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Job opening: PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Salary: $112 015 - 145 617 per year
Relocation: YES
Published at: Nov 07 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
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 serve as the Department of the Air Force (DAF) lead building strategic partnerships and alliances in support of the resilience mission and the Community Action Team (CAT) and Community Action Board (CAB).

Duties

Develops relationships and collaborates between the internal, inter-service, and external partners. Leads collaboration with other Department of Air Force and Department of Defense offices, other Government Agencies, Industry, and Academia. Assists planning, organizing and directing activities related to the Department of the Air Force, the Community Action Team (CAT) and the Community Action Board (CAB). Serves as DAF Integrated Resilience Contracting Officer Representative (COR) by performing contract development, administration support and advice. Develops status briefings on Air Force and other stakeholder Resilience and Violence Prevention initiatives.

Requirements

  • Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • This is a CENTRALLY MANAGED position.
  • TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL BE PAID in accordance with the JTR AND AFMAN 36-606.
  • 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
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
  • Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
  • Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
  • Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
  • Maybe considered for remote work per AF/A1 memo, subject: HQ AF/A1 Remote Work Guidance, dated 19 Jan 2023.

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 Support 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 include: (1) leading multi-agency collaboration and integration of programs or activities that address individual, family, and community concerns; (2) advising on programs or activities that support resilience and violence prevention to address emerging trends; (3) directing the progress of contractors in meeting program objectives and timelines; (4) organizing necessary resources to accomplish board meetings or other large-scale meetings involving multiple agencies. 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 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. 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 laws, executive orders, regulations, policies, directives, principles, and practices governing resilience programs, ISDV, and DAF Services principles and practices. 2. Ability to build and maintain strong relationships and cohesion among teams and to successfully manage and resolve conflict. 3. Knowledge of policies, procedures, methods, and communication techniques to develop, revise, and advise on programs to meet resilience program goals and objectives (including those of the DAF CAB/CAT) with available resources. 4. Knowledge of organizational structures, missions, objectives, operating programs, key positions, protocol, and administrative policies and procedures across the DAF to conduct engagements and collaborations, which are frequently ad hoc team efforts, to identify, consider, and recommend options for the resolution of substantive organizational and program issues or complex problems not susceptible to treatment by standard methods. 5. Skill in justifying, defending, and recommending decisions on an end-to-end program within a matrix organization. 6. Skill in communicating, both orally and in writing, to provide seasoned consulting to operating managers and other specialists; lead team studies, negotiate complex, controversial issues; provide informational briefings to include options and recommendations to high level management; and establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships. 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

There is no educational requirement or applicable educational substitution for experience.

********************ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS********************

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:
  • Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
  • Branch of Armed Forces
  • Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
  • Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
  • Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
  • Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
  • Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
  • Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.
Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt

Contacts

  • Address HQ USAF and Support Elements - Pentagon 1720 Air Force Pentagon Washington, DC 20330 US
  • Name: Total Force Service Center
  • Phone: 1-800-525-0102
  • Email: [email protected]

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