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 Chief, Human Capital Development Branch, Programming and Resources Division, Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs (SAF/IA).

Duties

Plan, organize, and direct execution of human resource and manpower functions. Oversee civilian personnel actions and military requisitions; monitor manpower activities/tasks and programming of future manpower requirements; and provide overall direction to team members on personnel services to support SAF/IA mission. Oversee civilian International Affairs Career Field (IACF) policy, plans, and career field education and training. Serve as focal point for IACF initiatives and career development programs; provide functional and technical advice concerning all aspects of the IACF. Provide program management for Air Force International Affairs education, training, and professional development programs. Serve as Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) and Quality Assurance Program (QAP) Specialist. Work in conjunction with the contracting officer to approve terms and conditions set forth in contract negotiations, contracting plans, budgets, and scope of work to be done by the contractor.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
• TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL BE PAID in accordance with the JTR AND AFMAN 36-606
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• General knowledge of USAF security cooperation/security assistance terminology and programs in the context of international affairs operations
• Work occasionally requires travel away from the normal duty station
• This position is part of the Security Cooperation Workforce Development Program; incumbent must meet/maintain certification requirements
• This is a Centrally Managed Position
• Superior Qualifications may or may not be considered
• Incentive for Leave Accrual - A newly appointed or reappointed employee may receive service credit for prior work experience or active duty uniformed service that otherwise would not be creditable for the purpose of
• Cont. determining his or her annual leave accrual rate. All creditable service must be directly related to the duties of the position being filled and decisions to allow for such credit must be finalized prior to the selectee's entrance on duty

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 and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: (1) extensive knowledge of organizational structures and functions to identify, consider, and present options for the resolution of substantive organizational and program issues involving manpower and human resource management (HRM) that brings policies and operations in line with HAF directives, guidance, goals and objective; (2) mastery of a wide range of federal HR laws, regulations, policies, directives, instructions, and concepts governing HR functions such as merit promotion, recruitment and placement, affirmative employment, employee and labor management relations, employment performance and conduct issues, and other programs to provide staff-level advice to supervisors and managers regarding civilian personnel management activities; (3) analyzing a wide variety of work force data to provide recommendations for improving the human resource management program; (4) advising Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs (SAF/IA) on human resource/manpower functions, program management activities for the civilian International Affairs Career Field, and overseeing Air Force International Affairs education, training, and professional development programs. 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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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. Knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations governing federal human resource management. 2. Knowledge of civilian pay budget policies and procedures. 3. Knowledge of how federal human resource management principles relate to employee development functions to fully integrate training and career development with the overall HR program. 4. Knowledge of IA functional areas and Security Cooperation/Security Assistance policy and programs. 5. Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate Career Development Programs. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing and to establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships. 6. Ability to evaluate programs, identify issues, and recommend for enhancements and/or improvements. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. 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 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]