Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Responsibilities SUMMARY: The primary purpose is to serve in a key staff professional position as a Training Pipeline Manager (TPM) representing HQ AETC as the sole-source expert and authoritative consultant in the management all aspects of life-cycle Air Force Specialty (AFS) performance and training requirements (data, manpower, personnel, associated logistics equipment, budget, facilities, contracts, and systems) to meet Air Force world-wide career field training requirements to guide and review proposed training solutions are achievable, sustainable, properly resourced and educationally sound. DUTIES: Serves as the recognized technical expert and authoritative consultant with Air Force-wide, interservice and international training scope and responsibility. Identifies, collects, evaluates, and validates a wide range of informational products measuring education and instructional program effectiveness, efficiency, and capability to meet total technical training requirements for assigned installation(s) or programs. Serves as the AETC expert consultant and advisor on all matters dealing with instructional systems specialists, training managers, registrar, Military Training Leaders, Faculty Development Flight and Training Evaluation Office personnel, and others who support the training mission. Accomplishes special projects and training studies. Develops and implements special projects designed to resolve issues, improve education and training operations, respond to specific taskings, answer internal and external inquiries, or correct deficiencies discovered or presented. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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, Professional and Scientific Positions Group Standard, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-1750, Instructional Systems Series. BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-1750-13: A Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours appropriate to the work of the position to be filled. The course work must include study in at least four of the following five areas: (1) Learning theory, psychology of learning, educational psychology; (2) Instructional design practices (3) Educational evaluation (4) Instructional product OR (5) Computers in education and training. Some positions in this series may specialize in one or two functional areas, where more specific academic preparation may be necessary. For such positions, agencies may require course work in the applicable functional area(s) as part of the above-required 24 semester hours. For additional information on qualifying education and combining education/experience click here to view occupational requirements for this position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. AND In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS13: Applicant must have one (1) year of specialized experience for GS-1750-13 which includes broad professional knowledge: 1) Applying a working knowledge of instructional systems principles, practices, techniques, training devices and simulators, instructional design, and materials development to include use of technology for design and delivery of training, training administration, policies and procedures, planning and management of complex education, technical training and interservice and joint training programs to include training operations, administration, policies, procedures, training execution, management, development, training resources, instructional program evaluations defense system acquisition life cycle processes, learning theory, and educational principles and delivery methodologies, Community College of the Air Force accreditation requirements, and Continuous Process Improvement concepts and programs. 2) Accomplishing special training studies and projects, contracting processes, training execution, development, management, resources, training evaluations, and Continuous Process Improvement concepts and programs for assessment of education and instructional training activity efficiency and effectiveness. 3) Analyzing complex instructional programs and training activities, events, diverse data sources and related information for determination of efficiency and effectiveness of training operations or discovery of root cause contributing to problems within the training enterprise. 4) Analyzing problems and developing economical, innovative and effective solutions (application of new program methods, approaches, and technology) to improve training efficiency, effectiveness, and operations of training activities. 5) Working harmoniously with all levels of command personnel and skill in accomplishing special training studies and projects. 6) Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with individuals and groups within HAF, MAJCOM, as well as, outside organizations and agencies. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the GS-12 grade/level position or equivalent in the federal service. 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. 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. Broad professional knowledge of: instructional systems principles, practices, techniques, training devices and simulators, instructional design, and materials development to include use of technology for design and delivery of training, training administration, policies and procedures, planning and management of complex education, technical training and interservice and joint training programs to include training operations, administration, policies, procedures, training execution, management, development, training resources, instructional program evaluations defense system acquisition life cycle processes, learning theory, and educational principles and delivery methodologies, Community College of the Air Force accreditation requirements, and Continuous Process Improvement concepts and programs. 2. Skill in accomplishing special training studies and projects, contracting processes, training execution, development, management, resources, training evaluations, and Continuous Process Improvement concepts and programs for assessment of education and instructional training activity efficiency and effectiveness. 3. Skill and ability to work harmoniously with all levels of command personnel and skill in accomplishing special training studies and projects. Includes the ability to professionally represent AETC, Numbered Air Force Headquarters, A3/6, Operations and Communications Division, Technical Training Operations Center staffs and establish and maintain good working relationships with individuals and groups within HAF, MAJCOMs, Air Force Reserve Command, National Guard Bureau, as well as, outside organizations/agencies (DoD, U.S. government, international, inter-service and joint-related). 4. Ability to analyze complex instructional programs and training activities (international education and training requirements, basic military training, technical education and training (initial and advanced/supplemental skills) and inter-service and joint-related education and training), events, diverse data sources and related information for determination of efficiency and effectiveness of training operations or discovery of root cause contributing to problems within the training enterprise. 5. Ability to analyze problems and develop timely, economical, innovative and effective solutions (application of new program methods, approaches, and technology) to improve training efficiency, effectiveness, and operations of training activities. 6. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing. 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. 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 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. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. 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. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. 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.
