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 exercise first level supervisory and managerial authorities over the HQ AFDW Programming Plans and Support Agreements Branch (A4LA). To serve as the Headquarters Air Force District of Washington Chief, Programming Plans and Support Agreements Branch at Andrews Air Force Base. Responsibilities Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Programming Plans and Support Agreements Branch ensuring that his/her branch complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors. Represents HQ AFDW A4L with a variety or DoD, HQ USAF, installation and functional area organizations. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with JTF-NCR, HQ USAF, HQ AFMC, HQ DLA, other MAJCOM's, other Directorates', Wings, etc. Serves as the AFDW functional/administrator single focal point for programming plans provides programs management concerning AFDW's operational and support capabilities consistent with DoD, HQ USAF and AFDW policies, concepts, system and management objectives. Serves as the AFDW functional/administrator single focal point for programming plans provides programs management concerning AFDW's operational and support capabilities consistent with DoD, HQ USAF and AFDW policies, concepts, system and management objectives. 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. 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 direction of a MAJCOM/ major wing-level organization that provides direction, staff advice and assistance to JTF-NCR, HQ USAF, AFELMs, selected FOAs and the wings in programming plans and support agreements management, and deployment planning to ensure JTF-NCR and Agile Combat Support mission accomplishment under both peacetime and wartime/contingency conditions. Directs a multi-mission program that performs technical and administrative services. Decisions and actions affect HQ USAF, all members of the Logistics Readiness and extends to the entire wing, base, AFELMs and selected FOAs. Directs a program segment that provides policy, procedures, and guidance in support of, programming plans and support agreements Support Agreements Tracking System, and Enterprise Solution operations across AFDW, its units, selected FOAs and AFELMs worldwide. Directs a program segment that performs technical, and administrative work. Directs administrative services which support and directly affect the operations of JTF-NCR, HQ USAF and AFDW. 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. Must possess a broad knowledge of Air Force structure and functions and be thoroughly familiar with the Air Force system of regulations, manuals and other directives. 2. Knowledge of program management and organizational principles and practices, technical, systems, and procedures to prepare long-range and short-range planning in accordance with broad AFDW program policies and objectives. Knowledge of the administrative processes and documentation requirements of plans program. 3. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors. 4. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. Skill in conducting detailed analyses of complex functions, work processes and workloads pertaining to plans. 5. Ability to communicate effectively; both orally and in writing. Skill and ability to prepare and staff reports and to deliver briefings. 6. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. 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. 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. 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.