Job 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 the Executive Director of Communications at a MAJCOM, responsible for formulating program goals, plans, and policies for the directorate's mission. Acts as the directorate's Chief Operating Officer, responsible for day-to-day planning, implementation, and operations.

Job Description

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, IT Management positions. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes the demonstration of knowledge, skills, and abilities/competencies which demonstrate the likelihood to perform successfully the duties of the position and is related to the work of the position to be filled. These knowledge, skills, and abilities/competencies are normally attained through the equivalent of one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level of the position being filled but may now be obtained through other means. Such demonstratable knowledge, skills, and abilities/competencies may be typically gained in the IT field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is IT or other means. OTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. 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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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. Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operations of DOD, Air Force, and Air Force Reserve organizations to provide command level staff guidance and/or communication program policies and procedures. 2. Ability to plan, organize, lead, and direct the functions and activities relative to the Directorate of Communications and mentor, motivate, and apprise the staff personally and through subordinate supervisors. Demonstrated leadership and managerial abilities are essential to successful accomplishment of responsibilities inherent in this position. 3. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies, preparing and delivering briefings, and preparing solutions to especially broad and complex AFRC Communication issues. 4. Knowledge of life cycle process for systems and on trends in present and emerging communications-computer systems and information technology. 5. Skill and ability to speak and write effectively, highly complex technical and possibly sensitive issues and statements prepared for senior military, government, and private sector management officials. Ability to give briefings, chair meetings, lead task forces and prepare reports at the General Officer/SES level in the Air Force and Joint arena. 6. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. 7. Knowledge of Financial Plan and POM Processes. 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.