Resource Management Specialist

Air Force Civilian Career Training; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Career Training seeks a developmental assignment designed to broaden leadership perspective for a high-potential, mid-level manager/executive. The program is not a continuing position and lasts up to 36 months, with eligibility tied to specialized experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent.

Qualified applicants must meet OPM standards and demonstrate knowledge of AF-wide programs, policies, and strategic leadership processes, along with strong data analysis and

Qualifications

• Specialized experience at GS-12 or equivalent in related civilian senior exec mgmt or leadership programs.
• Knowledge of DoD, Air Force, and civilian HR policies and regulations at the executive level.
• Experience gathering, analyzing data, identifying trends, and making recommendations.

Skills

Policy knowledge

DoD/Air Force knowledge

Budget & financial mgmt

Data analysis

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is to provide developmental experience designed to broaden the skills and/or enhance the leadership perspective of an identified high-potential, mid-level manager/executive while contributing support to the mission and function of the AF. It is not a continuing position and assignment duration is NTE 36 months.

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. 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 that equipped the applicant with the 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. Examples of specialized experience include knowledge of mission, operating programs, organizational structure, policies, practices, regulations and laws of the career program's functional community related to civilian senior executive management and/or civilian strategic leadership operational, sustainment or development programs on an AF-wide basis.

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:

• Knowledge of the policies, practices, regulations and laws concerning civilian career field management and administration relative to human resource management including accessions, utilization, development, sustainment short and long-term strategic planning, data support and resource management.
• Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structures and operation of the DoD, Air Force, and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or employee-management and military personnel relations at the executive level.
• Knowledge of financial, budget, and resource management practices and principles.
• Skill in gathering, assembling, and analyzing data/facts, developing conclusions, identifying trends, developing alternatives/solutions, and making recommendations to resolve problems.
• Ability to work effectively with others in work groups, meetings, conferences, seminars and interviews.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues and manage simultaneous taskings in a team-oriented environment.

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.