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 Functional Management and Readiness* Support Blue Branch Chief and Combat Support* Resources Management Services & Agile Combat Support subject matter expert providing support for the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center. Responsibilities 1. Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the Functional Management and Readiness* Support Blue Branch. 2. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. 3. Represents the Functional Management and Readiness* Support-Blue Branch (A35B*), with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. 4. Serves as subject matter expert and Senior Management Analyst to HAF, MAJCOM, Installation and AFIMSC senior leaders and manages and oversees Installation and Mission Support (I&MS) Major Command Functional Manager (MFM), Functional Area Manager (FAM) and Readiness Resourcing and Reporting operations planning, scheduling, readiness and execution activities. 5. Provides comprehensive strategic and long-term planning framework for executing training and force development oversight, program management and management control; develops, maintains and executes command war, emergency, and contingency planning activities Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience includes that I have, or will have, within 120 days of this announcement closing 52 weeks of specialized experience at the next lower grade (GS-13) or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience includes of the ability to ensure mission readiness for multiple MAJCOMs; implement and provide supervisory guidance to assigned supervisory and nonsupervisory employees; establish and review policy and procedures regarding mission objectives, organizational design for staff; evaluate the need for any additional resources submitted by subordinate supervisors; implementation of readiness programs and crisis action planning programs; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. 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. 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. Knowledge of DoD, Joint and Air Force doctrine, operational planning (OPLAN), Functional Area Manager (FAM), MAJCOM Functional Manager (MFM) manpower, manning, force development programs, processes, principles, concepts and methodologies, goals and objectives, directives, procedures, guidance and policy, strategic plans and strategic planning processes to develop short and long-range guidance in accordance with broad DoD and USAF policies and objectives. Knowledge of Air and Space AFFORGEN model* Joint Force Provider/ Global Force Management, Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan (JSCP) and DoD Global Force Management Allocation Plan (GFMAP) processes and development concept of operations. Demonstrated experience in assessing requirements for Installation and Mission Support in-garrison and readiness activities. Demonstrated ability to submit resource requirements for funding via the ACS, MAJCOM and Air Force Corporate Structure processes. 2. Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of center, command, DoD, and Air Force organizations to provide HAF and MAJCOM level staff guidance and/or conduct studies to determine readiness, resourcing, reporting, manpower, manning, force development requirements for the global Installation and Mission Support (I&MS) enterprise, consisting of HAF, eight MAJCOMs, two DRUs, USSF, 78* installations and 132K* personnel AF-wide. Experience in identifying gaps in mission requirements, identifying best practices and leveraging those best practices to improve program execution. 3. Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to resolve issues or perform studies concerning the effectiveness and efficiency of command readiness program operations and FAM, MFM, manpower, manning, force development. Skill in coordinating extensive projects in assigned areas of responsibility. Projects are characterized by high visibility, unusual urgency, or program criticality. 4. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. 5. Ability to analyze, plan, organize, direct the functions, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. Ability to mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors. 6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; preparing briefings and/or presentations for senior level staff and higher headquarters. 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. 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.