Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Responsibilities The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a Management and Program Analyst, working with Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Emergency Preparedness Program. Duties: Develops policy, doctrine, and other guidance involving Department of Defense and Air Force for continuity of operations. Works within Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Emergency Preparedness Program to manage, operate, sustain, and build A3 mission assurance capability coordinated across the Pentagon and National Capital Region. Develops policies, procedures, and manages training to ensure a robust HAF CAT capability exists to support Secretary of the Air Force (SECAF) and Air Force Chief of Staff (CSAF) decision-making. Incorporates continuity planning and execution in a robust inspection and exercise program which enhances AF-wide operability. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Conditions of Employment: Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a top secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access, based upon a Single Scoped Background Investigation. Position may include additional program security requirements in order to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. If so, incumbent must be willing to submit to a Counter Intelligence Polygraph and mandatory drug test. 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- Management and Program Analysis (0343). SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the federal, DoD and Air Force command and control, crisis action processes and procedures, continuity, readiness, emergency preparedness and incident management, mission assurance construct, and pandemic/disease containment programs. Comprehensive knowledge of programs and relationship to DoD and Air Force Wide missions and functions in order to prepare and present Group budget requests and plans. In-depth knowledge of Presidential Executive Orders, Homeland Security Presidential Directives and Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency documents, policy and guidance related to continuity and readiness, emergency preparedness and the national indecent management system (NIMS) policies and procedures to include their responsibilities and the civil/military directed interfaces. Working knowledge of the Joint Operations Planning System, military doctrine and organization structure and USAF operation planning process and the impact a National Security Emergency would have on these processes and systems, especially as they interact at the service, MAJOM, FOA, and DRU level. 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: Knowledge of Presidential Executive Orders, Homeland Security Presidential Directives and Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency documents, policy and guidance related to continuity and readiness, emergency preparedness and the national incident management system (NIMS). Knowledge of DoD Directives and Instructions, and Joint Service and Air Force policy, doctrine, regulations and procedures with extensive knowledge of command and control, crisis action processes and procedures, continuity, readiness, emergency preparedness and incident management, and pandemic/disease containment. Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, devise recommended solutions and package the process in briefings, papers, or reports suitable for the Air Staff senior civilians and general officer decision-making. Knowledge of organizational structure and relationships that exist between the Joint Staff, the Air Staff, the combatant commanders, the component commanders, the AF MAJCOMs, and installations in conducting Joint and AF planning. Knowledge of Joint and Air Force Operations, Planning and the Expeditionary Force constructs, to include organizations, command, control, operations, combat support operations, planning and execution. Knowledge of the organization, function, command and control relationship between the DoD components. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally, and in writing negotiates complex issues; and maintains good working relations. Ability to plan, develop, execute and evaluate a military exercise program. 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 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.
