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U.S. Army Chemical Materials Activity Supervisory Operations Specialist in Richmond, Kentucky
Summary About the Position: Provides leadership, planning and direction to personnel on command-wide plans and programs relating to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) operations in response to mishaps and incidents involving toxic chemical agents and munitions. Reduction in Force: This is a Temporary Appointment not to exceed 18-OCT-2025 The Blue Grass Chemical Activity will be undergoing a reduction-in-force (RIF) effective 22 January 2026. Responsibilities Provide management and supervisory oversight for all daily activities of the Operations Center (OC). Develop and manage the technical contracts relating to the Operations Center/hazard prediction/meteorological system, alert warning systems, and technology upgrades. Coordinate Operations Center activities with Blue Grass Chemical Activity (BGCA), Blue Grass Army Depot (BGAD) and Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (BGCAPP). Assign and review work daily, weekly, or monthly; ensures that production and accuracy requirements are met; and approves leave. Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Develop and articulate the Command’s operational requirements, prioritizes those requirements, and orchestrates support for those requirements. Coordinates daily work plan with all internal and external agencies. Provide management and supervisory oversight to the Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program (CSEPP). Provide management, oversight and oversees contracts and contractors’ performance in operation of the Meteorological Hazard Analysis Complex and maintenance of all related hi-tech equipment within the EOC. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Reinstatement 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: 1) Serving as a subject matter expert and central point of contact for all on-going operations in a Chemical Limited Area (CLA)/chemical environment; 2) Planning, directing, coordinating, and reviewing activities of an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to provide supervisory oversight for emergency response and notification alert during duty and non-duty hours; AND 3) Providing leadership, planning and direction to personnel on command-wide plans and programs relating to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) operations in response to incidents and mishaps involving toxic chemical agents and munitions which operates 24-hours/7 days a week. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-12. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Emergency and Disaster Management Managing Human Resources Planning and Evaluating Strategic Thinking 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-12). Education 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. Additional Information 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. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. 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. This is an Administrative Program (51) Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is NOT authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Position may be filled as a Temporary Appointment not to exceed (NTE) 12 months. Temporary appointments may be extended up to a maximum of three (3) years. Position MAY NOT be made permanent.