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Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: to serve as Assistant Deputy for United States Air Force Academy Affairs, Assistant Secretary (Manpower & Reserve Affairs), Deputy Assistant Secretary (Force Management and Personnel), Pentagon, Arlington, VA. Responsibilities Serves as the principal advisor in all matters pertaining to the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), to the Deputy Assistant Secretary (Force Management and Personnel), Office of the Secretary of the Air Force. On behalf of the DAS, monitors, evaluates, and supports Headquarters Air Force's (HAF) management and oversight responsibilities in regards to USAFA. Initiates and participates in the design and development of strategic plans, policies, and programs which support the Air Force Academy, and the Department of Defense commitment to the education, training, and development of future Air Force Officers. On behalf of the DAS, oversees Air Force performance of the range of USAFA related activities and initiatives, which are of significant national, and DoD interest (e.g., sexual assault, cadet climate and culture, officer development system, uniform code of military justice, degree granting programs, faculty and staff selection and retention, language training, etc.) Represents the DAS and/or the Assistant Secretary (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) on intra-governmental committees to gain support and cooperation in achieving Air Force goals and to promote the enhancement of Air Force goals of developing moral, ethical officers for the future. Schedules meetings, sets agenda topics, and facilitates both the monthly two-star level General Officer Steering Group (GOSC) and the quarterly four-star level Executive Steering Group (ESG). Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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 and Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-14, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include: Oversight of programs and services, accessions policies, assignments, graduate education, officer development, and performance management; initiating and developing strategic plans, policies, and programs in support of organizational objectives; managing all policy/program aspects involving cadet candidates, cadets, cadet families, Congressional staffs, and faculty dynamics; preparing recommendations for legislative change, Congressional testimony to translate legislation into policy goals, actions, and services and to prepare sound positions on complex issues. 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-14 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-15 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: 1. Mastery of the specialized areas of accessions policy, assignments, graduate education, officer development, physical development, character development, and performance management especially as they apply to the organizational environment of the Department of Defense, sufficient to initiate and develop strategic plans, policies and programs to support USAFA; policies dealing with cadet candidates, cadets, cadet's families, Congressional staffs, faculty, staff, and HAF staff issues and the dynamic mission/organization/individual interface; and to serve as the recognized professional authority on the major public issues facing USAFA; sexual assault, cadet climate and culture, officer development system, uniform code of military justice, degree granting programs, faculty and staff selection and retention, language training, etc. 2. Ability to think strategically, to be innovative, and to work independently in plans and policy development. Demonstrate ability to assess complex policy alternatives against political and organizational realities and manage intricate projects from start to finish with little or no guidance. 3. Skill in both written and oral communications sufficient to present findings and recommendations to Air Force leadership at the four-star level, and to interface professionally with Member of Congress, to prepare recommendations for legislative change, draft Congressional testimony, to translate legislation into policy goals, actions, and to prepare sound positions on complex issues. 4.Skill in planning, organizing and directing team research/projects leading to substantive proposals for change in policy or procedures. Skill in negotiating where the proposals may involve substantial conflict with opposing views. 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. Education 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. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.