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 as a Program Management Specialist, OSD Discharge Review Board by planning, organizing, participating and exercising oversight and control over adjudication decisions made by each Military Department's (USAF, USA, USN, USMC) Board for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCMR/BCNRs).

Duties

Serves as analyst or lead on panels consisting of analysts and physician reviewing cases adjudicated by Military Departments' BCMRs to ensure consistency of treatment between Departments and time. Ensures panel members professionally conduct board operations so that applicants receive due process, fairness, equity, and justice in their appeal opportunity. Serves as a senior analyst and reviewer on OSD Discharge Review Board, Air Force Review Boards Agency, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force, Manpower and Reserve Affairs. The mission of the OSD Discharge Review Board is to review the determination made by the Military Departments' BCMR/BCNRs, consisting of senior civilians and SES members, of the decision to deny request for upgrade of discharges that were not characterized as honorable. In tandem with the Director MRB--, consults with and advises members of Congress, members of other Federal Agencies, representative of the Department of Defense, the Secretary and Assistance Secretaries of the Air Force, senior-level management officials, Military Department BCMRs board members on decision rendered in sensitive and complex cases. Discusses technical aspects of cases with the applicant and/or counsel and veterans service organizations.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship 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
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• May be required to occasionally work other than normal duty hours and overtime to accommodate workload surges or short notice deadlines/suspenses.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. TDY’s to alternate operating locations will be required, as needed.
• Ad hoc teleworking as needed and required. The incumbent's duty location may be based on their permanent residence if they are approved to work remotely full-time (telework).

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-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes mastery knowledge of the laws, instructions, regulations, and guidance in relation to the adjudicative processing and final appeal process for individuals. Possess the ability to implement and integrate multiple adjudicative rule sets to secure a fair and equitable appeal board management construct that will be acceptable by senior-level representatives. Working knowledge of military command structure, missions, programs, and organizational relationships plus a thorough knowledge of the disability evaluation system. Ability to plan, organize, and collaborate with others in studies or projects to negotiate effectively with management across various agencies to accept and implement board management recommendations. Ability to implement recommendations, where the proposals involve substantial resources, require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures, or may be in conflict with previous programming actions. 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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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 Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Department of Homeland Security disability evaluation systems. 2. Mastery knowledge of senior-level adjudicative management concepts, principles, practices, and techniques in order to provide effective operations in final appeal board process. 3. Board management knowledge and practical understanding and application of theories, interpretations, and techniques that apply to board presentation, recommendations, and record of proceedings. 4. Ability to interact with senior-level representatives from the Department of Defense, Military Departments, other Federal agencies, congressional staffers, appellants, and their representatives. 5. Ability to analyze problems, develop solutions, complete studies, and reports, and embed new process and methods. Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, devise recommended solutions, and package the entire process in briefings, papers, or reports suitable for top management use and decision-making. 6. Ability to learn and apply relevant laws, executive orders, regulations, policies, and concepts relating to adjudicative board management and staff operations. Ability to communicate harmoniously and effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relations. 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.

Contacts

• Address AF Review Boards Agency - Pentagon 1720 Air Force Pentagon Washington, DC 20330 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]