CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Conditions of Employment Continued: This position is designated by the Air Force as a Test Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. As a mandatory requirement for employment in this TDP, the incumbent is to refrain from use of illegal drugs and (B) if required, to submit to urinalysis testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive position presents a clear threat to the mission of Air Force, national security, and public safety. The selectee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is identified as a TDP. Key: This position is designated as a key position IAW AFI 36-507. Duties of this position are essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations. Incumbents of key positions must be removed from their military recall status if alternatives for filling the position during an emergency are not available. 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 expert knowledge of National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Air Force Incident Management System (AFIMS) organization, processes. Knowledge of Department of the Navy (DN), Commander, Naval Installation Command (CNIC) and Commander, JB PH-H Office of Emergency Management (OEM) organization, regulations, and processes. Knowledge of IWOC, GCC/UCC, and EOC principles, practices, procedures, and regulations applicable to the full range of responsibilities on a military installation with wing aircraft and personnel operating worldwide. Knowledge of AF Continuity of Operations (CONOPS) program requirements and planning principles. Knowledge of 15 WG, Joint Base and Joint Base tenant organization, mission, lines of authority, and installation response roles and responsibilities. Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and precedents affecting deployment operations and of the administrative processes and documentation requirements to ensure deployment readiness. Knowledge of installation Treaty Compliance Officer (TCO) duties for the Open Skies and Chemical Weapons Compliance treaties. 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: Knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD), joint and USAF organization, command relationships and authorities. Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods and procedures and skill in evaluating program operations to develop comprehensive plans and to analyze work processes and continually improve them to meet requirements. Knowledge of methods, procedures, and skills in evaluating and performing deployment operations to identify and meet deployment requirements in accordance with a wide range of applicable federal and agency deployment/mobilization concepts, principles, practices, procedures, regulations, and laws. Knowledge of methods, procedures, and skills in conducting emergency planning, preparedness training, exercises, control center operations and installation response and recovery operations. Ability to identify, analyze, and translate complex information, make appropriate judgments, and evaluate options concerning unit readiness. Ability to recognize the inter-relationships of various aspects of operating programs to integrate and analyze information to evaluate overall program status. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to prepare and present briefings, coordinate planning efforts, and manage program activities. 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. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.