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ORDNANCE OPERATIONS MANAGER

Department of the Navy
United States Fleet Forces Command

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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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
03/26/2026 to 03/31/2026
Salary
$90,925 to - $118,204 per year

NOTE: Locality pay is not authorized overseas

Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Rota, Spain
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 for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Relocation expenses (i.e. PCS) for candidates outside of the commuting area are authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations and Department of Navy policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Top Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
DE-12922192-26-KSI
Control number
862651800

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. CITIZENS

Duties

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  • You will provide first level supervision to civilian nonsupervisory staff positions (U.S. and Foreign National).
  • You will Provides second or higher-level supervision to the remainder of the assigned Detachment employees, which includes additional military leaders and subordinate military nonsupervisory members.
  • You will plan, direct, coordinate, and oversee the work directly and/or indirectly through subordinate supervisors on a daily and long-range basis.
  • You will ensure proper organizational development and alignment of operations associated with the functional areas of the Detachment.
  • You will serve as the senior civilian interface and liaison with program managers and other high-ranking program officials at the base and 6th Fleet area of operations.
  • You will be responsible for managing the logistical and operations support, magazine, waterfront and airfield operations, and material maintenance for the detachment.
  • You will established requirements, work priorities and sequencing of operations, functional moves, equipment and material resources, and oversees other functions which affect the timely accomplishment of the mission.
  • You will ensure full support and compliance of explosives safety and Naval Occupational Safetyand Health (NAVOSH) requirements.
  • You will overseesthe Ordnance Qualification/Certification Program from all NMCLANT Detachment personnel.
  • You will be responsible for administering the annual Explosives Safety Self-Assessment (ESSA) program.
  • You will identify and implement corrective actions when deficiencies are discovered, provides interpretation and policy clarification as required or when programmatic changes are issued by higher authority.

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.
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
  • You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
  • 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.
  • This position is considered Key/Emergency-Essential. You will be required to provide immediate and continuing support to ensure the success of combat operations or the availability of combat-essential systems.
  • This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
  • Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.
  • You will be required to sign the Statement of Understanding for Overseas Employment acknowledging receipt and understanding of the statement of living and working conditions for this location.
  • May be required to obtain a VISA dependent on the overseas country's laws/regulations.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport.
  • If eligible for permanent change of station, the appointee will be required to sign a transportation agreement to establish a Government time in service requirement of 12 months.
  • This is an overseas position. You will be subject to and must be able to satisfy the overseas requirements of the 26Jul12 DODI 1400.25 V1230: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025v1230.pdf

Qualifications

Your resume must also 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 sector. Specialized experience as an Ordnance Operations Manager must demonstrate the following: 1) Applicant's resume reflects demonstrated experience, knowledge, and responsibility for the overall management and direction of Navy Fleet Ordnance Support operations, receipt/storage, segregation and issue experience in support of U.S. Fleet Forces Command, 2nd, 4th, 5th and 6th Fleets areas of operations. 2) Application will reflect formal Explosives safety training: AMMO-18, 29, 33, 36, 43, 49, 51MV, 62, 74, and or AOOCP-I, AOOCP-II courses. 3) More than 5 years' experience conducting Navy specific explosives safety management programs 1, 2, ,3 4, 5, 6 7,8 9 assessments, and Ammunition Management and Accountability Review (AMAR) assessment at the unit, detachment, and component level. 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/1600/equipment-facilities-and-services-series-1601/



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



ADDITONAL 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.


OTHER CONDITIONS CONT:

The position supervises ordnance operations support work performed by military personnel, inventory management specialist, and materials handlers and thus there is a variety to the types of work directed requiring a significant amount of coordination to see tasks to completion. The work is made difficult by the need to make provisions for hazardous conditions inherent in the performance of the Det's ordnance handling operations. The work requires a detailed and complex plan for ordering and storage of munitions to meet the needs of the Fleet.

This position requires the employee to occasional travel away from the normal duty stations (up to 25%).

Employee must obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance. Occasional overtime work required.

The employee must have a valid driver's license.

This is a Key or Emergency-Essential position

Additional information

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.

TOUR LENGHT: 36 MONTHS.

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. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be 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.

United States Fleet Forces Command

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Agency contact information

Albert McCurdy Jr
Phone
757-887-7468
Email
albert.l.mccurdy.civ@us.navy.mil
Address
NMCLANT DET ROTA
PSC 819 Box 1
FPO, AE 09645
US

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