KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT OFFICER

About the role

You will serve as a Knowledge Management Officer in the Knowledge Management Department of Naval Information Warfare Training Group (NIWTG), Gulfport of NAVMETOCPRODEVCEN.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Information Technology (IT) Division Officer and his IT staff in the organization, coordination, and execution of IT solutions.
• Manage the performance, training, qualifications, and operations of subordinates to ensure they are able to effectively complete their tasking.
• Ensure subordinates are properly equipped to complete tasks assigned and ensure oversight of tasking as necessary to ensure completion.
• Present detailed technical written reports and analyses, and oral presentations as required on department operations and status to the Commanding Officer and Executive Officer.
• Develop and maintain a robust knowledge management system to retain and organize lessons learned across all curriculums and courses.
• Enable instructors and curriculum developers to leverage this knowledge in the development and revision of courses.
• Ensure Naval Meteorology and Oceanography (METOC) data entries are current and accurate.
• Develop data collection tools and manage databases for job analysis processes and METOC workforce development programs.
• Coordinate, monitor, and provide advice and assistance on projects from start to finish ensuring both quality and timeliness of results.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level (time-in-grade requirement met by closing date).
• Appointment of retired military members within 180 days of retirement to a civilian position is subject to 5 U.S.C. 3326.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty; failure to obtain/maintain required clearance may result in withdrawal of job offer or removal.
• MSP/PPP applicants must currently hold the required security clearance.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required; tentative offer rescinded for failure to report or failure of test; subject to random testing.
• Position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS, including remote or isolated sites; must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• Supervisors have heightened responsibility for advancing government ethics; must review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.

Qualifications

In addition to the Basic Requirements, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 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 with scientific principles, theories, and practices of oceanography, meteorology, acoustics, or related physical environmental sciences to evaluate environmental effects on operational systems, platforms, and sensors (such as Antisubmarine Warfare [ASW] or Mine Warfare [MIW]).
• Experience planning, conducting, and analyzing physical science, oceanographic, or acoustic studies, including formulating study objectives, evaluating environmental data, and preparing authoritative scientific findings and technical reports.
• Experience evaluating and validating operational concepts, scientific models, tactical decision aids (TDAs), or environmental prediction tools to determine their technical soundness, operational applicability, and adherence to scientific standards.
• Experience translating scientific findings, analytical methods, or meteorological and oceanographic (METOC) operational procedures into technical documentation, instructional materials, or formal training curricula.

Additional qualification information can be found at the Office of Personnel Management website: General Schedule Qualification Standards and General Education and Training Series 1701.

Education

Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the OPM Qualifications Standards Manual for General Education and Training Series 1701:

• Degree: that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position.
• Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described above.

Note: College transcripts from an accredited university MUST be provided by all applicants to provide proof of Basic Education Requirement as met.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.