Deputy Director Operations

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The Operations Directorate (TCJ3) directs and synchronizes the Defense Transportation System with national distribution processes to meet national security objectives. It maintains command and control of strategic forces and logistics infrastructure. The Deputy Director assists the Director and provides executive leadership and direction for all TCJ3 operational portfolios of Current Operations, Global Capacity, Mobility Requirements, Operations Sustainment, Mission Assurance, Special Activities, Joint Readiness, Military Operations Integration, Military Secretariat, Courier Division, the Command Liaison Officer Corps as well as the Joint Operational Support Airlift Center. As the senior executive civilian within TCJ3, the incumbent coordinates operational issues with key leaders and personnel within the Department of War, to include the Office of the Secretary of War, Joint Staff, Service Staffs, other Combatant Commands, and various national agencies in support USTRANSCOM's role as the Joint Distribution and Deployment Coordinator. The effort of this position impacts all areas of Joint and Military Service Force movement, sustainment, and retrograde operations during peace and war.

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Mobility is a condition of employment and appointment for SES members will be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligations Agreement
• Selected candidate must file a Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978
• Position has been designated Special-Sensitive, and the selectee must have or be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance
• Drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use IAW Exec. Order 12564, dated 14 Sep 86. Position requires that the incumbent sign a Drug Testing letter and pass urinalysis testing prior to appointment.
• Position requires travel under conditions specified in the DoW Joint Travel Regulations. Incumbent is expected to travel on short notice to attend high-level meetings.
• Position may require incumbent to be available for other than normal duty hours to include weekends to support exercises and crisis planning.
• An initial SES career appointment becomes final only after the individual successfully completes a 1-year probationary period.
• Attendance to the Air Force's Senior Leader Orientation Course (SLOC) is generally required within 12 months of appointment, subject to course availability.
• Position may be subject to the post-government employment restrictions of Sections 207(a) and (f) of Title 18, United States Code.
• Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoW Policy on The Employment of Annuitants.

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements: Your 2-page resume must demonstrate the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) listed below. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments to the qualifications. If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. At this time, only a resume (capped at 2 pages) is required. A panel may assess whether you possess the required ECQs and MTQs through resume review, assessments, and/or interview later.

A. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education Requirement: The incumbent must possess an undergraduate degree. A master's or advanced degree is highly desired. In addition, extensive experience in military operations is highly desired.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Applicants must reflect superior technical qualifications demonstrated through leadership and management. A separate narrative statement is not required--this information should be embedded within the resume.

Expert/experiential knowledge of DoW logistics enterprise, DoW supply chain process, general business supply chain practices, Joint Capability Integration and Development Systems analysis process, and a broad and thorough knowledge of deployment and distribution systems used across the Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise.

Demonstrated success in leading large complex strategic global Operations across the domains of air, land, sea, space and cyber, including establishing policies and procedures, requirements validation, resource allocation, balancing managerial, technical and functional considerations, and directing operational support and assessment while sustaining successful engagement and alignment with inter/intra-agency partners. A separate narrative statement is not required--this information should be embedded within the resume.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certificate of Completion of SESCDP) of your eligibility for appointment to the SES.

Education

Education: The incumbent must possess an undergraduate degree. A master's or advanced degree is highly desired. In addition, extensive experience in military operations is highly desired.

Additional information

In addition, DoW requires an Enterprise Perspective. The individual must possess a broad point of view and an awareness and understanding of individual or organizational responsibilities in relation to DoW or government-wide strategic priorities. Executives must demonstrate an ability to work with internal and external partners to support national security objectives. This perspective is typically gained through a variety of diverse work experiences. This information should be embedded within the resume.

Tiering: The Department of the Air Force structures its SES positions into tiers to determine the pay range for each position. The categories are based on the position scope, breadth, functions, and placement within the structure of organizational levels across the Department.

Salary: $186,207.00 - $209,600.00 per annum. (DAF Tier 1) SES members are eligible for bonuses and/or ranks and stipends in addition to annual salary. SES members are eligible for Performance-Based Salary increases and/or bonuses.

Area of Consideration: This is a DoW Cross-Component/Reassignment Opportunity Announcement open only to current DoW SES members.

Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders and generally is a key to advancement. Therefore, mobility is a condition of employment and appointed SES members will be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement.

Veterans' Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES.

Relocation Authorized: Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: May be offered.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoW Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here .

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