Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to to serve as the 616th Operations Center (OC) Unit Readiness and Deployment Manager. Responsible for ensuring assigned personnel are qualified and ready to meet Air Expeditionary Force Requirements in support of one of the Air Force's core competencies--Agile Combat Employment. Responsibilities Duty 1: Plans, organizes, and oversees 616 OC unit level deployment activities. Routinely coordinates and communicates directly with counterpart focal points at the NAF, MAJCOM (ACC), and joint Combatant Command (USCYBERCOM) level to manage the Unit Deployment program for all deployment related documents for applicable equipment andpersonnel taskings and identifies total deployment requirements for the OC. Duty 2: Manages and conducts readiness analysis activities. Establishes and maintains metric and system analysis systems for 616 OC and subordinate unit, management to assess the efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with regulatory procedures. Reviews data to determine deficiencies, if any, and directs or performs appropriate corrective actions. Duty 3: Provides technical guidance and recommendations to the commander and leadership regarding unit deployment program. Advises in writing, briefings and formal reporting, the 616 OC Commander on the direction, management, and operation of all aspects of unit deployment capabilities. Interprets and applies Joint, Air Force, MAJCOM, or Air Force Component operational/exercise planning and execution policies.. Duty 4: Ensures personnel and equipment readiness. Ensures the unit is ready to meet wartime and peacetime mobility taskings by scheduling and tracking unit deployment training. Ensures authorized deployment equipment and supplies are maintained in a constant state of readiness. Coordinates all readiness training and monitors unit member's deployment eligibility with the assistance from additional duty unit deployment managers, as appropriate. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This is a GG-11 position in the Cyber Excepted Service (CES). The GG-11 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-11 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the 11 grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. *** Salary ranges includes local market supplements *** REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include managing deployment and mobility programs, ensuring personnel readiness, monitoring deployment eligiblity, and maitain reporting systems.. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. OR To view qualifying educational requirements and/or combination of education and specialized experience click on the following link: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-admin.asp 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 methods, procedures, and skills in evaluating and performing deployment operations to identify and meet deployment requirements. Knowledge of a wide range of Federal and agency deployment mobilization concepts, principles, practices, procedures, regulations, and laws applicable to the full range of UDM management responsibilities. Ability to interpret Air Force, joint, and Department of Defense (DoD), directives, instructions, and guidance. Knowledge of established safety and occupational health principles, practices, procedures, laws, and regulations related to the safety program, risk assessment methods, and techniques for evaluating occupational safety and health risks. Ability to gather, develop and analyze a variety of data to make recommendations based on analysis. Knowledge of Federal planning policy and guidance to include publications applicable to the functional area. Skill in the use of automation software and related equipment. Ability to identify, analyze, and translate complex information, make appropriate judgements, and evaluate options concerning unit readiness. Skill in conducting interviews and delivery of formal and informal presentations and briefings. Ability to recognize the inter-relationship of various aspects of operating programs to integrate and analyze information to evaluate overall program status. Knowledge of Unit Deployment Manager programs, principles, and policies. 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 IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional Information 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. Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information, click here. 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. When job announcements indicate PCS costs are authorized, overseas allowances may be authorized in accordance with Department of State Standardized Regulation (DSSR) and any applicable Federal Overseas Regulations. Selectees physically residing permanently in the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during the entire recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) and selected for employment in the foreign area are eligible to receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA), Post Allowance, Home Leave, etc. (subject to approval). Selectees who physically reside outside the U.S. and possessions of the U.S., during any step of the recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) will have foreign area benefits eligibility be determined on a case by case basis. 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.