CAREER FIELD ADMINISTRATOR

Duties

• Applying Air Force military rated aviator experience, analyzes, develops, and evaluates detailed
  plans, goals, and objectives for long-range implementation of assigned major command program(s).
• Analyzes and evaluates the force structure to identify training and/or recruitment deficiencies and categories
  of positions/employees to be included in the assigned Career Field Management Program.
• Represents AFPC in working groups, steering groups, or other meetings, conferences, seminars, etc.
• Analyzes, develops, prepares and presents promotional material.

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
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance
• 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
• Rated military aviator experience meeting the definition in AFI 11-402 (Aviation and Parachutist Service, Aeronautical Ratings and Aviation Badges) and AFI 11-412 (Flying Operations-Aircrew Management) is highly desired.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

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.

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 that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience includes 1) In-depth knowledge of the mission, operating programs, and organizational structure of the Operations Career Field functional community on an Air Force-wide basis; 2) Expert knowledge of a wide range of qualitative or quantitative methods to improve complex management processes and program effectiveness; 3) Comprehensive knowledge of policies, concepts, and procedures affecting the Air Force's functions in order to administer assigned programs; 4) A wide range of knowledge of DoD and Air Force concepts, laws, principles, and practices as they apply to the career field; and 5) General knowledge of personnel policies and practices, including staffing, job assessments, and employee development.

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.

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 the principles, theories, techniques, practices, mission and organizational structure of the Operations Career Field to effectively carry out career management responsibilities.

2. Knowledge of the laws, regulations, principles, and practices of civilian career management.

3. Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods to accurately assess information and make sound problem solving decisions.

4. Ability to apply military rated aviator experience and expertise to assigned programs and/or weapons systems.

5. Ability to provide guidance and counseling to career field employees and managers.

6. Ability to plan, organize, and lead others in studies or projects and to negotiate effectively with management to
accept and implement recommendations, where proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive
changes in established concepts and procedures.

7. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, in working out solutions to problems or questions
relating to work.

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

Rated military aviator experience meeting the definition in AFI 11-402 (Aviation and Parachutist Service, Aeronautical Ratings and Aviation Badges) and AFI 11-412 (Flying Operations-Aircrew Management) is highly desired.

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.

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