READINESS PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

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The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as Chief, Readiness Plans, Policy and Training & Operations Branch, responsible for the full scope of managing the Readiness Plans, Policy and Training & Operations 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-13, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes (1) working with a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of major aspects of Manpower, Personnel and Services plans, policy, systems, and procedures for conducting major operations such as war, humanitarian operations, natural disasters, homeland and domestic operations, mobilization, and deployment; (2) organizing, training, equipping, planning and deploying Force Support capability to accomplish the global mission; (3) understanding of the relationship of policy and doctrine in overall planning of military operations, exercises and contingency planning efforts; (4) developing methods for evaluating the effectiveness of plans, policy and doctrine as related to actual contingency and wartime events.

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: Expert knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of major aspects of Air Force level Manpower, Personnel and Services plans, policy, systems, and procedures for conducting major operations such as war, humanitarian operations, natural disasters, homeland and domestic operations, mobilization, and deployment.

Expert knowledge of Air Force, Force Support Plans, Policy and Doctrine goals and objectives as it relates to organizing, training, equipping, planning and deploying Force Support capability to accomplish the global mission.

Knowledge should include an understanding of the relationship of policy and doctrine in overall planning of military operations, exercises and contingency planning efforts.

Develop methods for evaluating the effectiveness of plans, policy and doctrine as related to actual contingency and wartime events.

Knowledge of a wide range of administrative laws, policies, regulations, principles and practices of Department of Defense and/or agency program goals.

Expert knowledge of Force Support policies and procedures is required. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and develop the staff of an organization.

Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of subordinate organizations segments to meet program requirements within available parameters.

Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. 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:

Plans, organizes and directs Air Force, Force Support Readiness Plans, Policy and Doctrine for the total Air Force Active duty, Reserve Component, and Civilians.

Leads or conducts special projects involving the full range of Force Support Readiness functions across the total force. Performs supervisory personnel management responsibilities for a limited staff.

Directs, advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Represents the Directorate/Division with a variety of organizations.

Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with other Air Staff and Secretariat offices, the Office of the Secretary of Defense and other Defense components, the Joint Staff, federal agencies, and professional force support societies and organizations.