Job summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position, PROGRAM ANALYST, GS-0343-14, is to serve as Program Analyst within Air Force Office of Energy Assurance (AF-OEA). Responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing an integrated facility energy portfolio including privately-financed, large-scale renewable and alternative energy projects as well as direct AF investments.

Major duties

- Plan, organize, and direct an integrated AF facility portfolio of energy projects/program, ensuring OEA complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. - Perform assignments involved in program development and evaluation. - Develop and provide expertise on advances within the energy field and provide related consultant and advisor services. - Serve as a member of various internal and external boards to include cross service, DoD, Secretariat, Air Staff, and other federal agencies and national laboratories to address the full spectrum of facility energy opportunities, challenges and produce cooperative solutions that support Air Force energy goals and objectives. - Carry out special projects and assignments to further support the office.

Qualification

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: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at a level close to the work of this position that has given you the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform. Typically, we would find this experience in work within this field that is closely related. To be creditable, the specialized experience must have been equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13), pay band or equivalent. Specialized experience is described as the ability to develop, implement, and oversee an integrated facility energy portfolio including privately-financed, large scale renewable and alternative energy projects as well as direct investments. ONLY EXPERIENCE OBTAINED BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. 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 including programming, cost estimating, design review, project planning and development, and project execution. Extensive familiarity with other engineering disciplines including mechanical, electrical, civil, fire protection, life safety, energy, architecture, and knowledge of existing and applicable software applications in the functional area of responsibility to effectively manage engineering functions to support the organization's mission. 2. Knowledge and mastery of a broad range of methods and techniques used in integrating asset management, project/program management, planning, and acquisition in, Installation Management, Planning, or Facilities Operations. 3. Knowledge of planning, programming, and budgeting cycles, financial systems, and restrictions on the expenditures of funds. 4. Knowledge of business accounting and financial management principles and procedures. 5. Skill in evaluating state-of-the-art technologies and incorporating these into the planning or design, budgeting, programming, life cycle, operation, maintenance, repair, upgrade, and cost estimates of installations natural and built infrastructure. 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. *PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is primarily sedentary although there may be some walking, bending, or climbing involved in activities such as inspections, carrying books and reference materials, as well as driving of an automobile to attend on and off- base functions. *WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is usually performed in an office setting although there will be occasional exposure to conditions in buildings under construction or contractor's operations. May be required to travel in the National Capitol Region to meetings, conferences, etc., which will involve use of public transportation.

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. 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. BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Category Rating procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualifications requirement. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran Preference is still applied. Category 3, Best Qualified: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements. Category 2, Highly Qualified: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements. Category 1, Qualified: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements. Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire. The numeric rating you received is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully.