Holistic Health and Fitness Program Director

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as the program coordinator for the Holistic Health and Fitness program, managing the H2F Human Performance Team, and supporting soldiers in subordinate commands within the U.S. Army.

Duties

• Evaluates, analyzes, researches, and implements program guidance for the H2F program tovalidate current and future requirements.
• Conducts both short and long term planning for coordination and management to maintain program dynamics and evolving technologies.
• Conducts analysis, supports and conducts research on human performance.
• Coordinates with Department of Defense, Department of the Army, and pertinent Army Commands on the development of research proposals and focus areas.
• Conducts education via briefings, classes, seminars, and/or workshops on topics from the physical and nonphysical readiness domains of the H2F System with particular emphasis on human performance.
• Conducts group and individual human performance consultations and oversight for medically cleared and/or supervised individuals to include cardiovascular, strength, power, agility, flexibility, nutrition, and cognitive performance.
• Serves as the supervisor of the H2F Human Performance Team, consisting of ten or more Department of Army (DA) civilians and military personnel.
• May serve as a COR or ACOR to evaluate performance of personal services contractors providing a variety of services to the H2F program.
• Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens ***Special Note for Military Members*** MILITARY RETIREES: A retired member of the Armed Forces may not be appointed to a civilian position in DoD (including a non-appropriated fund position) within 180 days after retirement [** unless the following conditions have been met: the Secretary concerned authorizes the appointment; or the position is authorized special pay under 5 U.S.C. 5305; or a state of national emergency exists]. MILITARY SEPARATED (NON-RETIREE): Military members may be appointed while on terminal leave, before the effective date of their military separation. Applications will only be accepted from members of the Armed Forces that indicate they are immediately appoint-able within 120 days. If you are currently stationed in the overseas area, all of your overseas time will be credited toward your current overseas tour end date. Your overseas time served will not reset upon accepting this assignment. If you have returned from OCONUS within the past 2 years or less, your time previously served in the OCONUS area will be credited to your 5 year overseas rotation upon accepting this assignment. In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Holistic Health and Fitness Program Director: Degree: Bachelor's or graduate (or higher level) degree with major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes specialized experience which includes: (1) coordinating the Health and Fitness program, including developing evidence-based practices and policies; (2) analyzing mission requirements; researching and interpreting guidance; (3) reviewing and updating programs for safety and effectiveness; (4) managing a human performance enhancement program and/or instructing on readiness domains. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Education

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/