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Duties

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a major command (MAJCOM) headquarters Training and Exercise Program Specialist, applying Air Force military rated aviator experience, to plan, budget, and execute programs and training events using government and contracted training support personnel and services, and training hardware required to ensure full spectrum readiness of the Command's operational personnel. Applying Air Force military rated aviator experience, analyzes, develops, and evaluates detailed plans, goals, and objectives for long-range implementation of assigned major command program(s). Documents planning and programming decisions in appropriate formats to meet Air Force and MAJCOM requirements. Using AF military rated aviator experience, actively participates in strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus using strategic planning tools and techniques. Prepares and delivers oral presentations such as briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions with other staff service functions and activities to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information relative to proposed changes in assigned program(s).

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• The employee is required to obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance as a condition of employment.
• 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: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Work frequently requires travel away from the normal duty station. Individual may be required to work extended hours, overtime, holidays, rotating shifts, and weekends when supporting an exercise or real world contingency.
• The employee will be required to telecommute frequently from both CONUS and OCONUS locations.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime, etc.
• This is a Centrally Managed Position.

Qualifications

(Con.) This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. As a mandatory requirement for employment, the incumbent is to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and if requested, submit to urinalysis testing. Appointee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is a Testing Designated Position. 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 Positions, Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series 0301. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes expert knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to command level issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of military operations, training, and program management in such areas as war, mobilization, deployment, exercise, command and control, special operations, rescue, or similar operations; comprehensive knowledge of the various command entities involved in overall planning and execution of operations and evaluations and the ability to convey advanced concepts and technical procedures; and advanced skill in designing and conducting comprehensive training exercises, studies, and developing solutions to assigned portions of broad, important, and severe command operational and contingency areas. 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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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: In-depth knowledge of the application of AF military Special Operations Forces (SOF) rated aviator (e.g., pilot, navigator), aircrew, or extensive military operations planning experience as it applies to assigned programs, operations, weapon systems, and personnel readiness in support of major military operations such as war, mobilization, deployment, exercise, ISR, Special Operations, command and control, rescue, or similar operations. In-depth knowledge of agency program goals and objectives; the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones; methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions related to actual events; and the relationship of the various command entities involved in overall program planning and execution of military operations and evaluation of the same. Skill to apply a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of command level plans and programs for conducting major operations such as mission and flight operations, military exercise, special operations and related administrative programs such as PPBS, acquisition, and workforce development and training. Ability to plan and conduct comprehensive studies; and prepare solutions to especially broad, important, and severe military operational and contingency areas. Ability to plan, organize, and lead others in studies or projects and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations, where proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures. Skill to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships; in depth understanding of Operational Training Infrastructure and Operational Training methodologies sufficient to ensure MAJCOM supported training events meet organizational and operational readiness objectives. 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Hurlburt Field 212 Lukasik Avenue Ste 217 Hurlburt Field, FL 32544 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]