Air Force, Special Operations Command

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Command Headquarters-level manager of Air Force Special Operations Command Support Agreements Program, to include Memorandums of Agreement/Understanding (MOA/MOU).
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Duties
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• Serves as the AFSOC Command Support Agreement Manager.
• Represents COMAFSOC as the AFSOC principle member attending HQ USSOCOM and HQ USAF World-Wide Support Agreement Conferences.
• Performs supervisory management responsibilities over assigned AFSOC Enlisted Logistics Plans personnel.
• Represents the Directorate of Logistics for force structure changes, base realignment, site surveys/activations, base closures and Command Programming Plans.

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Ten years minimum of core Air Force Logistics Plans (WRM, Plans, Deployments and Support Agreements)experience required.
• Two years minimum HQ AFSOC experience highly desired. Baccalaureate degree is desirable.
• Work may require travel away from the normal duty station to include CONUS or overseas. Drivers Licenses and passport are required. Travel by both military and commercial aircraft is required.
• Proficiency in general computer operations, to include Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel is highly desirable.
• Incumbent must obtain and maintain a top secret security clearance.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends and/or holidays and/or overtime.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.

Qualifications
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 for Logistics Management Series, 0346.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes extensive and thorough knowledge of Air Force logistics in general. Broad knowledge of the theories and principles of logistics management. Knowledge of major issues, program goals, work operations, and managerial channels of organizations involved in inter/intra service support agreements, international agreements and ACSA agreements. Thorough knowledge and understanding of inter/intra service support agreements, international agreements and ACSA agreements. Comprehensive knowledge of laws, policies, regulations and precedents applicable to interservice agreements.
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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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:

1. Broad knowledge of the theories and principles of Logistics Management, logistics functions, operational planning, analysis, readiness and program execution. A working knowledge or experience with HQ USSOCOM and HQ AFSOC daily operations is highly desired.
2. Thorough and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of all aspects of Support Agreements to include Inter-Service, International and Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreements.
3. Knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD), HQ USSOCOM, Air Force and AFSOC planning policies, directives and instructions used to evaluate and direct development, staffing, and management of AFSOC programming plans for force structure changes, base realignment, site surveys/activations, base closures, etc. Experience with developing staff summary sheets, bullet background papers, messages and official letters is highly desired as much of the correspondence is read and reviewed by senior leadership. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis on experience with PowerPoint, Word and Excel is also highly desired.
4. Comprehensive knowledge of laws, policies, regulations and precedents applicable to logistics management, interservice support and program execution. Ability to plan, organize, and reprioritize work to meet changing deadlines.
5. Knowledge and understanding of regulations and practices pertaining to programming and budget for logistics requirements.
6. Knowledge of HQ USSOCOM, HQ AFSOC military command structures, missions and programs for organizations involved in logistics activities. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, negotiate complex issues, and 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
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
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.
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.
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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.
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