DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR MAINTENANCE

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 executive leadership and direction as Deputy Director of Maintenance for the 27th Special Operations Maintenance Group, a complex, composite organization made up of nine different mission design & series combat and combat support units executing diverse mission sets and directly engaged in simultaneous operations.

**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, Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series, 0301 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes expert knowledge of management methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies and processes within Air Force Special Operations Command. Expert knowledge of Air Force Special Operations Command, United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), and Theater Special Operations Commands joint aviation command relationships, operations, and policies. Expert knowledge of management methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies and command and control processes within a Special Operations Maintenance Group. Knowledge of Air Force/USSOCOM planning, programming, budgetary and contracting principles, concepts, and practices. Knowledge of 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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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. Expert knowledge of management methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies and processes within Air Force Special Operations Command. Joint Special Operations Air Command (JSOAC) experience desired. 2. Must possess prior Air Force maintenance group or deputy maintenance command experience. Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of aircraft maintenance procedures and mission capabilities of aircraft assigned to 27 Special Operations Wing (SOW). 3. Expert knowledge of Air Force Special Operations Command, USSOCOM, JSOC, and Theater Special Operations Commands joint aviation command relationships, operations, and policies. Expert knowledge of management methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies and command and control processes within a Special Operations Maintenance Group. 4. Knowledge of Air Force/USSOCOM planning, programming, budgetary and contracting principles, concepts, and practices. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. 5 Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to justify, defend, present, advocate and advise on processes, actions, and decisions impacting special operations airpower employment. 6. Ability to directly organize, supervise, mentor, appraise, and provide supervisory guidance to military and civilian personnel. Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative and judgment in addressing critical issues related to capability of aircraft and maintenance personnel. 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.