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 manage strategic communication and public affairs IT systems integration and database architecture.

Duties

Shares and assists the branch chief in full range of administrative and programmatic duties and responsibilities required to direct and manage the operations and activities. Evaluates missions, goals, plans, programs, and business processes to develop an enterprise IT architecture plans. Conducts periodic analysis of projects with the overall IT architecture and infrastructure and relative contributions to meeting business requirements. Applying IT experience, analyzes database architectures to identify and determine alternative ways to support major mission and operational plans.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• 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/.
• DOD NATIONAL RELOCATION PROGRAM (DNRP) is authorized
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Travel by regularly scheduled commercial or military conveyance in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations may be required in performance of TDY.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
• The employee performs periodic duty as the SAF/PA representative for the Air Force Crisis Action Team
• and/or performs periodic weekly 24-hour alert duty as the Public Affairs on-call representative to answer news media and other inquiries after duty hours
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit

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, Information Technology Management Series (Alternative A), https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ EXPERIENCE: Must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the following four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, Problem Solving AND one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12 grade level or equivalent in other pay systems which includes experience application of a wide range of IT principles, policy, planning, programming for systems integration and database architectures, IT systems development life cycle management concepts, performance monitoring, quality assurance, systems security. Experience with routine and recurring database management assignments, identify and resolve issues and problems; prepare and update manuals, instructions, operating procedures; prepare recommendations. 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: Understand IT principles, methods, and practices for systems integration and database architectures; IT systems development life cycle manage concepts; performance monitoring principles and methods; quality assurance principles technical documentation method and procedure; systems security methos and procedures; analytical method. In-depth knowledge of strategic communication and public affairs missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, relationships, and operational planning objectives. Sill in methods and techniques to develop and evaluate written materials; to research and analyze concepts; to analyze problems to identify significant factors gather pertinent data; and recognize solutions Ability to evaluate and assess program effectiveness at all echelons of command, prepare reports on accomplishment of program objectives, lead detailed planning effort, develop recommendations. Demonstrate skill in communicating effectively with tact and diplomacy, orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; respond to organization's functions or performance; logically and effectively explain programs, function and activities and gain understanding of organizations efforts Knowledge of routine and recurring database manage assessments; identify and resolve issues and problems; prepare and update manuals, instructions, and operating procedures;. 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.

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]