Title: Directorate of Plans, Training, and Security Deputy Chief

State Role Title: Program Administration Manager I

Hiring Range: Minimum Starting Salary of $75,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Military Affairs

Location: Blackstone, FTBAR

Agency Website: DMA

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position is located at Fort Barfoot Maneuver Training Center (MTC) and will work with the Chief of DPTS. The primary position objective is to provide key managerial assistance to the Chief of DPTS in all aspects of day-to-day personnel and administrative management for the Department of Military Affairs State DPTS Civilian workforce; fostering a mission command environment conducive to open communications, empowerment, respect, and teamwork.

The incumbent of this position will serve as the civilian Deputy to the Chief of DPTS and provides continuity of effort to federal range operations managers. Responsible for ensuring all ranges, training areas, and firing points are utilized in a safe and efficient manner, to include approving scenarios for multiple weapons systems in combined arms live fire exercises and other high risk training events. Responsible for timely activation and coordination of emergency, fire, and MEDEVAC requirements in the training areas. Responsible for tracking and coordinating adequate maintenance on all assigned ranges, firing points, and observation points. Responsible for assisting with the development of range and maneuver area training facilities and sites. Responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of directorate policies, regulations, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Performs direct supervision of Range Operations state employees and acts as Range Operations shift supervisor as needed. Responsible for overseeing security procedures for the installation and liaison with assigned security personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

Previous supervisory experience required;

Ability to independently determine resource requirements, priorities of work, and execute tasks with minimal oversight;

Ability to make independent decisions in unique circumstances by applying previously known information to reach a correct decision;

Knowledge of Army training and weapons/munitions safety regulations, requirements, and procedures;

Knowledge of cartography, map reading, and use of a GPS;

Knowledge of military systems of record such as, but not limited to: Range Facility Management Support System (RFMSS), Range Managers Toolkit (RMTK), Range Complex Master Plan (RCMP), Installation Status Report (ISR), Army range requirements model (ARRM), and Planning Resource for Infrastructure Development and Evaluation (PRIDE);

Must be able to travel, occasionally overnight;

Ability to operate basic radio communications equipment and a telephone;

Ability to operate a computer and basic office computer software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.);

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;

Must have a valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.

Additional Considerations

Level II Range Safety Officer Certification preferred;

Active SECRET clearance preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Employment offers may be subject to any of the following:
o Extensive criminal background check
o Pre-employment drug screening
o Employment reference checks
o Virginia DMV Driver Alert System
o Pre-employment physical examination

Must obtain a Level II Range Safety Officer certification within three (3) months of hire;

Must have, and maintain, a valid Virginia Driver’s License for the duration of employment;

Must obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC);

The Department of Military Affairs is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. DMA encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application and/or resume.

AmeriCorps and Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume, or manually listed in the “Relevant Work History” section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

Contact Information

Name: Loreley A. Leabhart

Phone: (804) 313-1694

Email: loreley.a.leabhart2.nfg@army.mil

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.