Job opening: PROGRAM SPECIALIST
Salary: $103 409 - 134 435 per year
Relocation: YES
Published at: Sep 10 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Business Process Owner for AFRC Military Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (BCMR), Line of Duty (LOD) determinations, Special Awards & Trophies, and Congressional/High Level Inquiry Tier III program administrator for the Air Reserve Component (ARC).
Duties
Program Administrator and Subject Matter Expert for BCMR, LOD, Special Awards & Trophies, and Congressional/High Level Inquiry program and processes.
Conducts and/or leads studies and/or initiatives to improve BCMR, LOD, and Congressional/High Level Inquiry advisories and/or influence policy changes for assigned functional areas that typically involve long-range, highly complex, and often sensitive topics.
Provides advisory services to BPOs, managers, supervisors, and employees on BCMR, LOD, Special Awards & Trophies, and Congressional/High Level Inquiry program(s).
AFRC subject matter expert and representative on committees, working groups, etc. established by OSD, AF, and other authorities on issues related to BCMR, LOD, Special Awards & Trophies, and Congressional/High Level Inquiry program changes.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- A security clearance must be obtain and maintain.
- 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/
- Recruitment incentives may/may not be authorized
- This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Position may be subject to random drug testing
- Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
- Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
- Employee must maintain current certifications
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
- Work may require extensive travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
Qualifications
Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions,??? Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes expert knowledge of a wide range of qualitative or quantitative methods to improve complex management processes and systems or program effectiveness. Comprehensive knowledge of policies, concepts, and procedures affecting functions to effectively administer assigned personnel/manpower/services program(s). Knowledge of policies, procedures, methods, and publicity techniques of business operations to develop, revise, and advise on programs to meet goals and objectives within available resources. Knowledge to conduct studies, which are frequently ad hoc team efforts, to identify, consider, and recommend options for the resolution of substantive organizational and program issues or complex problems not susceptible to treatment by standard methods. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.
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.
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:
I. Knowledge of federal laws, executive orders, regulations, policies, directives, principles, and governing practices to administer ARC BCMR and Congressional/High Level Inquiry programs.
2. Knowledge at an expert level of analytical and evaluative methods, including a wide range of qualitative and quantitative techniques, plus a thorough understanding of how regulatory personnel/manpower/services programs are administered to measure compliance, assess effectiveness, identify deficiencies, analyze trends, and make recommendations for enhancements and improvements of programs and the resolution of problems.
3. Knowledge of policies, procedures, methods, and publicity techniques ofbusiness operations to develop, revise, and advise on programs to meet goals and objectives within available resources.
4. Knowledge of organizational structures, missions, objectives, operating programs, key positions, and administrative policies and procedures across the Air Force to conduct studies, which are frequently ad hoc team efforts, to identify, consider, and recommend options for the resolution of substantive organizational and program issues or complex problems not susceptible to treatment by standard methods.
5. Skill in justifying, defending, and recommending decisions on an end-to-end program impacting cross-functional applications within an organization.
6. Skill in communicating, both orally and in writing, to provide seasoned consulting to operating managers and other specialists; lead team studies, negotiate complex, controversial issues; provide informational briefings to include options and recommendations to high level management; and establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships.
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
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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 AFRC Robins AFB
455 Bryon St
Suite 474
Robins AFB, GA 31098
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]
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