FORCE DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

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 develop/integrate Air Force ( AF) policy, programs, and procedures for developmental programs that are synchronized across the continuum of learning- education, training, developmental and experiential programs.

Duties

Develop Air Force Development policy and programs to meet AF requirements and implement OSD/DoD/OPM strategies for competency-based workforce development. Develops policy to meet Air Force requirements/strategies and implement OSD/DoD/OPM directives for Force Development - training, education, and professional development. Plans, directs, and coordinates overall goals and objectives to accomplish mission for an organization with a diverse and geographically dispersed workforce. Analyzes, evaluates, and develops leadership framework, program objectives, functional requirements, operating methods and new and proposed regulatory guidelines to advance the Air Force goal of a competency-based workforce. Supports organizations and senior level governance structures and working groups to include, but not limited to, the Lemay Doctrine Center, Air University (AU), USAFA, Functional Managers (FM), Development Team (DT), the Force Development Panels/Developmental Education Boards, Leadership Program Selection Boards, Air Force Learning Committee, and the DoD Chief Learning Officer Council (D-CLOC), consisting of component representatives and Senior Executive Service (SES) members and General Officers (GO). 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-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: (1) Applying workforce management and Force Development principles, concepts and practices in the area of formal and voluntary education, (2) Functional training and professional development; developing and implementing education, training and professional developmental policy, competencies, and programs, (3) Interpreting laws and principles and incorporating into AF processes of policies, practices, and programs as they relate to workforce management and developmental programs (4) Providing analysis and solution sets in support of change management, strategic communications and other Force Development related 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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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 laws, rules, and regulations governing workforce management and Force Development policy and programs (military and civilian). 2. Ability to manage several projects simultaneously and to lead and/or actively participate as contributing team member in AF or DoD-level working groups. 3.Skill in written and oral communication such that it influences decisions, outcomes, or opinions. Skill in reviewing and analyzing data from multiple systems and preparing and presenting recommendations on effectiveness of agency management and programs as well as on procedural and policy changes. 4. Ability to lead, present, and communicate with a diverse group of senior leaders as the lead action officer for Total Force Development projects, working groups and panels. 5. Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and practices of strategic workforce management and development. Skill in analyzing military and civilian workforce capabilities, requirements and issues in order to formulate solutions to problems regarding Force Development and workforce management. 6. Knowledge of qualitative and analytical methods (e.g., surveys, focus groups, user feedback, etc.) for assessment of planning, programming, budgeting, and execution initiatives as these relate to workforce management and Force Development programs. 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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable. Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements. Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements. The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here. APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further. Other 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. 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. 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. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.