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EXECUTIVE STAFF SPECIALIST

Department of the Air Force

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Secret
Unspecified
Unspecified
Andrews AFB, MD (On-Site/Office)

Duties

  • Serves as the executive advisor on programs and initiatives within the group.
  • Performs a variety of staff studies concerning group programs and program support effectiveness resulting from regulatory changes, new technology, program/mission changes, recurring requirements, and others.
  • Represents the group commander concerning group plans, special events, projects, etc., to communicate the commander's policies and to explain the interests of the group in regard to local activities or projects.
  • Manages group resources for executive support, services and activities. Conducts management studies, inquiries, and surveys to determine support requirements and to measure the effectiveness of existing structures in meeting objectives.
  • Maintains oversight of and has overall responsibility for the inspection program as it relates to the group and directs the conduct of inspection activities.
  • Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
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
  • May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments
  • May be required to work overtime, unusual or extended tour of duty
  • Performs other related duties as assigned
  • The employee will be required to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance
  • Only open to current, permanent civilian employees within the Department of Defense (DoD).
Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standards for Administrative and Management Positions for the GS-0301, Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series. .

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-9, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes application of organization, major issues, program goals, missions, functions, administrative operations of the wing and group; Skills in applying analytical, evaluative, and investigative methods and techniques to issues concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of group administrative and support program operations. Ability to plan and organize work and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

OR

EDUCATION:
Successfully completed a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts

OR

COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
Less than the full amount of specialized experience described in the job opportunity announcement; however have more than 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education with a major or subject area related to the position to be filled. Therefore, have a combination of experience and education. NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts.

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-9 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 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:
  • Knowledge of organization, major issues, program goals, missions, functions, administrative operations of the wing and group.
  • Knowledge and skill in applying analytical, evaluative, and investigative methods and techniques to issues concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of group administrative and support program operations.
  • Knowledge of the laws, regulations, policies and precedents which affect group programs and related support resources.
  • Knowledge and understanding of a comprehensive range of staff concepts, objectives, policies, management/organizational techniques, and military command.
  • Knowledge of operating programs throughout the group in order to conduct studies, analyze findings, and make recommendations on substantive operating programs.
  • Ability to plan and organize work and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Skill and ability to prepare project and staff reports and deliver briefings to high level officials both civilian and military.
  • Knowledge of training goals and objectives to assist in the management and implementation of training goals for the CSS personnel.

  • 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.

    Additional 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.

    Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

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    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 program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

    Additional information

    The mission of the United States Air Force is: To fly, fight, and win ... Airpower anytime, anywhere. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

    Click to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide:

    • 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
    • AF DCIPS Interchange
    • AF Internal Employee
    • Cyber Interagency Transfer Authority (CITA)
    • DoD Transfer (Excluding Air Force)
    • EO 12721 Certain Former Overseas Employees
    • EO 13473 Appointment of Certain Military Spouses
    • Former Federal Employees (Reinstatement)
    • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
    • Land Management Employee
    • Military Spouse Preference
    • National Service (Peace Corps and VISTA)
    • Non-AF DCIPS Interchange
    • Non-Appropriated Fund
    • Non-DoD Transfer
    • Other (Interchange Agreements)
    • People with Disabilities, Schedule A
    • PPP DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians
    • PPP DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
    • PPP Mil Res (MR) and Nat Guard (NG) Pref Eligible Technician Receiving Disability Retirement
    • Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction
    • Veterans Employment Opportunities Act
    • Veterans Recruitment Authority
    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.

    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 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 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.
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