- Position Title
- SUPERVISORY INTERDISCIPLINARY
- Agency
- United States Army Futures Command
- Announcement Number
- DAFN245301729595 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, December 13, 2024 to Tuesday, December 31, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.
*Note: Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference.
Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application: A copy of your agency notice; AND,
A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,
A copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.
*Note: Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference.
Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application: A copy of your agency notice; AND,
A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,
A copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
3.
Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
You are eligible for this hiring category if you:
• Are a spouse of a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty for more than 180 days other than for training; OR
• Are a spouse of a 100 percent disabled service member injured while on active duty; OR
• Are the un-remarried widow or widower of a service member who was killed while performing active duty.
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable documentation of your eligibility for E.O. 13473 which may include:
• verification of the marriage to the service member (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage);
• verification of the member's 100 percent disability; and/or
• verification of the member's death while on active duty.
Additionally, you may need to submit a Standard Form-15 (SF-15), an Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference, and applicable supporting documents as noted on the form.
To obtain a copy of SF-15, go to http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.
Are you eligible to apply as a Military Spouse under Executive Order 13473?
You are eligible for this hiring category if you:
• Are a spouse of a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty for more than 180 days other than for training; OR
• Are a spouse of a 100 percent disabled service member injured while on active duty; OR
• Are the un-remarried widow or widower of a service member who was killed while performing active duty.
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable documentation of your eligibility for E.O. 13473 which may include:
• verification of the marriage to the service member (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage);
• verification of the member's 100 percent disability; and/or
• verification of the member's death while on active duty.
Additionally, you may need to submit a Standard Form-15 (SF-15), an Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference, and applicable supporting documents as noted on the form.
To obtain a copy of SF-15, go to http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.
Are you eligible to apply as a Military Spouse under Executive Order 13473?
4.
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station. I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location.
NOTE: Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
Supporting Documentation: You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP, such as PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment and a copy of marriage certificate or license.
Are you a Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference Eligible?
I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station. I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location.
NOTE: Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
Supporting Documentation: You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP, such as PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment and a copy of marriage certificate or license.
Are you a Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference Eligible?
5.
Reinstatement
You are eligible for this hiring category if you:
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50 with your completed application.
Are you eligible for Reinstatement?
You are eligible for this hiring category if you:
- Are a former Federal employee who previously attained career status (identified as Tenure I (block 24) and Competitive Service (block 34) of your last SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action); OR
- Are a former Federal employee with veterans' preference who previously attained career-conditional status (identified as Tenure II (block 24) and Competitive Service (block 34) of your last SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action); OR
- Are a former Federal career-conditional employee (identified as Tenure II (block 24) and Competitive Service (block 34) of your last SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action) without veterans' preference who separated from Government service within the past three years.
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50 with your completed application.
Are you eligible for Reinstatement?
Preferences
1.
Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
2.
Would you accept a term appointment?
Conditions of Employment
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions.
1.
The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident. Are you willing to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and submit to a pre-employment drug screening and random testing thereafter to obtain and maintain employment in this position?
2.
Financial Disclosure Statement OGE Form 450 is used to assist agencies and employees to avoid conflicts between duties and financial interest. This position requires pre-employment financial disclosure and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R. Are you willing to disclose your financial affiliations prior to employment and annually thereafter to obtain and maintain employment in this position?
3.
This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster) the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations. Are you willing and able to report to work or remain at work under adverse conditions to obtain and maintain this position?
4.
This position requires the incumbent to possess, or obtain and maintain, a valid regular or official U.S. Passport. Are you willing and able to obtain and maintain the required passport for this position?
5.
This is a Term position scheduled to last 5 YEARS A term position may be extended to a maximum of six years and may be terminated at any time during the duration of the appointment, depending upon the needs of management. Are you available for term employment?
6.
This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG). A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed. Are you willing to serve a one year supervisory probation period?
7.
Term employment is subject to a one year trial period. Employees serving a trial period can be removed with limited appeal rights. Are you willing to serve a one year trial period?
8.
This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time. Are you willing and able to travel away from your permanent duty station up to 25% of the time?
9.
This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top Secret security with Sensitive Compartmented Access (SCI) clearance or access for the duration of employment. A pre-employment and recurring comprehensive background investigation that includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and a review of your driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service are required. Are you willing to undergo pre-employment and recurring investigations to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance as required?
10.
This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Practitioner level for Engineering and Technical Management within 60 months as of entrance on duty. Are you willing to abide by this requirement?
11.
This is a critical acquisition position. Unless specifically waived by the appropriate Army official, the following are statutory requirements (Reference 10 U.S.C. 1733 and 1737). Selectee must be qualified for Acquisition Corps membership at the time of selection or possess a waiver. Are you willing to abide by this requirement?
12.
Selectee must execute a written tenure agreement to remain in Federal service in the position for at least three years. Are you willing to abide by this requirement?
13.
This position requires a three (3) year probationary period. Are you willing to meet this condition of employment?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Supervisory Interdisciplinary DB-05, Senior Scientific Technical Manager (SSTM) position with Department of the Army. 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.
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EDUCATION REQUIRMENT- 0800- Series- Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Supervisory Interdisciplinary at the DB-05 pay band or equivalent grade level in the Federal Service.
2.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT- 1310 Series- Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Supervisory Interdisciplinary at the DB-05 pay band or equivalent grade level in the Federal Service.
3.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT- 1515 Series- Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Supervisory Interdisciplinary at the DB-05 pay band or equivalent grade level in the Federal Service.
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EDUCATION REQUIREMENT- 1550 Series- Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Supervisory Interdisciplinary at the DB-05 pay band or equivalent grade level in the Federal Service.
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EDUCATION REQUIREMENT- 1560 Series- Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Supervisory Interdisciplinary at the DB-05 pay band or equivalent grade level in the Federal Service.
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Select the one statement below that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Supervisory Interdisciplinary position at the DB-05 pay band or equivalent pay band in the Federal service.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Direct engineering/scientific personnel accomplishing highly complex armament packaging programs.
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Responds to resource actions, advocates for reprogramming of resources, and provides management oversight and technical cooperative planning.
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Develop quality, reliability and/or safety engineering solutions to complex problems for major programs.
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Adjust assigned program areas to meet current and long-range objectives.
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Planning and preparing comprehensive program plans (cost, deliverables, schedules, budgets, forecasts, etc.) for the execution of projects.
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Ensure program execution is completed meeting various criteria such as cost, schedule and required performance.
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Utilize continuous improvement methodologies to address organizational/technical issues.
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Allocate resources to accomplish mission/program/project goals.
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Supervise subordinates to carry out complex armament packaging projects or programs.
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Establish performance criteria for subordinates and evaluates their performance and serves as Reviewer for performance evaluations of non-supervisory personnel.
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Commits to applying Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) principles and ensures that all employees are afforded a fair and competitive employment process under merit system principles.
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Participate in supervisory functions such as but not limited to making decisions on performance evaluations, training and hiring or employees.
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Present oral/written reports/briefings to advice in area such as program status, critical issues, and needs.
20.
Lead formal/informal meetings to influence key stakeholders such as internal/external customers.
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Provide analysis, and advice to leadership on complex matters pertaining project management and business practices.
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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.