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 a first level supervisor providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to the group's Quality Assurance (QA) function. Nuclear munitions expert in the areas of use control, maintenance, transportation, logistics, safety, and reliability of nuclear weapons. Responsibilities Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Use Control Systems/Stockpile Manager Section, ensuring that nuclear maintenance, sustainment, and logistics complies with legal, regulatory, and operational requirements. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Uses supervisors and team chiefs to direct, coordinate, or oversee work. Serves as a technical advisor to the 377 MXG Commander and Wing Response Task Force (WRTF) Operations Chief. Serves as the WRTF Deputy Operations Chief leading night shift recovery operations. Represents the group with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Provides technical guidance and expert assistance to functional areas in managing weapon system logistics and transportation support. 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 Administrative and Management Positions, Logistics Management Series, 0346. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of logistics management concepts and procedures as applies in both civilian and military operations. In-depth knowledge of logistics as it relates to nuclear weapons and nuclear weapon support systems. It is desired that the incumbent have a Bachelor's degree in business or a technical specialty and can represent the Air Force in a positive and professional manner by maintaining and improving skills (management, technical, communication, and interpersonal). Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Additionally, the incumbent must have extensive knowledge of agency responsibilities for nuclear surety. Knowledge of wide variety of nuclear weapons logistics functions to include project management, nuclear weapons maintenance, nuclear weapon transportation, project officers meetings, MAJCOM policies, nuclear certification, nuclear accountability, nuclear surety, equipment specialist, use control, etc. 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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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: Knowledge of logistics management concepts and procedures as applies in both civilian and military operations. In-depth knowledge of logistics as it relates to nuclear weapons and nuclear weapon support systems. It is desired that the incumbent have a Bachelor's degree in business or a technical specialty and can represent the Air Force in a positive and professional manner by maintaining and improving skills (management, technical, communication, and interpersonal). Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Additionally, the incumbent must have extensive knowledge of agency responsibilities for nuclear surety. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the function and mentor, motivate, and appraise civilian and military subordinates. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing to all levels. Knowledge of wide variety of nuclear weapons logistics functions to include project management, nuclear weapons maintenance, nuclear weapon transportation, project officers meetings, MAJCOM policies, nuclear certification, nuclear accountability, nuclear surety, equipment specialist, use control, etc. 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 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. 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.