About the Position: Serves as Counter Transnational Organized Crime CD/CTOC Operations Support Officer in the Operations Directorate (J3), Defeat Threats Division (J32), CD/CTOC Branch (J326).

Duties

Coordinate with components, subordinate joint and joint interagency task forces, and United States Country Teams to develop operational resource requirements to achieve command objectives for the interdiction and disruption of illicit trafficking. Identify emergent operational shortfalls and develop courses of action to correct and/or mitigate operational deficiencies. Prepare the operating budget for leadership approval using general budget guidance memorandums, branch input, and historical data. Assist in the evaluation of system performance provided by US and PN Counterdrug Command, Control, and Communications (C3) systems to ensure that data provided is as accurate and reliable as possible.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires travel away from the duty station up to 20% of the time.
• This position requires a TOP SECRET Security Clearance/Investigation.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing.
• This position requires the incumbent to possess, or obtain and maintain, a valid regular or official U.S. Passport.
• Required to deploy within the USSOUTHCOM AOR on short notice (in under 24 hours) by multiple means of ground and air transportation, as directed by Commander USSOUTHCOM.
• Infrequent international travel required, occasionally to an austere environment where the incumbent will be expected to function in adverse climatic conditions.
• Participation in the Department of Defense (DoD)/Department of the Army (DA) Immunization program to include live vaccinations as required by DoD/DA policy.

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. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent 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 ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority 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 EligibleReinstatementVeterans 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 the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which includes experience providing oversight of concept development, planning, execution, and assessment of joint and interagency operations in support of United States and Partner Nation (PN) law enforcement agencies' (LEA) efforts to counter illicit trafficking (CIT); reviewing and making recommendations for improvements to operational plans and orders; ensuring compliance with all applicable Department of Defense (DoD) directives; and preparing directorate summaries and information papers for leadership. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Budget AdministrationOrganizational AwarenessPlanning and EvaluatingQuality Assurance 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-11).

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 SE-W096AA USSOUTHCOM DO NOT MAIL Miami, FL 33172 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk