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 first level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force (SAF), Office of Legislative Liaison (LL), Legislation and Programs Division (LLP).

Duties

Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of SAF/LLP, ensuring that SAF/LLP complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Represents SAF/LL with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Serves as the Oversight Lead for Programs and Legislation as well as the liaison between SAF/LL and SAF/FML for Financial Management.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This is a CENTRALLY MANAGED position.
• 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
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• This is a SUPERVISORY position and a 1 Yr Supervisory Probationary period may apply.
• All federal employees must have direct deposit.

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 include: (1) evaluating legislation and other program directives in order to formulate engagement plans; (2) conducting research and analysis to explain and interpret complex policies and present such findings to Members of Congress; (3) directing the collaborative work efforts of multiple organizational units to achieve objectives; (4) appraising subordinate workers' performance ensuring consistency and equity in rating techniques. 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 a wide range of established concepts, principles and practices as they relate to legislative liaison duties, gained through experience and skill in applying this knowledge to difficult and complex assignments. 2. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures and the ability to synthesize information and present findings in a logical sequence. 3. Skill in insight, judgment, and diplomacy as necessary for establishing and maintaining effective relations between senior Air Force leadership and Congressional contacts. 4. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization in order to effectively mentor, motivate, and appraise. 5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing due to the high visibility and sensitive work of this office. 6. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. 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 HQ USAF and Support Elements - Pentagon 1720 Air Force Pentagon Washington, DC 20330 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]