Summary Please read carefully the information listed under the "Required Documents" section in order to be successful in the submission of a complete application package. See below. Responsibilities The Chief Historian is the CMH's and the Army Historical Program's senior professional historian, responsible for the professional, development and mentorship of more than 500 uniformed and civilian personnel carrying out historical programs across the Army Enterprise. The incumbent is responsible for developing and maintaining professional development programs as part of the Education and Information Sciences Career Field, Functional Community 61. The incumbent is also responsible for exercising the Center's Published Products Standard Operating Procedure, a business charter and plan that integrates research, writing, editing, layout, production, and distribution of multimedia historical products across the Army Enterprise. The incumbent manages and executes the Department of the Army Historical Advisory Subcommittee, a FACA designated committee subordinate to the Army Education Committee, reporting to the ASA(M&RA). The incumbent coordinates execution of a $81M annual enterprise budget composed of contracts, CIV PAY, and travel in execution of Army-wide historical programs. Incumbent works closely with Army Contracting Command and ACCMA on contracts and fellowships for civilian manpower. Direct interaction with a CMH workforce of 256 Army Civilians at 28 locations in three countries, and an additional 250 non-CMH civilian and military historians across the Army. Provides functional supervision of two GS-14 Master Authors, responsible for mentorship, editorial support, and Editorial Review Board functions. Maintains professional relationships with the historical community through the Society for Military History, American Historical Association, Organization of American Historians, and the International Commission for Military History. Requirements Conditions of Employment CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position. You must be able to submit and pass designated and/or Random Drug Testing as required. You must be able to obtain/maintain the appropriate clearance and access level for this position. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation. Direct Deposit of Pay is Required. This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278e) upon entry, and annually thereafter. The incumbent is required to travel on both scheduled and unscheduled aircraft, and other modes as required, under conditions specified under the DoD Joint Travel Regulations. The incumbent is expected to travel on short notice to attend high level meetings to obtain resolution of problems and gather information to assist in the decision making process. Qualifications Applicants must submit written statements (narrative format) that address the following Technical Qualification(s). Failure to meet or address the mandatory Technical qualification(s) automatically disqualifies an applicant from consideration. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Technical Qualification(s), and other qualifications, if applicable (such as Education - see below). TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION(S) (TQ): (MANDATORY SUBMISSION): A narrative statement specifically addressing each mandatory technical qualification. TQs must provide specific examples that address relevant experience and accomplishments. Total TQ write-up should not exceed 4 pages total. TQ using 12 pt, Arial or Times New Roman with 1 inch margins. Applicants must reflect superior technical qualifications demonstrated through leadership and management in the following: TQ1: I possess the demonstrated senior-level leadership experience relevant to historical research and writing, and how these programs interrelate with Army issues to assist senior leaders in making strategy, policy, and program decisions. The ability to coach historians, archivists, and museum professionals to develop historical products that provide actionable support for senior leader decisions. The ability to lead studies and determine appropriate analysis techniques and processes and communicate results and recommendations to senior leaders. The ability to coach and mentor historians in writing grammatically correct and engaging prose that effectively narrates and communicates aspects of the Army's institutional or operational history. Education POSITIVE EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: You must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees or have been certified by the appropriate agency official as possessing significant potential for advancement to levels of greater responsibility and authority based on demonstrated analytical and decision-making capabilities, job performance and qualifying experience; education as described immediately below. Educational Requirement: History Series 0170 Basic Requirements: 1. Degree: history; or related field that included at least 18 semester hours in history. or 2. Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in history, or a major in a related field that included at least 18 semester hours in history, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. For more information, please visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule- qualification-standards/0100/history-series-0170/ FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. Additional Information Reemployed Annuitant: If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. False Statements: If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action. Non Discrimination: All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, disabling condition, membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factors. Adverse Information Screening: Applicants proposed for selection are subject to inquiries as to any incidences of misconduct, malfeasance, neglect of duty, or the appearance thereof. Information gained in this check will be considered in the approval decision. E-verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" system. Federal Law requires DHS to use the E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all new hires, and obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system as a condition of continued employment. The U.S. Department of Army is an E-Verify Participant