SUPERVISORY SENIOR FORCE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Duties

Directs, plans, organizes, and manages the activities of the United States Special Operations Command Operations Directorate Global Force Management Division.

Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors.

Represents USSOCOM with a variety of operational and functional area organizations.

Actively influences national policy and strategy in order to solve complex joint operations resource issues, manage operational employment of Special Operations Forces (SOF), and facilitate development of supporting plans.

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
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Work may frequently require travel away from the normal duty station, to include combat zones, on military or commercial aircraft.
• Must obtain and retain a Top-Secret Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• This position is designated by the Air Force as a Test Designated Position (TDP) under the AirForce Civilian Drug Testing Program. As a mandatory requirement for employment in this TDP, the incumbent is (A)to refrain from - (cont'd)
• (cont'd) - use of illegal drugs and (B) if requested, to submit to urinalysis testing. The selectee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is identified as a TDP.
• Shift work and weekend stand-by duty may be required. Incumbent must be available for work within three-hour recall in emergency situations and must be available to travel in CONUS within 24 hours and OCONUS within 72 hours of notice.
• "This is a Supervisory Position." A 1-year supervisory probationary period is required if applicant selected has not previously met this requirement.

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 for 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-14, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes comprehensive knowledge of the missions and functions of USSOCOM, its components, and the Theater Special Operations Commands; knowledge of the organization, programs, missions, and functions of DoD, Services, other Joint organizations, and select U.S. Government agencies; and their respective, functional interrelationships to develop and implement command-wide policies, programs, procedures and strategies for Global Special Operations Forces (SOF) management. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Comprehensive knowledge of DoD policy, directives, regulations, and business rules related to readiness and force management; comprehensive knowledge, skill, and ability in the function and application of the various tools employed to conduct routine force management operations to include: the Automated Message Handling System, Logbook, Joint Capabilities Requirements Manager, Electronic Joint Manpower and Personnel System, Joint Training Information Management System, Automated Global Force Management Tool, Collaborative Issue Resolution Tool, and the Defense Readiness Reporting System-Strategic (DRRS-S). Also requires knowledge of the various Service readiness reporting systems and their functional interrelationship with DRRS-S.

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-14 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-15 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:

• Comprehensive knowledge of the missions and functions of USSOCOM, its components, and the Theater Special Operations Commands; knowledge of the organization, programs, missions, and functions of DoD, Services, other Joint organizations, and select U.S. Government agencies; and their respective, functional interrelationships to develop and implement command-wide policies, programs, procedures and strategies for Global SOF management.
• Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the daily operations/functions of a small to medium organization and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors.
• Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
• A high degree of written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with senior level leadership within and outside of the DoD.
• Comprehensive knowledge of DoD policy, directives, regulations, and business rules related to readiness and force management; comprehensive knowledge, skill, and ability in the function and application of the various tools employed to conduct routine force management operations to include: the Automated Message Handling System, Logbook, Joint Capabilities Requirements Manager, Electronic Joint Manpower and Personnel System, Joint Training Information Management System, Automated Global Force Management Tool, Collaborative Issue Resolution Tool, and the Defense Readiness Reporting System-Strategic (DRRS-S). Also requires knowledge of the various Service readiness reporting systems and their functional interrelationship with DRRS-S.

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 . 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.

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 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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