DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR MAINTENANCE

Duties

• As deputy to the commander, plans, organizes, and oversees the day-to-day operations of the Group.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
• Represents the 27 Special Operations Maintenance Group (SOMXG) Commander with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
• Directs and guides policy formulation for the conduct and operations of group staff functions.
• Participates in special projects and initiatives and performs special assignments to include long-term planning, functional/technical advice and guidance, and continuity of management.

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
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• 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.
• Serves "on call" and may be required to be available after duty hours when problems arise. The incumbent is subject to on-call, seven days a week, 24 hours a day and may require work on holidays.
• Position may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station via commercial or military aircraft. The incumbent may be expected to travel on short notice, often to high-level meetings with other services, industry, and other MAJCOMs.
• The Civilian Maintenance Group Deputy Commanders position will be identified on the Unit Manning Document (UMD).
• This is a critical-sensitive position and requires incumbent to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance.
• The employee may be required to obtain and maintain required professional/technical certifications.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.
• This is a Key Position. 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 Cont'd.
• Cont'd. Federal Agency or office to function effectively. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CAN NOT become a member of the Ready Reserve. (IAW: DoDD 1200.7, "Screening the Ready Reserve,")
• "This is a Supervisory Position." A 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, 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-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes expert knowledge of management methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies and processes within Air Force Special Operations Command. Expert knowledge of Air Force Special Operations Command, United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), and Theater Special Operations Commands joint aviation command relationships, operations, and policies. Expert knowledge of management methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies and command and control processes within a Special Operations Maintenance Group. Knowledge of Air Force/USSOCOM planning, programming, budgetary and contracting principles, concepts, and practices. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.

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:

1. Expert knowledge of management methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies and processes within Air Force Special Operations Command. Joint Special Operations Air Command(JSOAC) experience desired.
2. Must possess prior Air Force maintenance group or deputy maintenance command experience. Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of aircraft maintenance procedures and mission capabilities of aircraft assigned to 27 Special Operations Wing (SOW).
3. Expert knowledge of Air Force Special Operations Command, USSOCOM, JSOC, and Theater Special Operations Commands joint aviation command relationships, operations, and policies. Expert knowledge of management methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies and command and control processes within a Special Operations Maintenance Group.
4. Knowledge of Air Force/USSOCOM planning, programming, budgetary and contracting principles, concepts, and practices. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
5 Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to justify, defend, present, advocate and advise on processes, actions, and decisions impacting special operations airpower employment.
6. Ability to directly organize, supervise, mentor, appraise, and provide supervisory guidance to military and civilian personnel. Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative and judgment in addressing critical issues related to capability of aircraft and maintenance personnel.

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.

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.

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Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 for additional information.