MISSION PLANNING SPECIALIST

DUTY 1:

Performs Career Broadening assignments, include reviews and coordinates analysis and document preparation for implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements.

DUTY 2:

As a Career Broadener, assignments are to collect, interpret, and analyze installation data to facilitate weapon systems beddown, mission realignment, and mission changes that are holistic in nature and are considerable in scope, including base operating support activities.

DUTY 3:

Performs Career Broadening assignments, involves reviews and analyses prepared program documentation supporting the Program Objective Memorandum (POM), Future Year Development Plan (FYDP), and budget submissions for assigned assets to determine if projections are accurate and overall asset performance is being achieved as projected.

DUTY 4:

In a Career Broadening capacity, serves on teams and working groups composed of various functional disciplines engaged in developing and recommending proposals and implementation plans associated with weapon system beddowns, mission realignment and change.

DUTY 5:

As a Career Broadener, manages and integrates authoritative facility management and related data in authoritative data systems for program analysis.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Mobility is a condition of employment. Employee must sign AF-wide mobility agreement.
• The work may require the individual to obtain and maintain the appropriate 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/
• PCS cost will be paid IAW Career Broadening Policy under this agreement.
• Career Broadening positions are managed by AFPC/DPZ and are centrally funded.
• Positions are established specifically to provide developmental experience designed to broaden the skills and/or enhance the leadership perspective of a high-potential, mid-level manager.
• Career Broadening also provides training and developmental opportunities at various organizational levels.
• These assignments offer the qualified candidate a unique assignment in that the candidates brings certain experience to the assignment while gaining new experiences in a different work environment.
• TEMPORARY PROMOTION: If the position is filled as a temporary promotion, upon completion of the career broadening assignment, the temporary promotion may lead to permanent promotion without further competition.
• Work will occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station by vehicle or on military orcommercial aircraft.
• The individual may be required to work remotely (telework) as directed by local authorities.
• A significant background of practical experience as well as a thorough grasp of theory to identify and define the nature and scope of obscure problems is required.
• A degree in engineering, architecture, biology, physical sciences, or community planning, is highly desirable.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments

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.

Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization and must have included: 1) Knowledge of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements to include Air Force application of NEPA through the Environmental Impact Analysis Process (EIAP); 2) Knowledge of the techniques and philosophy of comprehensive planning to include urban/regional planning techniques, Air Force policy, HAF, AFIMSC and MAJCOM requirements, and the local physical assets and restrictions regarding the comprehensive plan is necessary to analyze the impacts to planned mission beddown and changes at targeted installations; 3) Mastery of portfolio management principles, the application of resources, and Air Force and DoW theories, policies, directives, and procedures in centralized Civil Engineer program management; 4) Comprehensive knowledge of a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of portfolio effectiveness; 5) Extensive knowledge and skills in analyzing and resolving conflicts in policy and program objectives and/or problems in very complex or controversial transactions involving complex negotiations; 6) Extensive knowledge of long-term, strategic planning practices and strategies sufficient to provide guidance to other DoW agencies; 7) Skill as a technical authority applying new theories and standards to problems not susceptible to treatment by accepted and established realty practices and procedures; and 8) Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, providing expert advice to senior officials and colleagues responsible for broad program operations.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS-12 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.

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 current U.S. environmental laws and regulations, DoD, and AF instructions, policies, directives, and applicable agreements; professional knowledge of new applications or developments in environmental programs to provide expert level support or advice.

Knowledge of Air Force programming, budget, and funding processes and ability to forecast, develop, and evaluate resource requirements pertaining to environmental programs.

Knowledge of principles, concepts and techniques of installation and infrastructure planning activities and civil engineering missions, policies, and objectives.

Skill in evaluating state-of-the-art scientific and engineering technologies and incorporating into the planning, design, operation, maintenance, repair and upgrade of installation facilities, infrastructure, and base operating support

Knowledge of construction and service contracting procedures relevant to executing environmental and planning related contracts.

Skill in communicating ideas virtually, orally, in writing, or by means of sketches drawings and other computer software tools (i.e. CADD, GIS), with senior officials from a broad array of activities, including federal and local government, and industry.

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.



PCS restrictions: An employee selected to make a PCS to a Career Broadening assignment is restricted from making a second PCS for 12 months.

Defense National Relocation Program may or may not be authorized.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

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