Clarification from the agency

Internal Air Force Employee in the Cyber space & Information career field only

DUTY1:

Performs Career Broadening assignments/duties; Plans, organizes, analyzes and evaluates a wide range of complex AF wide functional requirements, objectives, operating methods, and new and proposed regulatory guidelines. Develops goals and objectives that integrate AF civilian force development policies with DAF CIO strategic objectives. Develops C&IT program policy and oversees AF enterprise implementation. Supports
the planning, development, and execution of programs and activities designed to establish and enhance C&IT force renewal, management, and development across the C&IT workforce. Functions as the Air Force representative who articulates and defends Air Force positions on critical policy issues at Federal and DoD-level planning meetings. Coordinates, plans, and schedules with OSD, Service Components, Air Force, other organizational managers and customers as appropriate. Identifies need for changes in priorities and takes action to implement such changes.

DUTY 2:
In a Career Broadening capacity, serves as the Associate Civilian Cyberspace and Information Technology Career Field Manager for the Air Force and Subject Matter Expert on civilian force development matters. Senior Advisor to career field manager for Civilian C&IT Career Field human capital efforts across the human resources life cycle. Develops and recommends solutions to Functional Authority and Functional Manager regarding issues for civilian Information Technology {IT) and cyber professionals. Policy and oversight work includes, but is not limited to: career pa1h review, workforce analysis, workforce comparability studies, workforce utilization reviews, and workforce projections. Makes recommendations on behalf of the C&IT career field manager to 1he Functional Authority and Functional Manager on Air Force-wide developmental positions to ensure positions are filled with the most qualified person at 1he required time to meet mission requirements.

DUTY 3:
Leads, forms, or serves as a member of working groups, task forces, integrated process teams, and other groups as required, and facilitates processes involved in the development of requirements, plans and programs for C&IT career field oversight. Promotes interchange of information with DoD CIO, Joint Staff and HAF/Al on human resources and force development programs such as recruitment, retention, and professional development programs. Represents the organization at meetings, briefings, and conferences with senior representatives from Air Staff, MAJCOMs, DoD, and other agencies. Supports the organization on a wide range of force development and civilian personnel subjects impacting the DAF CIO by drafting and implementing detailed directions, documentation, and presentations as required by Air Force C&IT senior leaders

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Employee must sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• PCS cost will be paid IAW Career Broadening Policy under this agreement.
• Career Broadening positions are managed by AFPC/DPZ and are centrally funded.
• Positions are established specifically to provide developmental experience designed to broaden the skills and/or enhance the leadership perspective of a high-potential, mid-level manager.
• Career Broadening also provides training and developmental opportunities at various organizational levels.
• These assignments offer the qualified candidate a unique assignment in that the candidates brings certain experience to the assignment while gaining new experiences in a different work environment.
• TEMPORARY PROMOTION: If the position is filled as a temporary promotion, upon completion of the career broadening assignment, the temporary promotion may lead to permanent promotion without further competition.
• Travel by regularly scheduled commercial or military conveyances IAW Joint Travel Regulations may be required in performance of TDY.
• May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Completion of grade-appropriate Professional Military Education is highly desired.
• May be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft in the performance of official duties.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments.

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 Position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience for this position includes applying the Federal, DoD, and organizational planning, programming, and budgeting process (PPBS) and thorough knowledge of organizational program goals and objectives; high skill in evaluating and comparing cost benefits, cost projections, budgetary trade-offs, fiscal strategies, and programmatic factors to produce fully justified options that can be presented to high levels of management; and skill in negotiating effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations. To be creditable, the specialized experience must have been at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service. In depth knowledge of the mission, operating programs, and organizational structure of the career program's functional community on an AF-wide basis. Expert knowledge of a wide range of qualitative or quantitative methods to improve complex management processes and systems or program effectiveness. Comprehensive knowledge of policies, concepts, and procedures affecting the Air Force's functions in order to effectively administer assigned programs in support of the staffing and career development of career program positions and employees. Expert knowledge of agency program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key program events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the worth of program accomplishments. Work requires knowledge of relationships with other programs and key functions within the Air Force and DoD. Wide ranging knowledge of DoD and Air Force concepts, laws, principles, practices, procedures, and standards as they apply to the functional career field at all organizational levels within the Air Force. General knowledge of personnel policies and practices, to include staffing, job assessments and employee development. Knowledge is applied to the design and conduct of comprehensive management studies where the boundaries of the studies are extremely broad and difficult to determine in advance. Study objectives are to identify and propose solutions to management problems which are characterized by their breadth, importance, and severity, and for which previous studies and established management techniques are frequently inadequate. Knowledge is applied in preparing recommendations for legislation to change the way programs are carried out; in evaluating the content of new or modified legislation for projected impact upon C&IT force development programs and resources; and/or in translating basic legislation into program goals and actions.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS-13 or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral. 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 policies, practices, regulations and laws concerning program management, force development, information technology, talent management, and cyberspace.

2. Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structures and operation of the Department of Defense, Air Force and other organizations that govern, interface with and/or influence utilization of the Civilian C&IT Career Field.

3. Skill in managing and coordinating complex activities, gathering facts and using effective, analytical, and evaluative methods to accurately assess information and make sound problem solving decisions.

4. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust workload of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.

5. Ability to develop and maintain effective, productive relationships with peers, associates, and senior leaders across the Air Force, DoD, and other Federal Agencies.

6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, negotiate complex issues, and write about highly complex technical and possibly sensitive issues prepared for senior management officials. Includes ability to give briefings, chair meetings, lead task forces and prepare reports at the General Officer/SES level.

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully.

Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire.

If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.

1. Online Application: Questionnaire
2. Resume: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on resume requirements can be located under "How To Apply".
3. Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.
4. Current Air Force employees: You must submit a legible copy of a SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. The SF-50, block 24 must contain "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "1". Employees eligible under an OPM approved interchange agreement, block 34 may contain a "1" or "2".
5. Promotion Consideration: If you wish to be considered as a promotion candidate and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirements. You will need to provide additional SF-50s which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-Grade, Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old).

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