Clarification from the agency

This is a Data Masked position. Eligible NAF employees are considered under Hiring Path - "Federal employees-Excepted service"

The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as the Operations Support Specialist, a combat mission area that encompasses numerous operations support, intelligence, acquisitions, financial, communications, logistics management, equipment, production, integration, and training programs. Oversees the complex, numerous, and varied day-to-day, midterm, and multiyear activities that underwrite the success of assigned combat operations. The position is designed to engender the combined benefit of subordinate directorate efforts, to integrate and oversee diverse programs, and to chair the advancement of mission critical special programs.

DUTIES:
- Plans, organizes, and oversees the day-to-day, mid-term, and multiyear support activities that underwrite the combat success of a major organization
- Represents the major organization and the major military command through an extensive network of senior-level professional contacts within the Defense Department, various government agencies, the academic community, and the commercial sector
- Directs, coordinates and oversees the work of Personnel Recovery Operations, Operations Support, Acquisitions, Tactics and Special Programs, and Special Communications directorates through subordinate supervisors.
- Participates in special projects and initiatives and performs special assignments to include long-term planning, functional/technical advice and guidance, and continuity of management

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
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• 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.
• Employee is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with SCI access.
• Employee is required to submit to psychological screening, polygraph testing, and urinalysis
• Employee must meet all position certification requirements.
• Overtime may be required
• Employee will be issued a pager and may be required to respond both while on and off duty. This may include reporting for duty during other than normal duty hours
• May be required to direct the work and/or train military personnel, federal employees, and contractors
• Perform other duties as assigned
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use
• Position is centrally managed in Operations career field; Unit may pay for PCS expenses
• **Position location is not negotiable. Location will be revealed during the employment process**

Qualifications

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (cont'd)

- The work frequently requires temporary duty (TOY) travel at various CON US and OCON US locations, possibly for extended periods of time in hostile and/or isolated environments. This may require travel on military or civil aircraft, ships, and vehicles

- Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. The incumbent may be required to work independently in the absence of the supervisor, requiring process oversight, schedule development, equipment management, and individual problem resolution

- The work may require the employee to conduct freefall and/or static line parachuting, perform underwater operations, utilize alternate insertion/extraction methods, handle weapons/explosives, and drive motor vehicles and/or water craft in support of diverse mission, training, exercise, test, and maintenance requirements. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position and the employee must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a FAA Class Ill flight physical if the commander so requires

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 expert knowledge of Special Tactics advanced operations, procedures, techniques, technology, tactics, systems, equipment, and methods to serve as an operational baseline for the integration of operational and support activities, the management of numerous support directorates, the integration of diverse programs, the development of special projects, regular senior-level interface, and the conduct of multiyear management continuity. Knowledge of basic theories and principles of systems design, specifications development techniques, and an understanding of technical requirements as well as joint service, governmental, and civil sector organizational functions so as to serve as the senior technical authority for logistics management, Tactical Surveillance Equipment (TSE), training and
integration, Techniques, Tactics, and Procedures (TTP) development, operational and financial signature reduction, personnel recovery developmental mechanisms and equipment, engineering survey and production, special category communications, acquisitions, as well as budget formulation, administration, and execution.

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. Knowledge of Special Tactics advanced operations, procedures, techniques, technology, tactics, systems, equipment, and methods to serve as an operational baseline for the integration of operational and support activities, the management of numerous support directorates, the integration of diverse programs, the development of special projects, regular senior-level interface, and the conduct of multiyear management continuity.
2. Knowledge of basic theories and principles of systems design, specifications development techniques, and an understanding of technical requirements as well as joint service, governmental, and civil sector organizational functions so as to serve as the senior technical authority for logistics management, Tactical Surveillance Equipment (TSE), training and integration, Techniques, Tactics, and Procedures (TTP) development, operational and financial signature reduction, personnel recovery developmental mechanisms and equipment, engineering survey and production, special category
communications, acquisitions, as well as budget formulation, administration, and execution.
3. Knowledge of and experience with the Future Years Defense Plan (FYDP), Major Force Programs (MFP), DoD appropriations, Budget Estimate Submissions (BES), and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) programming methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes in order to recommend reapportionments, supplemental appropriations, unfunded requirements, deferrals, and rescissions of funds. The incumbent must also possess the required knowledge and experience to serve as the senior party responsible for properly overseeing subordinate acquisitions and
budgetary programs as well as to provide knowledgeable resource-constrained program prioritization; knowledge of contractual processes, procedures, legal guidance, and technical requirements; knowledge of personnel and organization design to include manpower and organizational management.
4. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures and the ability to apply these to the reduction of operational risk to the mission set and/or the force; skill and considerable experience in the fields of leadership, mentorship, and complex and/or time-constrained decision making so as to innovate, conduct exhaustive research, solve difficult problems, and develop new methods, criteria, or
proposed actions; ability to analyze, plan, organize, coordinate, integrate, and adjust the work operations of multiple directorates either through subordinate supervisors or personally-in order to meet the combat focused requirements and objectives of the major organization within available resources.
5. Ability to develop and implement policies, standards, and procedures and to make substantive inputs to or interpret the
frequently vague and/or conflicting higher headquarters guidance that governs major segments of the support activity
6. Ability to establish and maintain a network of useful senior-level relationships across a wide variety of joint service, governmental, and civil sector organizations and to communicate effectively, 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.

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.

BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable.

Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements.
Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.
Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements.

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.