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 Future Operations Support Specialist for, 502 Air Base Wing. The incumbent will be responsible for managing/overseeing all Strategic Basing Action Request to determine the location of a unit, manpower, mission, or activity and serves as recognized authority on all BRAC issues.

Duties

Processes all Strategic/MAJCOM Basing Action Request to determine the location of a unit, manpower, mission, or activity and serves as recognized authority on all BRAC issues and structure relating to integrating mission support requirements. Develop, draft, evaluate and brief detailed future operations orders (OPORDS) and execute orders (EXORDS), contingency plans, and major events for Joint Base San Antonio and ABW short and long-range program(s). Development of JBSA Mission Essential Task List METLs). Relying on available data, searches a variety of sources to select the information appropriate to the task, taking care to verify the relevancy, adequacy, sustainability, attainability, accuracy, and completeness of the information and recommendations. Provides direct operational and technical support to the JBSA Crisis Action Team (CAT). Manages communications equipment within the CAT Operations Center and provides oversight of daily operations which may have significant impact on the installation. Manages the installation Foreign Disclosure Program for Joint Base San Antonio. Directs all international visits throughout JBSA. Re-delegates lower level visits to subordinate field offices.

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
• Incumbent will be required to acquire appropriate security clearance. Position may include additional program security requirements in order to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• 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
• Employee will be required to work out of multiple location offices within JBSA (JBSA-Lackland, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Randolph).
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, with short to no advance noticed, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Overtime and/or emergency overtime may be required.
• Requires frequent short-notice travel across the entire JBSA region (to include JBSA-Lackland, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, JBSA-Camp Bullis and JBSA-Randolph) as well as other organizations within San Antonio TX area.
• Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a "secret" security clearance as a condition for continued employment in this position.
• 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 incentive for prior work or active duty experience.
• Requires specific knowledge of the web-sites, the related DoD Policy, agency policies, and local policies.
• Military Decision Making Process (MDMP) and Joint operations planning experience is highly desirable.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.

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-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes expert Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques in order to provide responses/actions recommendations to situational assessment, determined training requirement deficiencies, impact on METL and corrective recommendation, and impact on core assets capabilities. Knowledge of the structure and relationships that exist between the Joint Staff, Air Staff, combatant commanders, component commanders, and bases in conducting Joint contingency and/or real world exercises/training. Knowledge and ability to plan, organize, review, and making recommendations in order to coordinate with all interested parties. Ability to staff/coordinate packages within the Command and other agencies. Knowledge of military command structure, missions, programs, and organizational relationships and program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods in order to evaluate the effectiveness of predetermined contingency planning actions as related to actual/training/contingency events and coordination efforts. Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of National Disclosure Policy and its implementation through the Foreign Disclosure Program, as well as thorough knowledge of the program's guiding principles codified in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations; DoD and State Department policies; and Air Force, Air Education and Training Command and specific policies, directives and instructions governing the release of classified and unclassified, controlled military information; the establishment and management of various international programs supporting Foreign Military Sales, commercial weapon systems sales, and development and acquisition programs; and establishment and implementation of multinational agreements with foreign governments. 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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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. In-depth knowledge of the structure and relationships that exist between the Joint Staff, the Air Staff, the combatant commanders, the component commanders, the AEF Center, the AF MAJCOMs, and AF bases in conducting Joint and AF planning, force deployment, and operations. 2. Extensive knowledge and skill in strategic planning, program planning, and program guidance directives. Highly skilled in the application of AF and Congressional executive directives and laws in developing plans, programs, and agreements. In depth knowledge of analysis principles, concepts, and methodologies, directives, concepts, procedures, guidance, and policy. 3. Highly knowledgeable in all aspects of wing support functions and their relationships; sound knowledge of base funding and POM funding procedures and their application to strategic planning, programs, and agreements. 4. Mastery skilled in analysis techniques in conducting research and gathering data to be able to assess the effectiveness of on-going or future programs; draw conclusions, devise solutions to problems, and identify changes and trends. Ability to develop strategic plans and programs execution milestones and timelines. ??????? 5. Skill in leading cross-functional working groups in developing strategic plans, program plans, and support agreements. Highly skilled in communicating with working groups to gain cooperation in order to produce desired results. 6. Extensive knowledge of contingency and crisis management planning and execution principles and procedures and plans. ???????Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely and with technical accuracy, including ability to establish effective working relationships with others. 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

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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 JBSA Fort Sam Houston 2484 Stanley Rd, Bldg 2263, Ste 323 JBSA Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]