About the Position: Shaw Air Force Base is one of the largest military bases operated by the United States and is located approximately 8.4 miles west-northwest of downtown Sumter, SC.

Duties

Serves as an Operational Contract Support (OCS) Plans Specialist. Advises the OCS Division Chief on planning matters. Leads operations planning groups for long-range planning and development of emergency/contingency operations. Assists the Commander, other staff sections, and subordinate units in support of the mission. Directs, conducts, and oversees the completion of detailed studies on a variety of sensitive classified operational plans in response to United States Army Central (USARCENT) initiatives. Leads operations planning groups for long-range planning and development of emergency/contingency operations and resolution of problem areas as directed.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. If the security clearance is denied or revoked, the individual may be denied or removed from the position, accordingly.
• Incumbent is required to pass medical screening for Temporary Duty (TDY) travel within USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility and must adhere to DoD requirements for required immunizations and medications specific to countries visited.
• During TDY assignments, incumbent is required to work extended daily work hours, and a 7-daywork week as well as to live under 'austere' field conditions.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Practitioner Certification within 36 months of entrance on duty.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatement In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. To qualify based on your work experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Utilizing the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP); (2) Evaluating military capability gaps that would require a contract solution; AND (3) Analyzing data to provide recommendations to operational planning such as contingency plans, war plans and training programs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Education cannotbe substituted for experience. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11). Applicants must confirm eligibility and minimum qualification requirements within 30 calendar days of the closing date of the announcement. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and ManagementDecision MakingPlanning and Evaluating If you are a current permanent Department of the Army Employee employed at a "lower GS grade": You will be considered for a Temporary Promotion opportunity. A temporary promotion may be made or extended up to a maximum of five years. This position will NOT be made permanent. You are encouraged to coordinate your interest in this assignment with your supervisor prior to responding to this announcement. If you are a current permanent Department of the Army Employee employed at a "the same GS grade": You will be considered for a Temporary Reassignment opportunity. A temporary reassignment may be made or extended up to a maximum of five years. This position will NOT be made permanent. You are encouraged to coordinate your interest in this assignment with your supervisor prior to responding to this announcement. If you are a current permanent Department of the Army Employee employed at a "higher GS grade": You will be considered for a Temporary Change to Lower Grade opportunity. A temporary change to lower grade may be made or extended up to a maximum of five years. This position will NOT be made permanent. You are encouraged to coordinate your interest in this assignment with your supervisor prior to responding to this announcement. Non-Department of the Army Permanent Employee Applicants: You will be considered for a Term Position Not To Exceed 13 Months, your appointment may be extended up to a maximum of 6 years. This position will NOT be made permanent.

Contacts

• Address AD-APF-WATG99 MAIN COMMAND POST, HQ, USA CENTRAL DO NOT MAIL Fort Jackson, SC 29207 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk