Chief of Staff NF-05

Summary This position is located at Stars and Stripes Pacific, Tokyo, Japan. This position is eligible for the the NAF benefits package and leave accrual. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required. Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position. A one year probationary period may be required. If selected, the agency will provide information regarding what documentation is needed and how to request any legally required exceptions from this requirement. Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Tier 1 background investigation. Position requires occasional travel. Eligible citizenship is U.S. citizen or non-U.S. citizen under Japan/U.S. SOFA agreement. Incumbent must sign a DA Form 5019-R (Condition of Employment for Certain Positions Identified as Critical Under the Drug Abuse Testing Program) and must pass urinalysis testing at time of appointment and periodically thereafter. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: 1. Candidates for this executive position must demonstrate a proven track record of competence within the public or private sector performing the full range of executive management duties. 2. Must be highly skilled in written and verbal communications, have excellent presentation skills, and possess proven leadership abilities. 3. To qualify for this position, you must have at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level which provided you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying experience must be demonstrated by accomplished work assignments that demonstrate the following: a. Ability to direct a multi-faceted organization entity that manages several essential supporting and facilitative services; b. Ability to plan, direct and oversee the development, installation and management of a strategic transformation and communication program on a nationwide level; c. Ability to provide creative solutions to complex organizational, personnel, resource, and planning problems under conditions of extreme pressure; d. Skill in performing managerial functions including staff planning, direction and evaluation (i.e., setting priorities, determining resource requirements, organizing work, establishing deadlines, monitoring progress, and evaluating outcomes); and e. Ability to interact with diverse people and skill in maintaining effective working relationships with officials and executives inside and outside of an organization; f. Ability to understand and effectively blend the tactical and support needs of the Army. Preferred are those candidates who possess education consisting of a baccalaureate or higher level degree and have applicable professional experience in a military service environment performing duties similar to those described above. Highly Qualified Criteria: 1. At least 1 year of work experience at a news or media organization equivalent to the next lower level indicating the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the work of the position. 2. Experience as staff advisor or operational manager or major department head with a media organization or a government agency/department. 3. An advanced degree in business administration (MBA) or a similar post graduate degree. 4. Direct supervisory experience. 5. Experience in analyzing operational issues and developing and implementing solutions. 6. Experience in developing procurement and strategic planning documents. The experience and knowledge listed above MUST be reflected on your resume to be considered a highly preferred candidate. Applicants meeting the Highly Preferred criteria will be referred first to the Selecting Official.** Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 30 August 1993. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Area of Consideration: The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is worldwide. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP), Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) and Family Member Preference eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.) Manual Applications: If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than noon on 12/26/2024 in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the job-related questions may result in an ineligible rating. PCS Costs Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is in the Government's interest. Incentives and Bonuses Post Allowance will be paid (to eligible US citizen). Incentives will not be paid. Differentials will not be paid. Living Quarter Allowance (LQA) is authorized if eligible. Pay-Band (NF or CY) Allowances and Differentials This is a pay-banded position. Sunday premium pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. If authorized, only regular (full-time, part-time, limited tenure and seasonal) employees may be paid Sunday premium pay. When authorized, Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday). Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday). Night differential may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. When authorized, night differential will be paid at the rate of 10% basic rate for hours of non-overtime work performed between 1800-0600. Foreign Overseas Allowances Foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility. Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program, for information click here. Please check out our Applicant Information Kit: It contains additional information applicants may find useful when applying for our jobs. (To view kit, click this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf). (If URL does not work, copy and paste the URL into browser). Other: Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date. Employees (and their family members) who require medical or dental care in Japan may experience severe limitations accessing medical care both on the military installation and the local economy, and also could incur costly medical expenses. Read more Benefits Review our benefits