Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

Duties

Help

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 section. Also serves as an Air Operations Center (AOC) Formal Training Unit (FTU) Course Manager/Senior Instructor and subject matter expert. Responsible for oversight of AOC FTU courses training students on operational level warfare command and control through the five divisions of the AOC, supervising course instructors, coordinating and de-conflicting training schedules, supervising course execution, and performing the role of subject matter expert as the senior course instructor.

Duties:

• Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of AOC FTU courses, ensuring that the section complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
• Obtains and maintains qualifications as an AOC process and/or weapon system applications instructor.
• Reviews, revises, and approves AOC training instructional materials in accordance with established learning objectives.
• Using AOC experience and knowledge, develops and approves instructor cadre development training programs as well as AOC course training plans and measurement devices required to ensure student achievement of training objectives.

Requirements

Help

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
• Superior qualifications consideration
• 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.
• This is a Supervisory Position." A 1 year supervisory probationary period is required if applicant selected has not previously met this requirement.
• This position is designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. The employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. (cont'd)
• Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
• This is a Centrally Managed Position in the Operations Career Field. PCS will be paid in accordance with JTR Vol. 2 and applicable Air Force Regulations.
• AOC FTU instructional systems development, curriculum development, and instructional technology experience (distant and resident training) are highly desirable.
• The employee must obtain and maintain Top secret security clearance as a condition of employment
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Overtime and/or emergency overtime may be required.
• The employee is required to travel by commercial or military aircraft in the performance of temporary duty (TDY) assignments. This position may require the employee to occasionally travel for extended periods away (cont'd)
• from the normal duty station to include CONUS or overseas and may include remote or isolated areas. The employee must be able to obtain
  and retain a US Government official passport.

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, 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 in-depth knowledge of the application of military rated aviation operations expertise as it applies to assigned programs, operations, weapon systems, logistics support and personnel readiness in support of major military operations such as war, mobilization, deployment, exercise, Special Operations, command and control, or similar operations. Operational experience as a fighter, bomber, or command and control platform aircrew member is highly desirable.

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. In-depth knowledge of the application of military rated aviation operations expertise as it applies to assigned programs, operations, weapon systems, logistics support and personnel readiness in support of major military operations such as war, mobilization, deployment, exercise, Special Operations, command and control, or similar operations. Operational experience as a fighter, bomber, or command and control platform aircrew member is highly desirable.

2. In-depth knowledge of Air Force and command 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 command entities involved in overall program planning and execution of military operations and evaluation of the same.

3. Ability to apply a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to participate in the assessment and improvement of training programs. Skill in planning and executing various mission specialties in support of joint task forces and air component objectives.

4. Skill to communicate effectively both orally and in writing as an instructor. Skill to negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships.

5. Knowledge of Air & Space Operations Center and Air Force Forces missions and relationships to determine coordination and liaison requirements and training audience strengths and weaknesses for program planning and execution.

6. Ability to apply agency safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization.

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.

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.

If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.

Expand Hide additional information

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.

Benefits

Help

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.