DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF

Duties

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To serve as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Joint Task Force-Civil Support (JTF-CS), a subordinate command to the United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM). Shares with the Chief of Staff the full scope of responsibility for managing the activities of JTF-CS. Represents the Chief officially, and when acting for the Chief, possesses the same authority and prerogatives.

DUTIES:

Serves as the "alter ego" for the JTF-CS Chief of Staff, responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the activities of the organization.

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

Represents JTF-CS with a variety of commands and functional area organizations.

Information System Authorizing Official. Formally assumes responsibility for operating an information system at an acceptable level of risk to organizational operations, assets, individuals, other organizations, and the nation (CNSSI 4009).

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 posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• This is a Centrally Managed position in the Operations Field.
• This is a supervisory position. A 1-year supervisory probationary period is required if applicant selected has not previously met this requirement.
• This position has been designated as Special Sensitive. The employee is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance as a condition of employment.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations in performance of temporary duty (TDY).
• Employee may be required to work and/or be "on call" after normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends or holidays and is subject to short- or no-notice recall to duty during exercises, crises, or contingencies.
• Employee will be required to attend periodic command and/or civic related social functions and related events after normal duty hours.
• In the performance of assigned duties, employee uses tact, diplomacy, and professionalism to promote effective working relationships with a variety of offices and agencies.
• Employee is required to file and submit an initial and annual Confidential Financial Disclosure (OGE Fm 450) report in the electronic Financial Disclosure Management (FDM) system in accordance with DoD 5500.07-R, Joint Ethics Regulation.

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment (Continued):

• This position is designated by the Air Force as a Test Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. As a mandatory requirement for employment in this TDP, the incumbent is (A) to refrain from use of illegal drugs and (B) if required, to submit to urinalysis testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions present a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. The selectee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is identified as a TDP.
• May be required to perform Battle Roster functions during Exercise and Real-World events. Battle Roster functions may include, but are not limited to, Joint Personnel Operation Cell, Contingency Command Center, Future Operations Center, Joint Enabling Capability, and other tasks as assigned. These duties may require additional duty hours and/or alternate duty locations.
• This is a KEY position IAW 3 2 CFR, Part 44 Appendix A and DOD Directive 1 200. 7. A Key Position is a Federal position that cannot be vacated during a war, national emergency, or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency to function effectively. Applicants for positions designated as "Key" positions who do not agree to this condition shall not be extended an offer of employment. The employee must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CANNOT become a member of the Ready Reserve while assigned to this position.
• IAW DODI 3020-42 the position has been locally, or command designated as Mission Essential (ME) performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF), which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions IAW, DODI 3 020-42, Defense Continuity Programs.
• YA002 = Eligiblefor situational telework only, including Ad hoc, Emergency, or OPM prescribed ' Unscheduled" Telework. This eligibility is separate and distinct from the employee's eligibility. A civilian employee's telework arrangement may be terminated at the discretion of the supervisor or at the employee's request.
• This position is designated as part of the Cyberspace Workforce. As a condition of employment, the incumbent is required to achieve both the foundational (within 9 months) and resident (within 1 2 months) qualification requirements outlined in IAW DODM 8140. 03 for each work role at the assigned proficiency levels. A waiver of these requirements may be granted. Failure to achieve qualifications or to obtain an approved waiver for cyberspace work role(s) within stated timelines will be removed from the duties associated with the work role. In addition, a minimum of 20 hours per year of Continuous Professional Development or education activities is required to maintain and enhance competence.

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 equivalent to the GS-13 (or higher) grade level or equivalent (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, or public sector). Examples of specialized experience include Knowledge of the various national policies, objectives, doctrine, and strategy involving CBRN and all-hazards DSCA support functions, operations, procedures, practices and the roles and responsibilities of the supporting agencies in both CONUS and OCONUS locations; Knowledge of personnel management, EEO, and safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures; Knowledge of the roles, policies, procedures and organizational structure of DOD Agencies, Services, Joint organizations, and Joint Force Commander's concept of operations; and knowledge of information systems Security Assessment and Authorization 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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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 the various national policies, objectives, doctrine, and strategy involving CBRN and all-hazards DSCA support functions, operations, procedures, practices and the roles and responsibilities of the supporting agencies in both CONUS and OCONUS locations.
• Knowledge of personnel management, EEO, safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of the roles, policies, procedures and organizational structure of DOD Agencies, Services, Joint organizations, and Joint Force Commander's concept of operations.
• Knowledge of information systems Security Assessment and Authorization processes.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions of an organization through subordinate supervisors. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.

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.

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.

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

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 .

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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.