EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Summary Click on “Learn more about this agency” button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Air Reserve Technicians are full-time civilian employees who are also members of the Air Force Reserve unit in which they are employed. In addition to their civilian assignments, they are assigned to equivalent positions in the Reserve organization with a Reserve military rank or grade. Appointees civilian assignments will consist of the following duties. Responsibilities The primary purpose of this position is: to serve as an Air Reserve Technician (ART) Officer, it is the Executive Officer, in the Command Section of an Air Force Reserve Wing. The position is responsible for administering and directing the wings executive support functions and insuring that day-to-day operations comply with the policies of the senior ART and command. Additionally, provides training to reservists in the tasks of the position. Serves as the executive advisor on programs and initiatives within the wing. Monitors the effectiveness and status of wing programs and activities by reviewing program status documents; internal metrics and/or productivity reports; management indicators; inspections, staff assistance, and audit reports; and from visual observations and personal contacts with the wing staff and operating personnel. Performs a variety of staff studies relating to the management of the wing. Evaluates program effectiveness and provides data required to support current or future plans and operations. Identifies the need for studies, establishes parameters, and determines if study will require a working group(s). Plans/conducts staff meetings as directed. Obtains necessary background information, materials, and data to insure complete coverage of issues. Follows-up on open action items/issues to be taken by others and advises supervisor. Represents the senior ART at meetings and conferences involving agency plans, interpretation of policies, special events and projects, etc. Manages wing resources for executive support, services and activities. Conducts management studies, inquiries, and surveys to determine support requirements and to measure the effectiveness of existing structures in meeting objectives. Develops resource plan for executive support, including budget, equipment, computers, supplies and required services. Determines the most appropriate and effective organizational arrangement and work flow for executive support activities. Responsible for the inspection program for the ART element. Plans and directs inspection activities Implements security measures in compliance with regulations and monitors measures to assure effectiveness. Investigates, violations of security regulations, involving ART personnel. 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, administrative and management. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience which includes performing work with the in-depth knowledge of organization, programs, missions, and functions of the AF Reserve Wing, and the relationships of administrative support activities to such missions, as applied to accomplishing various assignments involving issues affecting the wing. Knowledge and understanding of a comprehensive range of staff concepts, objectives, policies, management/ organizational techniques, and military command are applied in accomplishing work assignments. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the GS-11 or above grade/level or equivalent position in the federal service. Federal Time-In-Grade (TIG) Requirement for General Schedule (GS) Positions: Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the next lower grade level or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. 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 over all mission, functions, operations and organization; and a variety of principles and processes applicable to the work operations of a military wing or equivalent. Knowledge of analytical, evaluative, planning and investigative processes, techniques and methods as applied to issues or studies involving administrative or support functions. Knowledge of the laws, regulations, policies and precedents applicable to wing programs and related support resources or equivalent. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to plan, organize work, and manage multiple taskings. OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS: This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. Must meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Work schedules will be so aligned to allow the individual to function fully on unit training assembly (UTA) weekends. The incumbents regular assignments are ART duties; however, the incumbent may be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities. Work schedules will be so aligned to allow the individual to function fully on unit training assembly (UTA) weekends. May be required to travel by regularly scheduled military or commercial passenger aircraft in the performance of temporary duty (TDY) assignments. May be required to perform other related duties as assigned. This is a designated mobility position. Incumbent must be willing to move/transfer to another unit/location on a lateral or promotion as directed by HQ AFRC. Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance. 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.