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Duties

The primary purpose of this position is to : Serve as the Senior CET Specialist subject matter expert and primary technical advisor for the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Civilian Harm Assessment Cell (CHAC) Civilian Environment Team (CET) in support of command efforts to prevent, mitigate, and respond to incidents that harm civilians during special operations. Plans, evaluates, and analyzes CHMR programs relevant to USSOCOM, Service Department and interorganizational partners (e.g., U.S. government (USG) departments and agencies); state, territorial local, and tribal agencies; foreign military forces and government agencies; international organizations; nongovernment organizations (NGOs), the private sector, and other mission partners. Conducts and/or leads individual and group research to understand and share current political, military, economic, and social trends and lessons learned that affect civilian protection and CHMR in regions associated with ongoing U.S. military activity. Special operations subject matter expert to provide knowledge management guidance, advice, and assistance with regards to CHMR activities. Interfaces with headquarters, military Services, joint staff, and interagency personnel on CHMR methods, analytical techniques, and computer-based technical functions. Incumbent is responsible to ensure the core classified national information protection security disciplines of information are fully covered from a policy and programmatic viewpoint to ensure overall information protection requirements meet mission requirements.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret with access to Special Sensitive Clearance and SCI.
• 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
• May be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft in the performance of official duties. As directed duty may be performed at various locations and government offices in and around the National Capital Region (NCR).
• This is an Obligated Position in which an employee has return rights. Upon the employee’s return, incumbent may be required to vacate this position.
• Certified CITI training on 45 CFR Part 46 “The Common Rule” Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects is highly preferred.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request

Qualifications

(Con.) This position is designed 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 requested, to submit to urinalysis testing. The selectee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is identified as a TDP. Post-graduate level education is highly desired in one of the suggested fields of Applied Cultural or Social Anthropology, Social Psychology or Human or Cultural Geography and several years of field experience working within organizations that maintain a research portfolio related to the civilian environment, civilian protection or CHMR (e.g., USAID, Peace Corps, ICRC, FEMA, or an NGO at a similar level). This is a Term position NTE _13 MONTHS____; the individual selected for this position may be extended without further competition. Current Federal civilian employees may apply for this position using "Reinstatement" eligibility and if selected, a break in service of at least 4 calendar days may be required prior to appointment to this position. 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, Administration and Management Positions, Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series 0301. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes mastery knowledge of military command structure, missions, programs, and organizational relationships plus a thorough knowledge of CHMR policy, directives, instructions, and guidance as it relates to Joint Force development, readiness, operational planning, and support of DoD and other USG department and agency operations and programs; knowledge of the laws, conventions and agreements which govern warfare to determine the need for doctrinal changes, conduct research and analysis of doctrine, develop concepts, and mission needs statements, analyze the validated threat and projected threat environment, determine and provide advice and assistance on CHMR as the subject matter expert; comprehensive expert knowledge of management and organizational principles for analyzing and determining mission effectiveness and an in-depth level of historical and experiential knowledge of USSOCOM mission, objectives, and operational philosophy. 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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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: Expert knowledge of the policies, principles, concepts, guidance, procedures, techniques, and methodologies pertaining to the training of personnel involved with special operations. Expert knowledge of and experience in Special Operations core tasks and United States Special Operations roles, missions, and functions and how they synchronize within the whole of government. Individual must have a broad knowledge of USSOCOM, Special Operations capabilities, and systems and procedures of the other key national agencies interacting with USSOCOM. Knowledge at the expert level in one or more of the following subject matter areas: 1) Joint SOF Doctrine/SOF C2 structure; 2) SOF Air Operations, 3) SOF Maritime Operations, 4) Unconventional Warfare, 5) Counterterrorism; 6) Military Information Support Operations (MISO); 7) Civil Affairs (CA) Operations; 8) Foreign Internal defense (FID); 9) Counterinsurgency, 10) Multi-National Special Operations, 11) Irregular Warfare and 12) Interagency Activities and Interoperability. Knowledge of National Strategy, National Military Strategy; USSOCOM organization, roles, and missions; NATO, Coalition and SOF, and joint/ Combined/ Coalition capability development activities. Extensive and detailed knowledge of DOD, Joint Operations, Military Services, Combatant Commands, and unified command structure and relationships, policies and procedures, principles of Security Force Assistance and related programs. Skill to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues at the highest levels of DOD; maintain good working relationships with ASD-SOLIC, the Joint Staff, the Combatant Commands, the USOCOM Service Components, the Theater Special Operations Commands, and USSOCOM J-Staff. Ability to establish and maintain positive contacts and working relations with Joint, DoD, civilian, and other government communities. Ability to represent and serve as spokesperson for USSOCOM with senior level officials, GO/FO, and Senior Executives; advise others, skillfully negotiate, and unemotionally mediate to resolve differences and implement decisions. Must be able to deal with sensitive issues and handle such with discretion. Ability to interpret high level guidance plans, organize ideas, and work with others to translate into appropriate Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership, Personnel, Facilities and Policy (DOTMLPF-P) strategies and programming. Ability to interpret and research frequently conflicting guidance from multiple sources, transforming it into clear, concise, and easily understood guidance; gather data, assemble and analyze facts, conduct analysis, and draw solutions to problems; create alternative solutions to complex problems. 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address SOCOM 7701 Tampa Point Blvd MacDill AFB, FL 33621 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]