About the Position: This position is located at the Defense Health Headquarters (DHA), DHA Medical Logistics Activity (J4) in Fort Detrick, MD.

Duties

Serves as the Deputy Director, Medical Logistics (MEDLOG) Directorate and acts on behalf of, and advises the Director, MEDLOG as they provide support to the Director, Senior Staff, Markets and Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs) of DHA. Supports the Director, MEDLOG in the leadership, direction, and synchronization of all Directorate efforts. Supervises planning and execution of all Directorate-wide programs, including authority over all Divisions in the directorate. Supports DHA work structure, to include civilian and military personnel, manpower requirements/resources, and workforce development to sustain readiness of the DHA force. Advises staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of higher-level management or headquarters. The incumbent supports the Director, MEDLOG in the exercise of supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate Division Chiefs. Serves as the Deputy Director, MEDLOG senior civilian advisor and provides subject matter expertise on civilian and military personnel policy.

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• One-year supervisory probationary period required. A one-year probationary period is required if the selectee has not previously met this requirement.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations, the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• This position has been designated by the Defense Health Agency as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Defense Health Agency Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.

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.Current Civilian Employees of the Defense Health Agency (DHA)Current Permanent Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian EmployeeDefense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes, experience supervising mid to senior grade personnel (such as GS-13/GS-14 equivalent); assisting with planning, developing, and implementing projects and/or programs; advising on federal civilian human resources/personnel programs; and advising on budget requirements. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-14). 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 You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Attention to DetailDecision MakingLeadershipPlanning and Evaluating Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a non-temporary General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-14).

Contacts

• Address KF-DHA-DDAAFC DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY HQ DO NOT MAIL Falls Church, VA 22042 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk