Clarification from the agency

Recruitment for this announcement is internal to AFGSC. The Area of Consideration is limited to current AFGSC personnel only.

SUMMARY:

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To exercise second level supervisory and managerial authorities as the Chief, Command Post for the host wing.

DUTIES:

• Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of host Wing Command Post ensuring that the organization complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
• Represents 5 BW Command Post with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
• Oversees Wing Resource Readiness Reporting and Capability Readiness Reporting Manager.
• Serves as Crisis Action Team (CAT) Member, Manager or Director.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• A security clearance may be required
• 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
• This is a Supervisory Position." A 1-year supervisory probationary period is required if applicant selected has not previously met this requirement.
• This is a Centrally Managed position in the Operations Field.
• The employee must obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance as a condition of employment.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of assigned duties.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime.
• This is a PRP Controlled position, Type A. Employee must be certified under the Nuclear Weapons Personnel Reliability Program IAW DoD Reg 5210.42.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management from an accredited university recognized by the Department of Education is highly desirable.
• AF Certified Emergency Manager (AFCEM) certification is highly desirable.
• Completion of the Command Post Manager’s course is highly desirable.
• Must have successfully completed, or be able to complete within six (6) months of appointment, the Air Force Emergency Management Course.
• This position is required to participate in providing continuity for the installation EM missions, which may include primary nuclear airlift (PNAF), depending on location

Qualifications

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (CONTINUED)

• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force 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 Air Force, 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.
• This is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. IAW, DoDI 3020-42, Defense Continuity Programs

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- Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series (0301)

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 (or higher) grade level or equivalent (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, or public sector). Examples of specialized experience include- In-depth knowledge of organization missions and staff management concepts, principles, and methodologies related to military Command Post operations; in areas such as command and control, contingency operations, emergency actions, training and readiness, and military operations planning and reporting; Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to participate in the assessment and improvement of command level plans and programs for conducting major Command and Control (C2) operations such as procedures, resources utilization, communications, documentation, reporting, training, or similar programs; and Knowledge of Air Force and command program goals and objectives; the sequence and timing of key events and milestones; methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions related to actual events; and the relationship of the various command entities involved in contingency planning and execution of management administrative and technical procedures.

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. In-depth knowledge of organization missions and staff management concepts, principles, and methodologies related to military Command Post operations; in areas such as command and control, contingency operations, emergency actions, training and readiness, and military operations planning and reporting.
2. Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to participate in the assessment and improvement of command level plans and programs for conducting major Command and Control (C2) operations such as procedures, resources utilization, communications, documentation, reporting, training, or similar programs.
3. Knowledge of Air Force and command program goals and objectives; the sequence and timing of key events and milestones; methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions related to actual events; and the relationship of the various command entities involved in contingency planning and execution of management administrative and technical procedures.
4. Skill to read, comprehend, and interpret command post communications such as operational plans, execution orders, emergency action plans and war orders.
5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to gain cooperation from others through tact, courtesy, and diplomacy.
6. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors; and apply agency safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.

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.

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.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

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.