COMMAND ACTION OFFICER

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is: As an Air Reserve Technician (ART) officer, to serve as a special assistant/advisor to the NAF Commander and member of the Commander's Action Group (CAG). As an advisor to the Commander, the incumbent is a key management official charged with planning and managing special projects and providing advisory support. In addition, trains reservists in the accomplishment of the tasks set forth herein.

DUTY 1: Manages the administrative and information process of the Commander's Action Group (CAG). Serves as a special assistant/advisor to the Commander, providing analysis and assistance on solutions to complex and sensitive situations affecting HQ AFRC, NAF A-Staff, and units. Stays abreast of policy decisions made by higher command, Air Force, DoD, as well as other governmental and non-governmental agencies.

DUTY 2: Conducts staff studies, analysis, and special projects related to leadership and management of NAF and subordinate units. Such studies or projects may include but are not limited to review of legislative and regulatory changes and determination of impacts of new policies; analysis of controversial or precedent setting directives and decisions referred by higher authority; major conversions/reorganizations; etc. Conducts meetings with key personnel in order to discuss, evaluate and determine course of action relative to technical matters which may be of a precedent nature, cross organizational lines result in adverse impact or cause significant changes of business processes.

DUTY 3: Assesses the effectiveness of NAF program execution. Reviews management indicators and reports to identify deficiencies or shortfalls. Provides analysis of programs, controversial or precedent setting policies, or changes that may impact effectiveness or require additional support.

DUTY 4: Represents the CAG at meetings attended by representatives of other staff offices, HQ AFRC directorates, HQ USAF, gaining major commands (GMAJCOM), US Government contractors, and other military agencies. Provides and maintains NAF mission briefings to a wide variety of audiences on behalf of the Commander, and prepares other briefings and communications as necessary for NAF/CC and CV.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Must be a current member of the AF Reserves or willing/qualified to join
• A security clearance may be required
• 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/
• Total salary varies depending on location of position
• This posn is subject to provision of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Must sign a mobility agreement
• Retired military are usually ineligible for membership in the Air Force Reserve. Retired military personnel who have active Air Force Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment (position and unit) on their application.
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• 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
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• 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.

Qualifications

THIS IS AN AIR RESERVE TECHNICIAN OFFICER POSITION.
This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) Officer position located at 4 AIR FORCE AF with the military rank of COL/O-4, AFSC:16G4. For questions concerning military eligibility please contact the Air Force Reserve Qualification Center at 1-800-257-1212.

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: One year of specialized experience which includes performing work with the in-depth knowledge of organization, programs, missions, and functions of the AF Reserve Wing, and the relationships of administrative support activities to such missions, as applied to accomplishing various assignments involving issues affecting the wing. Knowledge and understanding of a comprehensive range of staff concepts, objectives, policies, management/ organizational techniques, and military command are applied in accomplishing work assignments. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the GS-11 or above grade/level or equivalent position in the federal service

Federal Time-In-Grade (TIG) Requirement for General Schedule (GS) Positions: Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS-11 grade level or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral. 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 analytical/investigative techniques and qualitative/quantitative methods to conduct comprehensive studies and make recommendations on substantive operating programs and policies.
2. Thorough knowledge of wing functions, military agency, Reserve components, DoD and MAJCOM command policies, procedures, structures, missions, programs, organizational relationships, and operational plans and policy formulation.
3. Knowledge of programs throughout a MAJCOM in order to conduct comprehensive studies, analyze findings, and make recommendations on substantive operating programs.
4. Knowledge and understanding of a comprehensive range of staff concepts, objectives, policies, management/organizational techniques, and military command. Ability to gain cooperation from others through tact, courtesy and diplomacy.
5. Ability to recognize interrelationships of the various aspects of operating programs and skill in interpreting and analyzing such information to evaluate overall program status and effectiveness.
6. Ability to manage and adjust workload to accommodate rapid and significant increases in short notice taskings. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiates complex issues; and maintains good working relationships.

Other significant facts pertaining to this position are:
1. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) Officer position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air
Force Reserve requirements. The incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART duties; however, the
incumbent may also be assigned some non-ART duties, generally, not to exceed 30 percent of total
responsibilities. Work schedule will be aligned to allow incumbent to fully participate in unit training
assemblies (UTA).
2. JAW DoD 1 3020:42, the position has been locally designated as Mission Essential (ME); needed to ensure the -- continued operation of mission essential-functions-of the activity. Mission Essential-personnel may be-required to report for duty at normal times when the base is closed or delayed reporting, and remain on duty during phased or early release.
3. This is an AFRC key management position in which the incumbent is required to formulate, determine or influence policies of the assigned units. Must be highly knowledgeable of AFRC mission and responsibilities.
4. This position is designated as a mobility-position . Incumbent must be willing to move/transfer-to-another unit/location on a lateral or promotion basis as directed by HQ AFRC. AFRE-command-wide geographic mobility is a condition of employment for all ART Officer positions. The employee must sign a mobility agreement.
5. Must possess demonstrated leadership and managerial abilities essential to successful accomplishment of responsibilities inherent in this position.
6. May be required to fly in commercial and military aircraft to perform temporary/permanent duty assignments.
7. As necessary to meet special or essential unscheduled activities, may be required to work an uncommon tour of duty with brief advance notice.
8. Position requires the-incumbent-to obtain-and retain the clearance level designated-for-this position.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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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