REQUIREMENTS SPECIALIST

Summary

This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent will be responsible for the processing and handling of all Active and Reservecomponent general and flag officer nominations throughout the Joint Staff and Department of Defense (DoD) Agencies..

Duties

• As a REQUIREMENTS SPECIALIST at the GS-0301-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Coordinate nominations through the Joint Chiefs of Staff and tracked through Secretary of Defense submission to the President of the United States, to the Senate and Senate confirmation. Serve as the action officer for all general officer and flag officer joint tour-length waiver and extension requests, joint duty representative requests for promotion boards, the Joint Staff general officer and flag officer representation report, and all public announcements for the Director, Joint Staff (DJS), and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) regarding general and flag officer matters. Develops and prepares information, correspondence, responses and monitors suspense on a variety of complex, critical and highly sensitive documents which require the DJS and/or the CJCS signatures. Analyze and synthesis information, write reports, and brief senior leaders in the Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, Defense Agencies and Field Activities and the Military Services. Provides information, recommendations, and participates in the development of Joint Staff general and flag officer management policies or procedures to implement new program requirements. Consults with all levels of management within the DoD and other federal agencies to ensure operational guidance is current, reflective of program objectives, and supports the goals of the Joint Staff and the DoD.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Understanding large organization structures, administrative processes, and protocols; Independently managing, analyzing and coordinating taskers; Researching, compiling, reviewing, and finalizing error-free executive correspondence, briefing books, and administrative packages destined for senior leadership; Building collaborative relationships and work effectively as part of a team, fostering coordination across different organizations; Handling, safeguarding and processing highly sensitive personal and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) with the highest levels of trust, integrity, and discretion. 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. Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire Assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused. Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources at https://support-usahire.opm.gov/hc/en-us. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13056088. Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d