Summary You will serve as a WATERFRONT OPERATIONS DIRECTOR in the Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair of SUPSHIP GULF COAST. Responsibilities You will communicate directly, either through meetings or oral discussions, with Corporate Officers and Department of War or Department of the Navy personnel at the highest echelons to resolve critical problems of a complex nature. You will ensure that communication flow exists to permit the uninterrupted continuation of shipbuilding programs and for the purpose of resolving potential problem areas/conflicts which might otherwise emerge You will provide continuity and on-site technical consultations in all disciplines associated with the assigned projects and/or construction, conversion and/or repair of naval ships, and conducts program management reviews. You will plan improvements in organizational structure, manpower, staffing, personnel training, procedures, methods, and facilities, in coordination with the Executive Director. You will liaison with PAE Maritime Program Managers, SUPSHIP Directorate personnel, fleet @type commanders, prospective commanding officers and other commands. You will prepare and present weekly and monthly status reports that are concise and complete with current status and proposed recommendations for problem areas to the Supervisor of Shipbuilding, when required. You will supervise the Deputy Waterfront Operations Director, and any assigned Project Office personnel (typically a staff of NH-04 Project Managers, subordinate government employees and support contractors). You will evaluate work performance; approve leave, solve problems related to work supervised; plan, schedule and coordinate work operations; interview candidates; make recommendations for appointments, promotions, and reassignments. You will identify, analyze, and conceptualize business ideas, innovative solutions and alternatives that involve improved business processes, better business practices, more efficient organizations, and improved business-focused decision-making. You will evaluate compliance with policy objectives and standards, monitor overall effectiveness of operations, and provide assistance in the solution of specific management and technical problems. You will hear and resolve employee complaints and refer group grievances and serious complaints to the Legal Office; identify and recommends training needs; handle disciplinary actions, etc. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower pay band, NH-03 (GS-13 equivalent), in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector leveraging the comprehensive principles, practices, and technical methodologies of the shipbuilding industry, general engineering, and quality assurance programs to execute and administer complex Federal and Department of War defense prime contracts within a Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion, and Repair (SUPSHIP) organization. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: 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 This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. 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. This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. 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 PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. 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/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.
