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 provide developmental experience designed to broaden the skills and/or enhance the leadership perspective of an identified high-potential, mid-level manager/executive; it is not a continuing position and assignment duration is limited to 36 months.
Duties
DUTY 1: Applies a knowledge of functions and operations to administer career field policy and procedures for career management positions and employees Air Force wide. Supports component-wide rating, ranking, and selection processes. Serves as a functional career field representative for system applications that support these processes. Serves as a team member on various career field and AF working groups tasked to assess emerging technologies and transformation efforts; incorporates into a framework of career field planning and operations which are consistent with applicable laws, policies, and regulatory requirements. Applies new operational processes to internal operational procedures and guides specific to the functional community. Advises senior leaders of current and projected process changes as well as career developmental opportunities that impact the civilian community. Ensures nomination correspondence and interview procedures are properly coordinated and issued. Administers placement of career field selections, ensure funding requirements are met, tracks progress toward career field goals, ensures timely follow-on assignments, and maintains program evaluation information. DUTY 2: Develops or assists in the development and implementation of career field procedures for central management of staffing and career development opportunities available to career field employees. Prepares and maintains templates and assessments for Air Force wide career field positions that consider position descriptions, organizational structure of positions, functional directives, and qualification standards. Analyzes and evaluates individual and organizational requirements and specialized qualifications required of candidates. The serviced population spans a range of grade levels, with individuals assigned to a variety of functional specializations. Documents and defends program budgetary requirements based on analysis of program needs. Advises functional managers Air Force wide of career field objectives and specific requirements. DUTY 3: Advises managers and employees in all areas of the functional career management program. Plans and provides assistance to customers, maintains/updates automated data, develops and presents briefings, and assists in the preparation of regulations and operating instructions, etc., outlining career field policies and procedures. Based on overall knowledge of the career field objectives and procedures, advises employees of opportunities for career development and progression, e.g., mobility, career broadening, professional credentials, and educational offerings. Participates in special projects and initiatives and performs special assignments. Identifies and develops program initiatives that satisfy a user's need or corrects a problem. DUTY 4: Carries out special projects and assignments designed specifically to meet the broadening intent of the position. Serves as the career field representative on various Functional Advisory Council (FAC) sub-panels and/or functional working groups. Provides accurate and timely information on issues, researches and analyzes data, and presents findings as required. Develops and presents a comprehensive review of assigned programs to the FAC, various FAC Panels, functional managers, and other interested groups on subjects related to career management.
How you will be evaluated
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 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.