Director of Operations.

Obsolete Site; Wiesbaden; On-site; EUR 81,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Obsolete Site is seeking a senior operations leader to direct installation training, emergency operations, safety, and security in alignment with higher command directives.

You will plan and direct all regional operations, set program goals, and supervise staff through subordinate branches to ensure program accomplishments, while advising the Region Director and commanders on plans and requirements.

Qualifications

• Background investigation completed or in progress.
• Top Secret clearance eligibility; TDY up to 25%.
• U.S. citizenship required for overseas assignment.

Responsibilities

• Directs installation training, emergency operations, safety, and security (physical, force protection, anti-terrorism).
• Plans and directs all operations; sets goals, objectives, and procedures.
• Exercies full managerial responsibility; supervises staff to ensure program accomplishment.
• Acts as key technical advisor to Region Director, commanders and staff; guides major plans and operations.
• Represents the Director at high-level meetings with HQ IMCOM, USAREUR-AF, and AMC; negotiates for resources.
• Administers personnel functions including staffing, hiring, and employee development.

Job description

• Directs installation training, emergency operations, safety, and security (physical, force protection, anti-terrorism). Exercises full authority over all issues pertaining to the Operations Division (G3).
• Plans and directs all operations. Sets program goals, objectives, and procedures to effectively manage regional programs, resources, and policy in alignment with higher command directives.
• Exercises full managerial responsibility for the organization. Oversees daily activities and provides technical supervision of staff through subordinate branches and supervisors to ensure program accomplishment.
• Serves as the key technical advisor and consultant to the Region Director, commanders, and staff. Provides expert guidance on the development of plans, major operations, and organizational requirements.
• Represents the Director at high-level meetings with HQ IMCOM, USAREUR-AF, and AMC. Negotiates with key officials to gain acceptance of proposals and secure resources for garrison operations.
• Executes all administrative and personnel functions, including staffing, hiring, employee development, and handling grievances. Ensures government resources are managed efficiently and effectively.

Duties

• Directs installation training, emergency operations, safety, and security (physical, force protection, anti-terrorism). Exercises full authority over all issues pertaining to the Operations Division (G3).
• Plans and directs all operations. Sets program goals, objectives, and procedures to effectively manage regional programs, resources, and policy in alignment with higher command directives.
• Exercises full managerial responsibility for the organization. Oversees daily activities and provides technical supervision of staff through subordinate branches and supervisors to ensure program accomplishment.
• Serves as the key technical advisor and consultant to the Region Director, commanders, and staff. Provides expert guidance on the development of plans, major operations, and organizational requirements.
• Represents the Director at high-level meetings with HQ IMCOM, USAREUR-AF, and AMC. Negotiates with key officials to gain acceptance of proposals and secure resources for garrison operations.
• Executes all administrative and personnel functions, including staffing, hiring, employee development, and handling grievances. Ensures government resources are managed efficiently and effectively.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program requirements as outlined in the DoD Instruction 1315.19.
• Must be able to satisfy the requirements of the 26JUL12 DODI 1400.25 V1230, DoD Civilian Personnel Management System: Employment in Foreign Areas and Employee Return Rights. Visit https://www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/140025/.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement.
• This position requires Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel up to 25% of the time away from your permanent duty station.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment which includes a comprehensive background investigation.
• This background investigation includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and a review of your driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service.
• This is a drug testing designated position (TDP) subject to pre-employment drug test and random drug testing based on the requirement to possess a Top Secret security clearance.
• This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG). A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.

Qualifications

Who May Apply

Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See

NOTE: Current Command employees include those of the U.S. Army Materiel Command, including all subcommands, with competitive status.

• Current Civilian Employees of the Command Applying to OCONUS Positions
• Family Member Preference (FMP) for Overseas Employment
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouse Preference (MSP) for Overseas Employment
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes administering the programs and activities necessary to accomplish various operational programs including safety, training and emergency operations AND conducting analysis of an organization's activities to recommend solutions. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-14).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-14).

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Locality pay does not apply in the overseas area.
• If an employee brings a child to an overseas location and that child is entitled to attend a DoD school on a space-required basis in accordance with DoDEA Regulation 1342.13, the DoDEA and the Military Department responsible for providing related services will ensure that the child, if eligible for special education, receives a free appropriate public education, including related services pursuant to DoDI 1342.12 and DoDM 1342.12.
• If an employee brings an infant or toddler (up to 3 years of age) to an overseas location, and that infant or toddler, but for the child's age, is entitled to attend the DoDEA on a space-required basis in accordance with DoDEA Regulation 1342.13, then the Military Department responsible for EIS will provide the infant or toddler with the required EIS in accordance with the eligibility criteria consistent with DoDI 1342.12 and DoDM 1342.12.
• Employees (and family members) who require medical or dental care in the overseas location will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care. Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only.
• Pay retention may be offered to selected applicants for positions at overseas locations. Pay retention will not be offered as an incentive for employees moving between overseas positions.
• Selectees may receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, home leave, etc. Selectees will have their eligibility for foreign area benefits determined at the time of hire in accordance with Department of State Standardized Regulation (DSSR) and
• For positions in a foreign country, that country's laws or international agreements may have a direct impact on the ability of an employee's same sex domestic partner or spouse to accompany the employee and receive certain benefits. If you believe you may be affected by these laws and agreements, you should familiarize yourself with relevant information and direct questions concerning a specific country (Foreign Duty Location) to the appropriate Army Human Resources point of contact prior to the acceptance of employment and your entrance on duty.
• This is a(n) Installation Management Career Program position aligned under the Installations Career Management Directorate.
• The initial length of this overseas tour is 36 months.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.

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.

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.