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Summary The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a senior planner in providing support advice and assistance to the 305 AMW Commander in planning, execution, program management and provision of staff analysis work relatedto the development of war, peacetime, and contingency plans and programs. Responsibilities Serves as specialist in formulating, training, monitoring, and administering 305 AMW Operations Plans.Conducts technical reviews of operational war, special, contingency, and compliance plans received from higherheadquarters. Monitors application of published plans. Originates or correlates installation policies and procedures toimplement supporting actions; convenes Wing, Joint Base and tenant representatives, assigns planning taskings andestablishes suspenses and deadlines. Manages the wing's Tanker Alert program. Manages HHQs and wing taskings affecting the wing's Tanker Alertmission. Ensures command and control relationships and responsibilities concerning programs. Prepares and deliversoral presentations such as briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions with other staff functionsand activities to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information relative to proposedchanges in assignments. Serves as wartime and contingency/emergency planner for wing and installation exercises and activities.Updates, changes, and/or reviews the wing's war and contingency plans. Reviews the installation's war andcontingency plans and liaises with installation planning office for updates and changes. Will serve as primary or alternate in one or more of the following roles: Signature Manager Officer(Operation Security (OPSEC), Military Deception (MILDEC)), Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO), Unit SecurityManager (USM), Emergency Preparedness Liaison (EPL), Vehicle Control Officer (VCO), EquipmentCustodian/Unit Software License Manager, and Personal Wireless Communication System (PWCS)/MobileSatellite Services Manager. 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-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge and skill in applying and adapting analytical and evaluative methods and techniques and evaluation criteria to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations. Knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies and precedents which affect the use of program and related support resources in the area studied. Knowledge of joint basing concepts, operations, and requirements and of Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps organizational structures. Knowledge of major issues, program goals and objectives, work processes, and administrative operations of the organization. Knowledge and skill in management of both rapid-reaction and long-term projects involving local subject matter experts, and functional representatives from multiple higher headquarters and external organizations. Knowledge of military command structure, missions, programs, and organizational relationships plus a thorough knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods and techniques to develop readiness standards and plans covering unique program functions or missions, resulting in new or substantially altered training or operational missions and programs. Knowledge and skill in dealing with cross-functional teams charged with delivering integrated solutions to a myriad of complicated 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-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. Knowledge of concepts, methods, policies, planning and procedures applicable to contingency, mobility, and war planning to ensure complete and accurate plans. 2. In-depth knowledge of a variety of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to participate in the assessment and improvement of wing plans and programs for conducting operations such as war, mobilization, deployment, and exercise operations. 3. Comprehensive knowledge of Air Force organizational principles, the organizational structure, function, and mission of 305 AMW, JB MDL, 18 AF, HQ AMC, and of the relationship of the various Joint Base entities involved in overall program planning and execution of military operations and evaluations. 4. Knowledge and skill in the interpretation, application and implementation of DOD, JCS, USA, USN, USMC, USAF, AMC and local instructions, concepts, procedures, guidance and policy, concerning numerous Installation missions, operations and programs. 5. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies and preparing solutions to resolve substantive problems/issues of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations. 6. Ability to conduct research, analyze a wide variety of program segments/policies/procedures, evaluate program effectiveness/efficiency, recognize problems/weaknesses/issues/constraints and impacts on other programs, summarize results, make appropriate recommendations/changes and develop short term and long-range plans. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, provide accurate and effective summary analysis and briefings/presentations to all management levels. 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. 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.