DIRECTOR HOMELAND DEFENSE/CIVIL SUPPORT OFFICE (HD/CSO).

Duties

• Plan and direct organizational change as required.
• Direct and monitor research and experimentation in support of HD/CS mission sets within priorities established.
• Develop long-range program plans, goals, objectives, milestones and evaluate the effectiveness of programs.
• Plans, programs, and coordinates HD/CSO requirements as it relates to training development, training execution, force modernization and quality control
• Coordinate and prioritize strategic engagement efforts, organizing, planning, executing and tracking all key leader engagement events.
• Develop resource (staffing and funding) guidance for program activities and perform continuous appraisal of the utilization of command resources.
• Oversee the operation of the HD/CS Office in the accomplishment of the program objectives and goals.
• Provide technical advice and assistance to senior leadership, school commandants, assistant commandants, directorates and department heads.
• Provide technical advice and assistance in all aspects of Army-wide HD/CS DOTMLPF efforts and the execution of CBRN Response Enterprise (CRE).
• Identify and recommend implementation of innovative in-service and civilian education community conferences and workshops to support HD/CS.
  
  

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Mission essential position.
• Incumbent is required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I Confidential Financial Disclosure Reports) upon entering the position and annually.
• This position is designated Tier 5, Special Sensitive, High Risk and the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance Level with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access as a condition of employment.
• Drug testing designated position (TDP) under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program in accordance with AR 600-85.
  
  

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

• Current Civilian Employees of the Command
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
  
  

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized 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

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Demonstrate expertise in leading multidisciplinary teams in the development of Homeland Defense and Civil Support (HD/CS) operational requirements; (2) Formulate and refine HD/CS concepts, doctrine, and strategic guidance; and planning, managing, coordinating, and evaluating HD/CS program objectives for performance improvements. (3) Deliver high-level briefings to senior leadership and producing comprehensive, data-driven reports and assessments on HD/CS programs, policies, and operational issues. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-14).

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Planning and Evaluating
• Administration and Management
• Technical Competence
  
  

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-14).

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.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
• This is a(n) Administrative and Management Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
  
  

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.