DIRECTOR OF STAFF

Air Combat Command

$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of relevant supervisory experience in air operations or related fields.
  • In-depth knowledge of federal regulations and military doctrine applicable to wing operations.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage personnel, including mentoring and performance appraisals.
  • Experience in planning and directing complex operational tasks and missions.
  • Prior experience representing operational units to senior leadership and external organizations.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and direct operations for the 93 Air Ground Operations Wing.
  • Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards in operations.
  • Manage personnel management duties for nonsupervisory staff.
  • Act as a liaison between the wing and internal/external organizations.
  • Provide strategic direction on policies affecting wing operations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive federal benefits package including health and retirement options.
  • Eligibility for disabled veteran leave for qualifying employees.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Direct deposit for salary payments provided for all federal employees.
  • Potential for paid relocation assistance if authorized.
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Duties

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The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a first level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to the 93 Air Ground Operations Wing.

Duties:

  • Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of 93 Air Ground Operations Wing ensuring that the wing special staff agencies comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.
  • Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
  • Represents 93 Air Ground Operations Wing with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
  • Represents Civilian Workforce interest to the Commander and Deputy Commander.
  • Provides direction and guidance regarding 93 Air Ground Operations Wing policies and strategies.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • 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
  • Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
  • Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
  • Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
  • May require the employee to work extended hours and during non-duty hours.
  • Special Sensitive: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
  • This is a centrally managed position in the operations career field
  • "This is a Supervisory Position." A 1 year supervisory probationary period is required if applicant selected has not previously met this requirement.


Qualifications

Conditions of Employment:

  • The duties of this position meet all requirements as a category 4 designation, and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency or office to function effectively. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and cannot become a member of the Ready Reserve. (IAW: DoDD 1200.7, "Screening the Ready Reserve,")
  • 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, Administrative 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 organizations that provide air operations, communications support, mission support, base infrastructure, and other factors critical to an operational wing mission in support of a combatant command. Knowledge of the wing organization and responsibilities, and its relationships with numbered air forces and combatant commands; application of Federal Regulations, Joint Publications, DoD Instructions relevant to wing operations; theater awareness and familiarity. Knowledge of military doctrine and subordinate unit organizational responsibilities; possesses knowledge and experience in leading planning groups and advising a wing commander. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.

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. Knowledge of organizations that provide air operations, communications support, mission support, base infrastructure, and other factors critical to an operational wing mission in support of a combatant command.
  2. Knowledge of the wing organization and responsibilities, and its relationships with numbered air forces and combatant commands; application of Federal Regulations, Joint Publications, DoD Instructions relevant to wing operations; theater awareness and familiarity.
  3. Knowledge of military doctrine and subordinate unit organizational responsibilities; possesses knowledge and experience in leading planning groups and advising a wing commander. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
  4. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors.
  5. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
  6. Ability to effectively, efficiently, and timely establish working relationships as well as appropriately communicate orally and in writing complex, time sensitive matters with subordinate commanders, stakeholders, and installation population, as appropriate.


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.

Additional 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.

Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.

Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.

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.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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