Director Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps Program

U.S. Coast Guard•Norfolk, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps Program is a GS-0301-14 position with the U.S. Coast Guard, Career Investment Division, located in Norfolk, Virginia. The position is currently being filled in Norfolk and is expected to move to Birmingham, Alabama, by 2028. The vacancy is open to Status Candidates within the local commuting area or within 50 miles of Norfolk. The Director is responsible for all aspects of the Coast Guard Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (CGJROTC) Program and represents the Coast Guard at the service level to internal and external stakeholders. The incumbent leads the program at Coast Guard Headquarters, oversees its staff and budget, ensures compliance with applicable laws and military directives, and serves as the Coast Guard's key decision-maker on program policy and operations. The Director also advises stakeholders on program guidelines and updates them to meet Coast Guard needs.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the federal sector.
Specialized experience coordinating with school superintendents and principals and authorizing certified officers and enlisted personnel to serve as instructors.
Specialized experience coordinating JROTC activities with other military services and improving program training, curriculum, or business practices.
Specialized experience working with stakeholders to align efforts with JROTC program, unit, and community needs.
Specialized experience developing or overseeing national-level JROTC competitions and integrating ROTC activities with other services.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be registered for, or exempt from, Selective Service.
Must meet the time-in-grade requirement by the announcement closing date.
Must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation; the position requires a Public Trust clearance.
All qualification requirements must be met by the announcement closing date.
Education cannot substitute for experience at this grade level.

Responsibilities

Interpret and apply public law and military directives governing CGJROTC operations, training, and administration to ensure statutory compliance and alignment with senior leaders' prerogatives.
Manage the CGJROTC Headquarters staff, serving as first-line supervisor for CGJROTC HQ Managers and second-line supervisor for additional staff positions.
Apply strategic planning, organizational development, technical management, and education-process expertise to manage the CGJROTC program within Coast Guard Headquarters.
Formulate, justify, manage, and monitor a budget of more than $2.5 million, including instructor salary reimbursements, curriculum development, instructor certification, program assignments to eligible schools, and equipment procurement and issuance as required by statute.
Serve as the Coast Guard's expert on JROTC affairs and advise internal and external entities on program guidelines and updates.
Represent the Coast Guard at the service level and attend required conferences with Department of Defense service counterparts and government officials.
Consult with state departments of education and local school superintendents on program policies and standards.
Interface with school superintendents and principals and authorize employment of certified officers and enlisted personnel as instructors in school districts.
Coordinate JROTC activities with other military services at multi-service JROTC locations and collaborate on improvements to training, curriculum, business practices, and joint issues.
Communicate and work with stakeholders to align program, unit, and community needs.
Develop and oversee national-level JROTC competitions and lead efforts to integrate ROTC activities with other services.
Make key decisions on CGJROTC program policy and operations.