Your Resume must be 2 pages. If you submit a resume that exceeds the two-page limit, you will immediately be deemed ineligible for this position and will receive no further consideration. We recommend using a sans-serif font such as Lato, Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open Sans, Source Sans Pro, Roboto, or Noto Sans, with 0.5-inch margins, 14-point titles, and 10-point body text.
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Summary
Your Resume must be 2 pages. If you submit a resume that exceeds the two-page limit, you will immediately be deemed ineligible for this position and will receive no further consideration. We recommend using a sans-serif font such as Lato, Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open Sans, Source Sans Pro, Roboto, or Noto Sans, with 0.5-inch margins, 14-point titles, and 10-point body text.
Serves as the Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics Directorate, U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command (USAWHC) and fully participates in the executive management, direction, supervision and development of the plans, programs and policies necessary to manage USAWHC's sustainment and readiness core competencies. Acts in developing and directing policies and planning, integrating and coordinating execution of all functional areas to include the organizational oversight of USAWHC's contracting mission. Responsible for readiness of the force, to include personnel, equipment, equipment serviceability, supplies, logistics automation, maintenance programs, controlling and managing the modified table of organization and equipment (MTOE) documentation processes, new logistics initiatives/concepts, disposal of equipment and sources equipment requirements. Participates in the formative stages of management to encompass logistics objectives and supportability, reliability, and maintainability, as well as cost effectiveness. As USAWHC's leading expert and foremost authority in these areas, incumbent formulates policy, devises basic concepts for sustained high-level mission capable readiness of materiel and equipment at best value and works to improve the overall Army logistic support system. Incumbent generates a unified direction and guidance to affect the coordination of effort of a multiplicity of agencies involved in command logistics support. The Deputy Chief of Staff G-4 logistics programs are supported by and support over 1,170 civilians and 86,857 military personnel. Incumbent oversees more than a billion dollars allocated to the logistics and readiness parts of the command's budget. Work is performed in collaboration with and under the general/administrative direction of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics (General Officer), who provides broadly defined policy guidance and management objectives.
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
You must be able to submit and pass designated and/or Random Drug Testing as required.
File a Public Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
You must be able to obtain/maintain the appropriate clearance and access level for this position. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
The incumbent is required to travel on both scheduled and unscheduled aircraft, and other modes as required, under conditions specified under the DoD Joint Travel Regulations.
The incumbent is expected to travel on short notice to attend high level meetings to obtain resolution of problems and gather information to assist in the decision-making process.
Mobility: An essential element of the SES is mobility across geographic, organizational and functional lines. Individuals selected for Army SES positions may be subject to reassignment that requires them to be mobile. You must sign a mobility agreement.
Mission Essential: IAW DoDI 3020.42, designated to sustain mission-essential functions during emergencies. May require duty beyond normal hours or recall, and employees must maintain reliable contact.
There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents:
FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and
SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information).
Qualifications
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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume. Your Resume must be 2 pages. If you submit a resume that exceeds the two-page limit, you will immediately be deemed ineligible for this position and will receive no further consideration. We recommend using a sans-serif font such as Lato, if available. Other acceptable options include Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open Sans, Source Sans Pro, Roboto, or Noto Sans. Please use 0.5-inch margins. For formatting, consider using a 14-point font for titles and a 10-point font for the main body text. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.
There is NO requirement to prepare a separate narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualification (TQ).
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION (TQ): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the following technical qualification.
TQ: Knowledge of and experience in the acquisition and life cycle management of products and services in support of the major command or equivalent level (or higher).
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQ, you may not receive further consideration for the position.
There are five ECQs:
ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.
ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.
ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.
Note: If you are a member of the Senior Executive Service (SES) or have been certified through successful participation in an Office of Personnel Management (OPM) approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES).
Education
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Additional information
Veterans Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service (SES).
Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions members may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement.
Tiering: The Department of the Army structures its SES positions into categories (i.e. tiers) to determine the pay range for each position.
OPM must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office.
Retired Federal Service Employee: If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
False Statements: If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.
Non-Discrimination: All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, disabling condition, membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factors.
Adverse Information Screening: Applicants proposed for selection are subject to inquiries as to any incidences of misconduct, malfeasance, neglect of duty, or the appearance thereof. Information gained in this check will be considered in the approval decision.
Be advised that, if selected, you must comply with the Ethics in Government Act and other statutes and regulations pertaining to Federal employee conflicts of interest. You will be required to file a Public Financial Disclosure Report disclosing your financial interests as well as financial interests imputed to you under Federal law and regulation. Your financial interests include your outside positions with non-federal entities, and the assets owned by you and your spouse. Should your assets or other financial interests, such as stocks you own, create a conflict of interest with your official duties, you may be asked to divest the asset or request disqualification from a portion of your duties. Furthermore, you may not participate personally and substantially in certain matters involving your former non-federal employer for up to two years. Your financial disclosure report is releasable to the public upon request. Please contact the POC listed at the bottom of this announcement should you have questions about these requirements.
E-verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" system.
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If you meet minimum qualifications, your Application Package will be further reviewed by an Executive Evaluation Panel to determine if you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualification (MTQ) listed above. ECQs and TQ must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) page resume. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. Best Qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.
QRB Assessment Process: If you are selected for this position, your Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) will be evaluated by the Office of Personnel Management's Qualifications Review Board (QRB). Beginning in FY 2026, OPM has implemented a structured interview process as the method for assessing ECQs. As part of the QRB certification process, you will be required to participate in a structured interview administered by OPM, which will be used to determine whether you meet the Executive Core Qualifications for entry into the Senior Executive Service.
Unless the selectee provides evidence of their noncompetitive status (i.e., a current SES, OPM QRB certified SESCDP graduate, or SES reinstatement eligible). Upon QRB certification, the selected individual will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. For more information regarding the SES, go to https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
A complete application includes items described below. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants.
1. RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages. If you submit a resume that exceeds the two-page limit, you will immediately be deemed ineligible for this position and will receive no further consideration. We recommend using a sans-serif font such as Lato, if available. Other acceptable options include Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open Sans, Source Sans Pro, Roboto, or Noto Sans. Please use 0.5-inch margins. For formatting, consider using a 14-point font for titles and a 10-point font for the main body text. Applicants seeking initial career appointment to the Senior Executive Service (SES) must include evidence of the ECQs and TQs within their 2-page resume. PLEASE DO NOT USE USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER.
2. VACANCY QUESTION/ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES: Responses are automatically submitted through USA Jobs when you apply to this vacancy.
3. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation if applicable:
CURRENT OR FORMER SES MEMBERS: Must provide your SES appointment SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), and an SF-50 showing current career SES status or career SES reinstatement eligibility.
SES CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SESCDP) GRADUATES: Verification of successful completion of an OPM-approved SESCDP and OPM SES QRB certification.
CURRENT FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE: Must provide a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting you are a current Federal Civil Service employee
4. ADDITIONAL DOCUMMENTATION FOR BEST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES: Candidates identified as Best Qualified by the Executive Evaluation Panel will be required to submit the following:
Your most recent signed performance appraisal. (Please do not submit prior appraisals.) If a current performance appraisal is not available, you may instead provide a signed letter of professional recommendation, dated within the last 12 months, that evaluates your performance; AND
A list of three (3) professional references who can speak to your executive-level qualifications and performance. Each reference must include the individual's name, title, organization, relationship to you, email address, and telephone number.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete this application and submit any required documents specified in the Required Documents section and submit by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select and upload your résumé and/or other required documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded, (i.e., resume and other required documents) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application.
Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed, and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages.
EN-APF-W3YBAA US ARMY WESTERN HEMISPHERE COMMAND
DO NOT MAIL
Washington, DC 20301
US
Next steps
To verify the status of your application, sign in to your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications based on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability and/or security background investigation. You should expect to hear back on the outcome of your application within 90 days of the closing date of the announcement. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, or your application is incomplete, your application will receive no further consideration. Pay is set based on consideration of selectee's current salary and other factors.
Once you enter on duty, you will be required to complete a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278e) within 30 days of entering this position. Please notify your servicing ethics counselor (part of the legal office) as soon as possible after starting your SES duties so the ethics counselor can assign you a new entrant report in the online Integrity system, (https://integrity.gov/efeds-login/).
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
A complete application includes items described below. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants.
1. RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages. If you submit a resume that exceeds the two-page limit, you will immediately be deemed ineligible for this position and will receive no further consideration. We recommend using a sans-serif font such as Lato, if available. Other acceptable options include Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open Sans, Source Sans Pro, Roboto, or Noto Sans. Please use 0.5-inch margins. For formatting, consider using a 14-point font for titles and a 10-point font for the main body text. Applicants seeking initial career appointment to the Senior Executive Service (SES) must include evidence of the ECQs and TQs within their 2-page resume. PLEASE DO NOT USE USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER.
2. VACANCY QUESTION/ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES: Responses are automatically submitted through USA Jobs when you apply to this vacancy.
3. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation if applicable:
CURRENT OR FORMER SES MEMBERS: Must provide your SES appointment SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), and an SF-50 showing current career SES status or career SES reinstatement eligibility.
SES CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SESCDP) GRADUATES: Verification of successful completion of an OPM-approved SESCDP and OPM SES QRB certification.
CURRENT FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE: Must provide a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting you are a current Federal Civil Service employee
4. ADDITIONAL DOCUMMENTATION FOR BEST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES: Candidates identified as Best Qualified by the Executive Evaluation Panel will be required to submit the following:
Your most recent signed performance appraisal. (Please do not submit prior appraisals.) If a current performance appraisal is not available, you may instead provide a signed letter of professional recommendation, dated within the last 12 months, that evaluates your performance; AND
A list of three (3) professional references who can speak to your executive-level qualifications and performance. Each reference must include the individual's name, title, organization, relationship to you, email address, and telephone number.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete this application and submit any required documents specified in the Required Documents section and submit by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select and upload your résumé and/or other required documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded, (i.e., resume and other required documents) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application.
Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed, and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages.
EN-APF-W3YBAA US ARMY WESTERN HEMISPHERE COMMAND
DO NOT MAIL
Washington, DC 20301
US
Next steps
To verify the status of your application, sign in to your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications based on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability and/or security background investigation. You should expect to hear back on the outcome of your application within 90 days of the closing date of the announcement. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, or your application is incomplete, your application will receive no further consideration. Pay is set based on consideration of selectee's current salary and other factors.
Once you enter on duty, you will be required to complete a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278e) within 30 days of entering this position. Please notify your servicing ethics counselor (part of the legal office) as soon as possible after starting your SES duties so the ethics counselor can assign you a new entrant report in the online Integrity system, (https://integrity.gov/efeds-login/).
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
