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: To serve as a Counter Threat Finance (CTF) Specialist providing subject matter expertise in the coordination of the Joint Interagency Task Force - Counter Cartel (JIATF-CC) and United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) efforts. Responsibilities Plans, organizes, facilitates and assists in coordination of NORAD and USNORTHCOM Counter Threat Finance (CTF) efforts with JIATF-CC. Assists in the conduct of collection, processing, integration, evaluation, interpretation, production, and dissemination of analytic products in support of JIATF-CC and other mission partners. Represents JIATF-CC in a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Conditions of Employment continued... This position is designated by the Air Force as a Test Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. As a mandatory requirement for employment in this TDP, the incumbent is (A) to refrain from use of illegal drugs and (B) if required, to submit to urinalysis testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive position presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. The selectee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is identified as a TDP. May be required to perform Battle Roster functions during Exercises and Real-World events. Battle Roster functions may include but are not limited to the Joint Operations Center (JOC), Future Operations Center (FOC), Future Plans Center (FPC), Joint Logistics Operations Center (JLOC), N&NC Deployment and Distribution Operations Center (NDDOC), Joint Intelligence Operations Center-North (JIOC-N), Joint Cyber Center (JCC), and other tasks as assigned. These duties may require additional duty hours and/or a physical/medical assessment to deploy to alternate duty locations (non-combat) or in place. The physical/medical assessment is not a pre-employment requirement. Work requires rotational travel away from the normal duty station to locations within and outside of the continental United States on military or commercial aircraft in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations in performance of temporary duty (TDY) or deployments (under 30 days) to non-combat locations. Special dietary or religious requirements may not be accommodated during TDY or training exercises. Incumbent may be required to obtain an official passport. YA002 = Eligible for situational telework only, including Ad hoc, Emergency, or OPM prescribed "Unscheduled" Telework. This eligibility is separate and distinct from the employee's eligibility. A civilian employee's telework arrangement may be terminated at the discretion of the supervisor or at the employee's request. 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, Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series 0301. 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 expert knowledge of Counter Narcotics, Counter Threat Finance and Transnational Threats, Counter Narcotics, and transnational threats, including the missions, capabilities, and organizational structures of relevant U.S. and international law enforcement, military, and interagency partners, to coordinate planning, operations, and intelligence support for interagency efforts. Advanced knowledge of DOW, N/NC policy, goals, missions, objectives, functions, operations, procedures, and practices, as well as their roles in supporting interagency and international CTF and CN operations, to ensure alignment of strategy, policy, and operational goals and develop innovative solutions, provide technically authoritative expert guidance to senior leaders, and support USNORTHCOM efforts. Expert knowledge of strategy, policy, doctrine, and joint planning processes to develop, coordinate, and implement CTF and CN operations in support of USNORTHCOM and interagency objectives. 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 CTF and counter narcotics (CN) principles, methodologies, and doctrine, including applicable statutory law, policy, and procedures governing DOW and interagency efforts to deny, disrupt, or defeat adversaries' use of global licit and illicit financial networks. Knowledge of intelligence collection, processing, integration, evaluation, interpretation, production, and dissemination methods, including all-source analytical techniques. Ability to plan, organize, and synchronize complex interagency and international programs, including coordinating resource requirements and establishing priorities. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including senior military and civilian leadership, U.S. Embassy country teams, law enforcement agencies, and international partners. Ability to independently analyze complex operational, intelligence, and financial information, develop courses of action, and formulate recommendations. Knowledge of Homeland Defense, Defense Support to Civil Authorities (DSCA), and unified command operations, including the roles and responsibilities of USNORTHCOM and interagency partners. Skill in developing, preparing, and delivering comprehensive briefings, analytical papers, reports, and correspondence to communicate program requirements, policy positions, and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders. 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. 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 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.
