Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: To plan and direct the efforts of the Manpower and Organization Branch serving as the agent for Air Force Personnel Center's (AFPC's) manpower and organizational resources. To serve as a first level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to the Manpower.

Duties

Plans, organizes, and directs the end-to-end processes and programs of the Manpower and Organization Branch, ensuring they comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. Develops goals and objectives which integrate organizational goals with manpower and organization objectives, using analyses of a wide diversity of organizational functions and work processes. Provides recommendations to improve the effectiveness, resource efficiency, and resource allocations / savings for the Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC), a FOA of AF/A1. Manages the development of long-range plans, programs, training, and procedures. Researches, interprets, analyzes and applies manpower and organization regulations, directives and manpower reviews, management engineering studies and commercial activities studies. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignment in consideration of skills, qualifications, and mission requirements, EEO and diversity objectives. Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards. Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Holds employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments. Appraises subordinate workers performance ensuring consistency and equity in rating techniques. Represents the Manpower and Organization Branch with a variety of installation, MAJCOM and functional area organizations. Identifies and coordinates with other supporting and affected organizations and stakeholders; establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with senior leaders, managers and employees within AFPC, local installation manpower personnel, Air Force Manpower Agency (AFMAA), HQ AF, SAF/AAR and other key stakeholders as needed. Meets with key customer and coordinating officials to assess customer satisfaction, explain organization policy and procedures, and resolve problems that arise. Provides or ensures that subordinates provide customer guidance and training. Participates in special projects and initiatives and performs special assignments. Identifies the need for special projects and initiates milestones and goals. Oversees, Collaborates, Advises, and Manages Manpower and organization-wide Resource Management objectives. Objectives include complex analysis and centralized management of manpower programs, requirements, projects or opportunities based on applicable manpower and organization principles to ensure they are consistent with legal and regulatory requirements in support of the mission. Identifies, prioritizes, and manages projects and programs to achieve specific strategic resourcing objectives and identify opportunities to fill capability gaps to include the use of Support Agreements (SAs), Memorandums of Agreement (MOA), Memorandums of Understanding (MOU), ARC manpower augmentation efforts including Voluntary Limited Period of Active Duty (VLPAD), Individual Mobilization Augmentation (IMA), Military Personnel Appropriation (MPA) and Air Guard Reserve (AGR). Evaluates organizational goals, mission plans, programs, operations, and activities to provide recommendations and advice to senior leadership. Provides inputs to and participates in the program requirement validation process, understanding applicable laws, regulations, and policies.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET Security Clearance.
• This is a centrally managed position. Travel and relocation expenses will be paid through career program.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• A one (1) year supervisory probationary period is required if applicant selected has not previously met this requirement.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialize experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, for Administrative and Management Positions. 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 knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of critical Air Force Personnel Manpower Center Forward Operating Agency, (AFPC/FOA) plans and programs; including management, planning, and measurement concepts, principles, practices, and methodologies currently in use by AFPC/FOA; knowledge of military and civilian position manpower structure, missions, programs, and organizational relationships and program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events and in support of AFPC/FOA mission; knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents as well as budget, budget priorities, impact priorities, and related support resources which affect the Air Force Personnel Center Manpower Program and the functions under study; knowledge of the major issues, program goals and objectives, work processes, and administrative operations of the Air Force Personnel Manpower Center, (Forward Operating Location Agency), (AFPC/FOA), and knowledge in adapting analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to the measurement and improvement of program effectiveness and/or organizational productivity. 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: 1. Expert knowledge of DoD and USAF management engineering principles, concepts, and methodologies including that of the manpower management advisory consultation and requirements process. Skill in planning and directing the conduct of comprehensive manpower and organizational analyses/studies of a wide diversity of organizations. 2. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. 3. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization. 4. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 5. Skill in conducting reviews and analyzing and assessing manpower program operations to include identifying deficiencies, forecasts, and projections; measuring compliance, consistency, and effectiveness; and making recommendations for enhancements and improvements. 6. Ability to gain cooperation from others through tact, courtesy, and diplomacy. 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 Air Force Personnel Center 550 C Street W JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]