REQUIREMENTS SPECIALIST

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.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is SITUATIONALLY telework eligible

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: .

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see )

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

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Other Notes:

Re-employed Annuitant: This position DOES NOT not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:

This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.
You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106., DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194).

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.