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Mission Support Officer

Full Time
$139,395 – $181,216 Per Year
Closing on Dec 18, 2024

Location:
Maryland, Fort Meade
Requires Relocation:
Yes
Start Date:
12/12/2024
End Date:
18/12/2024
Offering Type:
Permanent
Hiring Paths:
The public
Service Type:
Excepted
Travel Percentage:
Occasional travel

About Department of the Air Force – Agency Wide

The mission of the United States Air Force is: To fly, fight, and win…Airpower anytime, anywhere. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values — integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide: AF DCIPS Interchange AF Internal Employee EO 13473 Appointment of Certain Military Spouses Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Employee Military Spouse Preference PPP DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible PPP Mil Res (MR) and Nat Guard (NG) Pref Eligible Technician Receiving Disability Retirement Veterans Employment Opportunities Act

Job summary

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Chief, Talent Management responsible for formulating program goals, plans, and policies for the 70 ISRW mission. Works as the Chief, Talent Management and has overall management of the Wing Staff Agencies (WSA) supporting the Command. Serves as the primary advisor to the Commander on all civilian issues. Plans, develops, and directs advisory and support services for the command-wide Wing Staff Agencies mission.

Major duties

DUTY 1: Manages daily support operations for the Wing through planning, organizing, and directing activities of functional, wing staff, and subordinate organizations ensuring they comply with legal requirements, and meet customer needs. DUTY 2: Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. DUTY 3: Plans, organizes, and assists in overseeing implementation of strategic administrative functions for the 70 ISRW assisting the Director of Staff with or leading broad studies involving resources, organization, and operations across the entirety of the Wing enterprise. DUTY 4: As the Chief, Talent Management plans, organizes, and manages the activities of the Wing Staff Agencies.

Qualification

This is a GG-14 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-14 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GG-14 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. 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: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include knowledge of a wide range of concepts, principles, and practices gained through experience and skill in applying planning, process development, budgeting, and manning knowledge to difficult and complex situations. A comprehensive, intensive, practical knowledge of manpower, military and civilian personnel management and skill in applying this knowledge to the development of new methods, approaches, and procedures. Knowledge of military and civilian personnel management, manpower instructions, and policies and procedures to serve as the primary advisor to the 70 ISRW Commander and other senior staff members in the area of talent management. Knowledge of major issues, program goals and objectives, work processes, and administrative operations of USAF organizations to provide advice and guidance to senior leadership and participate in the development of goals, objectives and policies with an understanding of the effects and ramification of recommendations on the mission, roles, functions, structure, management, and operation of the organizations. Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration and resolution of issues or problems concerning efficiency and effectiveness of human resources operations to devise organizational structuring options for organizations and make recommendations for improvement. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. 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: Expert knowledge of a wide range of advanced concepts, principles, criteria, requirements, technology, and practices involved in staff and talent management. Expert knowledge of talent management program interrelationships to coordinate the objectives and plans of two or more specialized programs to support and promote information sharing and strategies. Skill to interpret a variety talent management program laws, directives, regulations, and guidance to assist subordinate organizations in establishing and operating internal management programs. Skill in the use of analytical principles, practices, and techniques to review, evaluate, and apply several alternatives according to the talent management requirements for highly specific situations, availability of materials, relationships with other protective programs, and cost/benefit considerations. Ability to communicate orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately to a large range of audiences. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small organization and establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONT. Security: Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. Drug Testing: 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. Key: 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,") 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.

Evaluations

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. 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. 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.