SUPERVISORY PLANS AND PROGRAMS SPECIALIST

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: To exercise first level supervisory authorities over the 350 SWW Plans and Programs Directorate, Requirements Plan Division, supervising the Wing Support Agreements, Emergency, and Unit Deployment Managers, Facilities and Requirements planner/contractors. Manages 350 SWW Wing-level planning activities and status of issues as they relate to the Air Staff, HQ ACC and 350 SWW strategic requirement, plans and programming objectives, prepares staff reports and key issue documents for use of senior official during 350 SWW decision forums, such as, 350 SWW Senior Staff meetings, Plan and Site Activation Task Force conferences and Working Group meetings to integrate requirements with resources to accomplish DoD, Air Force and Wing level strategic objectives. Provide Wing-level assessments to ensure senior leaders are fully cognizant of all aspects Wing activation related planning efforts and associated issues. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of higher-level management or headquarters. Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the 350 SWW Requirements Plan Division, ensuring that all aspects of requirements plans services complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. Develop goal, objectives, and procedures for accomplishment of Requirements Plans functions that integrate with the Wing's objectives. Represents the 350 SWW Requirements Plans in a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Establishes, develops and maintains effective working relationships with the host installation, 350 SWW units, HQ ACC and other serviced organizations at various levels as required. Provides expertise, authority, and advice on all aspects of the Wings Plans and Programs functions. Provides management oversight and serves as Wing Commander's representative for the following Wing level programs: Support Agreement Management, Signature Management, International Treaty Compliance, Base Support Planning Program, HQ AF, and HQ ACC, USAF Warfare Center special interest items. 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. 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 include: (1) Directing and overseeing work involving management of Requirements Plans division within the Plans and Programs Directorate which provides operational, exercise and logistics planning, support agreement management, emergency management, facilities management, vehicle management, and unit control center management. (2) Assessing the productivity, effectiveness, and efficiency of major Warfare Wing (SWW) program operations. 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 logistics, operations and emergency management programs, including operations, directives, procedures and civilian personnel management and administration. Knowledge of program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events. Knowledge of the relationship of the various entities involved in overall planning and execution of military operations and evaluations and the way the PPBS process supports them. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Skill in the ability to gather, assemble, analyze, draw conclusions, conduct analysis and devise recommended solutions from facts. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions, as well as mentor, motivate, and appraise the logistics and plans staff. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; skill in conducting discussions with management officials to obtain information about organizational missions, functions and work procedures. 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. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing and participation in random drug testing as a condition of employment in accordance with AFM 44-198, Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. This is a key position. Incumbent must be removed from their military recall status if alternatives for filling the position during an emergency are not available. The incumbent may be required to take part in test alerts and practice exercises. Mobilization-key position is a key position under the provisions of AFI 36-202, civilian mobility. The duties of this position meets all requirements as a category 4 designation and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency or office to function effectively. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CAN NOT become a member of the Ready Reserve. (IAW: DoDD 1200.7, "Screening the Ready Reserve").