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TACTICS AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS OFFICER

@ Department of the Air Force
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Pope AFB, North Carolina, North Carolina, United States
$111k-$144k/yrOnsiteAll Commitments Available
Responsibilities:planning initiatives, overseeing programs, directing training
Requirements Summary:Emergency-essential position with extensive KSAs in Tactics, Training, and program management; security clearance and physical training requirements.
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Duties

Plans, organizes, and oversees the Tactics and Special Programs directorate. Plans, develops, and oversees advanced Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) for operational employment. Directs, plans, develops, validates, and conducts training activities. Conducts liaison and planning with governmental agencies and joint commands to advance the development of Tactics and Special Programs, to delineate technical requirements, and to enhance interoperability. Exercises personnel management responsibilities.

Qualifications

cond't- This position is emergency-essential (E-E). The incumbent of this position must meet all requirements of E-E positions and may be required as a condition of employment to take a series of annual boosters to immunize against anthrax and other diseases. In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent or designated alternate, must continue to perform the E-E duties until relieved by proper authority. The incumbent or the designated alternate may be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively. This meets the criteria of an E-E position and requires that the incumbent, or designated alternate, be removed from military recall status if alternatives for filling the position are not readily available. The work may require the employee to conduct freefall and/or static line parachuting, perform underwater operations, utilize alternate insertion/extraction methods, handle weapons/explosives, and drive motor vehicles and/or water craft in support of diverse mission, training, exercise, test, and maintenance requirements. The incumbent may be required to perform terminal and/or en route Air Traffic Control (ATC) duties. This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 knowledge of, and expert skill in, Special Tactics advanced operations, procedures, techniques, technology, tactics, systems, equipment, and methods to include, but not limited to advanced force protection, mission planning, command and control, close target reconnaissance, surveillance, small unit tactics, alternate insertion/extraction training, tactical vehicle operations, vehicle acquisition, advanced communications, air traffic control, navigational aids and radar beacons, fire support using various aircraft, munitions weaponeering, collateral damage control, assault zone operations, personnel recovery operations, battlefield trauma, weather reporting, and intelligence. Expert knowledge in applying a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of tactics and special programs, the integration of diverse functions, and the overall improvement of actual effectiveness in comparison to goals. Comprehensive knowledge of applicable policies, regulations, and precedents to include, but not limited to joint service, governmental, and organizational goals, command structure, programs, processes, relationships, and milestones so as to implement plans and combine related directorate efforts with those of outside agencies. Knowledge of major issues, program goals, work operations, and managerial channels of organizations involved in logistics management, TSE, tactics development, and training, so as to develop new processes and integrate programs with little to no precedent. Knowledge of maintenance, support and test equipment, technical data, facilities support, design interface, supply support, inventory management, packing, handling, storage, transportation, instructional design, training, TSE, and TTP development. Knowledge of operational security to work with sensitive equipment and operational concepts. Knowledge of contractual processes, procedures, and technical requirements. Knowledge of and familiarity with the Future Years Defense Plan (FYDP), Major Force Programs (MFP), DoD appropriations, Budget Estimate Submissions (BES), and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) programming in order to properly plan, submit, and defend the budget. 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: Knowledge of, and expert skill in, Special Tactics advanced operations, procedures, techniques, technology, tactics, systems, equipment, and methods to serve as an operational baseline for technical work, TTP development, interface, and program integration. Includes skill in professional Air Traffic Control. Knowledge of basic theories and principles of systems design, specifications development techniques; and an understanding of acquisition and maintenance requirements as well as organizational functions involved in logistical support. Knowledge of basic theories and principles of specialized TSE systems design, specifications development techniques, and organizational functions involved in TSE. Knowledge of instructional design, test and measurement principles, safety and security regulations, and operational risk management. Knowledge of and familiarity with the Future Years Defense Plan (FYDP), Major Force Programs (MFP), DoD appropriations, Budget Estimate Submissions (BES), and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) programming in order to properly plan, submit, and defend the budget. Knowledge of contractual processes, procedures, and technical requirements. Ability to analyze, plan, coordinate, and integrate work operations in order to meet overall program requirements and objectives. Ability to plan, coordinate, and execute large-scale exercises. Ability to establish and maintain working relationships and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 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.

Other Information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.