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 perform comprehensive planning functions covered by precedent, regulation, or policy for the installation's contingency and operations plans.

Duties

Develops broad strategies, guidelines, and procedures to conduct the comprehensive operations planning process that is conventional in nature but includes considerable variety and scope. Formulates, plans, and ensures operational plans development and associated actions necessary to fulfill requirements of higher headquarters directives and regulations. Serves as advisor to the Wing Commander and other base elements on a full range of comprehensive operational planning processes. Manages the Wing's Operational Plans Program. Develops, coordinates, and obtains approval for implementation of wing operation plans. Ensures the wing planning effort is fully compliant and consistent with higher headquarters directives and instructions. Develops and adjusts planning schedules to accomplish the specific actions necessary to support each requirement. Maintains the 10th Air Base Wing Plans Program Guide. Responsible for maintaining the 10 ABW Plans Program Guide to ensure standardization in plans writing instruction. Provides training to unit representatives on procedures required in the development and maintenance of wing plans. Ensures the planning guide is current and consistent with higher headquarters directives and instructions. Conducts staff assistance visits to ensure compliance with the program guide is achieved. Represents the Wing in a wide variety of planning functions at meetings, in working groups, and other situations. Represents the organization in discussions with a variety of management personnel, functional experts, tenants, and other entities. Actively participates to identify problems and potential impacts, researches and selects a logical approach to problem solving, relying on accepted planning practices and precedents, then recommends optimal solutions. Provides direct operational and technical support to the 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. Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with Federal, state and public agencies and military units within the state. Obtains and/or exchanges information pertinent to emergency support plans and activities of mutual interest or major concern.

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
• 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
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial air to conferences, meetings, or other functions away from the normal duty station
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance
• This position requires a high degree of discretion in relation to sensitive information of which the incumbent is aware
• This position requires "Testing Designated Position (TDP)" coding to comply with the AF Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays

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-9, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes skills in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations. Knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents which affect the management and use of the various plans programs and base support agreement program. Knowledge of the major issues, program goals and objectives, work processes and administrative operations of the installation's organizations. Knowledge of plans requirements and related support resources. Skills in exhibiting judgement and analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness of line program operations in meeting established goals and objectives. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a Ph.D or equivalent graduate degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: I have a combination of specialized 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-9 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. 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. Skilled 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. Able 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

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 USAF Academy 5136 Eagle Drive USAF Academy, CO 80840 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]