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Summary The primary purpose of this position is to serve as DoD executive agent and command level senior "program manager," applying Air Force military rated aviator experience to plan, organize, and determine necessary policies, regulations, directives, programs, doctrine, and procedures for executing global transoceanic aerial deployment. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Responsibilities Applying Air Force military rate aviator experience, serves as DoD executive agent, command project officer, and functional expert for combat aircraft global deployment planning and execution. Analyzes, develops, and evaluate detailed plans, goals, and objectives for global deployment program(s). Programs relate tone or more of the following tactical or strategic areas. Serves as command OPR for procedural matters affecting command automated computer systems used in deployment planning. Prepares and delivers written a d oral presentations such as briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions with other staff service functions and activities to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information relative to proposed changes in operations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Administrative and Management Positions for Management and Program Analysis Series, 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 expert knowledge of a wide ran e of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of critical command plans and programs for participating in or conducting major operations such as mission and flight operations, in tactical airlift, deployment, mobilization, Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System (PPBS), special operations, exercise, foreign military sales, contingency, or similar operations. Thorough knowledge of flight o rations and aviation concepts, principles, and practices as applied to aerial deployment planning, goals, procedures, guidelines and requirements for long duration flights, air navigation, air refueling operations, worldwide missions, functional activities, and combat aircraft planning policies, contingency mobility war plans, deployment flight operations, flight safety issues, in-flight communications, and supported aircraft capabilities and limitations. Knowledge of military command structure, missions, programs, and organizational relationships and program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions related to actual events. In-depth knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) regulations, Flight Information Publications (FLIP) documents, Department of Defense (DoD), Air Force and Major Commands (MAJCOM) directives pertaining to airspace matters, international airway structures, oceanic routes, controlled and special use airspace, aeronautical charts, airfield information and restrictions, en route supplements, flight safety and security regulations, and diplomatic clearance requirements in order to effectively carry out transoceanic deployments. Knowledge of database management and ability to define data needs, identify software shortfalls, and recommend software changes to optimize functional capabilities and interfaces of current deployment planning computer software. Knowledge of and skill in using and troubleshooting various command unique deployment computer based software programs. 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 a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of command level plans and programs for conducting major operations such as mission and flight operations, tactical airlift, deployment, mobilization, exercise, foreign military sales, PPBS, special operations, and contingency operations involving vital national objectives. Knowledge of the application o Air Force rated aviator (E.G., pilot, navigator) expertise as it applies to aerial deployment planning, goals, procedures, guidelines and requirements for long duration flights, air navigation, air refueling operations, world-wide missions, functional activities and combat aircraft planning policies, contingency mobility war plans, deployment flight operations, flight safety issues, in-flight communications, and aircraft capabilities and limitations. Knowledge of Air Force and command program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions related to actual events; and the relationship of the various command entities in overall program planning and execution of military operations and evaluation. In-depth knowledge of FAA relations, ICAO regulations, Flight Information Publications (FLIP) documents, DoD, Air Force and MAJCOM directives pertaining to airspace matters, international airway structures, oceanic routes, controlled and special use airspace, aeronautical charts, airfield information and restrictions, en route supplements, flight safety and security regulations, and diplomatic clearance requirements. Skill in designing and conducti g comprehensive studies; and preparing solutions to especially broad, important, and severe military operational and contingency areas. Skill in using trouble shooting various DoD unique deployment computer based software programs such as Consolidated Air Mobility Planning System (CAMPS), the Combined Mating and Ranging Planning System (CMARPS), the Mission Editor (MSED) program, the Aircraft Delivery Information System (AIDS), and the Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS). Ability to plan, organize, and Iead others in studies or projects and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations where proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; maintain good working relationships. 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 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. Air Combat Command

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