The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the technical supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over employees assigned to the Plans and Programs (XP) section. Advises the command staff on all phases of plans and programs, resources management, procedural compliance, and a variety of special projects/events Duties Plans, organizes, and executes a wide range of complex activities for the Wing Commander's Plans and Programs office. Responsible for compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and ensuring the best interests of the Air Force and Airmen's needs are met. Develops, integrates, and directs the wing planning activities. Manages complex programs/projects, plans, and identifies difficult issues requiring modification to existing policies or processes; performs analysis for potential mission impact; develops alternatives and/or resolutions; and negotiates conflicting positions to ensure consensus from senior leaders. Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Plans and Programs directorate/division/section, ensuring that the wing plans and programs comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meets command intent and satisfies customer needs. Performs supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Plans and assigns work to be accomplished by subordinates, considers difficulty of assignments and capabilities of employees, sets and adjusts priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Manages the integration of multi-discipline resources necessary to support wing/center-wide tasks and projects. Identifies future resource needs (to include facilities, equipment, and personnel), and implements strategies to support plans and projects. Requirements 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 - Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume - Leave accrual may be authorized upon request - 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. - Work may require access to classified information. Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance. - The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. - The employee may be required to carry an electronic device (cellular phone/pager) to facilitate contact. - The employee must meet and maintain training requirements as outlined in applicable DoD and AF regulations. - This is a Mission Essential position performing a Mission Critical Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. IAW, DoDI 3020-42, Defense Continuity Programs. 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 include: (1) Devising strategic plans and evaluating planning actions to maximize mission effectiveness; (2) Developing solutions to management problems which are characterized by their breadth, importance and severity and for which previous studies and established management techniques are frequently inadequate; (3) Planning, organizing and developing studies or projects; (4) Negotiating effectively with stakeholders to accept and implement recommendations where the proposals involve substantial resources and require extensive changes in established concepts 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 Public Laws, Executive Orders, DoD Regulations, Air Force Instructions, and other issues related to the operational plans and programs, to include DoD and AF administrative and policies, procedures, techniques, and practices, as well as public information release and denial determinations (Freedom Of Information Act, Official Use Request, Privacy Act, etc.). 2. Knowledge of Air Force, MAJCOM, and wing program goals and objectives; the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones; methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions related to actual events; and the relationship of the various wing entities involved in overall program planning and execution of military operations and evaluations. 3. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures; and knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to participate in the assessment and development of multifaceted plans and programs for conducting operations, and to adapt precedents or existing strategies to meet unusual needs, special demands, and determine feasible solutions to meet mission requirements. 4. Skill in analyzing, planning, and adjusting work operations to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources; and in analyzing reports to identify relevant issues, identify potential trends, and draw sound conclusions to make appropriate recommendations. 5. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and plans and programs staff; and to plan, organize, and negotiate effectively with senior specialists/management to accept and implement recommendations, where proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures. 6. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing; and work in a professional manner with wing leadership, as well as with local community, state, and/or Government agencies necessary to implement effective exercise and contingency response actions. 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 There is no educational requirement or educational substitute for experience. 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. 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. 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