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 exercise managerial and supervisory authorities over the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) ICBM Systems Directorate as the Director of Staff. Responsibilities This is an open continuous Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) notice open to the Public to create a candidate pool to be used to fill vacancies as openings occur. This notice will remain open until the closing date indicated; those who apply will be used to create candidate pools for consideration against current and/or future vacancies. It may be several weeks before a vacancy occurs and candidates should not interpret that as a sign of not being considered or delays in the hiring process. We are actively soliciting candidates in advanced of anticipated need. Candidates should have extensive knowledge of staff operations and acquisition functions to develop and implement innovative approaches and solutions to staff operations issues and to provide definitive input on how proposed changes would be detrimental or would enhance the mission and objectives of AF, AFMC, AFNWC, and the ICBM Systems Directorate. Duties (not all inclusive): - Provide the PEO with the information required to make decisions relating to staff operations and organizational management and implement those decisions. - Represent the PEO with a variety of Congressional, DoD, AF, MAJCOM, Center, community leaders, business executives, and distinguished visitors. Highly Desired Knowledge and Skills: - Ability to oversee the efforts of subordinate organizations responsible for various aspects of staff operations management across an organization, including its geographically separated units. - Ability to think both tactically and strategically in order to discern short-, medium-, and long-term organizational effects of changes in staff operations practices, procedures, and policies. - Expert in leading, managing, supervising, and communicating with people with the ability to oversee the efforts of subordinate organizations responsible for various aspects of staff operations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-03, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-13 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in assisting with establish, revise, or review policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organization design for the staff; aid in planning work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short/long-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work; participates in conferences, surveys, meetings, or presentations involving problems or issues of visibility and consequence or importance to the AF and/or AFMC. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. If applying as an 1101: The position falls under Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements, which includes achieving Program Management "Advanced" certification, and is a Critical Acquisition Position. 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: Knowledge of staff operations management concepts, principals, and methodologies. Knowledge of staff operations functions in order to develop and implement innovative approaches and solutions to staff operations issues and to provide definitive input on how proposed changes would be detrimental or would enhance the mission and objectives of AF, AFMC, AFNWC, and AFNSC. Mastery of DoD, USAF, AFMC, and AFNWC strategic plans and strategic planning processes in order to develop short-and-long range staff operations planning guidance in accordance with broad USAF, AFMC, AFNWC, and AFNSC policies and objectives. Knowledge of AFMC, AFNWC missions, objectives, and procedures and how those interrelate with other program areas; and knowledge of the regulatory framework in which staff operations' planning operates. Expert ability to communicate and interact effectively at the highest levels in order to achieve stated positions or to make an adequate case for a particular strategy which may not be readily accepted, but which is the best solution to achieve overall AFNWC goals. Expert skill in briefing objectives, strategies, and implementation concepts to the AFNWC Command Section and senior/executive level managers. 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 ARE YOU USING YOUR 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. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional Information AcqDemo Expanded Probationary Period for Supervisors and Managers: An additional supervisory probationary period of one year may be required when an employee is officially assigned to a different supervisory position. This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-04 equivalent to a GS-14 to GS-15. 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. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
