EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Duties

• Plans, organizes, and oversees all training and support activities for the 37th Training Wing.
• Directs operations/activities and exercises management authority on behalf of the Commander over an extremely complex and diverse organization.
• As senior civilian for 37th Training Wing, exercises higher level management responsibilities, to include serving as a higher level reviewer for civilian performance reports.
• Represents the 37th Training Wing with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with Group Commanders, Wing Plans, Public Affairs, Safety, Protocol, Inspector General, Equal Opportunity, Information Protection, Chaplain, Judge Advocate, Command Post, Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, Financial Management, Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection, Protocol, Commanders Staff and CC action group.

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
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• 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.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• May be required to work an uncommon tour of duty.
• Mobility agreement for Position- All personnel selected for, or reassigned to, covered GS13/14/15 positions must sign a Mobility Agreement as a condition of employment prior to entering on duty.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET clearance.
• This position is designated as a key position IAW AFI 36-507. Duties of this position are essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations. Incumbents of key positions must be removed from their military recall status
• if alternative for filling of the position during an emergency are not available.
• This is a Centrally managed position.
• A one (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.

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 (1)Expert knowledge of program goals and objectives, functions, operations, policies, procedures, practices, concepts and theories and ability to apply that knowledge to a variety of work situations at various levels within the command, AF, DoD, Joint and private industry collaborations; (2)Expert and comprehensive knowledge on the research, preparation and coordination of MAJCOM-level, and HAF-level staff work to plan, develop and program activities to meet AF and national defense objectives; (3) Ability to recommend and or make critical decisions affecting the course and development of plans and programs in support of the command and national security strategies.

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:

1. Knowledge of Air Force, Air Education and Training Command, and Second Air Force, 502d Air Base Wing, 37th Training Wing policies and procedures, joint basing structure and management.

2. Knowledge of Wing Staff Agency (Protocol, Plans/programs, Public Affairs, Financial Management, Safety) multi-service policies and processes, governance, and roles and responsibilities that provide data to command and control for the 37th Training Wing in a Joint Basing structure.

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

4. Ability to plan, organize, and direct staff functions; mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors.

5. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.

6. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Thorough knowledge of the mission, programs, functions, goals and objectives for the 37th Training Wing.

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

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.

Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.

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.

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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