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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Deputy to the Director of Strategic Plans,Programs and Requirements (General Officer). Participates in the formulation of program goals,plans and procedures for the directorate's mission objectives.Serves as advisor to the Director/Commander providing expert technical advice on issues related to assigned program areas.
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- The incumbent equally shares the full scope of responsibility for the Global Power, Global Reach; Global Vigilance and Programs Divisions with the Director and, in the Director's absence, possessing the same authority and prerogatives.
- In conjunction with the Director, provides Strategic Plans, Programs and Requirements program oversight for the Air Force Reserve Command.
- Participates with the Director in the exercise of supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
- Provides technical advice on the development of all Global and Programs Divisions' policies and procedures for the execution of management activities.
- Directs analytical studies and reviews organizational accomplishments/deficiencies involving resources that affect directorate missions.
- Along with the Director, represents the unit at conferences/meetings with HQ USAF, other military agencies and GMAJCOMs regarding Strategic Plans, Programs and Requirements issues.
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Conditions of employment - U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see
- A Top Secret security clearance is required
- PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at:
- Recruitment incentives may/may not be authorized
- This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Position may be subject to random drug testing
- Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
- Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
- Employee must maintain current certifications
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
- Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
- Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
- Must possess a high degree of tact and diplomacy and demonstrated leadership and managerial abilities essential to successful accomplishment of the responsibilities inherent in a senior command position.
- The incumbent must have an ability to react properly and with creativity crisis situations associated with the command's missions.
- Position requires the incumbent to obtain and retain the clearance level designated for this position.
- Other duties may be assigned as mission requires.
- is position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
Qualifications Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes mastery of knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methods of a professional or administrative occupation with skill gained through job experience to permit independent performance of recurring tasks. Knowledge of the Strategy, Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution System (SPPBE) and the Joint Capabilities Integration Development System (JCIDS).
NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of global mission and programs functions, logistics and acquisition strategies, major weapon systems, support equipment and financial management methods, operations, policies, procedures, and the concepts, theories, and practices required in support of AFRC and subordinate organizations.
2. Knowledge of personnel management, EEO, and safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
3. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors.
4. Ability to analyze, plan and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
5. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing and skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
6. Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operations that go with HQ USAF customer requirements for identification of strategic and long range management planning issues.
7. Skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, issues or problems concerning the efficiency, effectiveness, and program operations of strategy programming and planning issues.
8. Ability to gather facts and use effective analytical and evaluative methods to accurately assess and make sound decisions.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you
MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Additional information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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