PLANS AND READINESS SPECIALIST-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY Job in Edwards AFB, CA

Vacancy No. AFTC-12665560-BH-FLYER Department Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide
Salary $47,019.00 to $112,053.00 Grade 2 to 2
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 1/16/2025 Close Date 1/23/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Edwards AFB, CA


Summary

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In this position you will provide readiness and plan administration to the 412th Force Support Squadron and mortuary support to Edwards AFB as assigned by the Operations Officer.

Duties

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  • Prepare resource and capability reports, conduct monthly training records reviews, schedule and facilitate quarterly trainings.
  • Ensure all deploying personnel activities are completed.
  • Must attend the Mortuary Technician (MT) training course conducted by the Eaker Center and additional follow on courses offered by AFMAO.
  • Obtain and maintain user access to the Defense Casualty Information Processing System (DCIPS) for use in mortuary case management.
  • Performs mortuary affairs administration functions.
  • Trains search and recovery teams.
  • Conducts search &recovery of human remains.
  • Ensures mortuary entitlements, escorts, and military honors are arranged.
  • Oversees and updates the Security Plan, and Anti-terrorism planning to include formulation of integrated defense, changes in technology, tactics, techniques, and procedures in concert with MAJCOM guidance.
  • Lead emergency management efforts to include: reviewing Unit Control Center (UCC) checklists quarterly, scheduling UCC Operations , reviewing Shelter-in-Place checklists, inspecting Shelter-in-Place (SIP) requirements across all FSS facilities, and conduct Emergency Management exercises as dictated by the Inspector General.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
  • This position may require travel
  • This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection
  • Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position
  • Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
  • Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible
  • Telework Information: Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prescribed "Unscheduled Telework"

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-01 or equivalent to the next lower grade GS-04 in the Federal Service. Examples of specialized experiences is Prepare resource and capability reports, conduct monthly training records reviews. Ensures mortuary entitlements, escorts, and military honors are arranged. Conducts reviews and damage assessments. Lead emergency management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  1. Knowledge of the operations, products, services, needs, and goals of the program(s) and the organizations studied or served, and related customers, functions, resources, and users.
  2. Knowledge of analytical and evaluative techniques used to identify, consider, and resolve issues or problems
    concerning efficiency and effectiveness of program operations to devise organizational structuring options for complex, diverse organizations.
  3. Skill in gathering, assembling, and analyzing facts; drawing conclusions; devising solutions to problems; identifying changes and trends; and preparing and presenting briefings and reports.
  4. Skill to carry out and complete assignments involving work with diverse and dynamic groups by gaining their
    cooperation with tact, courtesy, and diplomacy and moving them towards an ownership of their objective without imposing personal bias.
  5. Knowledge of mortuary business and trade practices, characteristics, and methods of administering, delivering, and evaluating operations.
  6. Knowledge of training techniques, characteristics, and methods of administering, delivering, and evaluating operations.
  7. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to gain cooperation from others through tact, courtesy, and diplomacy.

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Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits:

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
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.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

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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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