LIAISON SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Duties

• Serves as a senior advisor/analyst performing liaison support assignments for 12 AF Air Forces Southern(AFSOUTH) Commander to the Commander, Air Combat Command (COMACC).
• Serves as senior advisor to Commander 12 AF (AFSOUTH) on Air Combat Command (ACC) matters. Notifies and advises the Commander, Vice Commander, Mobilization Assistant, and 12 AF (AFSOUTH) senior staff of any ACC decisions and policies that could potentially have impact on 12 AF (AFSOUTH).
• Senior representative of 12 AF (AFSOUTH) Commander's Liaison Officer (LNO) element in ACC's Contingency Action Team (ACC CAT).
• Overseer of Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) at ACC with regard to 12 AF (AFSOUTH) programs.

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
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• 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.
• The employee must obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Security clearance as a condition of employment.
• This position is a "Key" position. It cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without impairing the capability of the organization to- function effectively. Unless an alternate can be designated to perform the duties of (Cont'd)
• (Cont'd) this position during wartime, the incumbent of this "Key" position must be screened from military recall status.
• This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions present a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national (Cont'd)
• (Cont'd) security, and public safety. It is required that you (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing.

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 Administrative and Management Positions, Miscellaneous Administrations and Program Series 0301.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of the principles, regulations, methods, functions, procedures, processes and goals of 12 Air Force (AF) Air Forces Southern (AFSOUTH), Air Combat Command, Headquarters Air Force, National Guard Bureau, Air Force Personnel Center, Air Force Reserve Personnel Center, United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM), Department of Defense, and Joint Chiefs of Staff. Extensive knowledge of Air Combat Command and 12 AF structures, mission, programs, and organizational relationships along with a comprehensive understanding of the Air Combat Command strategic planning, acquisition and management processes to prepare long-range planning guidance, goals, mission, and functional realignments. Knowledge of 12 AF (AFSOUTH) and Air Combat Command programs, operations, objectives and mastery of advanced management and organization principles along with a comprehensive knowledge of planning, programming, and budgeting regulation, guidelines and processes. Broad working knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methods and techniques to develop operating standards covering complex program functions and missions. This knowledge applies in a staff advisory capacity to line management and the commander in support of planning, development, and execution of 12 AF (AFSOUTH) programs; the administrative management of their subordinate units, offices and geographically separated locations. Knowledge of 12 AF (AFSOUTH), USSOUTHCOM, Air Combat Command, and Headquarters Air Force to evaluate, plan, and analyze processes and quantitative/qualitative techniques. Rated experience required. Knowledge of Air Operations Center mission and role is support of an air component commander and/or a joint force commander. Thorough understanding of the Deliberate and Crisis Action Planning Process as well as Joint Air Operations Planning Process.

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. 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 the principles, regulations, methods, functions, procedures and processes of 12 AF (AFSOUTH), Air Combat Command, Headquarters Air Force, National Guard Bureau, Air Force Personnel Center, Air Force Reserve Personnel Center, USSOUTHCOM, Department of Defense, and Joint Chief of Staff.

Extensive knowledge of Air Combat Command and 12 AF structures, mission, programs, and organizational relationships along with a comprehensive understanding of the Air Combat Command strategic planning, acquisition and management processes to prepare long-range planning guidance, goals, mission, and functional realignments.

Knowledge of 12 AF (AFSOUTH) and Air Combat Command program operations, processes, goals, and objectives and mastery of advanced management and organization principles and practices along with a comprehensive knowledge of planning, programming, and budgeting regulation, guidelines and processes.

Broad working knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methods and techniques to develop operating standards covering complex program functions and missions. This knowledge applies in a staff advisory capacity to line management and the commander in support of planning, development, and execution of the 12 AF (AFSOUTII) programs; the administrative management of their subordinate units, offices and geographically separated locations.

Skill and ability to prepare projects/staff reports and deliver briefings to high-level officials both civilians and/or military officials.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to justify, defend, present, advocate, and/or advise on processes, actions, and decisions impacting 12 AF (AFSOUTH), USSOUTHCOM and Air Combat Command. Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze data to prepare and defend mission requirements, develop alternatives, resource requirements, and make recommendations to resolve problems and provide policy and guidance. Ability to identify and integrate key organizational issues against political, fiscal, and military organizational factors.

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

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.

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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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