Summary
National Defense University (NDU) supports the joint warfighter by providing rigorous Joint Professional Military Education to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and other security leaders in critical thinking and the creative application of military power to inform national strategy and globally integrated operations, under conditions of disruptive change, in order to prevail in war, peace, and competition.
Duties
Programs and manages engineering assets, personnel, contracts, and budget. Manage projects, resolve personnel issues, maintain safety standards, and strategically allocate resources to meet evolving university requirements.
Serves as NDU expert managing maintenance, design, and construction for 1M sq ft of facilities. Reconciles space for 14 organizations, leads budgeting and master planning, and navigates historical preservation, code, and interagency requirements.
Provides expert advice to the NDU President and Chief Support Officer on sustainment, restoration, and modernization projects for historic buildings and balances modern construction with historic preservation within the National Capital Region.
Approves all assessment, design, and construction activities at Joint Forces Staff College, Norfolk, VA. Drives innovations for facility management and serves as Independent Review Officer to ensure efficient resource and procedure application.
Manages NDU’s Facility Master Plan, space allocation, and major construction contracts. Represents NDU leadership on military planning boards (MDW, Army, Navy) to prioritize university interests and coordinate with external regulatory agencies.
The NDU FED, through effective and sustainable use of human and capital resources, aligns the core capabilities of supply, engineering, installation support, and logistics services to sustain the University's JPME and leader development mission.
Education
Education is not substitutable for specialized experience for this grade level. Official Transcripts: If the position you are applying for has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications (i.e. you would not qualify without the education obtained), you MUST submit transcripts with your application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application outside of what is outlined above; however, official transcripts must be verified PRIOR to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying or prior to appointment as outlined above. Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation upon request. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration. For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education
How you will be evaluated
HR will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. Applicants meeting the basic requirements will be further evaluated by information provided in the Assessment Questionnaire. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. The Assessment Questionnaire takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and collects information on your education, training and experience related to the following critical competencies: Accountability Customer Service Decisiveness Flexibility Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Resilience The USA Hire Assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. You can preview the Assessment Questionnaire here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13069132 Criminal History Inquiries- If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency @ [email protected]