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Job TitleMacdiill AFB, FL Top Secret/SCI Polygraph Unspecified Career Level not specified Salary not specifiedJob DescriptionDutiesApplying Joint Special Operations experience, analyzes, develops, and evaluates detailed plans, goals, and objectives for long-range implementation of Joint Special Operations academic and educational concepts strategy relating to major command program(s).Documents planning and programming decision in appropriate formats to meet United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and Component Command's requirements.Actively participates in strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus using strategic planning tools and techniques.Maintains consistent dialogue and interaction with the JSOU-EA Commandant and the President of JSOU as well as all senior special operations commanders, staff directors, DoD and civilian educational institutions.Prepares and/or reviews position papers and other necessary documents for negotiations between USSOCOM senior officials and their counterparts in DoD and other military service.Incumbent is responsible to ensure the core classified national information protection security disciplines of information are fully covered from a policy and programmic view point to ensure overall information protection requirements meet mission requirements.Requirements Conditions of employmentMust complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)U.S. Citizenship is requiredMales must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.govIf 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: position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement ProgramDisclosure of Political AppointmentsAll federal employees are required to have direct deposit.Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this positionRelocation Incentive may be authorized for this positionDepending 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.Must have and maintain a TOP SECRET/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) based upon a Single Scope Background Investigation. Position has recurring access to classified/ sensitive information.The position is designated as a Testing Designation Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program.Special Operations experience Special Operations experience (e.g., Special Forces, Civil Affairs, Psychological Operations, and SEAL) is highly desired.Travel within CONUS or OCONUS, performing frequent and lengthy TDY's and other types of employment-related duties. TDY may happen at 20% travel time.Periods of extensive travel, on military or commercial aircraft may be required.May be required to work irregular hours.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, Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of JSOU-EA Professional Military Education in order to develop and evaluate detailed plans, goals, and objectives for long range implementation of Joint Special Operation JSOU-EA academic and educational concepts strategy. 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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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. Knowledge of the Department of Defense Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System (PPBS), and United States Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM) policy, procedures, and schedules for developing Program Objectives Memoranda, Budget Estimate Submission and Financial Plans. 2. Knowledge of USSOCOM's program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events. 3. Knowledge a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and evaluation of command level JSOU-EA plans and programs for conducting major JSOU-EA educational operations. 4. Knowledge of Service professional military education systems. 5. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive mission area analysis and studies, preparing solutions to be included into the strategic planning process and requirements generations process concerning special operations education. 6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships. 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.Conditions of Employment:The position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. As a mandatory requirement for employment; the incumbent is to refrain from use of illegal drugs and if requested, submit to urinalysis testing. Selectee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is a Testing Designated Position.Education ********************ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS******************** ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty . Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:Name/Rank/Grade of Service MemberBranch of Armed ForcesDates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s))Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active DutyTerminal leave start date (if applicable)Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated dischargeSignature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt
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Job TitleMacdiill AFB, FL Top Secret/SCI Polygraph Unspecified Career Level not specified Salary not specifiedJob DescriptionDutiesApplying Joint Special Operations experience, analyzes, develops, and evaluates detailed plans, goals, and objectives for long-range implementation of Joint Special Operations academic and educational concepts strategy relating to major command program(s).Documents planning and programming decision in appropriate formats to meet United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and Component Command's requirements.Actively participates in strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus using strategic planning tools and techniques.Maintains consistent dialogue and interaction with the JSOU-EA Commandant and the President of JSOU as well as all senior special operations commanders, staff directors, DoD and civilian educational institutions.Prepares and/or reviews position papers and other necessary documents for negotiations between USSOCOM senior officials and their counterparts in DoD and other military service.Incumbent is responsible to ensure the core classified national information protection security disciplines of information are fully covered from a policy and programmic view point to ensure overall information protection requirements meet mission requirements.Requirements Conditions of employmentMust complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)U.S. Citizenship is requiredMales must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.govIf 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: position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement ProgramDisclosure of Political AppointmentsAll federal employees are required to have direct deposit.Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this positionRelocation Incentive may be authorized for this positionDepending 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.Must have and maintain a TOP SECRET/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) based upon a Single Scope Background Investigation. Position has recurring access to classified/ sensitive information.The position is designated as a Testing Designation Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program.Special Operations experience Special Operations experience (e.g., Special Forces, Civil Affairs, Psychological Operations, and SEAL) is highly desired.Travel within CONUS or OCONUS, performing frequent and lengthy TDY's and other types of employment-related duties. TDY may happen at 20% travel time.Periods of extensive travel, on military or commercial aircraft may be required.May be required to work irregular hours.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, Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of JSOU-EA Professional Military Education in order to develop and evaluate detailed plans, goals, and objectives for long range implementation of Joint Special Operation JSOU-EA academic and educational concepts strategy. 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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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. Knowledge of the Department of Defense Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System (PPBS), and United States Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM) policy, procedures, and schedules for developing Program Objectives Memoranda, Budget Estimate Submission and Financial Plans. 2. Knowledge of USSOCOM's program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events. 3. Knowledge a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and evaluation of command level JSOU-EA plans and programs for conducting major JSOU-EA educational operations. 4. Knowledge of Service professional military education systems. 5. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive mission area analysis and studies, preparing solutions to be included into the strategic planning process and requirements generations process concerning special operations education. 6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships. 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.Conditions of Employment:The position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. As a mandatory requirement for employment; the incumbent is to refrain from use of illegal drugs and if requested, submit to urinalysis testing. Selectee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is a Testing Designated Position.Education ********************ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS******************** ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty . Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:Name/Rank/Grade of Service MemberBranch of Armed ForcesDates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s))Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active DutyTerminal leave start date (if applicable)Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated dischargeSignature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt
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