MILITARY TRANSITION SERVICES SPECIALIST

Duties

• Serves as USSOCOM's Warrior Care Program (Care Coalition) Subject Matter Expert for Career Transition, Employment & Education Services.
• Exercises major program responsibilities. Chief of Career Transition, Employment & Education reports to the Deputy Director and functions as the principal official for the Career Transition Initiatives.
• Serves as USSOCOM's Warrior Care Program (Care Coalition) Subject Matter Expert in all core areas.
• Budget management and allocation.
• Ensure the core classified national information protection security disciplines of information are fully covered from a policy and programmed view point to ensure overall information

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
• 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.
• Required to travel by military and/or commercial conveyance in the performance of official duties
• Routinely be required to work extended hours
• This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program
• As a mandatory requirement for employment in this TDP, the incumbent is (A) to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (B) if requested, to submit to urinalysis testing
• The incumbent must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is a TDP
• Recruitment and Relocation Incentives will be considered
• Leave Accrual incentive will be considered
• Superior Qualification requests will be considered
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Special Sensitive security clearance. Incumbent has recurring access to classified information
• The investigative requirement CANNOT be waived for special sensitive positions. The selectee must possess this clearance prior to starting in the position

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.

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 developing and coordinating concepts, principles, theories and practices relating to one or more of the Transition Services fields to support USSOCOM's Commander vision for WCP (CC) Transition Services; plan and present Career Transition, Employment & Education Services programs and provide professional training programs, resolving and responding to the unique challenges for Wounded, Ill, or Injured (WII) Recovering Service Members (RSM).

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:
1. Expert knowledge of a wide range concepts, principles, and theories and practices of the Transition Services programs internal to HQUSSOCOM and external to support CDRUSSOCOM vision for WCP (CC) Transition Services.

2. Expert knowledge of Special Operations culture, military family dynamics, related professional fields, highly skilled in resolving and responding to the unique challenges facing SOF WII RSM.

3. Broad knowledge of a wide range of concepts, principles and techniques in implementing, conducting, and administering a worldwide, multi-faceted Military Transition Services Section and the structure of Warrior Care Program (Care Coalition).

4. Ability to serve as a consultant or Subject Matter Expert to a multidisciplinary team and to contribute hands on services and programs that support the WCP (CC) Transition Services consisting of; competitive Transition Services and wellness adaptive events.

5. A high degree of written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with senior level leadership, maintain superior professionalism and to negotiate complex issues in order to influence a variety of internal and external personnel.

6. Ability to plan, organize and lead others in activities or projects harmoniously as a subject matter expert in Transition Services.

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.

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.

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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