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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Department of the Navy
United States Fleet Forces Command
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Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
07/28/2025 to 08/04/2025
Salary
$148,658 to - $193,254 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 15
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Naval Base, Norfolk, VA
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel up to 20% for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable regulations. PCS is not authorized.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
DE-12770050-25-LPW
Control number
841373500

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

Duties

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  • You will serve as an EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR in the EXECUTIVE DIRECTORATE (N02) of COMNAVSURFLANT in Norfolk, Virginia.
  • You will Serves as the Executive Director to the Commander, as a principal advisor, subject matter and technical expert to assign and integrate products across the staff, Surface Forces (SURFOR), or across multiple organizations.
  • You will oversee and assure unity of the command's high visibility dynamic and diverse business and planning programs, and functions and processes to blend them into a single command strategy.
  • You will provide administrative oversight and collaborate with the command (Assistant Chief of Staff) ACOS in the planning/execution of financial processes, human resources management, corporate information management, and business planning.
  • You will serve as the Chairman of the command’s Civilian Position Management Board (CPMB) and lead the recruitment, employment and release of civilian personnel, development of the civilian hiring plan, and management of the command’s FTE accounts.
  • You will work closely with other Commander Naval Surface Force Atlantic (CNSL) leaders assessing mission and work requirements, developing plans, goals, and objectives, coordinating and participating in the execution of the Directorates processes.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
  • You will be required to accept emergency assignments other than those specified in this position description and to work overtime as necessary, with little scheduling flexibility.
  • You will be required to perform the above duties at a variety of job sites within the commuting area.
  • You will be required to transport yourself in an expeditious manner between job sites in the local area of permanent duty station with reimbursement of costs in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

*Experience applying a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methodologies and techniques for the assessment and improvement of business, operational and planning program effectiveness, or the improvement of complex management processes and systems.
*Experience displaying knowledge of Surface Force to include the Surface Warfare Enterprise (SWE) charter, membership, mission,
and goals to facilitate proper interaction with the SWE.
*Experience applying a range of administrative laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to the administration of Surface Force Warfighting Requirements and Capabilities.
*Experience utilizing advance concepts, principles, and practices of program analysis to analyze and evaluate previous, current, and projected business and operational programs/budget requirements for potential effectiveness in meeting their objectives.
*Experience managing organizational principles and practices and a comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of the Federal Budget Process and the Department of Defense Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution System (PPBES) regulations, guidelines and processes.
*Experience managing processes of planning, directing, controlling and monitoring to evaluate and correct deficiencies in the planning for Surface Force program budget, program requirements, and related support programs.
*Experience analyzing legislative and higher headquarters guidance to determine impact on Commander, Naval Surface Force Pacific (CNSP) and Commander Naval Surface Force Atlantic (CNSL) budget and maintenance program requirements.


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/0300/miscellaneous-administration-and-program-series-0301/

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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

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