MISSION PLANNING SPECIALIST

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a member or lead of an interdisciplinary team carrying out environmental studies and evaluations concerning a variety of resources in a Career Broadening (CB) capacity.

This job is open to

• Internal to an agency
  
  Current federal employees of this agency.

Clarification from the agency

Internal Permanent Air Force Employees in the Civil Engineering Career Field Only

Duties

DUTY 1

Performs Career Broadening assignments, include reviews and coordinates analysis and document preparation for implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements.Studies, interprets, and ensures application of sound Environmental Impact Analysis Process (EIAP) in accordance with NEPA, DoD, U.S. Air Force, 32 CFR 989, and other federal, state and local agency laws, regulations, and policies. Facilitates reviews

to help ensure required environmental planning documents comply with Federal laws such as the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, National Forest Management Act, Endangered Species Act, and the National Historic Preservation Act.

DUTY 2

As a Career Broadener, assignments are to collect, interpret, and analyze installation data to facilitate weapon systems beddown, mission realignment, and mission changes that are holistic in nature and are considerable in scope, including base operating support activities. Collaborates with MAJCOM, AFIMSC, HAF, installation personnel, and AFCEC functionals to collect and analyze installation data, specifically mission and support infrastructure, across the MAJCOM enterprise, critical to new mission beddown, mission realignment, airspace requirements, or significant mission changes. Advises MAJCOM, AFIMSC, HAF representatives, and installation personnel on the threshold for the SAF/IEI strategic basing process. Exercises technical expertise in providing the leadership, management, and technical inputs required to support MAJCOM-led basing and beddown processes.

DUTY 3

Reviews and analyses prepared program documentation supporting the Program Objective Memorandum (POM), Future Year Development Plan (FYDP), and budget submissions for assigned assets to determine if projections are accurate and overall asset performance is being achieved as projected. Responsible for reviewing relevant data, coordinating actions and plans, and performing the analysis of current and future missions objectives, and requirements, evaluating alternative methods to accomplish objectives, and advising on the allocation of resources for assigned programs. Analyzes and evaluates changes in critical areas of development, deployment, or implementation; and the effect of changes on the POM, FYDP, Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System (PPBES) cycles and budget submissions.

DUTY 4

In a Career Broadening capacity, serves on teams and working groups composed of various functional disciplines engaged in developing and recommending proposals and implementation plans associated with weapon system beddowns, mission realignment and change. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with mission owners, functional representatives and subject matter experts. Provides technical

and functional representation on SATAF, SAVs, and other investigative collaboration efforts across MAJCOM, AFIMSC, HAF, SAF AFCEC, and installation functionals. Delivers presentations on status of mission and environmental planning to senior leaders.

DUTY 5

As a Career Broadener, manages and integrates authoritative facility management and related data in authoritative data systems for program analysis. Uses computers/computer software such as information management programs, Sustainment Management Systems (SMS), Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) programs, and project tracking programs to solve facility and facility space management problems and facilitate optimal utilization rates. Demonstrates use of available tools to conduct data collection and field surveys. Interprets data collection results and projects the influence of these elements on the solution and recommended corrective action based upon field conditions, standards, and strategy goals.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Mobility agreement must be signed
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Career Broadening positions are managed by AFPC/DP2Z and are centrally funded.
• Positions are established specifically to provide developmental experience designed to broaden the skills and/or enhance the leadership perspective of a high-potential, mid-level manager.
• Career Broadening also provides training and developmental opportunities at various organizational levels.
• These assignments offer the qualified candidate a unique assignment in that the candidates brings certain experience to the assignment while gaining new experiences in a different work environment
• TEMPORARY PROMOTION: If the position is filled as a temporary promotion, upon completion of the career broadening assignment, the temporary promotion may lead to permanent promotion without further competition
• Work will occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station by vehicle or on military or commercial
  aircraft.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• A significant background of practical experience as well as a thorough grasp of theory to identify and define the
  nature and scope of obscure problems is required.
• A degree in engineering, architecture, biology, physical sciences, or community planning, is highly desirable.
• The individual may be required to work remotely (telework) as directed by local authorities.

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: One year of specialized experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, the specialized experience must have been at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service.

Knowledge of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements to include Air Force application of NEPA through the Environmental Impact Analysis Process (EIAP). Knowledge of the techniques and philosophy of comprehensive planning to include urban/regional planning techniques, Air Force policy, HAF, AFIMSC and MAJCOM requirements, and the local physical assets and restrictions regarding the comprehensive plan is necessary to analyze the impacts to planned mission beddown and changes at targeted installations. Mastery of Knowledge of the concepts, theories, policies, and procedures of: Department of Defense's Planning, Programming, Budgeting, & Execution process, Program Objective Memorandum (POM) and President's Budget development timelines, POM & budget enablers such as ASARS RAPIDS, Planning & Programming Guidance, and Air Force

Corporate Structure Governance forums. Mastery of portfolio management principles, the application of resources, and Air Force and DoD theories, policies, directives, and procedures in centralized Civil Engineer program management. Comprehensive knowledge of a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of portfolio effectiveness. Extensive knowledge and skills in analyzing and resolving conflicts in policy and program objectives and/or problems in very complex or controversial transactions involving complex negotiations. Extensive knowledge of long-term, strategic planning practices and strategies sufficient to provide guidance to other DoD agencies. Skill as a technical authority applying new theories and standards to problems not susceptible to treatment by accepted and established realty practices and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, providing expert advice to senior officials and colleagues responsible for broad program operations.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS-12 or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral. 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 current U.S. environmental laws and regulations, DoD, and AF instructions, policies, directives, and applicable agreements; professional knowledge of new applications or developments in environmental programs to provide expert level support or advice.

2. Knowledge of Air Force programming, budget, and funding processes and ability to forecast, develop, and evaluate resource requirements pertaining to environmental programs.

3. Knowledge of principles, concepts and techniques of installation and infrastructure planning activities and civil engineering missions, policies, and objectives.

4. Skill in evaluating state-of-the-art scientific and engineering technologies and incorporating into the planning, design, operation, maintenance, repair and upgrade of installation facilities, infrastructure, and base operating support.

5. Knowledge of construction and service contracting procedures relevant to executing environmental and planning related contracts.

6. Skill in communicating ideas virtually, orally, in writing, or by means of sketches drawings and other computer software tools (i.e. CADD, GIS), with senior officials from a broad array of activities, including federal and local government, and industry.

Education

Not Applicable

Additional information

PCS restrictions: An employee selected to make a PCS to a Career Broadening assignment is restricted from making a second PCS for 12 months

Defense National Relocation Program is not Authorized

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may not be used.

If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for information regarding Alternate Application. The Vacancy ID is 12542433

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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. The law made taxable certain reimbursements and other payments, including driving mileage, airfare and lodging expenses, en-route travel to the new duty station, and temporary storage of those items. The Federal Travel Regulation Bulletin (FTR) 18-05 issued by General Services Administration (GSA) has authorized agencies to use the Withholding Tax Allowance (WTA) and Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) to pay for "substantially all" of the increased tax liability resulting from the "2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" for certain eligible individuals. For additional information on WTA/RITA allowances and eligibilities please click here. Subsequently, FTR Bulletin 20-04 issued by GSA, provides further information regarding NDAA FY2020, Public Law 116-92, and the expansion of eligibility beyond "transferred" for WTA/RITA allowances. For additional information, please click here.

• Benefits
  
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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who meet the requirements for and apply as a non-competitive eligible that meet minimal qualifications and other requirements of this position, will be given consideration as a non-competitive candidate and will be referred unless blocked by an individual with priority/preference.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

• Benefits
  
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  
  Review our benefits
  
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Required Documents
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
  The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.
  
  1. Online Application: Questionnaire
  2. Resume: For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees should list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs (or links to social media such as LinkedIn), inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume.
  3. Current Air Force employees: You must submit a legible copy of a SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. The SF-50, block 24 must contain "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "1".
  4. Promotion Consideration: If you wish to be considered as a promotion candidate and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirements. You will need to provide additional SF-50s which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-Grade, Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old).
  
  OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS:
  
  Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable.
  
  Awards for Current Federal Civilian employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume.
  
  Note: Applicant must not submit award SF50s-Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s).
• How to Apply
  
  The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/20/2024.
  
  To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12542433
  
  To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.
  
  To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
  
  1. Your Resume (your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications). If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent (latest) version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent."
  
  • It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, you will not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position.
  
  2. A complete Application Questionnaire
  
  3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
  
  Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
  
  Agency contact information
  
  Career Broadening Office
  
  Email
  
  afpc.careerbroadener.cft@us.af.mil
  
  Address
  
  AF Career Broadeners
  
  550 C Street W
  
  JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  Once your application package is received an acknowledgement email will be sent.
  
  If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application.Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for consideration. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
  
  To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
  
  If you do not provide an email address, you are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.

1. Online Application: Questionnaire
2. Resume: For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees should list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs (or links to social media such as LinkedIn), inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume.
3. Current Air Force employees: You must submit a legible copy of a SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. The SF-50, block 24 must contain "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "1".
4. Promotion Consideration: If you wish to be considered as a promotion candidate and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirements. You will need to provide additional SF-50s which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-Grade, Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old).

OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS:

Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable.

Awards for Current Federal Civilian employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume.

Note: Applicant must not submit award SF50s-Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s).

How to Apply

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/20/2024.

To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12542433

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your Resume (your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications). If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent (latest) version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent."

• It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, you will not be considered for this vacancy.
• For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position.

2. A complete Application Questionnaire

3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.

PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.

Agency contact information

Career Broadening Office

Email

afpc.careerbroadener.cft@us.af.mil

Address

AF Career Broadeners

550 C Street W

JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150

US

Next steps

Once your application package is received an acknowledgement email will be sent.

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application.Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for consideration. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.

If you do not provide an email address, you are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request