CHIEF OF STAFF

Duties
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• Serve as a senior advisor and consultant to the J1, J8 and DHP Programming, Contract Resource Management and San Antonio Activities regarding all matters associated with the organization.
• Support the Assistant Director of Resources and Personnel Integration in developing and formulating of new programs and evaluating of existing programs.
• Support work structure, including policy, procedures, budgetary matters, financial management and accounting, audit procedures, and facilities management concerning the provision of health care across the Military Health System (MHS).
• Direct meetings and briefings to ensure that stated and implied goals are achieved and appropriate follow-on actions are completed.
• Works directly with the Assistant Director R and PI and assists in the daily operations and execution on DHA-wide management and administrative and financial strategies, policies, and practices.
• Directs staff and subordinate divisions to take necessary corrective steps, modify proposals to ensure compliance with policies, or provide improved results.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• 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.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• One-year supervisory probationary period required. A one-year probationary period is required if the selectee has not previously met this requirement.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participate in random drug urinalysis testing.
• This position has been designated as key and mission essential; in the event of weather-related emergency, or other local/national emergency the incumbent may be required to report for duty or stay on duty until relieved by proper authority.
• The incumbent may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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 in this document .

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes providing executive support in financial operations, overseeing staff and organizational workflows, aligning manpower priorities, reviewing management policies to drive operational and fiscal improvements, and overseeing resource planning. 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.

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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.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• 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.
• Position is designated as Mission Essential. The incumbent will be required to report to work during times of contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather or other emergency situations.