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DEPLOYMENT READINESS PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Department of the Air Force

Posted 2 days ago
Secret
Unspecified
Unspecified
Beale AFB, CA (On-Site/Office)

Duties

  • Provides technical guidance to senior leadership regarding deployment readiness programs.
  • Reviews Operation Plans (OPLANs), Concept Plans (CONPLANs), Concept of Operations (CONOPs), and Exercise Plans for currency, accuracy, and support capability.
  • Performs deployment program analysis activities.
  • Coordinates deployment readiness activities of subordinate Squadrons.


  • 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
    • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
    • The incumbent will be required to complete the following mandatory trainings: Unit Deployment Manager (UDM) training, Integrated Deployment System/Logistics Module (IDS/LOGMOD) training, and Pallet BuildUp/Hazardous Cargo Preparation course.
    • The incumbent must maintain a working knowledge of the following automated information systems: Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS), (cont. below.)
    • the Deliberate Crisis Action Planning and Execution System (DCAPES), the MyLearning Air Force Portal training website, the Automated Readiness Information System (ARIS), and the Aeromedical Services Information Management System (ASIMS).
    • May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours.
    • Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location.
    • Travel may include overnight stays.
    • Operational experience in time-phased deployments within high-altitude reconnaissance missions, or operational experience within Tanker Airlift, and experience performing as an Installation or Unit Deployment Manager is highly desirable.
    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 Clerical and Administration Support Positions for Miscellaneous Administration and Program 0301.

    SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and precedents affecting deployment readiness and work processes sufficient to make appropriate judgments and construct viable options concerning deployment readiness in a dynamic and fluid environment with little notice of change requirements. Knowledge of analytical and evaluative techniques related to the identification, consideration, and resolution of issues or problems identified during review of exercise plans for currency, accuracy, and support capability of military actions and training. Knowledge of administration processes and documentation requirements to ensure effective Group deployment readiness program management and effectiveness. Knowledge of logistics management operations that involve Wing-level planning, coordinating, or evaluating contingency support, logistics readiness deployment, and execution. This work requires considerable skill in applying and integrating this knowledge to plan and accomplish a variety of complex work assignments and/or to identify, analyze, and resolve issues or problems. Knowledge of Integrated Deployment Systems (IDS), which include logistics management information systems necessary for planning and executing deployment operations, such as Logistics Module (LOGMOD), Deliberate Crisis Action Planning and Execution Systems (DCAPES), MyLearning Training website, Automated Readiness Information System (ARIS), and Aeromedical Services Information Management System (ASIMS).

    OR
    EDUCATION:
    Ph.D. or equivalent graduate 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 copies of your transcripts.

    OR
    COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
    Combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit copies of your 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-09 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 a wide range of federal and agency deployment/mobilization concepts, principles, practices, procedures, regulations, and laws applicable to the full range of deployment readiness program management.
    • Knowledge of methods, procedures, and skills in evaluating and performing operations to identify and meet deployment readiness.
    • Knowledge of Integrated Deployment Systems (IDS), which include logistics management information systems necessary for planning and executing deployment operations, such as Logistics Module (LOGMOD), Deliberate Crisis Action Planning and Execution Systems (DCAPES), MyLearning Training website, Automated Readiness Information System (ARIS), and Aeromedical Services Information Management System (ASIMS).
    • Skill in analyzing, evaluating, and interpreting deployment readiness factors, and formulating procedural solutions to problems for implementation.
    • Ability to identify, analyze, and translate complex information, make appropriate judgments, and evaluate options concerning the Group's deployment readiness program.
    • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

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

    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.

    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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