Full Job Description
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Chief of the Security Plans and Programs Division.
Duties
- Security Plans and Programs Division Program Management and Supervision. Responsible for the overall planning, implementation, oversight, and centralized control of a coordinated MAJCOM security forces (SF) plans and program activity, supporting command issues to include: SF funding, budgetary initiatives, and program objective memorandum (POM) activities; security and security forces equipment and technology requirements; SF operational peacetime and wartime plans and support; unit type code (UTC) management; security organizational and personnel readiness and training matters; and security program aspects of support agreements.
- Provides Technical Assistance and Guidance. Serves as the AFRC MAJCOM authority and expert on all matters involving security forces planning and programming requirements, policy, procedures, and program status.
- Conducts Studies and Performs Special Projects. Plans, conducts, directs the conduct of, or coordinates on security and security forces site studies, projects, assessments, surveys, and assistance visits of, and concerning security forces programs, plans, operations, activities, and issues.
- Represents the Command or Directorate. Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, panels, etc., at MAJCOM, USAF, DoD, or other federal agency levels as the command security forces technical authority.
- Provides Assistance to the Director of Security Forces and other Agency Officials, as required. Serves as the principal advisor to the Director of Security Forces on Plans and Programs Division issues, activities, requirements, and processes.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- A security clearance may be required
- 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/
- Incentives may/may not be authorized
- This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Position may be subject to random drug testing
- Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
- Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
- Employee must maintain current certifications
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
- 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 TESTING DESIGNATED POSITION (TOP) UNDER THE AIR FORCE DRUG TESTING PROGRAM.
Qualifications
Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes ???????quality level of experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Quality of experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the competencies, knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Examples of experience include comprehension of security competencies and practices required to make decisions and recommendations, the ability to apply security skills in a complex environment to make recommendations, and the ability to comprehend regulatory requirements and governing directives. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.
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.
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. Extensive knowledge of a wide range of security specialties, concepts, principals, criteria, requirements.
technology, and practices to independently manage assigned programs.
2. Knowledge of AFRC's mission, functions, and structure to the unit level to ensure effective implementation and
overview of program plans and processes.
3. Thorough knowledge of security forces programs and governing policies, directives, instructions, and procedures.
4. Comprehensive knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to conduct surveys/studies.
Accomplish projects, and effectively evaluate results for the effective management and completion of programs.
5. Skill in oral and written communication methods and techniques at various levels and venues.
6. Ability to effectively management and organize various program activities and tasks, singularly and together, and
familiarity with administrative requirements of USAF and AFRC.
7. Knowledge of applicable personnel management procedures and policies in order to supervise a workforce.
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.
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.
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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