Assistant Surgeon General Personnel and Resources

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to direct and coordinate strategic plans execution and decision-making for the Air Force Medical Services (AFMS) future concepts and capabilities.

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT HAS BEEN AMENDED TO REFLECT UPDATED EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS.

Duties

As the Assistant Surgeon General for Personnel and Resources the incumbent is a key leader responsible for directing and coordinating strategic plans execution and decision-making for the Air Force Medical Services (AFMS) future concepts and capabilities. This role involves driving strategic engagement on Military Health System (MHS) development overseeing readiness and healthcare programs and advising senior Air Force Space Force and Department of Defense leaders on the health of all personnel and beneficiaries. The position provides oversight for personnel plans resourcing policies and the strategic planning and budgeting processes representing AFMS interests at executive-level boards and councils. Furthermore the incumbent shares responsibility for the executive leadership and management of the AF/SG staff and Directorates ensuring the establishment and maintenance of high professional and technical standards. This executive provides direction over a global organization ensuring mission requirements are met through the integration of activities that have inter-agency international and domestic impacts.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service see
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Mobility is a condition of employment and appointment for SES members will be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligations Agreement
• Selected candidate must file a Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978
• Position has been designated Critical-Sensitive and the selectee must have or be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance
• Drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use IAW Exec. Order 12564 dated 14 Sep 86. Position requires that the incumbent sign a Drug Testing letter and pass urinalysis testing prior to appointment.
• Position requires travel under conditions specified in the DoD Joint Travel Regulations. Incumbent is expected to travel on short notice to attend high-level meetings.
• Position may require incumbent to be available for other than normal duty hours to include weekends to support exercises and crisis planning.
• An initial SES career appointment becomes final only after the individual successfully completes a 1-year probationary period.
• Attendance to the Air Forces Senior Leader Orientation Course (SLOC) is generally required within 12 months of appointment subject to course availability.
• Position may be subject to the post-government employment restrictions of Sections 207(a) and (f) of Title 18 United States Code.
• 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.
• Within the Department of War (DoW) the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.

Qualifications

Eligibility will be based upon a clear showing the applicant has training education and experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry-out the duties of the position. Candidates must exemplify the corporate perspective leadership vision broad experience and character needed in the SES corps not only to satisfy the immediate vacancy but future vacancies which will occur in a variety of organizations functions and locations.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must reflect superior technical qualifications demonstrated through leadership and management in the following:

TQ1: Demonstrated ability to direct and lead the oversight of enterprise-wide operations and authorities including budget and resources management to ensure compliance with Federal regulations.

TQ2: Demonstrated ability to formulate and implement policy across a geographically dispersed service organization and to work complex and sensitive issues with other external groups such as other agencies and regulatory bodies.

The ideal candidate would possess experience in Executive Leadership and Policy Formulation Advanced Education and Relevant Experience and Strategic Program Management.

This vacancy announcement has been amended to reflect the following ECQ requirements:

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs) : All new appointees to the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the five mandatory ECQs:

ECQ 1. Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law and commitment to serve the American people.

ECQ 2. Driving Efficiency: Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources budget effectively cut wasteful spending and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

ECQ 3. Merit and Competence: Demonstrated knowledge ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

ECQ 4. Leading People: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organizations vision mission and goals and to drive a high-performance high-accountability culture. This includes when necessary the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.

ECQ 5. Achieving Results: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

In addition DoW requires an Enterprise Perspective. The individual must possess a broad point of view and an awareness and understanding of individual or organizational responsibilities in relation to DoW or government-wide strategic priorities. Executives should demonstrate ability to work with internal and external partners to support national security objectives. This perspective is typically gained through a variety of diverse work experiences. A separate narrative statement is not accepted--the ECQs and TQs should be embedded within the application package Resume (not to exceed 2 pages).

Education

Education: A bachelors degree from an accredited institution is desired. A masters or advanced degree in Healthcare or Business Administration or related fields such as Public Administration or Strategy is highly desired.

Additional information

Veterans Preference: Veterans preference is not applicable to the SES.

Relocation Authorized: Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs may be authorized in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: May be offered.

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.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

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Multiple selections may be made from this vacancy announcement.

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.

Required Experience:

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