OPERATIONS PLANNING SPECIALIST (INSTRUCTOR)

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Conditions of Employment: The employee is required to travel by commercial or military aircraft in the performance of temporary duty (TDY) assignments. This position may require the employee to occasionally travel for extended periods away from the normal duty station to include CONUS or overseas and may include remote or isolated areas. The employee must be able to obtain and retain a US Government official passport.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Security Clearance. This position is designated Special Sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use. This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing 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.

Incumbent of this position is subject to the possibility of a random drug test. 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-11, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes in-depth knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations toward development and/or improvement of constructive training programs in support of personnel readiness to conduct major military operations such as war, mobilization, deployment, exercise, Special Operations, command and control, or similar operations.

In-depth knowledge of the various command entities involved in overall planning and execution of military operations and evaluations and the ability to convey advanced concepts and implement technical procedures in support of operational- level command and control formal training unit operations.

Knowledge of Air Force and command program goals and objectives; the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones; methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions related to actual events; and the relationship of the various command entities involved in overall program planning and execution of military operations and evaluation of the same.

Knowledge of a wide range of principles, practices, and concepts involved in command-and-control training to develop the syllabus required through academic instruction and practical exercises. Knowledge of the methods, principles, practices, and programs related to instructional techniques, training resources; and evaluation and testing to measure and assess training program results.

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: In-depth knowledge of the application of military rated aviation operations expertise as it applies to assigned programs, operations, weapon systems, logistics support and personnel readiness in support of major military operations such as war, mobilization, deployment, exercise, Special Operations, command and control, or similar operations.

Operational experience as a fighter, bomber, or command and control platform aircrew member is highly desirable. Knowledge of Air Force and command program goals and objectives; the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones; methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions related to actual events; and the relationship of the various command entities involved in overall program planning and execution of military operations and evaluation of the same.

Ability to apply a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to participate in the assessment and improvement of training programs. Skill in planning and executing various mission specialties in support of joint task forces and air component objectives. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing as an instructor. Ability to negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships.

Knowledge of Air & Space Operations Center and Air Force Forces missions and relationships to determine coordination and liaison requirements and training audience strengths and weaknesses for program planning and execution. 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.