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, plan, coordinate and integrate arrangements required for official travel by Commander NORAD and Commander USNORTHCOM by serving as the Commander's Trip Planning Adviser. This position will manage, organize and facilitate Commander's global travel and strategic engagement obligations.

Duties

Manages, coordinates, and integrates detailed planning actions and real-time execution required for foreign and domestic official visits and engagements for Commander NORAD and Commander USNORTHCOM. Prepares the CDRNORAD/CDRUSNORTHCOM and travel team for visits or appearance. Coordinates CDRNORAD/CDRUSNORTHCOM-hosted events while traveling, including but not limited to change of command, retirement, promotion, decoration ceremonies and hosted social events. Manages, coordinates, and integrates actions required for worldwide official visits and appearances by the spouse of CDRNORAD/CDRUSNORTHCOM.

Requirements

• Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Critical Sensitive security clearance as a condition of employment
• TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• This position is designated by the Air force as a Test Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program
• As a mandatory requirement for employment in this TDP, the incumbent is (A) to refrain from use of illegal drugs and (B) if required, to submit to urinalysis testing
• The selectee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is identified as a TDP
• Overtime work is frequently required during the week and weekends to meet mission needs
• Work occasionally requires travel away from the normal duty station. Travel may be required through numerous time zones and/or transpacific/transatlantic flights, which may cause tiring due to jetlag
• In the performance of assigned duties, employee uses tact, diplomacy, and professionalism to promote effective working relationships with a variety of offices and agencies
• 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
• 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
• Superior Qualifications may or may not be considered
• May be required to perform Battle Roster functions during Exercise and Real World events. Battle Roster functions may include, but are not limited to,
• Cont. Joint Personnel Operation Cell, Contingency Command Center, Future Operations Center, Joint Enabling Capability, and other tasks as assigned. These duties may require additional duty hours and/or alternate duty locations

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-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes : (1) utilizing the doctrine, tradition, customs, force structure, goals, and current issues of NORAD and USNORTHCOM in order to manage, coordinate, and integrate staff actions necessary to arrange official visits by the CDRNORAD / CDRUSNORTHCOM; (2) applying a variety of analytical techniques in collecting, examining, evaluating and summarizing a vast variety of information in order to improve efficiencies and prepare the CDRNORAD/CDRUSNORTHCOM and travel party for official travel and visits; (3) organizing trip preparation meetings for personnel, including but not limited to the Commander, executive assistant, enlisted aides, desk officers, Commander's Action Group, Public Affairs, Political Advisor and security personnel; (4) developing and coordinating executive travel, including security and communications support functions, for official duties of the commander during worldwide engagements. OR EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or LL.M., if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. 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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 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 internal organization and structure of a Joint Command, DOD, and the Joint Staff. Skill in collecting, examining, evaluating and summarizing a vast variety of information in order to prepare for official travel and visits. 2. Knowledge of the interaction of a Joint Command, DOD, and the Joint Staff with foreign governments and their military departments. Ability to develop quick solutions to various queries and problems relating to a dynamic and fast-paced environment. 3. Knowledge of the numerous and sensitive unique customs and courtesies of the international community. Knowledge of security and force protection support concepts. 4. Knowledge of protocol regulations, procedures, and instructions that apply to military and civilian leaders (foreign and domestic). Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally. 5. Knowledge of travel regulations, procedures and practices. 6. Ability to use a variety of office automation tools and techniques to support trip requirements effectively. 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

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

********************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 NORTHCOM 250 Vandenberg Street Suite B016 Peterson SFB, CO 80914 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]