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 in a position that is responsible for pre-, in-, and post promotion board execution for all assigned Department of the Air Force (DAF) promotion and special boards.

Duties

Conduct in-board procedures Conduct pre-board procedures Conduct Post-board procedures

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 occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or Shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/ vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays

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, 0201 Series. 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) Comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of principles, practices, pertinent laws, regulations, and policies to Department of the Air Force officer and enlisted promotions, with an understanding of the critical relationships between subordinate and senior Department leaders to develop policy and procedures in accordance with public law, Department of Defense Instructions, and Air Force policy. Department of the Air Force promotion issues and problems are broad, highly important, and have potentially severe impact on individual service members and the Department as a whole. 2)Knowledge of Titles 10 and 32 U.S. Code, DoD Instructions 1320.11, 1320.12, 1320.14 and AFI 36-2504 to ensure Special Board processes and programs are executed IAW applicable laws. 3)Knowledge of the provisions of AFIs 36-210 I, 36-250I, 36-2502, 36-2406, and 36-230I as well as BCMR and FOIA policies and procedures. 4) Knowledge of past procedures, policies and precedents regarding USAF and USSF promotion boards and evaluation systems, as well as systems, in order to provide strategic planning inputs and technical advice to supervisors, lead recorder, board members, and Air and Space Staff counterparts. 5) Knowledge of promotions law, policy, procedure, and process for determining promotion actions regarding eligibility consideration, promotion, demotion, acceleration, declination, posthumous, propriety, appointment, data verification, date of rank, retirement, component or category transfers. OR EDUCATION: Successful completion of a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral 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, such as Human Resources Management. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of specialized experience and eeducation as described above. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. 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: Knowledge of federal laws, executive orders, regulations, policies, directives, principles, and practices governing administration of personnel programs. Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods, including a wide range of qualitative and quantitative techniques justifying regulatory program compliance, effectiveness, deficiencies, trends, as well as recommending promotion program enhancements and solutions. Knowledge of organizational structures, missions, objectives, operating programs, key positions, administrative policies and procedures used to conduct studies that support ad hoc team efforts. Identify, consider, and recommend alternatives to resolving substantive organizational and program issues or complex problems not susceptible to treatment by standard methods. Knowledge and experience in personnel processes for analyzing and measuring effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of administrative and technical programs for conducting detailed analyses of complex work processes. Skill in communicating, both orally and in writing, to provide seasoned consulting to operating managers and other specialists; lead team studies, negotiate complex, controversial issues; provide informational briefings to include options and recommendations to senior-level management; and establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships. Skilled experience and knowledge justifying, defending, and recommending end to end program decisions within a matrixed organization to HAF and SAF. Vast experience in past and current procedures and policies regarding USAF and USSF promotion boards, evaluation systems, and professional development (assignment) policies through public law, directives, and instructions. 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 Air Force Personnel Center 550 C Street W JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]