SUPERVISORY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (APPSW)

Duties

• Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of Robotic Automation Services, ensuring automations comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs.

• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.

• Represents AFPC with a variety of installation and functional area organizations serving as AFPC Robotic Automation Services advocate and spokesperson to AF IT policy and automation decision-making agencies.

• Responsible for integration and execution of all IT aspects of the assigned activity in concert with OSD, Air Force, and other service CIO, Robotic Automation Services, and HR staffs.

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/
• Position is centrally managed by Cyberspace and Information Technology CFT; DNRP is authorized.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Only open to current Air Force civilian employees within the Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC).
• Incumbent is subject to a one (1) year supervisory probationary period if this requirement has not previously been completed.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain secret clearance.

Qualifications

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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.

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• AF DCIPS Interchange
• AF Internal Employee
• Military Spouse Preference

Qualifications:
In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Information Technology (IT) Management Series, GS-2210 (Alternate A).

EXPERIENCE: Must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the following four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, Problem Solving AND have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level (GS-13) or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: Planning, organizing, and directing the functions of an organization, including mentoring, motivating, and appraising staff; leading teams on projects involving the analysis, development, testing, and implementation of new enterprise-level technologies for AFPC; analytically articulating and negotiating complex and sensitive issues with officials holding diverse or opposing viewpoints; supporting matrixed staff in the critical phases of development, testing, production, and sustainment of automation services; and demonstrating experience with automated data processing functions, techniques, and database principles as they apply to existing and future military and civilian systems.

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.

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 laws, regulations, policies, and practices governing civilian and military personnel systems.

• Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.

• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in automated data processing functions, techniques, and capabilities including database principles, with specific knowledge of existing and future military and civilian systems.

• Skill in analytically articulating and negotiating complex and sensitive issues with officials of diverse perspectives and often with different or opposing views.

• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions, mentoring, motivation, appraisal, and staff of an organization, as well as support matrix staff in critical aspects of development, testing, production, and sustainment of automation services.

• Ability to communicate effectively, clear, concise, and with technical accuracy, 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

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 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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