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COMBATANT COMMAND REPRESENTATIVE

Department of Defense
Defense Threat Reduction Agency
Combat Support Directorate

Summary

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for advising Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) stakeholders and supported command staff on matters pertaining to relationships and interactions between all interested organizations and parties.

The duration Combatant Command Representative (CCR) tours will be "3 year appointment with the option to extend in 1-year increments, not to exceed 4 years"

Overview

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Accepting applications
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—This position is an in-person position at facilities located at Camp H.M. Smith Marine Corp Base, Hawaii. This position may be eligible for limited, situational telework subject to supervisory approval and not to exceed current Agency guidelines. This position is not eligible for remote telework.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Salary
$111,119 - $144,457 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
25% or less - Availability for Temporary Duty (TDY) travel is required approximately 25% of the time to both non-hostile and hostile areas. Transportation may be either commercial or military.
Appointment type
Term - 3 year appointment with the option to extend in 1-year increments, not to exceed 4 years.
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
DTRA-26-13069437-MP
Control number
885570500

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to current permanent competitive service Department of Defense (DoD). Appt of Military Spouses; Appt of Spouses of DoD Civilians; Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP), PPP Retained Grade Preference (RGP), and PPP Military Reserve and PPP National Guard Technician eligibles may also apply.

Duties

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As a COMBATANT COMMAND REPRESENTATIVE at the GS-0301-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

  • Perform duties as Operations Manager for CCR team
  • Represents DTRA in action officer level forums and staff meetings
  • Assists supported command in navigating DTRA to get desired support (CFR, RFIs, KLEs, etc…)
  • Maintains awareness of supported command's complex mission challenges and gaps in CWMD and CBRN-Defense
  • Utilizes subject matter expertise in CWMD and CBRN-Defense to make recommendations to supported command for resolving gaps and areas of perceived need
  • Facilitate the flow of information and support between DTRA and supported command
  • Track and monitor DTRA OAIs within the supported AOR
  • Coordinate, enable & synchronize DTRA's OAIs impacting their AOR
  • Advise supported command on CBRN-D/CWMD in times of conflict and crisis planning
  • Possess a broad understanding of the priorities and campaign objectives of the PACOM HQ and the missions of its Service Component Commands

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • Work Schedule: Full Time
  • Overtime: Occasionally
  • Tour of Duty: Flexible (Work hours may be variable, and may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.)
  • Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Financial Disclosure: Not Required
  • Telework Eligibility: This position is an in-person position at facilities located at Camp H.M. Smith, HI. This position may be eligible for limited, situational telework subject to supervisory approval and not to exceed current Agency guidelines.
  • The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.
  • This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is required to pass a pre-employment drug test prior to being appointed and thereafter submit to random drug testing for the duration of employment.
  • If deployed, the employee may be required to wear protective clothing or gear such as chemical agent protective masks, gowns, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, shield, and body armor.
  • Valid passport required
  • The employee must be willing to comply with each Combatant Command (COCOM) travel medical requirement to include vaccinations.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service:

  • Directs CCR team operations by systematically tracking, monitoring, and synchronizing Agency's Operations, Activities, and Investments (OAIs) across the supported Command AOR to ensure seamless operational alignment and mission execution.
  • Directs executive-level written and verbal communication workflows for key leadership, establishing standardized information-sharing protocols that enhanced situational awareness and accelerated decision cycles.
  • Applies a broad-scoped understanding of the CBRN-Defense and Counter WMD enterprise and functions in support of CCMD.
  • Serves as the primary conduit between supported command leadership and DoW, translating complex CWMD/CBRN-D mission requirements into actionable support requests, RFIs, and key leader engagements.
  • Drives customer-focused analytical support and subject matter expertise to develop critical plans, policies, and operational projects mitigating WMD and CBRN threats across the supported command
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/)

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information.

For more information, please visit

https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Other Notes:
This position is Non-Combat Essential and may be required to deploy CONUS or OCONUS either temporary reassignment or the requirement to stay in place to support contingency operations. For deployments of 30 days or fewer within the Area of Responsibility (e.g., emergency response), this would require a minimum deployment health assessment.

Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d

This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.
You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).

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.

Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Competencies:
Organizational Awareness
Oral Communication
Advise and / or Consult
Stakeholder Management


Structured Resume Review

DTRA has elected to use the Structured Resume Review process for this vacancy.

What Is a Structured Resume Review? A Structured Resume Review is a screening (pass/fail) assessment whereby a trained panel of two or more subject matter experts (SMEs) follows a systematic process to review an applicant's resume and come to agreement on whether the applicant has the required specialized experience necessary to successfully perform the job. A Structured Resume Review does not result in a score or quality category for the applicants. It results in a qualified/not qualified determination based on the required specialized experience for the position.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria AND 2) be rated well-qualified for the position AND 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. Well-qualified means you possess the type and quality of experience that exceeds the position's minimum qualifications.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): To receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the (RGP) eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant.

Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible (PPP DoD MRNG):In order to receive this preference, you must choose the (PPP DoD MRNG) eligibility, and fill out and submit the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation.

Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) (PPP MSP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the(MSP) (PPP MSP) eligibility. If you are claiming MSP (PPP MSP) and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant.

Defense Threat Reduction Agency

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency provides cross-cutting solutions to enable the DoD, the United States Government, and international partners to DETER strategic attack against the United States and it's allies; PREVENT, reduce, and counter Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) and emerging threats; and PREVAIL against WMD-armed adversaries in crisis and conflict.

Agency contact information

DTRA Servicing Team
Phone
614-693-0259
Email
DHRC-DDTRAHR@dla.mil
Address
Defense Threat Reduction Agency
8725 JOHN J KINGMAN ROAD
MSC 6201
FT BELVOIR, VA 22060-6201
US

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