Deputy Director for Installation Support- DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY Job in Edwards AFB, CA

Vacancy No. AFTC-12667664-LL-FLYER Department Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide
Salary $145,180.00 to $195,200.00 Grade 4 to 4
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 1/16/2025 Close Date 1/24/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Edwards AFB, CA


Summary

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In this position you will serve as the Deputy Director to maintain a safe, secure and operational Government Owned Contractor Operated infrastructure in support of the industrial mission partners and customers to produce, modify, maintain and test weapons systems.

Duties

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  • Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities, assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments and capabilities of employees.
  • Provides higher level management direction to subordinate squadrons: Civil Engineering, Business Integration, Security Forces, Logistics and Airfield Management.
  • Services provided are complex and are complicated by the varied and dispersed facilities of the Operating Location, very large scope of operations, the variety and critical sequencing of operations, the requirement to coordinate among a wide range of diverse functions and occupations, and the broad range of urgent situations to provide customers with required services.
  • Oversees ongoing and highly complex coordination between work groups both inside and outside the organization.
  • Reviews and structures organization to optimize use of resources and maximizes efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.
  • Balances workload and provides overall direction and vision to the subordinate branch chiefs on a wide range of functional and administrative issues, establishes metric and analysis systems managed to assess efficiency, effectiveness and compliance with regulatory procedures.
  • Establishes, develops and maintains effective working relationships with senior leadership and MAJCOM and other working groups.
  • Participates in special projects and initiatives and performs special assignments to include long-term planning, functional/technical advice and guidance, and continuity of management.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Telework may be authorized, eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prescribed "Unscheduled Telework".
  • 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/
  • Obtain and maintain Secret Security clearance.
  • Supervisory requirements may be required depending upon the position being filled.
  • Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
  • The work may require irregular hours, extended or other than normal duty hours to include evenings and weekends, rotating shifts and rest days, with periods of high stress and may be subject to recall.
  • Employee is required to submit an initial and annual OGE-450 (Financial Disclosure) in accordance with the Joint Ethics Regulation.
  • Employee is required to serve as an alternate CAT Team member during exercises or in the event of a real-world emergency.
  • This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.
  • Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY) by military or commercial aircraft approximately 14 days per year.
  • May be required to work irregular duty hours including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
  • This position is Centrally Managed (PCS costs will be paid).

Qualifications

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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 located here.

Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-03 or equivalent to the next to lower grade GS-13 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is described as: serve as the Deputy Director to maintain a safe, secure and operational Government Owned Contractor Operated (GOCO) infrastructure for the business campus as well as support of the industrial mission partners and customers to produce, modify, maintain and test weapons systems. Serve as supervisor/manager of the activities and support services of the organization

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  1. Knowledge of planning, programming, and budgeting cycles; financial systems and restrictions on expenditure of funds; and standard contracting regulations, practices, and procedures.
  2. Ability to analyze, plan, coordinate, and adjust work operations in support of the industrial production plant enterprise comprised of multiple mission partners, various organizational segments, defense contractors, federal, state, county and local city officials, union representatives and community groups to meet mission requirements and objectives within available resources.
  3. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective relationships, building consensus and coalitions, negotiating, and resolving conflicts with a variety of individuals and organizations. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, develop professional presentations for senior leadership as well as deliver/brief higher headquarters, distinguished visitors to include community groups, key customers and coordinating officials.
  4. Knowledge of ground/industrial/aviation safety and physical security regulations, practices, and procedures in relation to the industrial production plant's protection.
5.Knowledge of complex and varied base operations support mission requirements for the Government-owned Contractor Operated industrial production plant as well as management/leadership/collaboration requirements to work in support of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Acquisition Environmental and Industrial Facilities Division's mission.
Specific skills and experience desired in a potential candidate:
  • An advanced Degree(s) such as a Master or Ph.D. is highly desired.
  • Previous experience at an installation, Numbered Air Force, MAJCOM or Headquarters Air Force is highly desired.

Additional information

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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.

Direct Hire Authority: NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.

Paid Time Off:

  • 11 Federal Holidays off per year
  • Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year
  • 13 sick days per year (104 hours)
Retirement:
  • Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
  • 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching

Health & Wellness:
  • Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance

Work/Life Balance:
  • Family and Medical Leave Act
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position)

Career Development:
  • Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities
  • Career enhancement and promotion opportunities

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

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

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Required Documents

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If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.

Agency contact information

Air Force Test Center Recruitment
Address
EHA DHA
550 C Street West
JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
US
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