Job summary

You will serve as a MARITIME PLANNER (GFM) in the staff of Commander, US Naval Forces Europe/Africa, COMUSNAVEUR-COMSIXTHFLEET SEA, Capodichino, Italy. The President has ordered a government-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the hiring freeze. Although we are moving forward with the consideration of candidates, we will not make a selection for this vacancy announcement unless and until the position is no longer subject to the hiring freeze.

Major duties

You will lead and participate in operational planning teams to develop comprehensive and integrated concepts for future maritime operations. You will be responsible for expert analysis, long and short-range assessment, and program effectiveness improvement for overall maritime planning process and associated systems. You will plan, coordinates and executes all aspects of the assigned responsibilities through technical, analytical, and doctrinal expertise of joint and naval maritime operations. You will conduct independent analysis of operational requirements, evaluates capabilities to meet these requirements, and recommends alternate courses of action to resolve deficiencies. You will participate in or leads ad hoc study teams to address operational problems, coordination and related issues of joint operational concern. You will provide authoritative, operational and technical assistance, advice and input for maritime planning-related instructions, standing operating procedures, white papers, and point papers. You will provide analytical support in the conceptualization, development, and implementation of complex, multiple, inter-linked military functional and automated systems using accepted military system analysis techniques.

Qualification

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-12) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Advising, developing, leading, and monitoring maritime planning projects and resources. Implementing detailed operational concepts and plans to support maritime future operations. Leading maritime planning activities and review mission critical information processes. Compiling, correlating, reviewing, and evaluating Fleet readiness to accomplish assigned mission essential tasks and requirements. Note: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for this position. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Travel is dependent upon position description and availability of funding. If you are a dual citizen, please identify the countries of citizenship. The NATO Status of Forces Agreement prohibits employment in the U.S. Civilian Component in a host nation of any person who holds dual citizenship of the U.S. and the host nation. For example: A person who holds both Italian and U.S. citizenship may not be employed in the U.S. Civilian Component in Italy; however, that person is not prohibited by the NATO Status of Forces Agreement from employment in the U.S. civilian Component in another NATO host nation of which (s)he does not hold citizenship. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TSSCI) security clearance. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in removal. This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing. Applicants tentatively selected for appointment to this position will participate in drug urinalysis testing. The incumbent must be deployable and may be required to deploy afloat or ashore to austere operating locations in support of NAVEUR-NAVAF-SIXTHFLT training and operations. As situations warrant, the employee will be required to perform duties while deployed at sea on a naval vessel or remote work locations, to include an austere field location to support various exercise/operations the command may be tasked to support. As situations warrant, employee will be required to perform duties while deployed at sea or remote work locations to support various exercise/operations. Travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments may be required. Employee must pass a medical examination and as required, receive immunizations or prophylactic medicine for overseas/deployed locations. This position requires satisfactory completion of a pre-employment physical as a condition of employment. Incumbent must therefore meet and maintain requirements specified on OF 178 or equivalent, Certificate of Medical Examination. Incumbent may travel for business, more than 25% of the time.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: CUSTOMER SERVICE ORAL COMMUNICATION PLANNING AND EVALUATING PROBLEM SOLVING PROJECT MANAGEMENT WRITTEN COMMUNICATION You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.