COMMAND STAFF OFFICER with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties Serve as the Senior Advisor/Special Assistant to the Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) Commander to provide expert advice on all logistical planning support operations and issues as well as direction of special projects. Assist the Commander in planning and coordinating future operations; direct and control current mobilization; protect forces and critical infrastructure. Formulate policy, provides guidance and direction, and maintain surveillance over all aspects of maintenance at depot and field level, as well as engineering and force protection. Assess the effectiveness of program execution; recommend action, as appropriate to adjust resources, change procedures, systems, or policies to increase efficiency and effectiveness of the aircraft maintenance program. Recommend initiatives, special projects, and broad studies with shared responsibility for planning and evaluating integrated operations, programs and policies. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a United States Citizen This position is centrally managed by the ART Officer Career Field team. Travel and relocation expenses will be paid. Disclosure of Political Appointments Preferred Military AFSC and Grade: O8/Maj General Position may or will require incumbent to Fly in military and/or commercial aircraft in the performance of temporary duty (TDY) assignments Required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART duties: however, the incumbent may be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume A recruitment and relocation incentive may be authorized. Completion of a 1-year or 2-year service agreement is required Leave accrual may be authorized upon request Position is a designated Testing Designated Position (TDP). Mandatory requirement for employment, the incumbent must submit to urinalysis testing. Must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is a TDP. Position is designated as a mobility position. Must be willing to move/transfer to another unit/location on a lateral or promotion basis as directed by HQ AFRC Must possess leadership and managerial abilities essential to successful accomplishment of responsibilities inherent in this 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 Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level (or other equivalent pay systems) in federal service which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience is experience which includes assisting in planning, organizing and carrying through to completion analytical studies involving key program relative to the organization role and component mission; providing operational planning, strategic guidance and execution to higher level personnel with respect to situational awareness and operational control and provide training to organization personnel. To view qualifying requirements, click on the following link: 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 a wide range of concepts, principles, practices, laws and regulations of logistics management functions and of trends or current developments within the function. Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures and operations that govern and interface with customer requirements for identification of strategic and long-range management planning issues. Ability to objectively analyze information, identify new developments and direct appropriate logistics program actions. Ability to plan, organize and direct team study works/special projects and to influence management to support and implement recommendations. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in relations with high ranking officials (military or civilian). Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. 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 Individuals on active duty may apply 120 days before separation date and should indicate in their application their military separation date. Reservists who are mobilized may submit a copy of their mobilization orders or a statement in their application stating they are available within 120 days. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated in the "Highly Qualified" or "Best Qualified" Category on the rating criteria for this vacancy. 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. 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 here 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 here 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. All Federal Employees are required by PL 104-134 to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here . If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here . Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Please note if duplicate/multiple application materials are submitted, we will consider the most recent submission as the one of record. If you do not meet the screen out questions, you will not receive any further consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. You will be rated under Category Rating procedures based on the extent to which your experience meets the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for the position and rated as shown below. Additional points are not added for veterans' preference; however, preference is still applied. Applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans within the same quality

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