Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position to serve as an executive support specialist for the Office of the Director of Operations, USNORTHCOM (NCJ3).

Duties

Performs analytical review of staff activities, prepares informational packages, and develops official responses (as appropriate) for NCJ3 awareness, review, and/or decision making. Implements and administers the Information Security, Physical Security, Personnel Security Programs for the NCJ3. Responsible for the effective and efficient management of NCJ3 Front Office activities consisting of a full range of executive support to directorate personnel.

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
• This position has been designated as Special Sensitive. The employee is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmental Information clearance as a condition of employment.
• PCS will NOT be paid
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations in performance of temporary duty (TDY). Incumbent
• may be required to obtain an official passport.
• Employee will be required to attend periodic command and/or civic related social functions and related events after normal duty hours.
• In the performance of assigned duties, employee uses tact, diplomacy, and professionalism to promote effective working relationships with a variety of offices and agencies.
• 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
• Work may require employee to drive a government motor vehicle. A valid drivers license is required for this position.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• YA002 = Eligible for situational telework only, including Ad hoc, Emergency, or OPM prescribed Unscheduled Telework. This eligibility is separate and distinct from the employees eligibility. A civilian employees
• telework arrangement may be terminated at the discretion of the supervisor or at the employee’s request.
• This position is subject to uncommon tours of duty, shift work, and/or may be on call after normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Position is subject to short- or no-notice recall to
• duty during exercises, crises, or contingencies.
• This position is designated 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

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, 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: advanced knowledge of the USNORTHCOM mission, organization, and work processes of programs throughout the command, and the relationships of administrative support activities to such missions. Knowledge is applied when assessing programs/projects, analyzing findings, and making recommendations on substantive operating programs. Expert skill in preparing staff reports/briefings and skill in organizing and delivering briefings to senior leaders to encourage understanding and acceptance of findings and recommendations. Professional knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for analyzing and measuring effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of administrative and management support program operations. Advanced Knowledge of USNORTHCOM goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones and methods of evaluating planning actions as they relate to actual events. OREDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF 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 your 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-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: 1. Knowledge of a wide range of principles, practices, and quantitative and qualitative evaluative techniques used in program analysis to identify, evaluate, resolve, and present findings/recommendations for senior leader decision making. 2. Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques as well as measurement of data to plan, schedule, and conduct projects and studies for improvement in the effectiveness and efficiency of program operations. 3. Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, relationships, and operational planning objectives of Joint Service and DoD organizations. 4. Knowledge of information, physical, and personnel security concepts, principles, and practices to plan and implement internal security programs. 5. Ability to communicate effectively with tact and diplomacy to advocate command positions; to explain programs, functions, and activities and gain understanding logically and effectively of the organization's efforts. 6. Knowledge of Joint Travel Regulations, foreign clearance guidance, foreign relations and protocol procedures that apply to military and civilian leaders (foreign and domestic) and unique customs and courtesies of the international community. Skill in applying various office automation software programs, tools, and techniques to support office operations and produce a variety of documents, such as letters, reports, spreadsheets, databases, and graphs. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment supporting senior military officers and civilians, usually GO/FO level. 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 NORTHCOM 250 Vandenberg Street Suite B016 Peterson SFB, CO 80914 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]