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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 the Division Chief as the first level supervisor for all Plans, Policies and Programs at the Combatant Command Headquarters United States Special Operations Command (HQ USSOCOM). Responsibilities As Division Chief, plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Plans, Policy and Program Division. Formulates program goals, plans, policies and procedures and work plans dealing with integrated organizational goals and objectives. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignment in consideration of skills, qualifications, and mission requirements. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with senior leaders within the USSOCOM Enterprise, Office Secretary of Defense (OSD), Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict (ASD SOLIC), Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Military Services, five Component Commands: MARSOC, JSOC, AFSOC, USASOC and NSW, seven Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs): SOCCENT, SOCNORTH, SOCSOUTH, SOCEUR, SOCPAC, SOCKOR, and SOCAFRICA and multiple Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), State Department and their embassies, and the 18 Interagency agencies. As a principal senior advisor and technical authority on military HR policy and programs, i.e., sourcing military personnel allocations, recognition, readiness, etc., advises the USSOCOM Commander, component commanders, and other personnel and organizations partnering to ensure effectiveness and sound implementation of policies. Advises on military HR policy and programs, clearly articulates objectives, anticipate impacts of policies, and provide for substantive input to long range planning and strategic documents. 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-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes working with laws, rules, regulations, executive orders, concepts, principles, policies, practices, precedents and procedures pertaining to military human resources (Federal, DoD and Foreign National) to serve as the command's military force program manager and senior advisor and working with a wide range of substantive programs to include staffing, recruitment, performance, awards, training, talent management, personnel readiness and position utilization/management of military human resources. 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. 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: Expert knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations, executive orders, concepts, principles, policies, practices, precedents and procedures pertaining to military human resources (Federal, DoD and Foreign National) to serve as the command's military force program manager and senior advisor. This includes a wide range of substantive programs to include staffing, recruitment, performance, awards, training, talent management, personnel readiness and position utilization/management of military human resources. Knowledge of management principles and processes and skill in evaluating the effectiveness and productivity of federal and DoD programs and operations to develop initiatives for improving organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Knowledge of command programs, missions and objectives and their implications to both US and foreign national military HR management programs. Knowledge of safety and security, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures. Skill to plan, organize, and direct work and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations, where the proposals involve substantial command resources, require changes in established procedures, or may be in conflict with desires of command organizations or components. Ability in establishing and maintaining effective relationships, building consensus and coalitions, negotiating, and resolving conflicts with a variety of individuals and organizations. Ability to lead and manage a team providing guidance, support, motivation, and mentoring to ensure high performance and engagement through proper communication both orally and in writing, clearly concisely and with technical accuracy. 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. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Tested Designated Position under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. 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.