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 is to serve as a Major Command (MAJCOM) headquarters first-level supervisor and senior manpower resource analyst for HQ AFDW. Responsible for developing Command's overall manpower objectives and committing manpower for programming and requirements actions. Responsibilities Plans, organizes, and directs program and manpower analyses to ensure sustainment of command programming and planning actions. Develops goals and objectives that integrate organization and regional command program objectives. As the Division Chief, exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, the difficulty of the work to be performed, and the capabilities of employees. Evaluates work performance of subordinates. Conducts, leads, and/or participates in studies to improve human capital programs and/or influence policy changes for the MAJCOM that typically involve long-range, highly complex, and often politically sensitive topics. Designs comprehensive manpower and occupational studies characterized by boundaries that are extremely broad and difficult to determine in advance. Documents planning and programming decisions in appropriate formats to meet Air Force and Major Command requirements. Identifies non-standard or emerging operational requirements, assesses impact on assigned programs, and develops recommendations. Actively participates in strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus using strategic planning tools and techniques. Prepares detailed plans, budgets, and schedules for assigned major programs and/or participates with management in fiscal planning. Serves as the command focal point for resource manpower allocation and control, and maintains effective liaison with HQ USAF program monitors and the Air Force manpower resource controller to assure accurate and equitable allocation to the command. Provides management advisory services to top level managers. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes providing management oversight for a branch located at a MAJCOM headquarters and is involved with organizing, coordinating, directing, and overseeing administrative functions in the areas of manpower, programming, and planning; in support of sustaining programs assigned to the command. 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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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. Mastery of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods that apply to DoD, Joint, and Air Force manpower management engineering principles and methodologies and financial management directives, concepts, procedures, guidance, and policy for the assessment and improvement of command level plans and programs. 2. Expert knowledge of Air Force special operations command manpower programming goals and objectives and the methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions related to organizations, programs, missions and functions of AFDW organizations and the relationship of the various command entities involved in overall program planning. 3. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive manpower and resources studies and preparing solutions to especially broad, important, and severe military operational and contingency areas. 4. Advanced skill to plan, organize, and lead 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. 5. Skill to communicate effectively both orally and in writing as an instructor and course developer at a formal training school. Skill to negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships. 6. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and supervise, mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization as a first level supervisor. 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. 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