This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is: as an Air Reserve Technician (ART) Officer, serves as the Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) A1 Spaces, Faces, and Funding Forum (SF3) lead. The incumbent is a key management official charged with leading the SF3 Forum and performing A1 Career Field Manager (CFM) duties. In addition, trains reservists in the accomplishment of the tasks set forth herein. DUTIES: 1. Program Management/Interdisciplinary collaboration among foundational activities which are of special significance to the Command such as planning, coordinating, and innovating. 2. HQ AFRC A1 Director/Career Field Manager as Force Support Portfolio Manager. 3. Assesses the effectiveness of program execution. 4. Advises Director or managing officials of plans and programs that impact decisions on directorate program operations.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Must be a current member of the AF Reserve or willing/qualified to join
• A security clearance may be required
• 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/
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Total salary varies depending on location of position
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• AFSC: 038F4 - Col/ O-6

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: At least one year of specialized experience to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service, with the particular knowledge, skill and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Experience includes 1) Conducting comprehensive reviews and extensive analysis of a wide diversity of Senior Leader Programs, Succession Planning, Total Force organizational, functional, and Human Capital Management (HCM) system and work processes; 2) Providing management consultant capabilities to improve mission effectiveness, resource efficiency, and resource savings, to include establishment of strategy, policy, and guidelines for senior workforce management, force development and other related HCM programs; and 3) Performing reviews and analyses based on pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents as well as budget, budget priorities, impact priorities, and HCM-related data and IT systems which affect HCM strategy, policies and programs. Federal Time-In-Grade (TIG) Requirement for General Schedule (GS) Positions: Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the next lower grade level or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. 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 in planning, organizing, and directing team study work, and in negotiating effectively with the AFRC staff and with counterparts at gaining MAJCOMs, Air Force, and military agencies. 2. Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods and procedures, and skill in evaluating program operations to develop comprehensive reports. Demonstrated skill in research and analytical thinking to resolve programmatic issues. 3. Knowledge of all A1 functional community portfolio, for recruitment, sustainment, and progression of the officer corp. 4. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies; and preparing solutions to especially broad, important, military operational areas. 5. Ability to plan, organize, and leads others in studies or projects where proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures. 6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiates complex issues; and maintains good working relationships. Ability to plan, organize, direct functions, mentor, motivate, and appraise the employees of an organization. Abilityto manage several projects simultaneously. OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS: 1. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) officer position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow the incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies. The incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART duties; however, the incumbent may also be assigned non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities. 2. Incumbent may be required to fly in commercial or military aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments away from the normal duty station. Ability to identify and propose solutions to HCM problems and issues that are broad and important to AFR strategy. 3. This is a designated mobility position. Incumbent must be willing to move/transfer to another unit/location on a lateral or promotion as directed by HQ AFRC, AFRC command-wide geographic mobility is a condition of employment for all ART Officer positions. The employee must sign a mobility agreement. 4. This is an AFRC key management position, in which, the incumbent is required to formulate, determine, and/or influence policies. Must be highly knowledgeable of the AFRC mission and responsibilities. As a designated key position, the term "key" as it is used here relates to the ART program that defines the position as critical to mobilization capability (i.e., formulates, determines or influences policies of the unit to which assigned), and has no relationship to the term "key" as defined in DoDD 1200.7, "Screening the Ready Reserve". 5. Demonstrated leadership and managerial abilities are essential to successful accomplishment of responsibilities inherent in this position.6. Performs other related duties as assigned. 6. Performs other related duties as assigned. Individuals selected for ART positions must meet both civilian qualifications and uniformed military requirements. In addition to meeting civilian qualifications, applicants must obtain military membership in the Air Force Reserve, wear the uniform, maintain job-specific military specialty requirements, and meet other military qualifications such as age, height, weight, and physical fitness standards. For more information click here and speak with an Air Force Reserve Recruiter. 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. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay. Air Reserve units and members; are subject to immediate call to active duty in mobilization to meet a national emergency. For additional information regarding ART positions and/or military qualifications, please call 1-800-257-1212. Retired military are usually ineligible for membership in the AF Reserve. Retired military that have active AF Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment (position) on the application. A military service member's statement of service/certification will be accepted IF a terminal leave form or DD214 cannot be provided. The statement/certification should indicate member's separation from active duty is within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave. Individuals selected for ART positions must meet both civilian qualifications and uniformed military requirements. In addition to meeting civilian qualifications, applicants must obtain military membership in the Air Force Reserve, wear the uniform, maintain job-specific military specialty requirements, and meet other military qualifications such as age, height, weight, and physical fitness standards. For more information click here and speak with an Air Force Reserve Recruiter.

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.

Contacts

• Address AFRC Robins AFB 455 Bryon St Suite 474 Robins AFB, GA 31098 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]