Job Description
You will serve as the primary interface with all DoD, Navy, Federal Commands, including Navy offices and non-federal agencies on climate projects, plans and studies
You will provide Navy climate policy guidance, program management and direct technical support 10 Regions and 70 Installations, independently resolving critical problems or issues related to policy application
You will identify, evaluate, synthesize, and interpret strategic climate trends, utilizing existing or helping to create new innovative approaches to substantially improve the management of Navy climate-related infrastructure programs
You will develop climate metrics, assess, and report climate programs within the Navy and DoD
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Must be a US Citizen.
Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
Qualifications
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
Demonstrate expertise in shore facility management and infrastructure programs with the DoD, to include knowledge of planning, design, construction, alteration, inspection, repair, and maintenance of facilities and a working knowledge of DoD organization, policies, regulations, and guidance
Demonstrate expertise in developing agency policy guidance, decision support, and training guidance on climate security, adaptation, and mitigations to improve the Navy's climate resiliency
Demonstrate the ability to comprehend complex climate issues, recognize strategic trends, develop recommendations, overcome challenges, communicate change, and implement recommendations
Demonstrate ability to work in a team, lead a team of subject matter experts, seek common understanding, and communicate common goals
Demonstrate ability to plan, program, and justify project funding requests through all levels of review in the chain of command up to and including Congress.
Job Duties
You will serve as the primary interface with all DoD, Navy, Federal Commands, including Navy offices and non-federal agencies on climate projects, plans and studies
You will provide Navy climate policy guidance, program management and direct technical support 10 Regions and 70 Installations, independently resolving critical problems or issues related to policy application
You will identify, evaluate, synthesize, and interpret strategic climate trends, utilizing existing or helping to create new innovative approaches to substantially improve the management of Navy climate-related infrastructure programs
You will develop climate metrics, assess, and report climate programs within the Navy and DoD