DEPUTY DIRECTOR FORCE SUPPORT SQUADRON

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Deputy Director, Force Support Squadron (FSS), sharing with the director/commander the full scope of responsibility for managing the activities of the FSS and overseeing the planning, direction, and timely execution of high visibility FSS programs.

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-12, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes: (1) Working with manpower and personnel (civilian and military) concepts, principles, operations, laws, regulations, programs, and practices; (2) working with the mission, roles, functions, organizational structure, management, and operation of large organizations to provide high level staff guidance and participate in the development of goals, objectives, and policies; (3) developing, planning, budgeting, and coordinating activities, programs, facility programming, contracting, and customer interests and needs; and (4) providing safety, security, personnel management, Military Equal Opportunity (MEO) and Equal Employment Opportunity EEO) regulations, practices, and procedures.

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.

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 manpower concepts, principles, operations, laws, regulations, programs, and practices; knowledge of a wide range of personnel (civilian and military) concepts, principles, operations, laws, regulations, programs, and practices; knowledge of a wide range of Services concepts, principles, operations, laws, regulations, programs, and practices; and practical knowledge of education, readiness, and budget execution concepts, principles, operations, and practices.

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Extensive knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structure, management, and operation of large organizations to provide high level staff guidance and participate in the development of goals, objectives, and policies.

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Knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures related to developing, planning, budgeting, and coordinating activities, programs, facility programming, contracting, and customer interests and needs.

4. Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, Military Equal Opportunity (MEO) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations, practices, and procedures. 5.

Skill in managing the work operations of multiple organizational segments to meet program requirements, goals, and objectives within available resources. 6.

Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization directly and through subordinate supervisors.

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:

As deputy to the director/commander, plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the Force Support Squadron (FSS).

Directs the mission and establishes the goals of the organization consistent with Command and AF strategic plans. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.

Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors.

Makes comprehensive assessments and evaluations of program goals/objectives which provide a basis for long-range planning to enhance the management support capabilities of the FSS.

The incumbent has responsibility for managing, integrating, and coordinating the collective efforts of a multi-disciplined staff of military, civilian, and/or contractors assigned to support programs.

Represents the Force Support Squadron with a variety of installation organizations and outside agencies.

The assigned programs are often characterized by unusual managerial complexities and demands, as well as substantial uncertainties and risk.