Civilian Personnel Program Specialist

DUTY 1: Provides guidance to commanders supervisors and managers on a broad scope of performance management issues in coordination with ACC/A1 Civilian Personnel Section (CPS).The purpose of this position is toperform Civilian Personnel duties under the Mission Support branch in support of the wings civilian personnelprogram. Servers as a Management Support Specialist with assignments that may be difficult designed to provideexperience and training related to the support program and its sphere of operation within the 70th ISRW und AirForce Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency (AFISRA).

DUTY 2: Serves as the Wing primary point of contact for Civilian Personnel services involving position management staffing placement and input to local operating policy and internal procedures forimplementation of new/changed requirements.

DUTY 3: Serves as a civilian personnel program management specialist coordinating and implementing a myriad of civilian personnel program services for the 70th ISRW. Responsible for managing and maintaining the branchsannual Budget. Oversees the Government Purchase Card (GPC) program within Mission Support and serves as theprimary Approving Official. Responsible for addressing issues concerning civilian payroll matters.

DUTY 4: Prepares written correspondence and other reports by analyzing facts and performing appropriate research and prepares detailed responses. Determines appropriate recommendations for unresolved or questionable problems and performs follow-up.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
• 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: position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Must be registered for Selective Service see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours to include evenings weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments
• Incumbent may be required to undergo pre-employment and/or random polygraph examinations in accordance with security regulations involving material handled
• Requires flexibility to work other than normal duty hours which may include evenings weekends and/or holidays

Qualifications

This is a GG-11 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-11 duties for the Professional work category are at the Full Performance work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-11 level. The selectees salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectees qualifications in relation to the job.

To qualify you must meet the specialized experience requirements describes in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions Administrative and Management Positions.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge skills abilities and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: knowledge of the principles concepts and methods of a professional or administrative occupation as previously described that has been supplemented either by (a) skill gamed through job experience to permit independent performance of recruiting assignments or (b) expanded professional or administrative knowledge gained through relevant graduate study or experience which has provided skill in carrying out assignments operations and procedures in the occupation that are significantly more difficult and complex than those covered by degree A-5 or (c) practical knowledge of a wide range of technical methods principles and practices similar to a narrow area of a professional field and skill in applying this knowledge to such assignments as the design and planning of difficult but well-precedent projects.. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience experience gained in the private sector or experience gained in another government agency.

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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

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LL.M. if related

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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: 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%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts

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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 and ability to apply established rules priorities commitments policies and program goals to respond to fluctuating workloads and perform more complex non-routine assignments
2. Knowledge of DoD and Air Force personnel systems and programs relevant to administrative procedures including researching formulating and providing guidance to other members.
3. Knowledge of DoD and Air Force funding policies and programs relevant to budgetary procedures including planning programming maintaining/recording and execution of funds.
4. Ability to communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing in working out solutions to problems or questions.
5. Ability to make authoritative judgements; and prepare effective analyses briefings and reports.
6. Knowledge of security practices and procedures for the protection of classified material

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED:
1. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).

2. Drug Testing: 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.

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.