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OPERATIONAL READINESS PLANS AND PROGRAMS SPECIALIST

Department of the Air Force
Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide
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Overview

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Open & closing dates
11/21/2025 to 12/01/2025
Salary
$110,047 to - $143,062 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Pope AFB, NC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
13
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
Yes
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
5T-AFPC-12840292-016823-JSH
Control number
850765100

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Clarification from the agency

This position is open ORGANIZATION/UNIT-WIDE: 43d Air Mobility Operations Group (43 AMOG)/XP, Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina.

Duties

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Summary:
The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as the primary point of contact for Group Plans, Programs, and Readiness. In addition, provide assistance, and guidance, to the Inspector General IGI for plans as it pertains to exercise and inspection. Provides the complete range of operational readiness planning/implementation and executive support to the group commander and all group organizations. Manages and develops the group operational plans and a variety of administrative duties related to operations management and mission accomplishment. Provides management for the group on matters pertaining to readiness, contingency response, plans and programs, procedural compliance, and a variety of special projects. Accountable for achieving program goals and objectives across multiple functions and disciplines and providing a focused, seamless, and supportive environment in order to conduct effective air, space and cyberspace operations.

Duties:

  • As Chief, plans, organizes and oversees the activities of the organization.
  • Serves as the Group Authority, Senior Advisor and expert on all matters involving antiterrorism and force protection (AT/FP) requirements, policy, procedures, and program status.
  • Serves as the 43 AMOG expert Technical Authority/Staff Advisor on Lessons Learned Program.
  • Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.

Requirements

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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 posn 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
  • 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.
  • Shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours.
  • This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.
  • Specific knowledge of AMC, 43 AMOG, and subordinate units, is also highly desirable.

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment (cont.):

  • This position is a "Key" position. It cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without impairing the capability of the organization to- function effectively. Unless an alternate can be designated to perform the duties of this position during wartime, the incumbent of this "Key" position must be screened from military recall status.
  • This position has been designated by the Agency as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Agency Civilian Drug Demand Reduction 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 Agency, national security, and public safety.
  • This position is emergency-essential. In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent, or designated alternate must continue to perform the Emergency-Essential duties until relieved by proper authority. The incumbent or the designated alternate may be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively. This meets the criteria of an Emergency-Essential position and requires that the incumbent, or the designated alternate be removed from any military recall status. Employee must sign DD Form 2365 as a condition of employment.
  • The duties of this position meets all requirements as a category 4 designation, and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency or office to function effectively. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CAN NOT become a member of the Ready Reserve. (IAW: DoDD 1200.7, "Screening the Ready Reserve,")
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, Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series 0301.

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 knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations toward development and/or improvement of critical plans and programs; Knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents that affect the use of program and related support resources in the area studied; Broad knowledge of the major issues, program goals and objectives, work processes, and administrative operations of the organization; Knowledge and skill in adapting analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to the measurement and improvement of program effectiveness and/or productivity; Knowledge and skill in leadership of high performance, cross-functional teams charged with delivering integrated solutions to complex problems; Knowledge and skill in management of both rapid-reaction and long-term projects involving local subject matter experts, contractors, and functional representatives from multiple higher headquarters and external organizations; Knowledge and skill in developing and implementing computer and internet based management and information presentation and dissemination tools; Knowledge of military command structure, missions, programs, and organizational relationships and program goals and objectives as well as the sequence and timing of key operational events; Interpersonal skills in presenting staffing recommendations and negotiating solutions to disputed recommendations; Skill in conducting detailed analyses of complex functions and work processes.

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:
  1. Broad knowledge of the organization, mission, and operations, including equipment assigned, training of personnel, and principles of deployment operations; knowledge of the deliberate and contingency planning and execution process.
  2. Knowledge of applicable plans, instructions, and base implementation requirements for Operations Security and applicable treaties.
  3. Skill in using a personal computer in order to manipulate data; generate spreadsheets or reports; generate and maintain web pages; project plans, budgets, and schedules; and compose briefings.
  4. Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both orally and in writing.
  5. Ability to gain cooperation from others through leadership, tact, courtesy, and diplomacy.
  6. Ability to gather, assemble, analyze facts, draw conclusions, and devise solutions to problems.
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 here. 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.

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 here 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 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.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have 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.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

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