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Summary
To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Reach and Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.
LOCATION: Deputy Director Air Force Review Boards Agency, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, Department of the Air Force, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland
SALARY: $124,406 - $172,100 per annum. (Air Force Tier 1) SES members are eligible for bonuses and/or ranks and stipends in addition to annual salary. Recruitment/Relocation Bonus and Moving Expenses may be authorized. This is a Senior Executive Service (SES) Career Reserved position and is assigned a precedence priority code of DV-6 (equivalent to a Brigadier General) for protocol purposes.
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Applications will be accepted from all qualified persons. Consideration will be extended without discrimination for any non-merit reason such as race, color, religion, gender, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, age, membership or non-membership in any employee organization, or disability.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information, click here.
**TO BE CONSIDERED, COMPLETE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59PM (EST) OF THE CLOSING DATE**
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Overview
- Job closed
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Open & closing dates
10/23/2017 to 11/19/2017
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Salary
$124,406 - $172,100 per year
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Pay scale & grade
ES 1
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes— You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-Time
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Service
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Promotion potential
1
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
Yes
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Security clearance
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Announcement number
10066876DPS17-20AJBT
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Control number
482487400
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Duties
The Air Force Review Boards Agency (AFRBA or Agency) is a Field Operating Agency which adjudicates a wide range of military and civilian appellate personnel actions on behalf of the Secretary of the Air Force and Secretary of Defense. The Agency has responsibility for the adjudication of military justice actions requiring Secretariat approval, complaints of unlawful discrimination by civilian employees and military members, appeals of security clearance revocations and denials, complaints of errors and injustices before the Board for the Correction of Military Records, and medical disability appeals by military members. Incumbent's responsibilities are directly related to and in support of the overarching Congressional and Presidential objectives of operating Military Department Review Boards that ensure due process, equity, fairness, and impartial treatment for all service members, civilian employees and veterans. Specifically, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring the
business processes of the Agency meet the highest auditability and efficiency standards, consistent with requirements for individual treatment of applicants and due process. Incumbent will be empowered to manage the resources required to operate a designated Field Operating Agency, to include tracking and managing a multi-million dollar operational budget, maintaining and enhancing all performance management systems for the Agency and directly tasking Board Presidents and other Agency staff as required for information and reports required to track performance metrics.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship required
- A Testing Designated Position, under the AF Civilian Drug Testing Program
- Must have or be able to obtain a TOP SECRET Security clearance
- Must file an Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure Report
- Selected candidate will be subject to a two-year probationary period
- Active Duty Military Members must indicate retirement eligibility
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Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS: Eligibility will be based upon a clear showing the applicant has training, education and experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry-out the duties of the position. Your conduct and character must demonstrate suitability for the position for which you are applying. Candidates must exemplify the corporate perspective, leadership vision, broad experience and character needed in the Civilian Senior Executive corps not only to satisfy the immediate vacancy, but future vacancies which will occur in a variety of organizations, functions and locations.
A. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): A supplemental statement must be submitted separately addressing each TQ. TQs must provide specific examples that address relevant experience and accomplishments. Applicants should focus on recent experience, education, and training, as some Recruitment Panel and Executive Resources Board members may consider experience that's over 10 years old to be outdated. Applicants must reflect superior technical qualifications demonstrated through leadership and management in the following:
1. Executive level management experience in a government agency or private sector organization serving a global customer base that processes thousands of individual cases, claims or personnel actions annually, using detailed business process rules, following mandatory standards of review for decision-making on each action. In support of this qualification, the successful applicant should establish their knowledge and ability to harness strategic and tactical performance metrics to enhance production and output, leverage the use of technology for business process
improvement, and manage organizational budgets and financial accounts in a manner that meets high standards of accountability and auditability.
2. The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring the business processes for adjudicating each of the categories listed occur in a timely, transparent and legally defensible manner. Applicants must show significant experience with and knowledge of military and civilian personnel systems applicable to the Department of Defense. Applicants should also establish a strong knowledge of the organizational hierarchy of authorities for resolving personnel issues and disputes, at both the uniformed and Secretariat levels.
3. Strong, collegial, executive leadership skills reflected in experience supervising a workforce composed of a wide range of professions and disciplines, including medical, legal, information management, quantitative analysis, financial management and administration.
B. MANDATORY EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): The ECQs describe the leadership skills needed to succeed as an SES; they also reinforce the concept of an "SES corporate culture." Submit a supplemental statement of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs listed below) in the challenge/context/action/result (C-C-A-R) model format as provided by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Guide to SES Qualifications. Applicants should focus on recent experience, education, and training, as some Recruitment Panel, Executive Resources Board, and or OPM Quality Review Board reviewers may consider experience that's over 10 years old to be stale. (OPM's guidance in the Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications (Appendix B)). Refer to the OPM Guide to SES Qualifications for specific information and guidance on the ECQ requirements, the C-C-A-R model, and examples of good qualifications statements at the website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf
ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE. This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE. This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN. This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems and calculating risks.
ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN. This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial and information resources strategically.
ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS. This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.
In addition, DoD requires an Enterprise Perspective. The individual must possess a broad point of view and an awareness and understanding of individual or organizational responsibilities in relation to DoD or government-wide strategic priorities. Executives should demonstrate ability to work with internal and external partners to support national security objectives. This perspective is typically gained through a variety of diverse work experiences. A separate narrative statement is not required--this information should be embedded within the application package (Resume, Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications).
C. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: The following will be used to help rate and rank eligible candidates:
(1) A complementary assignment in another career area such as logistics, plans and requirements, program management, strategic plans and programs, communications, analysis assessments and lessons learned is highly desirable.
(2) Breadth of experience in multiple organizations and at multiple levels. A mix of experience at more than one base/operating location/installation and Headquarters level experience at the HAF/SAF level or equivalent for a minimum of four years is highly desirable.
(3) Completion of senior professional military education and/or equivalent executive development program such as Federal Executive Institute, Harvard Senior Executive Fellows, National Security Management, Leadership Assessment and Feedback Seminar, or equivalent courses from other colleges, universities, or agencies.
(4) An advanced degree is in at least one specialties related to the substantive duties and responsibilities of the position is highly desired.
A. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): A supplemental statement must be submitted separately addressing each TQ. TQs must provide specific examples that address relevant experience and accomplishments. Applicants should focus on recent experience, education, and training, as some Recruitment Panel and Executive Resources Board members may consider experience that's over 10 years old to be outdated. Applicants must reflect superior technical qualifications demonstrated through leadership and management in the following:
1. Executive level management experience in a government agency or private sector organization serving a global customer base that processes thousands of individual cases, claims or personnel actions annually, using detailed business process rules, following mandatory standards of review for decision-making on each action. In support of this qualification, the successful applicant should establish their knowledge and ability to harness strategic and tactical performance metrics to enhance production and output, leverage the use of technology for business process
improvement, and manage organizational budgets and financial accounts in a manner that meets high standards of accountability and auditability.
2. The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring the business processes for adjudicating each of the categories listed occur in a timely, transparent and legally defensible manner. Applicants must show significant experience with and knowledge of military and civilian personnel systems applicable to the Department of Defense. Applicants should also establish a strong knowledge of the organizational hierarchy of authorities for resolving personnel issues and disputes, at both the uniformed and Secretariat levels.
3. Strong, collegial, executive leadership skills reflected in experience supervising a workforce composed of a wide range of professions and disciplines, including medical, legal, information management, quantitative analysis, financial management and administration.
B. MANDATORY EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): The ECQs describe the leadership skills needed to succeed as an SES; they also reinforce the concept of an "SES corporate culture." Submit a supplemental statement of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs listed below) in the challenge/context/action/result (C-C-A-R) model format as provided by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Guide to SES Qualifications. Applicants should focus on recent experience, education, and training, as some Recruitment Panel, Executive Resources Board, and or OPM Quality Review Board reviewers may consider experience that's over 10 years old to be stale. (OPM's guidance in the Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications (Appendix B)). Refer to the OPM Guide to SES Qualifications for specific information and guidance on the ECQ requirements, the C-C-A-R model, and examples of good qualifications statements at the website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf
ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE. This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE. This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN. This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems and calculating risks.
ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN. This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial and information resources strategically.
ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS. This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.
In addition, DoD requires an Enterprise Perspective. The individual must possess a broad point of view and an awareness and understanding of individual or organizational responsibilities in relation to DoD or government-wide strategic priorities. Executives should demonstrate ability to work with internal and external partners to support national security objectives. This perspective is typically gained through a variety of diverse work experiences. A separate narrative statement is not required--this information should be embedded within the application package (Resume, Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications).
C. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: The following will be used to help rate and rank eligible candidates:
(1) A complementary assignment in another career area such as logistics, plans and requirements, program management, strategic plans and programs, communications, analysis assessments and lessons learned is highly desirable.
(2) Breadth of experience in multiple organizations and at multiple levels. A mix of experience at more than one base/operating location/installation and Headquarters level experience at the HAF/SAF level or equivalent for a minimum of four years is highly desirable.
(3) Completion of senior professional military education and/or equivalent executive development program such as Federal Executive Institute, Harvard Senior Executive Fellows, National Security Management, Leadership Assessment and Feedback Seminar, or equivalent courses from other colleges, universities, or agencies.
(4) An advanced degree is in at least one specialties related to the substantive duties and responsibilities of the position is highly desired.
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Additional information
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
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A. U.S. CITIZENSHIP. You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
B. MOBILITY. Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders and generally is a key to advancement. Therefore, mobility is a condition of employment and appointment for SES members will be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligations Agreement.
C. EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORT (Standard Form 278). Selected candidate must file this report in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
D. TOP SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE. Successful candidates must be able to meet the standards required for a national security clearance. Those standards are reflected in the SF 86 (www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/sf86.pdf). This position has been designated Special-Sensitive and the selectee must have or be able to obtain a TOP SECRET with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance.
E. DRUG TESTING POSITION. This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Position requires that the incumbent sign a Drug Testing letter (Condition of Employment for all Civilian Senior Executive (CSE) Positions identified as Critical under the Drug Abuse Testing Program) and must pass urinalysis testing as required prior to appointment. This position also requires incumbent may be subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564, dated 14 Sep 86.
F. TRAVEL. Position requires travel under conditions specified in the DoD Joint Travel Regulations. Incumbent is expected to travel on short notice to attend high-level meetings.
G. DUTY HOURS. This position may require incumbent to be available for other than normal duty hours to include weekends to support exercises and crisis planning.
H. VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES.
I. PROBATIONARY PERIOD. An individual's initial SES career appointment becomes final only after the individual successfully completes a 1-year probationary period.
J. AIR FORCE'S SENIOR LEADER ORIENTATION COURSE (SLOC). Attendance is required for newly appointed Air Force SES members within 12 months of appointment.
K. POST-GOVERNMENT RESTRICTIONS. This position may be subject to the post-government employment restrictions of Sections 207(a) and (f) of Title 18, United States Code.
L. ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY MEMBERS. On resume, indicate when you are eligible for retirement.
M. RELOCATION AUTHORIZED: Yes. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).
N. 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.
Benefits
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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.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applications will be evaluated against the foregoing qualification requirements. Failure to meet any one of the mandatory technical or executive core qualification standards will eliminate a candidate from further consideration. A screening panel will evaluate the candidates for this position composed of a diverse mix of senior executives selected for organizational and/or functional backgrounds relevant to this position. The panel members will individually review each of the applications in terms of the qualifications criteria contained in this announcement. The qualifications stated are the minimum requirements of the position to be Qualified, a rating schedule will be applied by a screening panel to determine which candidates are considered to be Best Qualified. Then, they will meet to discuss each application, and reach a consensus decision as to the best qualified, qualified or not qualified candidates. The panel will interview all of the best-qualified candidates based upon consistently applied criteria. The panel will then make a recommendation of those best-qualified candidates who should be referred to the selecting official, in priority order. Final selection of a candidate is contingent upon the Air Force Executive Resources Board, Secretary of the Air Force and the Office of Personnel Management approval.
Benefits
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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.
To receive full consideration, each applicant must submit the documents in the format as designated. Packages that do not include all of the required documents or meet format requirements will not be forwarded for consideration.
Attachment 1 (Qualifications Documents): Items below (A.-D.) must be submitted as one single, consolidated Microsoft Word document. The Qualifications Documents must be formatted using Times New Roman, size 12 font, with 1-inch margins and must not exceed a total of 21 pages. Do not use borders, provide photos, or list a Social Security Number on any of the Attachment 1 Qualifications Documents. Any applications received that do not include all of the required documents or do not meet format requirements will not be forwarded for consideration.
A. Resume in the preferred format (Limit 4 pages).
B. Mandatory Technical Qualifications Statement addressing each of the TQs (Limit 6 pages).
C. Executive Core Qualifications Statement addressing each of the ECQs (Limit 10 pages).
(Note: ECQs are not required for current or former Career SES Members who have been certified by the Qualifications Review Board (QRB); please provide a copy of an SF-50 showing career SES status.)
D. Desirable Qualifications Statement briefly addressing each of the DQs (Limit 1 page).
Attachment 2 (Supporting Documents): Items below (E.-H.) must be submitted as one single, consolidated attachment (e.g., scanned document using PDF format). Any applications received that do not include all of the required documents or do not meet format requirements will not be forwarded for consideration.
E. (Required): Most recent Performance Appraisal or Performance Report.
F. (Required): Most recent Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50, noting your current position, grade level and salary level (applies only to current or former civilian government employee).
G. (Optional): Race and National Origin Identification, SF-181 -- Form available at www.opm.gov
H. (Optional): Self-Identification of Handicap, SF-256 -- Form available at www.opm.gov
DO NOT SUBMIT ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Extraneous materials such as copies of position descriptions, award certificates and transmittal letters will not be forwarded for review.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Please follow the below instructions to submit applications. Any applications received that do not include all of the required documents or do not meet format requirements will not be forwarded for consideration:
- Send an e-mail with the two attachments of the Application Package Requirements to: Jonell B. Tomlinson at jonell.b.tomlinson.civ@mail.mil AND usaf.pentagon.af-a1.mbx.af-dps-workflow@mail.mil with subject line: AF/DPS 17-20 APPLICANT (YOUR) LAST NAME.
- All Applications will be accepted via electronic format only.
-- Label the MSWord document file for Attachment 1 using the applicant's Last name and "Qualifications Documents" (e.g., "Jones Qualifications Documents").
-- Label the scanned document file for Attachment 2 using applicant's Last name and the "Supporting Documents" (e.g., "Jones Supporting Documents").
- DO NOT submit any additional information, documents or attachments: Extraneous materials such as: copies of position descriptions, diplomas, promotion recommendation forms (PRFs), award certificates, transcripts, or letters of recommendation will not be considered or forwarded for review.
- To be considered, AF/DPS must RECEIVE all Application Packages in their entirety via email by 11:59 PM (Eastern) of the CLOSING DATE listed at the top of this vacancy announcement.
- Confirmation of receipt will be provided via e-mail within 3 days of receiving an application. If you do not receive confirmation of receipt, please call the AF/DPS office.
RESUME FORMAT
(**Limit 4 pages**)
APPLICATION/RESUME: Please submit a typewritten resume, including ALL of the following information:
Job Information: Announcement number (AF/DPS 17-20) and title of the job to which you're applying.
Personal Information: Full name, mailing address (with Zip Code), day and evening phone numbers (with area code) and complete e-mail address where you would like to receive correspondence regarding your application. **PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER.**
Country of Citizenship: Please state your country of citizenship.
Current Security Clearance: Please state your current security clearance.
Salary: Please state your current salary.
Federal Civilian: Please state highest grade held and date of promotion (e.g., GS-15/June 2006).
Active-Duty Military: Please state highest rank held, date of promotion and date eligible to retire (e.g., Colonel/June 2006/December 2014).
Retired Military: Please state highest rank held and date of retirement (e.g., Colonel/May 2008).
Education: Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degree received. Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For more information, you may refer to the following U.S. Department of Education website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html.
Work Experience: Give the following information for your paid and non-paid work experience related to the job for which you are applying: (Do not send job descriptions).
- Starting and ending dates (month and year).
- Job title (for government position, include civilian series and grade or military rank).
- Employer's name and address.
- Supervisor's name and phone number *Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor.
- Salary (current).
- Hours per week.
- Number of employees supervised and/or scope of responsibility of employees led.
- Duties and accomplishments (summarized in one paragraph).
Recommend information focus on relevant and recent experience and accomplishments within the last 10 years.
Other Qualifications:
- Job-related training courses (title and year).
- Job-related skills, for example, other languages and computer software/hardware.
- Job-related certificates and licenses (current only).
- Job-related honors, awards and special accomplishments, for example, publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership activities, public speaking and performance awards (give dates but do not send documents unless requested).
Publications: Provide a list of publications you have authored. Provide title, date and any co-authors, clearly indicate if you are the first author and state the impact of any publication on the community.
References: Provide the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three individuals who can comment on your qualifications for this position. Please do not list supervisors already listed above.
**Please do not include any extraneous materials such as: copies of position descriptions, promotion recommendation forms (PRFs), award certificates, or letters of recommendation. The aforementioned will not be considered or forwarded for review.**
Agency contact information
Jonell Tomlinson
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AF Senior Executive Management
1040 Air Force Pentagon Room 4D
Washington, DC 20330
US
Next steps
Confirmation of receipt will be provided via e-mail within three (3) days of the closing date of the vacancy announcement. If you do not receive confirmation of receipt within three (3) days of the closing date of the vacancy announcement, please call the AF/DPS office.
The Air Force Senior Executive Management Office will notify candidates approximately 30-45 days of the announcement closing date by one of the following methods:
Telephone and/or email notification of scheduled interview date/time if candidate has been rated Best Qualified
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Email notification to advise the candidate was not rated among the Best Qualified, thus not referred for interview.
AF/DPS CONTACT INFORMATION: Questions regarding this announcement may be directed to Jonell B. Tomlinson at jonell.b.tomlinson.civ@mail.mill/571-256-1916 (DSN 225) or the DPS office at usaf.pentagon.af-a1.mbx.af-dps-workflow@mail.mil /703-695-5260 (DSN 225).
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Required Documents
To receive full consideration, each applicant must submit the documents in the format as designated. Packages that do not include all of the required documents or meet format requirements will not be forwarded for consideration.
Attachment 1 (Qualifications Documents): Items below (A.-D.) must be submitted as one single, consolidated Microsoft Word document. The Qualifications Documents must be formatted using Times New Roman, size 12 font, with 1-inch margins and must not exceed a total of 21 pages. Do not use borders, provide photos, or list a Social Security Number on any of the Attachment 1 Qualifications Documents. Any applications received that do not include all of the required documents or do not meet format requirements will not be forwarded for consideration.
A. Resume in the preferred format (Limit 4 pages).
B. Mandatory Technical Qualifications Statement addressing each of the TQs (Limit 6 pages).
C. Executive Core Qualifications Statement addressing each of the ECQs (Limit 10 pages).
(Note: ECQs are not required for current or former Career SES Members who have been certified by the Qualifications Review Board (QRB); please provide a copy of an SF-50 showing career SES status.)
D. Desirable Qualifications Statement briefly addressing each of the DQs (Limit 1 page).
Attachment 2 (Supporting Documents): Items below (E.-H.) must be submitted as one single, consolidated attachment (e.g., scanned document using PDF format). Any applications received that do not include all of the required documents or do not meet format requirements will not be forwarded for consideration.
E. (Required): Most recent Performance Appraisal or Performance Report.
F. (Required): Most recent Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50, noting your current position, grade level and salary level (applies only to current or former civilian government employee).
G. (Optional): Race and National Origin Identification, SF-181 -- Form available at www.opm.gov
H. (Optional): Self-Identification of Handicap, SF-256 -- Form available at www.opm.gov
DO NOT SUBMIT ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Extraneous materials such as copies of position descriptions, award certificates and transmittal letters will not be forwarded for review.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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How to Apply
Please follow the below instructions to submit applications. Any applications received that do not include all of the required documents or do not meet format requirements will not be forwarded for consideration:
- Send an e-mail with the two attachments of the Application Package Requirements to: Jonell B. Tomlinson at jonell.b.tomlinson.civ@mail.mil AND usaf.pentagon.af-a1.mbx.af-dps-workflow@mail.mil with subject line: AF/DPS 17-20 APPLICANT (YOUR) LAST NAME.
- All Applications will be accepted via electronic format only.
-- Label the MSWord document file for Attachment 1 using the applicant's Last name and "Qualifications Documents" (e.g., "Jones Qualifications Documents").
-- Label the scanned document file for Attachment 2 using applicant's Last name and the "Supporting Documents" (e.g., "Jones Supporting Documents").
- DO NOT submit any additional information, documents or attachments: Extraneous materials such as: copies of position descriptions, diplomas, promotion recommendation forms (PRFs), award certificates, transcripts, or letters of recommendation will not be considered or forwarded for review.
- To be considered, AF/DPS must RECEIVE all Application Packages in their entirety via email by 11:59 PM (Eastern) of the CLOSING DATE listed at the top of this vacancy announcement.
- Confirmation of receipt will be provided via e-mail within 3 days of receiving an application. If you do not receive confirmation of receipt, please call the AF/DPS office.
RESUME FORMAT
(**Limit 4 pages**)
APPLICATION/RESUME: Please submit a typewritten resume, including ALL of the following information:
Job Information: Announcement number (AF/DPS 17-20) and title of the job to which you're applying.
Personal Information: Full name, mailing address (with Zip Code), day and evening phone numbers (with area code) and complete e-mail address where you would like to receive correspondence regarding your application. **PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER.**
Country of Citizenship: Please state your country of citizenship.
Current Security Clearance: Please state your current security clearance.
Salary: Please state your current salary.
Federal Civilian: Please state highest grade held and date of promotion (e.g., GS-15/June 2006).
Active-Duty Military: Please state highest rank held, date of promotion and date eligible to retire (e.g., Colonel/June 2006/December 2014).
Retired Military: Please state highest rank held and date of retirement (e.g., Colonel/May 2008).
Education: Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degree received. Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For more information, you may refer to the following U.S. Department of Education website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html.
Work Experience: Give the following information for your paid and non-paid work experience related to the job for which you are applying: (Do not send job descriptions).
- Starting and ending dates (month and year).
- Job title (for government position, include civilian series and grade or military rank).
- Employer's name and address.
- Supervisor's name and phone number *Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor.
- Salary (current).
- Hours per week.
- Number of employees supervised and/or scope of responsibility of employees led.
- Duties and accomplishments (summarized in one paragraph).
Recommend information focus on relevant and recent experience and accomplishments within the last 10 years.
Other Qualifications:
- Job-related training courses (title and year).
- Job-related skills, for example, other languages and computer software/hardware.
- Job-related certificates and licenses (current only).
- Job-related honors, awards and special accomplishments, for example, publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership activities, public speaking and performance awards (give dates but do not send documents unless requested).
Publications: Provide a list of publications you have authored. Provide title, date and any co-authors, clearly indicate if you are the first author and state the impact of any publication on the community.
References: Provide the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three individuals who can comment on your qualifications for this position. Please do not list supervisors already listed above.
**Please do not include any extraneous materials such as: copies of position descriptions, promotion recommendation forms (PRFs), award certificates, or letters of recommendation. The aforementioned will not be considered or forwarded for review.**
Agency contact information
Jonell Tomlinson
- Address
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AF Senior Executive Management
1040 Air Force Pentagon Room 4D
Washington, DC 20330
US
Next steps
Confirmation of receipt will be provided via e-mail within three (3) days of the closing date of the vacancy announcement. If you do not receive confirmation of receipt within three (3) days of the closing date of the vacancy announcement, please call the AF/DPS office.
The Air Force Senior Executive Management Office will notify candidates approximately 30-45 days of the announcement closing date by one of the following methods:
Telephone and/or email notification of scheduled interview date/time if candidate has been rated Best Qualified
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Email notification to advise the candidate was not rated among the Best Qualified, thus not referred for interview.
AF/DPS CONTACT INFORMATION: Questions regarding this announcement may be directed to Jonell B. Tomlinson at jonell.b.tomlinson.civ@mail.mill/571-256-1916 (DSN 225) or the DPS office at usaf.pentagon.af-a1.mbx.af-dps-workflow@mail.mil /703-695-5260 (DSN 225).
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Agency contact information
Jonell Tomlinson
- Address
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AF Senior Executive Management
1040 Air Force Pentagon Room 4D
Washington, DC 20330
US