This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Department of Defense to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as an Operations Officer for the US Army COE Information Technology (G6) under the direct supervision of the Division IT Chief.

Duties

Maintain a continuing overview of all programs within the local facility to ensure they are aligned and supportive of the mission. Direct policy, procedural, and operational changes to increase program effectiveness and mission accomplishment. Stay apprised of trends, problems, and developments in operation areas. Coordinate specific tasks, discussing potential problems, and possible solutions. Review, analyze, and evaluate actions, taskers, and activities through detailed technical correspondence, reports and briefings, and recommends implementation methodology and way ahead. Oversee day to day operational activities in order to lead needed actions or advise the IT Chief and leadership.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Testing Designated Position (DTP) - this position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. THIS POSITION IS COVERED BY THE CIVILIAN DRUG ABUSE TESTING PROGAM.
• INCUMBENT IS REQUIRED TO SIGN A DA FORM 5019-R, "CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT FOR CERTAIN CIVILIAN POSITIONS IDENTIFIED AS CRITICAL UNDER THE DRUG ABUSE TESTING PROGRAM," OR A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU).
• Assignment requires up to 20% travel.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 GS-13: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Conducting studies to evaluate the effectiveness of the IT in terms of mission accomplishments; AND 2) Developing and evaluating requirements for new or modified IT hardware, software and systems; AND 3) Preparing technical reports and or briefings on IT evaluations including information and recommendations; AND 4) Planning and executing organization wide IT initiatives. All experience areas shall additionally demonstrate each of the following competencies: 1) Attention to Detail; 2) Customer Service; 3) Oral Communication; and 4) Problem Solving. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). 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 RA-W6KBAA US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS G-6 DO NOT MAIL Vicksburg, MS 39183 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk