COMMAND ACTION OFFICER

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Air Reserve Technicians are full-time civilian employees who are also members of the Air Force Reserve unit in which they are employed.

In addition to their civilian assignments, they are assigned to equivalent positions in the Reserve organization with a Reserve military rank or grade.

Appointee's civilian assignments will consist of the following duties. THIS IS AN AIR RESERVE TECHNICIAN OFFICER POSITION.

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) Officer position located at 4 AIR FORCE AF with the military rank of O-6/COL, AFSC: 16G4.

For questions concerning military eligibility please contact the Air Force Reserve Qualification Center at 1-800-257-1212.

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.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience which includes performing work with the in-depth knowledge of organization, programs, missions, and functions of the AF Reserve Wing, and the relationships of administrative support activities to such missions, as applied to accomplishing various assignments involving issues affecting the wing.

Knowledge and understanding of a comprehensive range of staff concepts, objectives, policies, management/ organizational techniques, and military command are applied in accomplishing work assignments.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the GS-11 or above grade/level or equivalent position in the federal service.

Federal Time-In-Grade (TIG) Requirement for General Schedule (GS) Positions: Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS-11 grade level 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.

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 a wide range of analytical/investigative techniques and qualitative/quantitative methods to conduct comprehensive studies and make recommendations on substantive operating programs and policies.

2.

Thorough knowledge of wing functions, military agency, Reserve components, DoD and MAJCOM command policies, procedures, structures, missions, programs, organizational relationships, and operational plans and policy formulation.

3. Knowledge of programs throughout a MAJCOM in order to conduct comprehensive studies, analyze findings, and make recommendations on substantive operating programs. 4.

Knowledge and understanding of a comprehensive range of staff concepts, objectives, policies, management/organizational techniques, and military command. 5.

Ability to recognize interrelationships of the various aspects of operating programs and skill in interpreting and analyzing such information to evaluate overall program status and effectiveness; Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiates complex issues; and maintains good working relationships.

6. Ability to manage and adjust workload to accommodate rapid and significant increases in short notice taskings; Ability to gain cooperation from others through tact, courtesy and diplomacy.

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. Major Duties:

The primary purpose of this position is: As an Air Reserve Technician (ART) officer, to serve as a special assistant/advisor to the NAF Commander and member of the Commander's Action Group (CAG).

As an advisor to the Commander, the incumbent is a key management official charged with planning and managing special projects and providing advisory support.

In addition, trains reservists in the accomplishment of the tasks set forth herein. DUTIES Manages the administrative and information process of the Commander's Action Group (CAG).

Conducts staff studies, analysis, and special projects related to leadership and management of NAF and subordinate units. Assesses the effectiveness of NAF program execution.

Reviews management indicators and reports to identify deficiencies or shortfalls.

Represents the CAG at meetings attended by representatives of other staff offices, HQ AFRC directorates, HQ USAF, gaining major commands (GMAJCOM), US Government contractors, and other military agencies.