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 provide a first level supervisor and Chief, Operations Division performing technical and administrative supervisory duties over a group of Course Directors. Also serves as a senior instructor for several advanced subjects in a formal training environment.

Duties

Plans, organizes, and directs special operations courses in a formal training environment and assists in course development in selected operationally oriented special air warfare courses. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Conducts complex scholarly (non-scientific) course development, instruction, research, analysis, and evaluation of operational education. Administers measurement materials by testing students on samples of behavior and collecting course critiques and feedback. Prepares and delivers oral presentations such as briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions with other staff functions and activities to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information relative to proposed changes in assignments.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance.
• 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
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.
• May travel by military or commercial air to conferences, meetings, or other functions away from the duty site.
• May be required to take a random Counter Intelligence Polygraph and submit to background checks as a condition of employment and/or continued access to classified information.
• Overtime may be required as workload demands and in some cases with no-notice due to urgency of time-sensitive matters. Periodic shift work may be required if assigned as a watch-standing analyst.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• This is a Centrally Managed Position in the Operations Career Field.

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, 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 in-depth knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods related to special operations forces command and control, organization, and political/military studies for the analysis of Special Operations Forces mission objectives. Rated officer with special operations experience and an advanced degree (e.g. master's degree) in a related field is highly desirable; knowledge of Joint Special Operations doctrine, strategy, and operations and ability to analyze, develop, and evaluate Joint Special Operations education objectives; knowledge of US defense policy, national security affairs, history of Special Operations Forces military operations/organizations, and the use of Special Operations Forces across the spectrum of conflict. 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: In-depth knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods related to special operations forces command and control, organization, and political/military studies for the analysis of Special Operations Forces mission objectives. Rated officer with special operations experience and an advanced degree (e.g. master's degree) in a related field is highly desirable. Knowledge of Joint Special Operations doctrine, strategy, and operations and ability to analyze, develop, and evaluate Joint Special Operations education objectives. Ability to apply a variety of scholarly (non-scientific) research techniques to analyze difficult national defense issues, complex Special Operations Forces issues, and propose recommendations to the Special Operations community within the DoD. Knowledge of US defense policy, national security affairs, history of Special Operations Forces military operations/organizations, and the use of Special Operations Forces across the spectrum of conflict. Ability to negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships including ability to work harmoniously and maintain professional relationships with military and civilian scholars and researchers. Skill to develop course materials and instructional methods, principles, and techniques in order to develop and instruct on self-contained training courses, obtain training resources and assess overall effectiveness in meeting established training requirements. Skill to communicate effectively both orally and in writing as an instructor and course developer at a formal training school. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and supervise, mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization as a first-level supervisor. 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 Hurlburt Field 212 Lukasik Avenue Ste 217 Hurlburt Field, FL 32544 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]