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 manage, plan, coordinate and integrate arrangements required for official travel by Commander NORAD and Commander USNORTHCOM by serving as the Commander's Trip Planning Adviser.

Duties

Manages, coordinates, and integrates detailed planning actions and real-time execution required for foreign and domestic official visits and engagements for Commander NORAD and Commander USNORTHCOM. Prepares the CDRNORAD/CDRUSNORTHCOM and travel team for visits or appearance. Coordinates CDRNORAD/CDRUSNORTHCOM-hosted events while traveling, including but not limited to change of command, retirement, promotion, decoration ceremonies and hosted social events. Manages, coordinates, and integrates actions required for worldwide official visits and appearances by the spouse of DRNORAD/CDRUSNORTHCOM.

Requirements

• Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This position has been designated as Critical Sensitive. The employee is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance as a condition of employment.
• 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 posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Employee may be required to work non-traditional duty hours and/or be on call after normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends and holidays. Overtime may be required on short notice. Shift work may be necessary
• during exercises, crises, or contingencies.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Work may require short notice travel away from the normal duty station to locations within and outside of the Continental United States on military or commercial aircraft in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations
• in performance of temporary duty (TDY).
• In the performance of assigned duties, employee uses tact, diplomacy, and professionalism to promote effective working relationships with a variety of offices and agencies.
• May be required to perform Battle Roster functions during Exercise and Real World events. Battle Roster functions may include, but are not limited to, Future Operations Center (FOC), Future Plans Center (FPC), Joint Logistics Operations
• Center, N/NC Deployment and Distribution Operations Center, Joint Intelligence Operations Center- North, Joint Cyber Center, and other tasks as assigned. These duties may require additional duty hours and/or alternate duty locations.
• YA002 = Eligible for situational telework only, including Ad hoc, Emergency, or OPM prescribed Unscheduled Telework. This eligibility is separate and distinct from the employee’s eligibility. A civilian employees telework arrangement may
• be terminated at the discretion of the supervisor or at the employee’s request.
• This position is designated by the Air force as a Test Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. As a mandatory requirement for employment in this TDP, the incumbent is (A) to refrain from use of illegal
• drugs and (B) if required, to submit to urinalysis testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive position presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. The selectee must sign a statement
• acknowledging the position occupied is identified as a TDP.

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. Specialized experience includes: (1) Knowledge of the internal organization and structure of a Joint Command, DOD, and the Joint Staff; (2) Knowledge of travel regulations, procedures and practices; (3) Knowledge of protocol regulations, procedures, and instructions that apply to military and civilian leaders (foreign and domestic); (4) Knowledge organizing trip preparation meetings for personnel, including but not limited to the Commander, executive assistant, enlisted aides, desk officers, Commander's Action Group, Public Affairs, Political Advisor and security personnel; and (5) developing and coordinating executive travel, including security and communications support functions, for official duties of the commander during worldwide engagements. OR EDUCATION: Have successfully completed a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral 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 a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF 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 the internal organization and structure of a Joint Command, DOD, and the Joint Staff. 2. Knowledge of the interaction of a Joint Command, DOD, and the Joint Staff with foreign governments and their military departments. 3. Knowledge of the numerous and sensitive unique customs and courtesies of the international community. 4. Knowledge of protocol regulations, procedures, and instructions that apply to military and civilian leaders (foreign and domestic). 5. Knowledge of travel regulations, procedures and practices. 6. Skill in collecting, examining, evaluating and summarizing a vast variety of information in order to prepare for official travel and visits. Ability to develop quick solutions to various queries and problems relating to a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Knowledge of security and force protection support concepts. Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally. Ability to use a variety of office automation tools and techniques to support trip requirements effectively. 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.

********************ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS********************

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:

• Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
• Branch of Armed Forces
• Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
• Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
• Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
• Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
• Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
• Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.

Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt

Contacts

• Address NORTHCOM 250 Vandenberg Street Suite B016 Peterson SFB, CO 80914 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]