Job summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to provide executive leadership and direction as Director of Staff for the 27th Special Operations Wing, a complex, composite wing made up of different mission design & series (MDS). The Director is responsible for formulating operational, organizational, manpower, personnel and financial policies for 27 SOW.

Major duties

Plan, organize and oversee all activities supporting the wing commander and vice commander. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Directs and guides policy formulation for the conduct and operations of wing staff and group functions. Chairs meetings, working groups, and coordinates with various personnel to accomplish all installation strategic planning. Oversees and controls the development and implementation of complex support systems to include policies, programming, Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs), Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), Letters of Agreement (LOAs), for highly classified, compartmented special access programs and operations.

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 at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes principles, concepts, and practices, day-to-day operations of facilities and equipment to include safety and security practices to include budgeting principles, concepts, and practices. Knowledge of and ability to apply personnel management regulations, policies, principles, and practices. 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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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 management methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies and processes within Air Force Special Operations Command. 2. Knowledge of Air Force Special Operations Command and USSOCOM operations and policies. 3. Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and practices, day-to-day operations of a Special Operations Wing's facilities and equipment to include safety and security practices. 4. Knowledge of basic Air Force/USSOCOM budgeting principles, concepts, and practices. Knowledge of and ability to apply personnel management regulations, policies, principles, and practices. 5. Skill in formulating, justifying and preparing complete documentation for renovation, repair and alteration of wing facilities. Ability to handle process and store highly classified, compartmented information to include the ability to advise the 27 SOW Commanders on classified program issue. 6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to justify, defend, present, advocate and advise on processes, actions, and decisions impacting the 27 SOW's mission. Ability to directly supervise, mentor, appraise, and provide supervisory guidance to military, civilian, and contractor personnel. 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. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Key Position. 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").

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. 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 meet the requirements for and apply as a non-competitive eligible that meet minimal qualifications and other requirements of this position, will be given consideration as a non-competitive candidate and will be referred unless blocked by an individual with priority/preference. Noncompetitive applicants do not need to respond to the assessment questions with the A through E responses indicating level of experience/training. 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.