Applications Now Being Accepted - CAP COO

[Eclipse]

https://www.capmembers.com/cap_national_hq/chief-operating-officer/

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

CAP CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Job Description and Application Process

Civil Air Patrol is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to lead its National Headquarters located in Montgomery, Alabama.  Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, is a nonprofit organization with 57,000 members nationwide, operating a fleet of 550 aircraft. CAP, in its Air Force auxiliary role, performs 90 percent of continental U.S. inland search and rescue missions as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center and is credited by the AFRCC with saving an average of 80 lives annually. Its volunteers also perform homeland security, disaster relief and drug interdiction missions at the request of federal, state and local agencies. The members play a leading role in aerospace education and serve as mentors to more than 24,000 young people currently participating in the CAP cadet programs. Visit www.gocivilairpatrol.com or www.capvolunteernow.com for more information.

Summary:

Develops the overall business strategy to implement the general direction received from the Board of Governors and the Chief Executive Officer to meet the needs of Civil Air Patrol's (CAP) varied customers, volunteer members, the communities we serve, and our employees always while operating within the legal requirements.  Builds a senior executive team and leads by example to develop and maintain a positive company culture.  Allocates capital judiciously against competing corporate priorities.  The Chief Operating Officer administratively reports to the Board of Governors, but is under the operational direction of the Chief Executive Officer.

Functions:

Collaborates with the executive management team to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of systems, processes and personnel to achieve CAP's objectives.

Carefully considers the competing major expenditures and appropriately manages CAP's capital.  Develops and coordinates on annual budgets that fund projects which best support the corporate strategy.

Leads, motivates and mentors the management team to foster a success-oriented, accountable environment within the company.

Communicates in an effective manner with all levels of the organization to ensure every employee knows and shares CAP's vision and strategy.

Conveys CAP's values through actions and words.

The Chief Operating Officer is responsible for the supervision, and effectiveness of the National Headquarters staff.

Applies EEO concepts and requirements to meet Corporate-level obligations and maintains appropriate work environment to ensure fair and impartial treatment of employees.  Supports the corporate "Open Door" policy to receive and resolve employee concerns.

Represents CAP to our customers and community leaders.

Acts as Executive Secretary to the Board of Governors and represents the Board of Governors at National Headquarters.

Acts as advisor to the CAP Senior Advisory Group and the CAP Command Council.

Attendance is an Essential Job Function in this position.  Incumbent must attend work regularly, manage frequent interruptions, and work irregular hours as necessary to meet work deadlines.

Qualifications:

More than 15 years' experience in various management/leadership roles in a variety of business disciplines.  Comprehensive understanding of business finance principles in both profit and nonprofit environments coupled with proven financial analysis and forecasting experience.  Grants Administrator certification required.  Previous experience managing Cooperative Agreements strongly desired.  Knowledge of 2CFR200 highly desirable.

Masters' degree in a business/military related discipline from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education is required.

Demonstrated leadership experience achieving quantifiable results by motivating others while serving in an operational or program management role at an organization employing at least 100 team members.

Exceptional communication (written/verbal/interpersonal) and time management skills.

Position requires that a personnel security investigation be adjudicated for security eligibility.  Applicant must possess or have the ability to possess a Secret security clearance.

Private Pilot's license issued by the Federal Aviation Administration, or equivalent military pilot rating, with at least 1,000 hours of total flight time is required.  A commercial pilot's certificate with instrument, single engine land rating is preferred.  Extensive knowledge of the challenges impacting operations in the General Aviation environment is a plus.

Previous experience in managing each of CAP's operational missions is strongly desired.

As a senior executive of Civil Air Patrol, senior-level military experience is a plus when managing CAP in its USAF auxiliary status. 

Position regularly requires long hours and frequent weekend work.

Position requires extensive travel including frequent overnight and occasional international travel.

Salary Range:  $130,000 to $150,000.
Position is eligible for annual bonus based on performance.  Civil Air Patrol is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the belief that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity.

To Apply:

Applicants must provide a complete application package to Civil Air Patrol National Headquarters.  Application materials may be in paper format or by electronic submission and must include:
     a.  Cover Letter
     b.  Curriculum Vitae: At a minimum, should address each of the required and desirable
     qualifications contained in position description. Should include both CAP and other professional
     experience.
     c.  Proof of each Degree received
     d.  Three Letters of Recommendation
     e.  Statement of Leadership Philosophy

Do NOT submit additional materials such as photographs, videos, or documents not listed above. Additional materials will not be considered and may result in the application package being rejected. Submit complete packages to:

Electronic Packages should be submitted to:  CAPCOOSearch@capnhq.gov

Paper Packages should be submitted to:   CAP COO Search
                                                                    c/o Susan Parker
                                                                    Civil Air Patrol National Headquarters
                                                                    105 S. Hansell Street, Bldg 714
                                                                    Maxwell AFB, Alabama 36112

To receive full consideration, packages must be received no later than 5:00 PM CST on Friday, September 30th, 2016. National Headquarters staff will acknowledge receipt of application packages via email. Please note that documents submitted as part of the application packet may be shared with stakeholders as part of the evaluation process, and may also be shared as part of the background investigation/screening process.  Top candidates will be interviewed by the Board of Governors during their 1 December 2016 meeting in Washington D.C.

Note: Applicants choosing to submit paper application packages are strongly advised to use a commercial courier service such as Federal Express or UPS rather than US Mail. Commercial courier services deliver directly to NHQ and provide "proof of delivery" services. By contrast, US Mail delivered to Maxwell AFB is processed through an Air Force distribution system which may result in delays as long as two weeks. No proof of delivery to NHQ is available for regular first class US Mail.

[MSG Mac]

I'm sure that after the proverbial nationwide search, they'll find the ideal candidate in the interim Executive Director.

[raivo]

Position requires that a personnel security investigation be adjudicated for security eligibility.  Applicant must possess or have the ability to possess a Secret security clearance.

... really? Weird.

[FW]

Out of the 6 or 7 "in house" candidates interested in the position,  I think only 3 have "grants administer" certification. This is the certification which allows CAP to spend our (AF Grant) money.... very important qualification...

[Luis R. Ramos]

How do you get that right? Do you have to be employed by the feds?

[Eclipse]

How do you get that right? Do you have to be employed by the feds?

It's just a professional certification, like many others.  The kind of thing you'd pursue as a young
public sector or Padawan, or your boss might send you if you're working for a charity.

Here's the first place Google found: http://www.managementconcepts.com/Training/Certificate-Programs/Grants-Management
plenty more where that came from.

[PHall]

Position requires that a personnel security investigation be adjudicated for security eligibility.  Applicant must possess or have the ability to possess a Secret security clearance.

... really? Weird.

Not weird at all. The COO has to deal with CD issues and a Secret Clearance is the minimum clearance needed to work with some of our "customers".

[JeffDG]

Position requires that a personnel security investigation be adjudicated for security eligibility.  Applicant must possess or have the ability to possess a Secret security clearance.

... really? Weird.

There are areas that NHQ deals with that require security clearance. 

[JeffDG]

Position requires that a personnel security investigation be adjudicated for security eligibility.  Applicant must possess or have the ability to possess a Secret security clearance.

... really? Weird.

Not weird at all. The COO has to deal with CD issues and a Secret Clearance is the minimum clearance needed to work with some of our "customers".

There are things in the Comms arena that need a security clearance at the national level.  I know they had some problems a few years ago when the guy who had the clearance to access an AF database retired and then they had to go through someone outside the organization to get things entered correctly.

[PHall]

Position requires that a personnel security investigation be adjudicated for security eligibility.  Applicant must possess or have the ability to possess a Secret security clearance.

... really? Weird.

Not weird at all. The COO has to deal with CD issues and a Secret Clearance is the minimum clearance needed to work with some of our "customers".

There are things in the Comms arena that need a security clearance at the national level.  I know they had some problems a few years ago when the guy who had the clearance to access an AF database retired and then they had to go through someone outside the organization to get things entered correctly.

But just remember, having a clearance and having access are two totally separate things.
Just about everyone in the Air Force has a Secret Clearance. It's basically just a database check.

[stillamarine]

How do you get that right? Do you have to be employed by the feds?

It's just a professional certification, like many others.  The kind of thing you'd pursue as a young
public sector or Padawan, or your boss might send you if you're working for a charity.

Here's the first place Google found: http://www.managementconcepts.com/Training/Certificate-Programs/Grants-Management
plenty more where that came from.

There are a few different ones out there. Most require some experience working with grants. Some are a pain in the butt to get, but it helps when your employer, like mine, pays for it. 

[raivo]

Not weird at all. The COO has to deal with CD issues and a Secret Clearance is the minimum clearance needed to work with some of our "customers".

Huh. TIL.

[JeffDG]

Position requires that a personnel security investigation be adjudicated for security eligibility.  Applicant must possess or have the ability to possess a Secret security clearance.

... really? Weird.

Not weird at all. The COO has to deal with CD issues and a Secret Clearance is the minimum clearance needed to work with some of our "customers".

There are things in the Comms arena that need a security clearance at the national level.  I know they had some problems a few years ago when the guy who had the clearance to access an AF database retired and then they had to go through someone outside the organization to get things entered correctly.

But just remember, having a clearance and having access are two totally separate things.
Just about everyone in the Air Force has a Secret Clearance. It's basically just a database check.

True enough, but the clearance is a prerequisite for the access.