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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 Air Force Inspection Agency, Enterprise Support Directorate, Analysis Division.

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Duties

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• Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of Enterprise Support Directorate Analysis Division, ensuring that (functional work area) complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
• Represents Air Force Inspection Agency with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
• Performs a broad range of complex and controversial qualitative and quantitative assessments of programs, policies and issues, which have major impact on Air Force policy, readiness, effectiveness and efficiency. These products facilitate the identification and determination of alternative ways to accomplish various missions across the Air Force's Major Commands.
• Using knowledge of the IG enterprise, analytical expertise, continuous process improvement (CPI) and staff expertise, prepares position papers and presents high level briefings.
• Oversees the operation and management of Self-Assessment, Exercise, Inspection, Security and Training programs for the Directorate and as necessary for the Agency.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• 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
• 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.
• May be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft in the performance of official duties.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance.
• The ability to perform occasional overtime while occasionally being required to work in a variety of facilities and outside locations under various weather conditions.
• Master's Degree in management or professional (i.e., engineering, science, mathematics) highly desired.
• Overtime and/or emergency overtime may be required.

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment Continued:

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, Management and Program Analysis Series 0343.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes expert knowledge and practical experience on continuous process improvement as well as the principles and techniques pertaining resources as they relate to organizational efficiency, effectiveness and operations. Expert knowledge on the generation and use of metrics. Professional knowledge of the body of knowledge of the theory, principles, methods, practices and techniques of analysis of inspection along with the knowledge of research methods and assessment techniques to produce leading indicators on program health. Knowledge in all major functional areas of the Air Force Inspection system to include Unit Effectiveness Inspections, Commander's Inspection Program, Management Inspections and data analysis used to provide senior leaders data-driven recommendations for improvement.

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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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. Professional knowledge of the body of knowledge of the theory, principles, methods, practices and techniques of analysis of inspection along with the knowledge of research methods and assessment techniques to produce leading indicators on program health.

2. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.

3. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, negotiate complex issues, and maintain good working relations. Ability to negotiate complex issues and maintain good working relationships.

4. Expert knowledge and practical experience on continuous process improvement as well as the principles and techniques pertaining resources as they relate to organizational efficiency, effectiveness and operations. Expert knowledge on the generation and use of metrics.

5. Knowledge of military service 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. Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, devise recommended solutions, and package the entire process in briefings, papers, or reports suitable for top management use and decision-making.

6. Knowledge in all major functional areas of the Air Force Inspection system to include Unit Effectiveness Inspections, Commander's Inspection Program, Management Inspections and data analysis used to provide senior leaders data-driven recommendations for improvement.

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.

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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