WING PLANNER

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The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as the 501st Combat Support Wing's (501 CSW) lead for wing plans management, coordination, and distribution; advises Crisis Action Team (CAT) tactics, techniques, and procedures along with response actions for the wing during contingencies and exercises; champions the wing's process management and continuous process improvement programs to support transformation and improvement of wing operations; and performs additional duties as necessary to improve wing readiness and efficiencies.

• Leads team of personnel to execute duties in support of Wing Plans and Transformation (XP) section.
• Directs and manages wing plans program and serves as subject matter expert on all relevant higher headquarters, wing, installation, and transformation plans.
• Advises Crisis Action Team (CAT) and wing command and control and emergency/contingency response operations.
• Serves as wing focal point for all wing innovation efforts to include process management and continuous process improvement programs.
• Performs supervisory personnel management responsibilities.

Requirements
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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 OCONUS 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
• "This is a Supervisory Position." A 1 year supervisory probationary period is required if applicant selected has not previously met this requirement.
• Work may frequently require travel away from the normal duty station.
• Must be able to obtain or maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Employee may be required to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime.
• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle.
• May be assigned other duties not included in this position description, but that are appropriate to the grade and skillset of the incumbent.
• Minimum Green Belt certified individual highly desired. Black Belt certification preferred.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment Cont.:

• This position is emergency essential (E-E). The incumbent must meet all requirements of E-E positions and may be required, as a condition of employment, to take a series of vaccinations and annual boosters to immunize against anthrax and other diseases. During a crisis, the incumbent or designated alternate must continue to perform the E-E duties until relieved by proper authority. The same will be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively. This meets the criteria of an E-E position and requires that the incumbent or designated alternate to be removed from any military recall status.

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, 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-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes extensive knowledge of and available access to Operations Plans, strategic USAFE operational documents, operational wing plans, and other operational documentation to support mission readiness across the wing. Knowledge of pertinent laws (both US and foreign), regulations, policies, and precedents and local guidelines which affect the wing plans program. Knowledge of the major issues, program goals and objectives, work processes and administrative operations of the wing plans program. Knowledge of budgeting and accounting practices to project, monitor and document expenditures. Knowledge of AF, MAJCOM, and wing innovation priorities and requirements to assure a functional and effective innovation program.

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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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 administrative laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to the administration of agency program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key program events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the worth of program accomplishments. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.

Skill in applying, analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of issues or problems concerning efficiency and effectiveness of program operations to devise organizational structuring option for complex, diverse operations and to measure and improve program effectiveness and/or organizational productivity. DATE: 12/17/10

Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors and non-supervisory members.

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

Ability to communicate both orally and in writing up/down and laterally within and outside of the organization with tact to build coalitions and relationships in order to shore up a foundation for wing plans and transformation.

Ability to calmly and professionally advise personnel and support leadership during a crisis. Ability to retain knowledge of documents and plans to inform execution of duties in crisis and promote utilization with subordinate wing units.

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

Important Overseas Information: Applicants interested in applying for overseas locations please click here to review important information regarding the exceptional family member program.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here . 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 here for more information.

Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. NOTE: 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.

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 here 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.

Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.

Disabled veteran leave 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 here .

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