Summary This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Responsibilities The primary purpose of this position is: As an Air Reserve Technician (ART), to serve as the Senior Support Staff Specialist at the group level organization. The Group Senior Support Staff Specialist advises, carries out, and monitors the commander/director's and organizational policies, programs, and standards applicable to the assigned force. Additionally, provides training to reservists in the accomplishment of the tasks set forth herein. DUTIES: The Group Senior Support Staff Specialist is the commander/director's key advocate and advisor on readiness, training, professional development, utilization of the force, operations tempo, standards, conduct, and quality of life. Performs a variety of duties that ensure the efficient functioning of force. Monitors and ensures compliance of training and equipping force for deployment taskings. Advises the senior rater on promotions and performance reports and assists/advises in the selection and nomination of Chief/Senior Leader for positions of greater responsibility. Evaluates the quality of leadership, management, and supervisory training. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications THIS IS AN OBLIGATED POSITION 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, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes aligning local administrative activities with AFRC strategic missions by analyzing group operations with advanced evaluative methods to maximize organizational efficiency; interpreting federal laws and military regulations to safeguard critical personnel/financial resources, while adapting innovative metrics to benchmark and drive program productivity; executing complex staff concepts and command policies to streamline headquarters operations, evaluating group-wide programs through rigorous studies to deliver decisive operational recommendations; negotiating complex staffing solutions and resolved disputed resource allocations among stakeholders, while briefing senior military and civilian officials on high-priority project developments. OR EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of college transcripts. OR 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 college transcripts. FEDERALTIME-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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 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 planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, and controlling activities, operations, and resources of an organization; and mentoring, motivating, and appraising a small staff. Knowledge of the operations of a wing, various Air Force Reserve entities, other MAJCOMs and Air Force, and their relationships in overall management and execution of military operations, evaluations, and missions. Knowledge of public relations and human relations as applicable to managing an organization. Knowledge of tactical and strategic warfare, and wartime readiness posture. Skill in effective oral and written communication and public speaking to manage the operations of the assigned wing, communicate issues to subordinates, other officials, and the public, and to advocate the AirForce Reserve. Skill in exercising tact and diplomacy in dealing various individuals when accomplishing duties. OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS: This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) enlisted position. The incumbent is required to meet andmaintain AirForce Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow the incumbent to fully participatein unittraining assemblies. The incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART duties; however, theincumbent mayalso be assigned non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities. The incumbent must obtain and maintain a secret security clearance level designated for theposition. As necessary, to meet special or essential unscheduled activities, may be required to work anuncommon tour ofduty with brief advance notice. The incumbent may be required to work overtime to meet workload demands. The incumbent may be required to fly in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporaryduty (TDY)assignments away from the normal duty station. Performs other related duties as assigned. This position may be designated by the Air Foree as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. If so, employee must pass initial and periodie short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a elear threat to the mission of the AirForce, nationalsecurity, 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. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay. Air Reserve units and members; are subject to immediate call to active duty in mobilization to meet a national emergency. For additional information regarding ART positions and/or military qualifications, please call 1-800-257-1212. Retired military are usually ineligible for membership in the AF Reserve. Retired military that have active AF Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment (position) on the application. A military service member's statement of service/certification will be accepted IF a terminal leave form or DD214 cannot be provided. The statement/certification should indicate member's separation from active duty is within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave. Individuals selected for ART positions must meet both civilian qualifications and uniformed military requirements. In addition to meeting civilian qualifications, applicants must obtain military membership in the Air Force Reserve, wear the uniform, maintain job-specific military specialty requirements, and meet other military qualifications such as age, height, weight, and physical fitness standards. For more information click here and speak with an Air Force Reserve Recruiter. Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.