services
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]