INTEGRATED RESPONSE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST in Ramstein, Germany

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 Integrated Response Program Manager (PM) at an Air Force Major Command or Space Force Field Command (MAJCOM/FLDCOM). Responsibilities Duty 1: Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the MAJCOM/FLDCOM Integrated Response Program, ensuring legal and regulatory requirements as well as the needs of all MAJCOM/FLDCOM members, families and communities are met, while complying with all legal and regulatory requirements. Duty 2: Directs activities of command response related program. Duty 3: Enhances the command’s response initiatives as the MAJCOM/FLDCOM Subject Matter Expert (SME). Duty 4: Acquires communications, automated feedback mechanisms and computer systems to collect, transmit, analyze, portray, and integrate cross-functional, programmatic, and organizational information. Duty 5: Serves as focal point for resource allocation and control; maintains effective liaison with DAF program monitors and installation or organization Resource Manager to ensure accurate and efficient budget execution. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Individual Occupational Requirements for 0101 series and Group Standard for Professional & Scientific Positions. BASIC REQUIREMENT: Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. OR Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: 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 applying knowledge of laws, regulation, and policies as well as social science principles, concepts and techniques used to evaluate and determine the requirements for response-related programs. Applying knowledge of principles and techniques of social compact system design to analyze and make recommendations with regard to education and training program objectives, policies, delivery systems and resources to improve accessibility, responsiveness and relevance to the command mission and the needs of its members. Using knowledge of DAF culture, military family dynamics, related professional fields, and a thorough knowledge of the DAF community and the unique challenges that DAF families face or equivalent knowledge. Providing knowledge of the budget and cost analysis process, and program planning and budgeting cycles in support of response program requirements. Communicating effectively, orally and in writing, applying knowledge, tact and diplomacy during difficult circumstances to advise and inform individuals and high-level officials on complicated, sensitive, and sometimes controversial issues with current automation technology for both military and civilian personnel, to include developing and making presentations before groups. Formulating and conducting assessments and evaluations to implement response plans and apply facilitation skills to specialists in the AFSOC AOR; to analyze problems, conduct research, summarize results, and make appropriate recommendations to senior leadership. Identifying individual and community risk and protective factors, research, analyze, interpret and apply rules, regulations, and procedures in order to determine needed response programing approach to appropriately advise installations to effectively meet the needs of the installation. To view qualifying educational requirements and/or combination of education, click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/social-science-series-0101/ 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. 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. Comprehensive and professional knowledge of laws, regulation, and policies as well as social science principles, concepts and techniques used to evaluate and determine the requirements for response-related programs (relating, but not necessarily limited to safety/security, victim advocacy, domestic violence, sexual assault and harassment, suicide, and other acts of interpersonal violence). 2. Knowledge of principles and techniques of social compact system design to analyze and make recommendations with regard to education and training program objectives, policies, delivery systems and resources to improve MAJCOM/FLDCOM accessibility, responsiveness and relevance to the command mission and the needs of its members. 3. In-depth knowledge of DAF culture, military family dynamics, related professional fields, and a thorough knowledge of the DAF community and the unique challenges that DAF families face or equivalent knowledge. 4. Working knowledge of the budget and cost analysis process, and knowledge of program planning and budgeting cycles in support of response program requirements. 5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, applying knowledge, tact and diplomacy during difficult circumstances to advise and inform individuals and high-level officials on complicated, sensitive, and sometimes controversial issues with current automation technology for both military and civilian personnel, to include developing and making presentations before groups. 6. Ability to formulate and conduct assessments and evaluations to implement response plans and apply facilitation skills to specialists in the MAJCOM/FLDCOM AOR; to analyze problems, conduct research, summarize results, and make appropriate recommendations to senior leadership. 7. Ability to identify individual and community risk and protective factors, research, analyze, interpret and apply rules, regulations, and procedures in order to determine needed response programing approach to appropriately advise installations to effectively meet the needs of the installation. Other Significant Facts: A Master’s degree or higher in a social science field containing research, biostatistics, public health and primary and secondary response concepts is highly desirable. 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 Important Overseas Information: Applicants interested in applying for overseas locations please click here to review important information regarding the exceptional family member program. 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. 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. Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used. 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.