Summary
First Level Supervisor
To serve as a first level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to HQ AF/A3OW, Air Force Operations Group (AFOG). Duties:
- Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Air Force Operations Group, ensuring that the Current Operations Division complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.
- Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
- Represents AF/A3OB with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
Requirements:
- 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:
- This position 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
- Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
- Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
- 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.
- Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance as a condition of employment.
- Incumbent may be required to work overtime. During exercises and CAT operations, shift work may be required.
- Incumbent may be required to travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
- "This is a Supervisory Position." A 1 year supervisory probationary period is required if applicant selected has not previously met this requirement
- This is a centrally managed position in the operations career field
Qualifications:
- Drug Test requirement was modified to comply with AFI 90-508, Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program, dated 28 Aug 2014. This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions present a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. It is required that you (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing.
- This position has been designated as a Key Career Position (KCP). The assignment will not be continuing and has an established tour limitation of 36-60 months as determined by the Career Field Team and Career Field Manager. Employees must sign a Memorandum of Understanding including Selection, Restriction, Outplacement, Tour and Mobility Agreement as a condition of employment. This addendum is effective 1 March 2014 and will be utilized upon incumbent's exit from the position and from that point forward whenever the position is filled.
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-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of DoD, Joint, and USAF structures, missions, programs, policies, and organizational relationships for facilitate effective advancement of Air Force capabilities. Staff experience at MAJCOM, HQ USAF, CJCS and/or OSD is essential and mandatory. Knowledge of Presidential Executive Orders, Homeland Security Presidential Directives and Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency documents, policy and guidance related to continuity and readiness, emergency preparedness and the national incident management system (NIMS). Knowledge of DoD Directives and Instructions, and Joint Service and Air Force policy, doctrine, regulations and procedures with extensive knowledge of command and control, crisis action processes and procedures, continuity, readiness, emergency preparedness and incident management, and pandemic/disease containment. Knowledge of the Department of Defense Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System (PPBS) and skills in developing cost projections, financial exhibits, unfunded requirements justifications and issues papers. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. In-depth knowledge of Air Force operations that enables the incumbent to analyze, articulate and advocate of mission objectives. 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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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:
- Knowledge of DoD, Joint, and USAF structures, missions, programs, policies, and organizational relationships for facilitate effective advancement of Air Force capabilities. Staff experience at MAJCOM, HQ USAF, CJCS and/or OSD is essential and mandatory
- Knowledge of Presidential Executive Orders, Homeland Security Presidential Directives and Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency documents, policy and guidance related to continuity and readiness, emergency preparedness and the national incident management system (NIMS).
- Knowledge of DoD Directives and Instructions, and Joint Service and Air Force policy, doctrine, regulations and procedures with extensive knowledge of command and control, crisis action processes and procedures, continuity, readiness, emergency preparedness and incident management, and pandemic/disease containment. Knowledge of the Department of Defense Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System (PPBS) and skills in developing cost projections, financial exhibits, unfunded requirements justifications and issues papers.
- Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. In-depth knowledge of Air Force operations that enables the incumbent to analyze, articulate and advocate of mission objectives.
- Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in order to articulate and advocate AF positions with respect to mission set for general officer review, and facilitate the condensing of extremely technical input into layman's terms without altering basic content.
- Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, devise recommended solutions and package the process in briefings, papers, or reports suitable for Air Staff senior civilians and general officer decision-making. Ability to work effectively under the pressure of tight time frames and rigid deadlines.
Job Description
First Level Supervisor
To serve as a first level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to HQ AF/A3OW, Air Force Operations Group (AFOG). Duties:
- Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Air Force Operations Group, ensuring that the Current Operations Division complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.
- Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
- Represents AF/A3OB with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
Requirements:
- 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:
- This position 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
- Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
- Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
- 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.
- Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance as a condition of employment.
- Incumbent may be required to work overtime. During exercises and CAT operations, shift work may be required.
- Incumbent may be required to travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
- "This is a Supervisory Position." A 1 year supervisory probationary period is required if applicant selected has not previously met this requirement
- This is a centrally managed position in the operations career field
Qualifications:
- Drug Test requirement was modified to comply with AFI 90-508, Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program, dated 28 Aug 2014. This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions present a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. It is required that you (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing.
- This position has been designated as a Key Career Position (KCP). The assignment will not be continuing and has an established tour limitation of 36-60 months as determined by the Career Field Team and Career Field Manager. Employees must sign a Memorandum of Understanding including Selection, Restriction, Outplacement, Tour and Mobility Agreement as a condition of employment. This addendum is effective 1 March 2014 and will be utilized upon incumbent's exit from the position and from that point forward whenever the position is filled.
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-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of DoD, Joint, and USAF structures, missions, programs, policies, and organizational relationships for facilitate effective advancement of Air Force capabilities. Staff experience at MAJCOM, HQ USAF, CJCS and/or OSD is essential and mandatory. Knowledge of Presidential Executive Orders, Homeland Security Presidential Directives and Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency documents, policy and guidance related to continuity and readiness, emergency preparedness and the national incident management system (NIMS). Knowledge of DoD Directives and Instructions, and Joint Service and Air Force policy, doctrine, regulations and procedures with extensive knowledge of command and control, crisis action processes and procedures, continuity, readiness, emergency preparedness and incident management, and pandemic/disease containment. Knowledge of the Department of Defense Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System (PPBS) and skills in developing cost projections, financial exhibits, unfunded requirements justifications and issues papers. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. In-depth knowledge of Air Force operations that enables the incumbent to analyze, articulate and advocate of mission objectives. 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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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:
- Knowledge of DoD, Joint, and USAF structures, missions, programs, policies, and organizational relationships for facilitate effective advancement of Air Force capabilities. Staff experience at MAJCOM, HQ USAF, CJCS and/or OSD is essential and mandatory
- Knowledge of Presidential Executive Orders, Homeland Security Presidential Directives and Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency documents, policy and guidance related to continuity and readiness, emergency preparedness and the national incident management system (NIMS).
- Knowledge of DoD Directives and Instructions, and Joint Service and Air Force policy, doctrine, regulations and procedures with extensive knowledge of command and control, crisis action processes and procedures, continuity, readiness, emergency preparedness and incident management, and pandemic/disease containment. Knowledge of the Department of Defense Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System (PPBS) and skills in developing cost projections, financial exhibits, unfunded requirements justifications and issues papers.
- Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. In-depth knowledge of Air Force operations that enables the incumbent to analyze, articulate and advocate of mission objectives.
- Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in order to articulate and advocate AF positions with respect to mission set for general officer review, and facilitate the condensing of extremely technical input into layman's terms without altering basic content.
- Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, devise recommended solutions and package the process in briefings, papers, or reports suitable for Air Staff senior civilians and general officer decision-making. Ability to work effectively under the pressure of tight time frames and rigid deadlines.
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