Program Specialist

Air Force Personnel Center • Randolph AFB, TX

32d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC) Respite Care program administration specialist and Contracting Officer Representative for OAF-wide Exceptional Family Member Program. This role involves serving as the Respite Care Administrator and Subject Matter Expert for the DAF Respite Care Program, supporting the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP). The specialist will establish, define, and implement requirements for the Respite Care program to ensure operations align with regulatory requirements, support goals, and mission requirements. Additionally, the role involves participating in special studies and projects related to the Respite Care program and serving as a Contract Officer Representative (COR). The position also acts as a liaison between Directorate Resource Advisor, AFPC/FM, AF/A 1 S, the Base Contracting Office, and other OAF and DoD offices. Occasional travel may be required.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations.
• If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Must be able and willing to submit to a background investigation to verify suitability for employment.
• Applicants must be a current member of AFPC to be eligible.
• 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 applying the principles, theories, and practices of program administration to support Air Force-wide programs; working with policies, regulations, service contracts, and contract assurance surveillance to support operations; using analytical and evaluative methods to track and assess the efficiency of programs to meet strategic goals; and using analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to measure and improve program effectiveness.
• 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 of the principles, theories, techniques, practices, mission, and organizational structure of the specific program and or functional field to support Air Force wide personnel/manpower/services program administration responsibilities.
• Knowledge of the laws, regulations, principles, and practices of personnel/manpower/services program administration, service contracts, and contract assurance surveillance procedures.
• Knowledge of sustainment program inspection requirements, reports, and program terms, as well as knowledge of common management principles to provide advisory services and inspect assigned programs.
• Skill in adapting analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to the measurement and improvement of program effectiveness, and in serving as a technical specialist and spokesperson to further operating agency objectives on important issues.
• Ability to prepare special studies and staff reports, including the ability to meet emergency and/or changing program requirements within available resources and with minimum sacrifice of quality or quantity of work.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and to communicate well with others, orally and in writing, including preparing and conducting formal and informal briefings.
• 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.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and tour of duty such as overtime, weekends, call back, uncommon tour of duty, holidays, etc.
• May be required to carry a cell phone or mobile device.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC) Respite Care program administration specialist and Contracting Officer Representative for OAF-wide Exceptional Family Member Program.
• Serve as Respite Care Administrator and Subject Matter Expert for DAF Respite Care Program supporting the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP).
• Establish, define, and implement requirements for the Respite Care program to ensure operations are in line with regulatory requirements, support goals, and mission requirements.
• Participate in special studies and projects related to the Respite Care program.
• Serve as Contract Officer Representative (COR).
• Serve as the liaison between Directorate Resource Advisor, AFPC/FM, AF/A 1 S, the Base Contracting Office, and other OAF and DoD offices.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Review our benefits
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed