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 project leader/process improvement specialist responsible for providing project leadership and technical support for the overall installation Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) initiative at the installation level.

Duties

As the recognized installation technical authority in Continuous Process Improvement (CPI), advises on CPI implementation and sustainment. Facilitates significant customer driven, results oriented quality and process improvement activities using Lean Six Sigma (LSS) and/or various CPI strategies, as appropriate, across the installation. Serves as the project leader responsible for leading complex projects, often cutting across organizational/activity lines. Defines customer "critical to quality" factors, process improvements on key initiatives that result in significant improvements in service delivery, reduced operational unit costs, increased quality, and reduced process cycle time. Serves as a trainer for introductory methods/tools, also known as "Green Belt" (GB) courses. Exercises responsibility for conduct of training from registration through acceptance, classroom instruction to course completion. Represents the installation at a variety of functional area organizations. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with other Air Force CPI agents, members of management staff, external customer representatives, and other support personnel.

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
• Certification as a CPI/LSS Black Belt or ability to obtain certification within twelve months is desired
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, with short to no advanced notice, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Overtime and/or emergency overtime may be required
• The employee may be required to carry an electronic device (cellular phone/pager) to facilitate contact 24 hours per day 365 days per year unless on official leave or TDY
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance
• This is term position NTE 36 months

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-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge in applying quantitative and qualitative LSS and CPI process methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the productivity and effectiveness of programs. Knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents that affect the use of the program and related support resources (people, money, or equipment) in the area studied. Knowledge to plan, schedule, conduct, and facilitate projects and studies to evaluate and recommend ways to improve the productivity of work operations in a program or support setting. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a Ph.D or equivalent graduate degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: I have a combination of specialized 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 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 installation structure and its supporting elements and programs, missions, policies, and goals. 2. Knowledge of process improvement techniques such as LSS/CPI qualitative and quantitative methods for process improvement projects. 3. Skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to a broad range of functional areas related to CPI. 4. Skill to develop innovative and feasible solutions to complex issues. 5. Ability to integrate and coordinate multiple and related missions, functions, subjects, issues, and situations across the installation to present and recommend solutions in a logical, cohesive format. 6. Ability to obtain and demonstrate training principles, techniques, and tools to instruct, evaluate, and make recommendations to improve training/course content. 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 Nellis AFB 4475 England Avenue Ste 137 Nellis AFB, NV 89191 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]