Clarification from the agency

Internal Permanent Air Force Employees in the Cyberspace and Information Technology Career Field Only

DUTY 1:
Performs Career Broadening assignments/duties. Analyzes and evaluates a wide range of complex AF wide functional requirements, objectives, operating methods, and new and proposed regulatory guidelines. Determines effectiveness of the Career Field Management Program relative to job assignments, career development and progression, functional and mission objectives, and career force structure. Develops and studies statistical, position, and organizational data, as well as technical or specialized operational data, to initiate appropriate career field actions concerning organizations and employees/positions in the assigned career field. Develops and plans milestones for successful implementation of these actions. Coordinates requirements and procedures with Air Staff functional managers and activities.

DUTY 2:
In a Career Broadening capacity, advises/counsels managers, supervisors, and employees on the continually changing needs of the functional career management program. Provides advice and guidance on career progression, training, assignments, program objectives, general operational requirements, and career management actions proposed or initiated in support of career program objectives. Coordinates actions with appropriate
management officials, supervisors, and employees at all organizational levels as necessary. Advises Air Staff and operating level functional chiefs, senior Development Team members, and designated panel members on all aspects of career program training and development.

DUTY 3:
Analyzes, develops, prepares and presents promotional material. Utilizes an appropriate combination of correspondence, publications, personnel media, guides, pamphlets, meetings, telephone calls, information letters and briefings to publicize the career program at all Air Force levels, to registrants and the functional community, taking into consideration such things as funding, the target audience, the message to be transmitted, time constraints, etc. Provides briefings for Air Staff officials, functional managers, personnel representatives, professional groups, etc.,
to outline program requirements and procedures.

DUTY 4:
Analyzes and evaluates the force structure to identify training and/or recruitment deficiencies and categories of positions/employees to be included in the assigned Career Field Management Program. Formulates plans to correct deficiencies by preparing and/or identifying appropriate training programs, courses or sources of training. Establishes training and development programs to meet future needs. Administers and controls centralized referral for placement or promotion actions by screening employee experience and specific job requirements; determining applicability of assignment actions to both career progression and mission objectives; and certifying individuals for selection by functional managers. Develops and maintains career patterns, master development plans, and staffing qualification assessments in conjunction with appropriate functional managers and human resources representatives to ensure proper and adequate career progression and availability of a skilled work force.

DUTY 5:
Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignment in consideration of skills, qualifications, and mission requirements. Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards. Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Holds employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments. Appraises subordinate workers performance ensuring consistency and equity in rating techniques. Recommends awards when appropriate and approves within-grade increases. Hears and resolves employee complaints and refers serious unresolved complaints to higher level management. Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems. Effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and
recommends action in more serious disciplinary matters. Prepares documentation to support actions taken. Identifies employee developmental needs and provides or arranges for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance. Encourages self-development.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Mobility is a condition of employment; employee must sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance level as a condition of employment.
• 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/
• Career Broadening positions are managed by AFPC/DPZ and are centrally funded.
• Positions are established specifically to provide developmental experience designed to broaden the skills and/or enhance the leadership perspective of a high-potential, mid-level manager.
• Career Broadening also provides training and developmental opportunities at various organizational levels.
• These assignments offer the qualified candidate a unique assignment in that the candidates brings certain experience to the assignment while gaining new experiences in a different work environment.
• TEMPORARY PROMOTION: If the position is filled as a temporary promotion, upon completion of the career broadening assignment, the temporary promotion may lead to permanent promotion without further competition.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice testing.
• May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments

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: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Applicants who have the 1 year of appropriate specialized experience, as indicated in the table, are not required by this standard to have general experience, education above the high school level, or any additional specialized experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS-12 or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

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 the principles, theories, techniques, practices, mission and organizational structure of the Communications & Information career field to effectively carry out career management responsibilities.
2. Knowledge of the laws, regulations, principles, and practices of civilian career management.
3. Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods to accurately assess information and make sound problem solving decisions.
4. Knowledge of safety, security, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.
5. Skill in preparing special studies and staff reports, including the ability to meet emergency and/or changing program requirements within available resources and with minimum sacrifice of quality or quantity of work.
6. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium size organization.
7. Ability to provide guidance and counseling to career field employees and managers.

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.