Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Air Reserve Technician (ART), manage the personnel functions the unit commander. Primary Purpose continued in Duties section. Responsibilities PRIMARY PURPOSE CONTINUED: Serves as the Commander's personnel subject matter expert who analyzes the manpower status and personnel requirements of the unit in order develop, recommend and carryout human resource management initiatives with direct impacts to the unit's combat mission readiness and capability to execute Air Force Distributed Common Ground System operations in support of Air Force Expeditionary and Joint Combatant Commanders. DUTIES: Plan, direct and control all assigned elements of the Personnel/Administrative program which include strength accountability, manning control and classification, Officer/Enlisted Performance Report (OPR/OER), awards and decorations, and officer and enlisted promotions. Perform personnel actions pertaining to voluntary and involuntary outbound assignments, reassignments and retirements to include, but not limited to, administrative separations, high year of tenure and mandatory separation dates. Independently develop, manage and administer personnel and manpower programs for the Commander specific to supporting readiness and operational integration of AGRs, ARTs, and Traditional Reservists (TRs). Develop unit readiness plans for the administration of contingencies and mobilization. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications THIS IS AN AIR RESERVE TECHNICIAN (ART) POSITIONApplicants for this position must currently be a member of the Air Force Reserve or willing and eligible to join the Air Force Reserves. This means, be ready, willing and able to wear the military uniform and be activated should the need arise. Incumbent must meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. The incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART duties; however, the incumbent may also be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities. Work schedule will be aligned to allow the incumbent to function fully on unit training assembly (UTA) weekends. Incumbent may be required to fly in military and commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty (TDY) assignments. In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. Salary Ranges includes local market supplement This is a GG-09 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-09 duties for the "Technician / Administrative support" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-09 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: expert knowledge of methods, procedures, regulations, instructions, and documentation requirements of personnel, and manpower programs. Extensive knowledge of processes and procedures for evaluating personnel and manpower programs to plan the steps to take to complete assignments, identify problems from collected data, and select solutions from alternatives in guidelines. Expert knowledge of overall phases of the Air Force and AFRC personnel and manpower programs to determine most expedient means/methods for implementing changes affecting the programs. Master level knowledge of manpower and personnel systems to independently manage, update, and revise related data. Expert level knowledge to interpret, develop, and apply Joint, Air Force, MAJCOM, or Air Force Component personnel and manpower policies in order to ensure unit readiness and combat mission capability. Master level knowledge of developing oral and written communication and conducting coordination with all levels of command to ensure accomplishment of program objectives and prepare clear, concise training reports viewed by higher headquarters commanders. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. OR EDUCATION: master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION POSITIVE EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: This position has a positive education requirement. If transcripts are not provided, your resume MUST list the appropriate academic field (e.g. biology, mechanical engineering, economics, sociology, etc.) and all courses you have taken (including those failed), which appear to satisfy the qualification requirements of the position for which you are applying. List graduate and undergraduate courses separately. Include the descriptive title and course code, completion date, grade, number of semester, quarter or classroom hours (for education completed at business, secretarial, technical school or military schools) and graduate and undergraduate classes. As of 1 Sep 2016, current internal AF employees must attach their transcripts. Failure to do so will result in not being referred for the 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: Extensive knowledge of the AFRC Reserve mission and training methods, policies, procedures, regulations, instructions, and documentation requirements. High level of knowledge and skill in using automated systems to prepare reports and extract data from them. Ability to analyze automated products to determine adequacy of program and/or deficiencies. Ability to independently manage, update, and revise personnel and unit manning document data. Expert level knowledge to interpret, develop, and apply Joint, Air Force, MAJCOM, or Air Force Component manpower and personnel policies in order to ensure unit combat mission readiness. Master level skills in oral and written communication and ability to coordinate with all levels of command to ensure accomplishment of personnel, manpower and special security program objectives. Master level of knowledge of special security information, personnel and physical security DoD and Air Force regulations, directives, and reporting requirements. High degree of knowledge for management of the Reserve Personnel Appropriations (RPA) and Military Personnel Appropriations (MPA) programs and associated personnel actions. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. The incumbent's regular assignments are ART duties; however, the incumbent may be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities. Work schedule will be aligned to allow incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies (UTA). 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: This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS) position implemented under Section 504, Title V of Public Law 99-569, Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987, as codified in Sec 1601, Chap 83 of Title 10 United States Code which sets forth Air Force policies and procedures for DCIPS. This position is in the Excepted Service. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package. For additional information on DCIPS, click here Additional Information 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. 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. 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. Selectees who physically reside permanently in the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during the entire recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) and selected for employment in the foreign area are eligible to receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, Post Allowance, Home Leave, etc. (subject to approval) Selectees who physically reside outside the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during any step of the recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) will have foreign area benefits eligibility be determined on a case by case basis. 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.
