Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Summary The position is located in the Office of the Commandant and has responsibility for the personal and non-academic professional growth and development of assigned companies of Midshipmen (Students), generally numbering approximately 160 men and women. As a Tactical Officer, you will assist in the administration of the non-academic student life, regimental and disciplinary environments for the Regiment of Midshipmen in general and the assigned companies of Midshipmen in particular. Responsibilities As a Tactical Officer, you will: Insure the smooth evolution of the daily routine in accordance with established Academy policies, while efficiently utilizing personnel and material resources and insuring overall compatibility with academic pursuits. Monitor the academic and disciplinary performance of Midshipmen with a primary goal of encouraging professional development. Assist in the development and implementation of training plans and policies designed to instill responsibility, professional pride and sense of duty in Midshipmen. Serve as a primary point of contact for student guidance and counseling on all matters, with the ability to refer Midshipmen to other appropriate Academy counseling resources as necessary. Insure that the level of upkeep and maintenance in assigned barracks facilities is in keeping with established Academy standards and is conducive to good morale. Also insures the proper implementation and maintenance of Academy Fire, Safety, and Security Programs within these assigned spaces. Monitor all aspects of regimental and student life to insure an environment beneficial to academic achievement and professional development. Such aspects include military drill and training, Honor Code administration, Company Intramurals, Midshipmen Officer Selection, Midshipmen Performance Evaluation, etc. The ideal candidate is a mid-level professional who has the experience in guiding, mentoring, counseling and instructing college age students in all aspects of an Academic/Military college in order to ensure an environment beneficial to academic achievement and professional development for service in the Maritime industry and the Untied States armed forces. Requirements Conditions of Employment This is an Excepted Service position. Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date. Required documents must be submitted by the closing date. You must be a U.S.Citizen and eligible for consideration. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. TRIAL PERIOD: This is an Excepted Service position. This job will be filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive service. Applicants selected for an excepted service position may be subject to a two-year trial period. Qualifications To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience requirements. To qualify for the GS-12 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11 it must include: Experience providing guidance and leadership to students in the non-academic life, regimental/disciplinary environment (such as experience gained from and ROTC Officer's Training Program, or Military Academy environment) OR Experience in the armed services providing guidance, mentoring, and leadership to college-age men and women. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Accountability - Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules. Decision Making - Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change. Integrity/Honesty++ - Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner. Shows consistency in words and actions. Models high standards of ethics. Interpersonal Skills * - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences. Leadership - Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations. For all types of consideration, 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/frequently-asked-questions/employment-faq/federal-hiring/how-do-i-apply-for-federal-jobs/ Other applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education Additional Information This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.