Logistics Career Field Administrator

DUTY 1:

Performs Career Broadening assignments/duties; applies a knowledge of functions and operations to administer career field policy and procedures for career management positions and employees Air Force wide. Supports component-wide rating ranking and selection processes. Serves as a functional career field representative for system applications that support these processes. Serves as a team member on various career field and AF working groups tasked to assess emerging technologies and transformation efforts; incorporates into a framework of career field planning and operations which are consistent with applicable laws policies and regulatory requirements. Applies new operational processes to internal operational procedures and guides specific to the functional community. Advises senior leaders of current and projected process changes as well as career development opportunities that impact the civilian community. Ensures nomination correspondence and interview procedures are properly coordinated and issued. Administers placement of career field selections ensure funding requirements are met tracks progress toward career field goals ensures timely follow-on assignments and maintains program evaluation information.

DUTY 2:

In a Career Broadening capacity develops or assists in the development and implementation of career field procedures for central management of staffing and career development opportunities available to career field employees. Prepares and maintains templates and assessments for Air Force wide career field positions that consider position descriptions organizational structure of positions functional directives and qualification standards. Analyzes and evaluates individual and organizational requirements and specialized qualifications required of candidates. The serviced population spans a range of grade levels with individuals assigned to a variety of functional specializations. Documents and defends program budgetary requirements based on analysis of program needs. Advises functional managers Air Force wide of career field objectives and specific requirements.

DUTY 3:

Advises/counsels managers and employees in all areas of the functional career management program. Plans and provides assistance to customers maintains/updates automated data develops and presents briefings and assists in the preparation of regulations and operating instructions etc. outlining career field policies and procedures. Based on overall knowledge of the career field objectives and procedures advises employees of opportunities for career development and progression e.g. mobility career broadening professional credentials and educational offerings. Participates in special projects and initiatives and performs special assignments. Identifies and develops program initiatives that satisfy a users need or corrects a problem.

DUTY 4:

Carries out special projects and assignments designed specifically to meet the broadening intent of the position. Serves as the career field representative on various Functional Advisory Council (FAC) sub-panels and/or functional working groups. Provides accurate and timely information on issues researches and analyzes data and presents findings as required. Develops and presents a comprehensive review of assigned programs to the FAC various FAC Panels functional managers and other interested groups on subjects related to career management.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Mobility is a condition of employment; employees must sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance
• 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: cost will be paid IAW Career Broadening Policy under this agreement.
• Career Broadening positions are managed by AFPC/DPZ and are centrally funded.
• Positions are established specifically to provide developmental experience designed to broaden the skills and/or enhance the leadership perspective of a high-potential mid-level manager.
• Career Broadening also provides training and developmental opportunities at various organizational levels.
• These assignments offer the qualified candidate a unique assignment in that the candidates brings certain experience to the assignment while gaining new experiences in a different work environment.
• TEMPORARY PROMOTION: If the position is filled as a temporary promotion upon completion of the career broadening assignment the temporary promotion may lead to permanent promotion without further competition.
• May be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft in the performance of official duties.
• May be required to work other than normal duty hours which may include evenings weekends and holidays.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments

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.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization and must have included: 1) Knowledge of career management policies and procedures and analytical methods and techniques to perform individual assignments regarding registrant counseling administering and managing assigned training and career development programs and to serve as a team member tasked with developing and implementing new processes consistent with Career Development Panel direction; 2) Knowledge of pertinent laws regulations policies and precedents which affect the use of program and related support resources (people money or equipment) related to career field management and planning; and 3) Knowledge of the major issues program goals and objectives work processes and administrative operations of the organization.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS-11 or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral. 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 the principles theories techniques practices mission and organizational structure of the Logistics Career Field to effectively carry out career management responsibilities.
2. Knowledge of the laws regulations principles and practices of civilian career management.
3. Knowledge of and skill in analytical and evaluative methods to accurately assess information and make sound problem solving decisions.
4. Skill and ability to provide guidance and counseling to career field employees and managers.
5. Ability to communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing in working out solutions to problems or questions relating to the work.
6. Ability to prepare special studies and staff reports including the ability to meet emergency and/or changing program requirements within available resources and with minimum sacrifice of quality or quantity of work.