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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 serve as an understudy to the Mission Support Group Commander and as such, reviews policy and assists the Senior ART/Mission Support Group (MSG) Commander in planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, and controlling all activities and operations of the Mission Support Group. Responsibilities Serves as advisor to the MSG Commander and staff, providing planning and oversight of base support activities in the Mission Support Group. Such activities include but are not limited to logistics planning and readiness, communications, civil engineering, personnel, supply, transportation, contracting, aerial port etc. Represents the Mission Support Group Commander at a variety of installation and functional area organizational meetings. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with other group commanders, representatives and senior staff at Numbered Air Force, HQ AFRC, gaining MAJCOMs and Air Staff. Assesses the effectiveness of program execution. Reviews management indicators and reports to identify any deficiencies or shortfalls and makes recommendations to the MSG Commander on possible solutions and courses of action. Accomplishes special staff studies, projects and initiatives resulting from legislative and regulatory changes, reengineering efforts, new technology, privatization, program/mission changes, etc. Identifies the need for studies, establishes goals and objectives, and designates working group(s) as needed. 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: (1) applying management and organizational principles and practices as well as organization, programs, missions, and functions; (2) working with comprehensive range of staff concepts, objectives, policies, management/organizational techniques, and military command; (3) conducting comprehensive studies, analyzing findings, and making recommendations on substantive operating programs; (4) working with applying an in-depth knowledge of reserve operations and the policies of the organization in carrying out assigned mission; and (5) working with financial management policies, regulations, and process; and budgetary goals/objectives of unit in order to analyze and evaluate the effects of continuing changes in program plans and funding, and ensure that the appropriate financial planning is accomplished. 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. 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. Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of a variety of logistics functions including but not limited to communications, civil engineering, personnel, logistics planning and readiness, supply, transportation, contracting services, and others. 2. Knowledge of support mission requirements in all areas of base support. Knowledge of a wide range of analytical/investigative techniques and qualitative/quantitative methods to conduct comprehensive studies and make recommendations on substantive operating programs and policies. 3. Knowledge of operating programs throughout unit in order to conduct comprehensive studies, analyze findings, and make recommendations on substantive operating programs. 4. Knowledge and understanding of a comprehensive range of staff concepts, objectives, policies, management/organizational techniques, and military command. 5. Ability to recognize interrelationships of the various aspects of operating programs and skill in interpreting and analyzing such information to evaluate overall program status and effectiveness. Ability to gain cooperation from others through tact, courtesy and diplomacy. 6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiates complex issues; and maintains good working relationships. 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 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. 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.