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Top Secret
Unspecified
Unspecified
Ramstein, Germany (On-Site/Office)
Duties
DUTY 1:Serves as the USAFE safety design certification Subject Matter Expert (SME) for nuclear weapons systems, WS3 and Strike Fighter Aircraft operations. Prepares and delivers oral presentations and briefings, training sessions, conferences, consultations, and strategy sessions with other MAJCOM and AF-level staff agencies and activities to secure cooperation, resolve controversial issues, and convey information to proposed changes in assigned program(s).
DUTY 2: Plans, directs, coordinates, and evaluates activities necessary for the overall management of USAFE Nuclear Certified Item Program Management to include initial certification actions required on new/modified nuclear weapons systems, support equipment and software.
DUTY 3: Plans, directs, coordinates, and evaluates activities necessary for the overall management of USAFE Nuclear Certification Management to include USAFE coordination of nuclear certification impact statements (NCIS) to USAFE Staff SMEs and NATO partners; as well as, identifies operational certification actions required by USAFE.
DUTY 4: Prepares instructions and manuals defining mishap prevention, weapons and explosives handling, use and storage procedures based on interpretation and/or adaptation of DoD instructions and policies formulated by other federal government agencies.
DUTY 5: Coordinates with the Nuclear Surety Official to provide technical on safety training/instruction to wing-level safety representatives on areas such as weapons safety program management, AF and DoD explosive safety criteria, nuclear surety program management, proper handling and storage of weapons/explosives, proper storage of hazardous materials, and emergency response procedures.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
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.
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 expert knowledge of nuclear certification /safety and occupational health principles, practices, procedures, regulations, methods, techniques, and standards which provide the capability to recommend substantive program changes or alternative new courses of managerial action requiring the extension and modification of existing safety and occupational health management techniques critical to the resolution of safety and occupational health management problems. Expert knowledge of internal nuclear weapons maintenance to ensure proposed building designs and support equipment modifications do not hinder operational handling/storing procedures and processes.
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. Expert knowledge of nuclear certification management, nuclear certified item management, nuclear surety/safety principles, system software safety, explosive safety requirements, and USAF nuclear weapon systems operations and capabilities.
2. Comprehensive knowledge of nuclear weapons maintenance, support/handling equipment involved with maintenance activities, and nuclear weapon storage practices for nuclear weapon systems.
3. Comprehensive knowledge of laws, regulations, and current legislative issues related to nuclear weapon system surety. Knowledge of the USAFE and Weapons Safety organizational structure.
4. Skill in assessing and evaluating broad nuclear surety program issues and providing guidance for resolving mission critical problems impacting operations of nuclear weapon systems. Skill in the interpretation of program documentation to identify nuclear surety/safety issues that may adversely impact operations.
5. Ability to assess technical compliance and program objectives as a means of negotiating an acceptable balance between mission and nuclear safety requirements.
6. Ability to plan, develop, implement and coordinate a complete nuclear safety design certification program. This includes the ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources and to meet deadlines.
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
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click to check accreditation.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Additional information
Important Overseas Information: Applicants interested in applying for overseas locations please click to review important information regarding the exceptional family member program.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . 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 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.
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 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.
Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.
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 .
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click .
Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 for additional information.
DUTY 1:Serves as the USAFE safety design certification Subject Matter Expert (SME) for nuclear weapons systems, WS3 and Strike Fighter Aircraft operations. Prepares and delivers oral presentations and briefings, training sessions, conferences, consultations, and strategy sessions with other MAJCOM and AF-level staff agencies and activities to secure cooperation, resolve controversial issues, and convey information to proposed changes in assigned program(s).
DUTY 2: Plans, directs, coordinates, and evaluates activities necessary for the overall management of USAFE Nuclear Certified Item Program Management to include initial certification actions required on new/modified nuclear weapons systems, support equipment and software.
DUTY 3: Plans, directs, coordinates, and evaluates activities necessary for the overall management of USAFE Nuclear Certification Management to include USAFE coordination of nuclear certification impact statements (NCIS) to USAFE Staff SMEs and NATO partners; as well as, identifies operational certification actions required by USAFE.
DUTY 4: Prepares instructions and manuals defining mishap prevention, weapons and explosives handling, use and storage procedures based on interpretation and/or adaptation of DoD instructions and policies formulated by other federal government agencies.
DUTY 5: Coordinates with the Nuclear Surety Official to provide technical on safety training/instruction to wing-level safety representatives on areas such as weapons safety program management, AF and DoD explosive safety criteria, nuclear surety program management, proper handling and storage of weapons/explosives, proper storage of hazardous materials, and emergency response procedures.
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
- This position is designated as a drug testing position
- Work may require travel away from the normal duty station
- Travel by commercial and/or military aircraft may be required in providing staff advice to subordinate activities and attending conferences and meetings
- Employee must obtain a Top Secret security clearance and be eligible for Critical Nuclear Weapon Design Information for access to Formerly Restricted Data
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays
- Employees and family members requiring medical/dental care in the overseas location are responsible for obtaining/paying for care. Access for these members to military medical/dental treatment facilities is on space-available/reimbursable basis only.
- Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.
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.
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 expert knowledge of nuclear certification /safety and occupational health principles, practices, procedures, regulations, methods, techniques, and standards which provide the capability to recommend substantive program changes or alternative new courses of managerial action requiring the extension and modification of existing safety and occupational health management techniques critical to the resolution of safety and occupational health management problems. Expert knowledge of internal nuclear weapons maintenance to ensure proposed building designs and support equipment modifications do not hinder operational handling/storing procedures and processes.
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. Expert knowledge of nuclear certification management, nuclear certified item management, nuclear surety/safety principles, system software safety, explosive safety requirements, and USAF nuclear weapon systems operations and capabilities.
2. Comprehensive knowledge of nuclear weapons maintenance, support/handling equipment involved with maintenance activities, and nuclear weapon storage practices for nuclear weapon systems.
3. Comprehensive knowledge of laws, regulations, and current legislative issues related to nuclear weapon system surety. Knowledge of the USAFE and Weapons Safety organizational structure.
4. Skill in assessing and evaluating broad nuclear surety program issues and providing guidance for resolving mission critical problems impacting operations of nuclear weapon systems. Skill in the interpretation of program documentation to identify nuclear surety/safety issues that may adversely impact operations.
5. Ability to assess technical compliance and program objectives as a means of negotiating an acceptable balance between mission and nuclear safety requirements.
6. Ability to plan, develop, implement and coordinate a complete nuclear safety design certification program. This includes the ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources and to meet deadlines.
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
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click to check accreditation.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Additional information
Important Overseas Information: Applicants interested in applying for overseas locations please click to review important information regarding the exceptional family member program.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . 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 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.
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 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.
Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.
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 .
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click .
Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 for additional information.
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