Clarification from the agency

Eligible NAF employees are considered under Hiring Path - "Federal employees-Excepted service"

• Analyzes AFMOA-provided Medical treatment Facility (MTF) process measurements and develops executive summaries and alternative courses of action as needed for MAJCOM SG vector. Analyzes and presents updated measures to the MAJCOM SG to support the Surgeon's monitoring and subsequent direction to MTF healthcare operations throughout the command.
• Implements and administers the personnel security program. Establishes local procedures for processing requests for security accesses for military, civilian and contractor personnel. Initiates and reviews all requests for personnel security investigations consistent with directives.
• Supports the AFMOA business planning process, medical program goals, objectives, the sequence and timing of program events and milestones, evaluating the significance and impact of program accomplishments. Reviews/analyses MAJCOM/SG long and short-term business plans and proposes/advocates adjustments back through AFMOA and the corporate process of obtaining AF/SG approval.
• Develops standards/measures covering complex health managerial issues and represent subordinate MTF and the MAJCOM/SG to AFMOA functionals. Provides in-depth and factual decision support to AFMOA and the MAJCOM SG in terms of optimal solutions to MTF health care operational issues and concerns within the MAJCOM operational environment that meet customer requirements.
• Develops, designs, facilitates and conducts annual MC-CBRN staff assistance visits and table-top or field training exercises to subordinate installations throughout the Pacific AO. Prepares and publishes annual SAV schedules as needed.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• 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/
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Eligible for a Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) which is subject to change without notice
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• May travel by military or commercial air to conferences, meetings, or other functions away from the duty site
• CBRNE experience, preferably in a line capacity, is critical to the successful completion of the work and is highly desired
• Safeguards sensitive patient information and/or files IAW with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations
• Position will require occasional TDY assignments and travel in military or civilian aircraft
• Attends meetings and training courses sponsored by the Air Force, sister services, civilian organizations, and other agencies (away from duty location) to maintain technical advisor/expert status
• Bachelor's degree in emergency management discipline is preferred, or an equivalent of 15-20 years as an operations SMEE
• Air Force Incident Management System certification is desirable for this position. Completion of Federal Emergency Management Agency IS-100.HC, IS-200.HC, IS-700, IS-800.B and Emergency Response Operations Courses are desirable
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
• MAJCOM level or higher staff experience is desirable

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 Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes expert working knowledge of an agency's medical command structure, mission, programs, and organizational relationships plus a comprehensive knowledge of the legislation, laws, regulations, and initiatives that affect the health care administration and professions to develop and execute complex studies that involve multiple locations, a variety of programs, and numerous issues. To include, knowledge of a wide range of principles, practices, and quantitative and qualitative evaluative techniques used in program analysis to identify, evaluate, resolve, and present issues or problems to isolate discrepancies or identify trends that impact organizational mission objectives both operationally and strategically.

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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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:

1. Knowledge of DoD Acquisition Systems to include Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support system and Medical Readiness Decision Support System. Ability to lead, direct, motivate, coordinate and integrate the work of others; to keep initiatives focused; to assess the effectiveness of efforts and programs; and to adjust programs and priorities accordingly to include work well within a complex DoD organization and lead assigned working groups.

2. Knowledge of CBRN agent and Toxic Industrial Chemical/Material characteristics, properties, and toxicology. Ability to lead others, plan, organize, communicate, advocate, and negotiate effectively with senior analysts and management to accept and implement recommendations, where proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures.

3. Knowledge of DoD and AF CBRN and EM strategy, doctrine, principles, policies, and operational concepts. Ability to communicate complex issues effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate and work through complex issues; and maintain positive and professional working relationships.

4. Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to participate in the assessment and improvement of command level plans and programs for conducting major operations such as war, mobilization, deployment, Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution, exercise, acquisition, and similar activities. Knowledge of information, industrial, physical and personnel security concepts, principles, and practices to plan
and implement security programs in these areas.

5. Skill in developing, synthesizing, and conducting comprehensive studies, and preparing solutions to resolve substantive problems. 11.Knowledge of required security special access program (SAP) Special Access Required and sensitive compartmented information (SCI) security procedures.

6. Ability to synthesize PACOM strategy and Pacific CBRN future threats into needed future fully integrated joint/coalition MC-CBRN capabilities. Skill in developing, analyzing, and evaluating security programs to meet mission requirements and support the security program for the installation.

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.

Additional Conditions of Employment:

• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.

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.

BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable.

Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements.
Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.
Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements.

The resume/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.

For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.

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.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

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. Veterans: If claiming VEOA, VRA or 30% Disabled Veteran - Submit VOW certification memo or copy of the official DD-Form 214, which must include the character of service (i.e., with an honorable or general discharge). This will be annotated in block 24 on member copy 2, 4, or 7 of the DD-Form 214. If claiming 30% Disabled Veteran, you must also submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces. NOTE: All veterans claiming 10-point preference must also submit a SF-15.
5. Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees): You must submit a legible copy of your most recent 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".
6. 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).

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:

• Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
• Branch of Armed Forces
• Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
• Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
• Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
• Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
• Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
• Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.

Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt.

OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS:
Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable.
Awards for Current Federal Civilian employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume.
Note: Applicant must not submit award Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s).

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