Clarification from the agency

This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

1. Analyzes, plans, develops, evaluates, and reports on a vast array of plans and contingency support operations through in-depth exercises to prepare all assigned host and associate organizations for HHQ inspections, and operations during natural disasters, major accidents, war and other emergencies.
2. Plans, develops, conducts, evaluates, and reports on inspections for a vast array of programs and organizations in support of base-wide operations.
3. Manages training and directs the activities of the Wing Inspection Team (WIT), consisting of personnel from host and tenant organizations and units.
4. Develops policies and provides technical and administrative instructions concerning program philosophy, objectives, policy interpretations, and internal operating procedures involving incident management, crisis action, and mobility operations.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required. Incumbent must be available to work overtime on short or no notice basis. Incumbent is subject to 24-hour recall, seven days a week
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• 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
• 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
• This position may require travel. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. TDY is required in performance of officially assigned duties
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period
• Must be available to support mobility or Readiness Center (WPAFB Crisis Action Team) operations in an exercise, emergency or contingency situation. May be required to work irregular shifts/overtime in performing duties
• Incumbent may be required to work extended and/or irregular hours during exercises/contingency situations or inspections
• This position meets the administrative exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.206)
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license is required for the position

Qualifications

Experience requirements are 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 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in developing instructions, policies, goals, and operating instructions in support of organizational operations, inspecting internal functions to ensure compliance with rules and regulations, extensive background in managing disasters and knowledge of organizational procedures governing emergency responses and exercises, and developing analyses to track and report results of exercises and inspections.

NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

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 concepts, principles, procedures and practices of exercise and combat skills training, planning and evaluations.
2. Skill in applying analytical, interpretative, and logical thought processes to exercise and combat skills training and planning, and ensuring senior leadership and staff are exposed to different aspects of problem solving and arrive at the correct solution.
3. Knowledge of existing plans and policies affiliated with the management of the exercise and inspections programs required by DoD, AF, AFMC and WPAFB.
4. Knowledge of emergency management operations with extensive background in managing disasters and knowledge of Federal Emergency Management agency (FEMA), DoD, and AF directives, plans, policies and procedures governing emergency responses and exercises.
5. Knowledge to serve as the authority to recommend inspection and exercise training and policy changes, as well as, modification of existing directives to senior leadership, base plans and emergency response organizations.
6. Knowledge and skill to establish administrative policies and procedures for management of exercise and inspections teams.
7. Knowledge of concepts, regulations, policies, forms and processes that affect exercises and inspections.
8. Knowledge of computer operations related to the management of the broad spectrum of assigned duties.

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.

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The 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.