Job opening: PROGRAM SPECIALIST
Salary: $104 887 - 136 357 per year
Published at: Oct 22 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Senior Force Development Program Manager. To develop/integrate Air Force (AF) programs, and procedures for developmental programs that are synchronized across the continuum of learning-education, training, developmental and experiential programs.
Duties
Manage and develop Air Force wide Civilian Development strategies and programs to execute the AF Force Development requirements and OSD/DoD/OPM/AF strategies for competency-based civilian workforce development.
Develop strategies, plans, programs and processes to collaborate across the force development enterprise.
Conduct or participate in governance structures (e.g., committees and councils) to execute Force
Development policy as established by AF/A1 for the civilian workforce.
Supports and advises organizations and senior level governance structures and working groups to include, but not limited to, AF/A1, Air University (AU), Functional Managers (FM), Development Team (DT), the Force Development Panels/Developmental Education Boards, Leadership Program Selection Boards, and the Air Force Learning Committee.
Prepares and delivers oral presentations such as briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions with other staff service functions and activities to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information relative to proposed changes in assigned program(s).
Requirements
- All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
- TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- A background investigation to verify suitability for employment is required
- Work may require extensive travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
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-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: (1) knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods and a thorough understanding of how regulatory programs are administered to select and apply appropriate program evaluation and measurement techniques in determining the extent of compliance with rules and regulations. (2) Knowledge of military command structure, missions, programs, and organizational relationships and program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events; and (3) Knowledge of sustainment program inspection requirements, reports, and program terms, as well as knowledge of common management principles to provide advisory services and inspect assigned programs.
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:
1. Expert knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods and a thorough understanding of how regulatory programs are administered to select and apply appropriate program evaluation and measurement techniques in determining the extent of compliance with rules and regulations issued by HQ Air Staff.
2. Expert knowledge of the laws, principles, theories, techniques, practices, mission, and organizational structure of the specific program and or functional field to support Air Force wide Training, Education and Professional Development (TE&PD) programs management responsibilities.
3. Knowledge of military command structure, missions, programs, and organizational relationships and program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events. Knowledge of sustainment program inspection requirements, reports, and program terms, as well as knowledge of common management principles to provide advisory services and inspect assigned programs.
4. Ability to perform independently to accomplish difficult and complex advisory functions which are characterized by a great depth, breadth, and variety of program applications and require experience and independent judgment. The diversity of the program calls for initiative, creativity, and adaptability to resolve pervasive problems and issues without compromising program objectives and requirements.
5. Ability to prepare special studies and staff reports, including the ability to meet emergency and/or changing program requirements within available resources and with minimum sacrifice of quality or quantity of work. ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships
6. Skill in adapting analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to the measurement and improvement of program effectiveness, and in serving as a technical specialist and spokesperson to further civilian workforce development objectives and issues.
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 JBSA Randolph AFB
550 D Street East
JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]
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