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Position Title
Chief of Staff
Agency
Department of Defense Education Activity
Announcement Number
NC7X242021127954 Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 to Saturday, July 27, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Current Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Civilian Employees

Do you meet one of the categories below?

• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON A PERMANENT APPOINTMENT. You must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. (Block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "1"); OR

• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE VETERANS RECRUITMENT APPOINTMENT (VRA). You must submit a copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, reflecting current DoDEA Excepted Service VRA appointment (Block 24 must be a "2" AND block 34 must be a "2").

Supporting documentation: You must submit the documents which prove you are a current DoDEA employee as described in one of the categories above. To obtain a copy of SF-50s from employment with the Department of Defense, go to My Biz.

Are you a current Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) civilian employee?
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3. Current Excepted Service Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Employee

Are you a current Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) civilian employee serving in the excepted service?

• You must submit a copy of your most recent SF50, Notification of Personnel Action. Block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "2".
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Chief of Staff position with Department of Defense Education Activity. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Chief of Staff at the GS-14 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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2. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Chief of Staff at the GS-14 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
3. Represent the District Superintendent in meetings, briefings, or conferences with senior officials.
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4. Provide advice concerning policies or procedures that affect district operations.
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5. Communicate mid or long-range school district plans with the local community.
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6. Provide guidance to school registrars with enrollment eligibility determinations.
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7. Develop recommendations which may be critical of current processes by analyzing, evaluating, or examining issues.
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8. Communicate complex ideas, negotiate with, or persuade officials to accept the views, interest or proposals of the organization.
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9. Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates taking into account individual strengths or abilities.
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10. Establish schedules, priorities, or deadlines for work of subordinates to be accomplished.
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11. Identify training or developmental needs in order to improve overall workforce.
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12. Resolve employee complaints in accordance with established procedures or regulations.
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13. Create school staffing standards or develop school master schedules.
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14. Resolve conflicts that may arise in the workplace.
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15. Work with outside organizations to develop, coordinate, or integrate programs or activities.
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16. Facilitate the resolution of problems or issues through advocacy, persuasion, or mediation.
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17. Ensure timely and quality execution of all support or administrative staff related matters.
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18. Investigate complaints or intervene in disputes on behalf of the District Superintendent.
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19. Develop and apply educational program methods, approaches or technology to a variety of organizational
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20. Oversee administrative program support functions (e.g., human resources, equal employment opportunity,
procurement, logistics, financial management, etc.) in a K-12 school system.
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21. Prepare correspondence or briefings to be used by an organization's more senior level personnel such as
District Superintendent.
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22. Develop policy positions for issuance to district staff.
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23. Prepare reports to be submitted to higher headquarters.
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24. Respond to inquiries or complaints concerning the school District.
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25. Plan or implement programs for a wide geographically dispersed system.
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26. Interpret guidelines and recommend revisions to programs and priorities system problems and deficiencies.
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27. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all
supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this
opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
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