Warfighting Specialist, Instructor - Joint/Air Force Warfighting

Duties

• Plans, researches, and conducts lecture and platform instruction (to include leading Seminar format small group practicum) for Professional Continuing Education (PCE) associated with CSAF and Joint Staff focused education development of Air Staff Planners and operational planning team members. Maintains high awareness of periodic changes in National Security Strategy, Unified Campaign Plan, and Global Force Management (including Advanced Planning Environment and Execution (APEX)/Joint Planning Process) in order to deliver PCE for joint education and training.
• Develops and maintains courseware and student products consistent with current doctrine, operational Theater and Combatant Command plans, and historical Case Studies to advance PCE exposure to operational design and Airpower Theory commensurate with Intermediate Professional Military Education levels. Applies Instructional Systems Design rigor to base lesson plans and visual aids, empowers student collaboration through a Student-Centered Active Learning Environment (SCALE) classroom environment, and advances educational material delivery through cloud and portal based student delivery platforms.
• Provisions and sustains course management protocols through direct coordination with Major Command training quota managers, Headquarters Air Force course sponsors, and individual student allocation quotas across a $5 million HAF Education Requirements Board annual distribution. Plans and sustains Mobile Education Teams as requested by Major Commands. Leads cross-organizational faculty development opportunities for Air University staff through in-depth research of emerging changes to the National Security Strategy (National Defense Strategy), Joint Doctrine, Multi-Domain Command & Control, learning theory, and critical Case Study presentations.
• Maintains and improves professional expertise and faculty development through attendance of technical courses (Defense, Joint, and Service) in one or more areas of joint planning, (joint) Information operations, Command & Control, Defense Logistics Planning, Expeditionary Warfare, Agile Combat Support, and Global Force Management & Planning. Participates in education management and student management system seminars to improve performance and education delivery as identified in previous Duties. Demonstrates mastery of Duties 1 and 2 with an annual instructor evaluation and documented performance review for certification to administer, instruct, and present relevant courseware.

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.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours to include overtime and/or emergency overtime.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
• A Master's degree in military history, sciences or logistics is desired.
• Previous experience in Component Numbered Air Force, MAJCOM, Joint staff, sister service staff or Air Staff is highly desirable.

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: (1) Knowledge of military command structure, missions, programs, and organizational relationships including the various Air Force entities involved in overall planning and execution of warfighting operations; (2) Expert subject matter knowledge and understanding of current wartime planning and current national military strategy, operational Doctrine, joint doctrine, joint and Service planning models, operational design and airpower theory, DoD policy and guidelines, and war and mobilization planning; (3) Knowledge of course management protocols as they apply to direct coordination with Major Command training quota managers and Headquarters Air Force course sponsors in the administration of individual course student allocations.

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:

Knowledge of history of military operations, doctrine, organizations and use of military aerospace power and knowledge of military operations, logistics readiness, cyberspace, information operations, or intelligence.

Knowledge of the instructional procedures, techniques and tools in developing educational sound lesson plans, and knowledge of accepted procedures, techniques and tools used in component and joint planning.

Knowledge of a broad range of principles, policies, and practices of military wartime planning to include: national security strategy, national military strategy, Joint Air Operations Planning, deliberate and crisis action planning, force structure, command relationships and general deployment and employment systems.

Skill in facilitating educational seminars to include guiding seminars through practical exercises and developing and presenting written and oral communications, educational lectures, and briefings in an effective manner.

Ability to flexibly adapt to changing course requirements due to internal and external influences and effectively present course material while achieving desired learning objectives.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely and with technical accuracy, negotiate complex issues, and establish/maintain effective working relationships.

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.

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use. This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. Incumbent of this position is subject to the possibility of a random drug test.
• Skills highly desired: As an instructor for the Joint/Air Force Warfighting and Planning course, applicants should understand and have experience in applying the Joint Planning Process (JPP) and/or Air Force Planning Process (AFPP). Additionally, applicants should understand sister service and joint organizational structures, Joint and Air Force Doctrine, and be comfortable teaching a wide spectrum of students ranging from E-5 to O-6 simultaneously, utilizing personal experience to emphasize learning objectives."

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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