Summary 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: To serve as Assistant Director of Exercises and Training (CCJ57), Plans, Policy, and Strategy Directorate, HQ, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) CCJ5, providing leadership, management, direction, guidance, and oversight for the planning and execution of joint and combined military exercises and training in the USCENTCOM area of responsibility (AOR). Assistant Deputy Director, working with the Director and the Deputy Director for planning, organizing, and overseeing the daily activities of the USCENTCOM Commander's Exercises and Training program. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. The Assistant Deputy Director represents the Exercises and Training program in a variety of National Command Authority, Office of Secretary of Defense, Joint Staff, National Interagency, Coalition and International Coalition Conferences and provides briefings as required. Participates with the Director and the Deputy Director in providing Joint Training Exercise and Evaluation Program (JTEEP) specialized technical expertise. Provides input to senior leadership concerning policy guidance and direction on the development and execution of combined military exercises and training requirements in the USCENTCOM area of responsibility. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Conditions of Employment Continued: This 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 (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs, and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing. Appointee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is a Testing Designated Position. Not following these guidelines will result in termination and/or prosecution. This position is emergency-essential (E-E). The incumbent of this position must meet all requirements of E-E positions and may be required as a condition of employment to take a series of vaccinations and annual boosters to immunize against anthrax and other diseases according to DoD guidance. In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent, or designated alternate, must continue to perform the E-E duties until relieved by proper authority. The incumbent or designated alternate, may be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively. This meets the criteria of an E-E position and requires the incumbent, or designated alternate, to be removed from any military recall status. While deployed to an overseas location, the E-E duties may require the incumbent to be issued and carry a firearm; operate a government vehicle during specific authorized situations, and to wear a gas mask and chemical protection gear. Incumbent must obtain and maintain firearms qualification. Incumbent is required to wear the approved Department of Defense (DOD) civilian uniform while deployed. Some of CENTCOM's AOR has been considered "War Zone" hazardous duty. 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- Miscellaneous Administration & Program (0301). SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 (or higher) grade level or equivalent pay systems (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, or public sector). My experience includes Mastery knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques to apply DOD and Joint management principles, concepts, methodologies and financial management directives, guidance, and policy. Current practical knowledge and experience with combat and non-combat operations and allocation of Joint Exercises and Training processes sufficient to oversee strategy development, policy implementation, and long-term planning in the USCENTCOM AOR; including Mission Rehearsals preparing Combined and Joint Task Force Staffs Component battle staffs to respond to an emerging crisis in the USCENTCOM AOR. Mastery knowledge of the capabilities and processes utilized by the Joint Training Exercise and Evaluation Program (JTEEP) in support of COCOM exercise and training requirements. 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: Mastery knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques to apply DOD and Joint management principles, concepts, methodologies and financial management directives, guidance, and policy. Current practical knowledge and experience with combat and non-combat operations and allocation of Joint Exercises and Training processes sufficient to oversee strategy development, policy implementation, and long-term planning in the USCENTCOM AOR; including Mission Rehearsals preparing Combined and Joint Task Force Staffs Component battle staffs to respond to an emerging crisis in the USCENTCOM AOR. Ability to plan, organize, and provide technical expertise regarding functions required to plan, prepare, execute, and evaluate exercise and battle staff related events including Commander's priority initiatives and focus within the USCENTCOM AOR. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources (resource reallocation). Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing to the senior leadership within USCENTCOM as well as the Joint Staff and the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Mastery knowledge of the capabilities and processes utilized by the Joint Training Exercise and Evaluation Program (JTEEP) in support of COCOM exercise and training requirements. 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. 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 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. 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.