COMBAT OPERATIONS STAFF OFFICER

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is: To oversee and integrate activities to support Wing Commander's assigned contingency plans and operations plan (OPLAN) 8010.

• OPLAN 8010 System Executive Manager
• Performs Managerial Duties.
• Direct Combat Mission Planning Team
• Directs KC-135 Aircrew Combat Mission Training and Curriculum Development
• Direct McConnell AFB Contingency/Operational Plan Development

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
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• 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.
• Incumbent may be required to perform Temporary Duty (TDY) to attend seminars, planning meetings, etc. in support of this position. TDY may require the use of regularly scheduled commercial or military transportation.
• Individual performs other related duties as assigned.
• Incumbent is subject to call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in support of war, contingency, or exercise operations. This position may require periodic overtime and may be subject to working overtime, usually in 12-hour shifts.
• Recent experience (within the last 18 months), OPLAN 8010 experience with USSTRATCOM aircrew command and control procedures is mandatory.
• This is a Supervisory Position - A 1-year supervisory probationary period is required if applicant selected has not previously met this requirement.
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
• This is a Centrally Managed position in the Operations career field.
• The employee must obtain and maintain an SCI Security clearance as a condition of employment.

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, 0301.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes Knowledge of Air Mobility Command and USSTRATCOM operations, policies, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of HQ AMC flying regulations and aircrew procedures relating to KC-135R combat and combat support operations. Experience with OPLAN 8010, including familiarity with AMCI 10-450 series regulations, and USSTRATCOM aircrew command and control procedures is mandatory. Knowledge of aviation management directives, plans, regulations, techniques, systems and processes. Current
knowledge of flight operations, instrument flight rules, Federal Aviation Regulations, airfield information and restrictions as published in DoD publications. Current knowledge of flying instructions, Flight Information Publications (FLIP) documents, guidelines, and mission development procedures for the KC-135R weapon system. Current knowledge of CJCS, DoD, USAF, and AMC security regulations pertaining to protection of materials classified up to and including Top Secret, SIOP-ESI categories. Ability to lead, supervise, and manage a diverse combat planning team in war planner disciplines in order to solve unusual and complex problems during time-critical situations while directing and managing diverse and cross functional wing level planning in the deliberate development of operational plans.

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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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. Knowledge of Air Mobility Command and USSTRATCOM operations, policies, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of HQ AMC flying regulations and aircrew procedures relating to KC-135R combat and combat support operations. Experience with OPLAN 8010, including familiarity with AMCI 10-450 series regulations, and USSTRATCOM aircrew command and control procedures is mandatory.
2. Knowledge of aviation management directives, plans, regulations, techniques, systems and processes. Current knowledge of flight operations, instrument flight rules, Federal Aviation Regulations, airfield information and restrictions as published in DoD publications. Current knowledge of flying instructions, Flight Information Publications (FLIP) documents, guidelines, and mission development procedures for the KC-135R weapon system. Current knowledge of CJCS, DoD, USAF, and AMC security regulations pertaining to protection of materials classified up to and including Top Secret, SIOP-ESI categories.
3. Ability to lead, supervise, and manage a diverse combat planning team in war planner disciplines in order to solve unusual and complex problems during time-critical situations while directing and managing diverse and cross functional wing level planning in the deliberate development of operational plans.
4. Ability to produce written plans, policies, procedures and guidelines. Demonstrated ability as a classroom instructor, to include the preparation and delivery of multi-media lesson plans. Ability to effectively brief senior officers and large audiences.
5. Current knowledge of various computer systems and applications that pertain to KC-135R mission management and those systems required to perform the work. Demonstrated ability to develop and coordinate written plans for a variety of peace and war-time contingency responses and special missions.
6. Ability to plan and produce highly complex and integrated plans and mission planning products. Experience in desktop publishing methods (graphics, layout design, scanning, and digital photography) is desired.

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.

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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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