DEPUTY ASST CHIEF OF STAFF (D-ACOS) FORCE READINESS
U.S. Pacific Fleet
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ASSISTANT READINESS OFFICER
U.S. Marine Corps
Department of the Navy
GS-9 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $51,332 - $66,732
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-8. Master's degree or 2 years graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves supporting the Marine Forces Reserve by analyzing information, developing procedures to track reports from units, reviewing processes for better efficiency, and communicating with various groups inside and outside the Marine Corps.
It's a good fit for someone with experience in program management and policy who enjoys organizing operations in a military reserve setting.
The role requires strong analytical and communication skills to help ensure readiness and smooth operations.
Key Requirements
- At least one year of specialized experience at GS-09 level or equivalent, including developing and recommending policy
- Experience organizing and carrying out specific programs
- Ability to evaluate operations and recommend changes for efficiency
- Skill in compiling, analyzing, summarizing, and communicating information to staff
- Proficiency in developing procedures to monitor reports from subordinate units
- Experience reviewing internal processes and recommending improvements for efficiency and cost savings
- Ability to maintain liaison and communication with internal and external groups
Full Job Description
You will serve as an Assistant Readiness Officer in the Marine Forces Reserve of MARFORRES NOLA.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience developing and recommending policy; organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of operations.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/miscellaneous-administration-and-program-series-0301/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:
- You will be able to compile, analyze, summarize, and communicate information to staff
- You will develop procedures, in accordance with applicable directives to monitor reports that are submitted from subordinate units/commands.
- You will review internal processes and procedures, making recommendations for improvements to promote efficiency and cost savings.
- You will maintain liaison and communication with persons and groups from both within and outside the United States Marine Corps.
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