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 is: To lead 673 ABW exercise planning and execution. Provides supports for HHQ inspection teams. Provides specific logistics expertise and ensures 673 ABW is ready to execute wartime logistics missions through robust and realistic exercises. Leads, validates and supports all training for wing exercise evaluation team (EET) on a large Joint Installation supporting Alaska Command (ALCOM), 11 AF, 673 ABW, 3 WG, 176 WG, 2 USA Brigades and over 50 tenant organizations. Assists in planning and conducting Operational Readiness Exercises (OREs) including Phase I Initial Response-the units ability to transition from peacetime readiness to a wartime posture and Phase II-the unit's ability to perform wartime or contingency missions. Oversees and participates in the planning, direction and execution of wing and installation Emergency Management Exercises (EMEs). Supports emergency management, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and High Yield Explosives (CBRNE) defense, civil engineering, facility and personnel support processes. Serves as Chief, Exercise and Inspections Branch in the Chief's absence. Assists in wing compliance program requirements. Services multi-functional areas of responsibilities to satisfy mission objectives and does not include duties involving a single functional area. Duties Wing Exercise Officer. Develops exercise scenarios, objectives and evaluation criteria for wing/installation Emergency Management Exercises (EMEs) and Operational Readiness Exercises (OREs). Wing Exercise Evaluation Team leader. Leads the Wing Exercise Evaluation Team (EET) logistics function of approximately 20 personnel. Wing Inspections support officer. Serves as a liaison between Air Force, Pacific Air Forces and 673 ABW for the conduct of all higher, headquarters inspections. Logistics exercise planner and logistics deployment subject matter expert. Develops Logistics Exercise Scenarios: uses Deliberate and Crisis Action Planning and Execution Segment (DCAPES), In-Garrison Expeditionary Site Plan, (IGESP) and War Reserve Material (WRM) and Installation Deployment Plan (IDP) and other documents to develop exercise scenarios for deployments, receptions and issuing WRM to tasked units. 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 Positions, Management and Program Analysis Series 0343 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay systems (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, or public sector). Examples of specialized experience includes detailed knowledge in methodology of procedures and policies for military deployment, employment, emergency response, and security planning, including equipment assigned and training requirements of personnel; thorough knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for developing, updating, and maintaining all installation plans; In depth knowledge in military readiness and emergency management exercise development, control and execution. Develops exercises in concert with civil authorities; knowledge is applied in providing guidance and coordination to meet exercise, wartime, or natural disaster contingencies. Advising wing leadership on the status of Inspection and Exercises; Knowledge applied in administrative and technical programs that include developing, scripting and controlling joint and single service theater OPLAN-based exercises and installation emergency management exercises. The work requires skill in training as required; Knowledge of the Inspections and Exercise process based on defense guidance, major command, or joint service directives and procedures. The work requires skill in validating wing plans with Inspections and Exercise Branch, preparing project papers, staff reports, and skill in organizing and delivering briefings to commanders to understand readiness and training shortfalls, exercise findings and recommendations. 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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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. Detailed knowledge of procedures and policies for military deployment, employment, emergency response, and security planning, including equipment assigned and training requirements of personnel. 2. Skill in developing, analyzing, directing, operating, and evaluating deployment/employment, emergency response and Anti-Terrorism operations, inspections, exercises and programs. 3. Knowledge of natural disaster response procedures, air base operability, hazardous materials, weapons of mass destruction, training techniques and use of special equipment. Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods and procedures and skill in evaluating program operations to develop comprehensive plans and to analyze work processes and continually improve them to meet customer requirements. Knowledge of and ability to develop training programs and conduct training and evaluations. 4. Ability to make instant decisions and select a course of action under high stress conditions associated with emergency situations. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to prepare and present briefings, coordinate planning efforts and manage program activities; must work well with people, especially in the planning and coordinating phases of the job. 5. Ability to gather assembles, analyze facts, draw conclusions, and devise solutions to problems. Thorough knowledge of numerous procedures applicable to proper execution of agreements and the effect of agreements upon expenditure of base resources. 6. Knowledge of the principles, practices, and guidance concerned with directing, developing, or performing logistics management operations that involve planning, coordinating, or evaluating the logistical actions required to support a specified mission, weapons system, or other designated program. 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 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. 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.