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 Region Director providing executive leadership, management and oversight of assigned Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) high school units with a designated area of responsibility. Responsibilities Annually assesses and ensures host school and unit compliance with all Public Law, DOD and Air Force guidelines for unit performance. Evaluates the effectiveness of units via analysis of interrelated issues including fiscal and logistics accountability, evaluation of safety and physical security issues and weighing of mitigating circumstances. Represents the Air Force when dealing with outside agencies concerning the AFJROTC program. Liaisons with school officials (Chief Executive Officers, Superintendents, Principals, Federal and local elected and appointed public officials, parents, the media and the general public) on any issue concerning AFJROTC. Provides oversight of the unit's annual fiscal year operating budget in accordance with comptroller fiscal year guidance. As funds are available, distributes funds to each AFJROTC unit based on unit requirements to support approved cadet activities to include Cadet Orientation Flights, Unit Organizational, Curriculum in Action (CIA), Cadet Leadership Course (CLC) funds, Uniform Maintenance and new uniform issue. Coordinates unit funding requests to support Cadet Leadership Course (CLC) and other types of Curriculum in Action (CIA) opportunities. Serves as the primary HQ point of contact for CLC activities within the AOR. Establishes and communicates AFJROTC program goals and provides input, guidance, information, direction on, and approval of AFJROTC program goals and unit metrics for assigned AFJROTC units. Serves on special committees for HQ AFJROTC; attends various conferences and conducts investigations directed by HQ AFJROTC Director. 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 Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. 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 expert knowledge and skill in applying a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for compliance assessment, implementation, determine best practices and improvement of program effectiveness. Comprehensive knowledge of the range of pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents of the organization to utilize in analyzing program compliance. Mastery of complex management and organization principles and practices to analyze, negotiate, develop new approaches and integrate program requirements into a complex variety of secondary schools systems. Comprehensive knowledge of resource utilization, including budgeting research, unit staffing, planning, organizing, coordinating, controlling and preparing correspondence to facilitate recommendations in accomplishing program objectives. 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: 1. In-depth knowledge of Public Law, Department of Defense and Department of the Air Force regulations, guidance, instructions. 2. Knowledge of the secondary school environment, internal and external relationships, and organizational structure, and familiarity with education and curriculum web based technology. 3. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing to gain cooperation from others through tact, courtesy, and diplomacy in coordinating a wide variety of policies. 4. Knowledge of financial management and budgeting policies, processes and procedures at various organizational levels to develop solutions to financial problems and to forecast short- and long-range funding needs. 5. Ability to independently develop plans and organize work tasks for several different programs and to exercise sound judgment and operate within established laws and departmental guidelines and skill in performing all aspects of the Unit Evaluation (UE) processes and compliance inspections as outlined in legislative, DOD, HQ USAF, SECAF, HQ AETC, and Holm Center directives and guidelines. 6. Ability to objectively evaluate differences of interpretation/opinion and mediate explosive situations involving students, parents, teachers, school officials, the press, state representatives, and Members of the U.S. Congress. 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. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This position has been designed by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. May assume duties such as Management Control Officer, Mail Control Officer, Security Manager, and Information Technology (IT) Security Officer, Equipment Custodian for purposes of DRMO turn-in, and performing all functions to meet program requirements. 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. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. 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. 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.