Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. 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. Responsibilities The primary purpose of this position is: As an Air Reserve Technician (ART) Officer provides overall management for program integration/execution requirements for an operational flying aeromedical evacuation squadron (AES). DUTIES: Provides administrative oversight of operational unit activities. Plans and organizes activities of the aeromedical evacuation (AE) unit, ensuring that financial management, information systems, training and operations, communications/administration and manpower programs comply with requirements and support mission objectives. Establishes and executes mission, organizational, budget/fiscal, staffing, and flying requirements to meet prescribed mission capability. Provides oversight for assigned and issued organization equipment; Performs supervisory personnel management responsibilities for a small workforce. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Oversees unit aeromedical training programs to ensure assigned personnel are adequately trained to perform operational AE mission. Represents the aeromedical evacuation operations function to external agencies to include wing, NAF, and HQ functional representatives, and establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships to further organizational goals. Provides squadron deployment/contingency execution oversight for mission accomplishment, including AEF tasking requirements and contingency capability sourcing in support of defense support to civil authorities (DSCA). Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications THIS IS AN AIR RESERVE TECHNICIAN OFFICER POSITION. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) Officer position located at 932 AEROMED EVAC SQ with the military rank of LTC/0-5, AFSC: 041A3. 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 Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience which includes Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of AE program operations carried out by assigned administrative/professional personnel, or substantive administrative support functions. Knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents which govern the AE program and the use of AE and related support resources. Knowledge and skill in adapting analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to the measurement and improvement of AE unit effectiveness. Skill in conducting detailed analyses of AE functions and work processes; and, interpersonal skills in presenting recommendations and negotiating solutions to disputed issues. Thorough knowledge of the aeromedical evacuation mission and associated programs, operations, objectives, and policies along with a comprehensive knowledge of management and organizational techniques, airlift and AE operations, info management systems, and USAF/AFRC procedures. 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. FEDERALTIME-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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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 AE mission, command relationships, operational concepts, contingency, mobility, and plans requirements. Knowledge of relationships between various USAF entities, MAJCOMs, and DoD in overall planning and execution of military operations. 2. Knowledge of command, control, and communication (C3) for worldwide AE. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; computer skills to generate data in spreadsheets and reports. Knowledge of safety, security, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures. 3. Ability to analyze current or projected AE operations programs, and AE program management functions, principles, and techniques. Business acumen to ensure organizational mission accomplishment; must demonstrate fiscal responsibility and accountability for allocated squadron resources. 4. Ability to resolve complex issues, maintain good working relations. Ability to manage/coordinate health services programs to include: logistics, facilities, finance, operations/support, human resources, patient administration, AE, communications/information systems and operational reporting systems. 5. Comprehensive knowledge of Air Force, DoD, and civilian sector operational health care systems to include, ancillary/support services, managed and contract care, medical operations and in-route medical support, and adjunct health care systems. Ability to plan, organize, and direct an AE system infrastructure and medical/aeromedical operations. 6. Knowledge of medical readiness planning and training requirements and administrative staff functions. Ability to plan, organize, and assign work to subordinate employees. 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. Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.
