DEPLOYMENT READINESS SPECIALIST

Duties

• Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of 87 FSS/FSPI ensuring the Installation Personnel Readiness (IPR) complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. Reviews, analyzes, and interprets regulations, directives, and reports pertinent to the deployment of military and civilian personnel.
• Manages contingency deployment processing using the Deliberate & Crisis Action Planning and Execution Segments (DCAPES) system and all deployment systems directed by the Installation Deployment Officer (IDO) and serves as the Installation Air Force Personnel Accounting and Assessment System (AFPAAS) facilitator. Plans and directs IPR deployment operations and coordinates with the Air Force LGRDX (Logistics Readiness) section to ensure services are properly performed in accordance with Air Force Instruction (AFI), Combatant Command (COCOM) Reporting Instructions and the Installation Deployment Plan.
• Establishes the Personnel Control Center (PCC) as directed by commander or Crisis Action Team personnel regardless of time of day. Accumulates strength data from group-level POC's or Unit Control Centers (UCCs).
• Communicates on a daily basis with MAJCOMS, USAF, COCOMS Air Expeditionary Forces (AEF) Center, Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC), Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (AFIMSC), PERSCO Teams, the IDO, Manpower, UDMs, DUCC/COR members, the Traffic Management Office (TMO), and Finance on deploying personnel. Coordinates with higher headquarters to ensure receipt and interface of contingency/exercise/manning assistance requirements levies.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Supervises one SSgt and one SrA. Advises and provides counsel to subordinates regarding policies, procedures and directives of management.
• Uses Communications Security (COMSEC) materials. Maintains classified materials in proper manner as established in governing directives.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
• U.S. Citizenship is 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
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• 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.
• Emergency overtime may be required
• The employee must possess a valid driver's license
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing
• Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security and public safety
• May be required to fly in commercial and military aircraft to perform temporary/permanent duty assignments
• May be subject to recall during other than normal duty hours
• The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance
• This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions
• The duties of this position meet all requirements as a category 4 designation, and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency
• or office to function effectively. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CANNOT become a member of the Ready Reserve (IAW: DoDD 1200.7, "Screening Ready Reserve")
• SEE ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT IN QUALIFICATIONS SECTION

Qualifications

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• This is a key position. Incumbent must be removed from their military recall status if alternatives for filling the position during an emergency are not available. The incumbent may be required to take part in test alerts and practice exercises. Mobilization-key position is a key position under the provisions of AFI 36-202, civilian mobility.
• The work also requires the carrying of loads deployment/training equipment that may weigh up to 60 pounds.

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-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Example of specialized experience includes: (1) Working with a wide range of deployment planning principles, operations, policies, practices, objectives and applicable directives; (2) providing administrative processes and documentation requirements to ensure deployment readiness; (3) working with problem solving and conflict resolution techniques sufficient to interact in a highly charged, fast paced and demanding environment; and (4) using the internet, email, and all the systems which support the deployment process to include Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS), Deliberate & Crisis Action Planning and Execution Segment (DCAPES), and Air Force Personnel Accounting and Assessment System (AFPASS) in order to determine deployment taskings and Air Expeditionary Forces (AEF) assignments, prepare reports, input and extract data, manage projected and deployed personnel, and meet suspense.

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EDUCATION: Successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or LL.M which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

OR
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A 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 a copy of 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:

1. Knowledge of a wide range of deployment planning principles, operations, policies, practices, objectives and applicable directives.

2. Knowledge of the administrative processes and documentation requirements to ensure deployment readiness.

3. Knowledge of problem solving and conflict resolution techniques sufficient to interact in a highly charged, fast paced and demanding environment.

4. Knowledge of and skill in using the internet, email, and all the systems which support the deployment process to include MilPDS, DCAPES, and AFPASS in order to determine deployment taskings and AEF assignments, prepare reports, input and extract data, manage projected and deployed personnel, and meet suspense.

5. Skill in analyzing a wide variety of data to provide recommendations for improving human resource management program and knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.

6. Skill in written and oral communication techniques sufficient to develop and deliver briefings, project papers, status reports, and correspondence to managers to foster understanding of recommendations

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 transcripts with 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 FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS********************

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty . Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:

• Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
• Branch of Armed Forces
• Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
• Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
• Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
• Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
• Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
• Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.

Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt

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.

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.

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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