Summary The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the oversight of daily operations and development of long-range policies, plans, and programs. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Responsibilities Serves as Director, The Command Operation Review Board (CORB), responsible for ensuring the legality and propriety of sensitive activities for which Head Quarters (HQ) United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is responsible, including those of its Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps components. Exercises supervisory and personnel management authorities and responsibilities in directing work of subordinate staff, and in the development of long-range goals and objectives. Respect to sensitive activities , monitors audits and inspections conducted by the USSOCOM Inspector General (IG) and by external agencies (e.g., Provides Department of Defense (DOD) IG, Assistant to the Secretary of Defense (Intelligence Oversight), Defense Intelligence Agency, Defense Security Service) to ensure USSOCOM participation, as appropriate. Provides DOD-Component level Special Access Program Central Office (SAPCO) support to the command. Develops and promulgates, subject to the Commander's approval, policies and procedures for the security and oversight of SPAs. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Continued Conditions of Employment This position is emergency-essential. In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent, or designated alternate, must continue to perform the Emergency-Essential duties until relieved by proper authority. The incumbent or the designated alternate may be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively. This meets the criteria of an Emergency-Essential position and requires that the incumbent, or the designated alternate, be removed from any military recall status. Employee must sign DD Form 2365 as a condition of employment. "This is a Supervisory Position." A 1-year supervisory probationary period is required if applicant selected has not previously met this requirement. In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Administrative and Management Positions for General Inspection Investigation Enforcement and Compliance Series, 1801. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-14, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes mastery knowledge of the federal laws, Executive Orders, and Department of Defense (DOD) policies which govern the conduct and reporting of intelligence and intelligence-related activities, and clandestine operational activities. Extensive knowledge of laws, regulations and policies governing the use of special funding and contracting authorities in support of sensitive operations. General knowledge of the laws, regulations and policies related to the establishment, administration, security and termination of Special Access Programs. Knowledge of personnel management, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), safety and security regulations, practices and procedures. 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-14 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-15 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. Mastery knowledge of the federal laws, Executive Orders, and DOD policies which govern the conduct and reporting of intelligence and intelligence-related activities, and clandestine operational activities. Extensive knowledge of laws, regulations and policies governing the use of special funding and contracting authorities in support of sensitive operations. 2. General knowledge of the laws, regulations and policies related to the establishment, administration, security and termination of Special Access Programs. 3. Knowledge of personnel management, EEO, safety and security regulations, practices and procedures. 4. Analytical ability necessary to evaluate complex policy and procedural directives and, when necessary, draft clear, coherent USSOCOIVI directives which implement higher-level guidance or provide USSOCOM-unique policies and procedures. 5. Skill and analytical ability to develop agendas, plan for and orchestrate senior-level oversight review meetings, chaired by the Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff, focused on the revalidation of SAPs and operations of related sensitive activities. 6. Ability to plan, organize and direct the efforts of an office composed of experts in security, intelligence, finance and acquisition and operational/intelligence law. 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 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.
