MILITARY PERSONNEL AND MANPOWER SPECIALIST

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is: To assist the Commander in analyzing, planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, and controlling programs, activities and operations primarily specific to the military personnel and alternately to civilian personnel assigned to AF/SE and Headquarters Air Force Safety Center (HQ AFSEC).

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Duties

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• Serves as AF/SE and HQ AFSEC Military Personnel Program Administrator and plans all aspects of special military personnel programs.
• Analyzes plans, organizes, coordinates, directs, programs and controls programs, activities and operations specific to the military personnel assigned to AF/SE and HQ AFSEC and administers special personnel programs and their interrelationships with other programs.
• Conducts qualitative and quantitative analyses of program provisions and operations; compiles statistical data; and maintains documentation relating to control of resources of AF/SE and HQ AFSEC.
• Performs Duties as Human Resource Liaison: Employee is responsible for developing local administrative guidelines, regulations and instructions for the conduct of assigned programs.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see
• If authorized, 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:
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• 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/vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes:(1) Working with principles, theories, techniques, and practices governing Air Force Safety Center (AFSEC) military personnel programs, including mission objectives and organizational structure: to execute enterprise-wide personnel program administration, (2) Applying in-depth knowledge of DoD, Air Force, Federal, and industry policies, laws, and regulations to manage complex and sensitive military personnel program functions and ensure compliance across AFSEC operations, (3) Utilizing quantitative and qualitative analytical methods to develop, monitor, and interpret statistical data measuring program efficiency and effectiveness, supporting strategic planning and continuous improvement of AFSEC-wide initiatives, (4) Employing qualitative and quantitative assessment techniques to evaluate administrative program productivity, effectiveness, and alignment with mission requirements across AF/SE and Headquarters Air Force Safety Center, (5) Applying thorough knowledge of governing regulations, instructions, and organizational procedures to conduct staffing requirements analyses, utilization studies, and workforce assessments supporting mission execution.

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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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 federal statues, regulations, instructions and guidelines governing military and civilian personnel management and administration and special programs.

2. Knowledge of agency and directorate missions, functions, goals, objectives, planning, funding, work processes, and sources of funding: the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events.

3. Skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of issues or problems of a procedural or substantive nature to devise organizational structuring options for organizations.

4. Skill in conducting meetings to facilitate exchange of organizational information about missions, functions, and work procedures.

5. Ability to conceptualize, plan and organize work to meet established deadlines.

6. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to prepare written reports and presentations, as well as, present briefings to audiences of various sites and composition.

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.

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.

Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.

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.

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

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 .

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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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