Director of Operations

About the Position: As the Director of Operations you will provide senior leadership and manage military operations across the Europe region. Key responsibilities include planning and overseeing installation training, emergency operations (mobilization/deployment), safety, and security programs. You will direct the Operations Division, guide subordinate garrisons, and serve as the principal advisor to senior command on critical operational capabilities.

Major 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.

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 Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 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 in this document. 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).