Clarification from the agency

This position is open to Internal DOD employees.

• Advises commanders and staff officers on all matters pertaining to the capabilities and limitations of the MAFR and training areas and special use facilities to include all facilities, ranges, training areas, maneuver areas, and air land spaces.
• Coordinates the use of simulated munitions on MAFR including the pre-event weapons checks.
• Conducts technical inspections/evaluations to provide an overall view of the quality of operations, system maintenance being performed, and support of government equipment.
• Oversees and periodically reviews the Range Contract(s), and prepares listing of contractual requirements as part of comprehensive quality assurance surveillance plan (QASP).
• Ensures military training and non-military activities are conducted by authorized persons/organizations; required user reports are submitted and recorded; and ranges, training areas, maneuver areas, and facilities are checked for unauthorized use.
• Provides advice and assistance to the Range Manager on range management processes and training performance and efficiency.
• Provides advice concerning the evaluation of new technological developments for use in the training range environment.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• This position has been designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment and participation in random drug testing
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position.
• Position requires access to firearms. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence may not occupy this position in accordance with the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968, as amended 30 Sep 96. (cont)
• (cont) Employee must sign DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition

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, Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series, 0301

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, or public sector). Example of specialized experience includes in-depth knowledge of military command structure, missions, programs, and organizational relationships and program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events; in-depth knowledge of a wide range of operational training, contingency operations, and planning principles, practices, procedures and regulations applicable to the full range of operations readiness responsibilities on a military installation and the relationship of these responsibilities to special operation joint forces programs; knowledge of current Joint and Air Force doctrine for irregular warfare, including support for counter insurgency, combating terrorism and unconventional warfare to design, develop, maintain and conduct training and certification programs; knowledge of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of field level plans and programs for conducting operational analysis such as research, training and flight operations, exercises, rescue, and special operations; knowledge of Air Force and command program strategic and performance planning priorities, goals objectives and metrics, the sequence and timing of key events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions related to actual or planned events; and the relationship of the various command entities involved in overall program planning and execution of military operations and evaluations.
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EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.
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LL.M., if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.
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COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. 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 accepted range management and operations concepts, principles, and practices as they apply to organization operations and training, systems, and resources; and ability to apply this knowledge to conventional work assignments.
2. Knowledge of established qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of field level plans and programs for conducting operational analysis such as research, training and flight operations, exercises, rescue, special operations, or similar issues.
3. Practical knowledge of Air Force and command program strategic and performance planning priorities, goals objectives and metrics, the sequence and timing of key events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions related to actual or planned events; and the relationship of the various command entities involved in overall program planning and execution of military operations and evaluations.
4. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to gain cooperation from others through tact, courtesy, and diplomacy.
5. Ability to access, update, and locate information through the use of a personal computer and software programs.
6. Ability to plan, organize, develop and conduct studies and projects, making recommendations on substantive operating programs, and collaborate effectively with others to develop solutions, coordinate with affected leadership and implement recommendations.

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.

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.

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. 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 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".
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).

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