In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Administrative and Management Positions, Management and Program Analysis Series, 0343.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes; comprehensive knowledge of airlift operations and Agency organization. A background of diversified joint service experience, including Agency, Army, and Navy organizational structure, is desirable. Must possess detailed, comprehensive and broad knowledge of the missions, organizations, functions, and processes of all base organizations to integrate requirements and capabilities into unified base plans. Incumbent must exercise a high degree of analytical skills and evaluate techniques as applied wing level planning for wartime, peacetime, and contingency operations. Must have the ability to analyze and evaluate documentation, processes, situations and the ability to analyze the effectiveness of complex planning data. Planning ranges from short-term contingencies to full wartime mobilization. Must be able to research issues and resolve planning problems associated with a variety of critical operational plans and circumstances. Must be able to develop detailed plans from broad guidelines, deciding on source data, making skilled judgements and assumptions, and coordinating with key operating personnel.
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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
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 Air Force planning, procedures, and policies to ensure complete and accurate plan
- Knowledge of DoD and Air Force mission, functions, and structure to the unit level to ensure effective implementation oversight of programs plans and processes.
- Knowledge of Air Force organization principles and functional responsibilities of all base units to be able to define proper responsibility for planning actions.
- Comprehensive knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to conduct surveys/studies, accomplish projects, and effectively evaluate results for the effective management and completion of programs.
- Skill in oral and written communication methods and techniques at various levels and venues.
- Ability to effectively manage and organize various program activities and tasks, singularly and together, and familiarity with administrative requirements of the wing and MAJCOM. Knowledge of airlift operations, principles, and characteristics.
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.