Supervisory Government Information Specialist

HQ USAF and Support Elements • Andrews AFB, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to exercise supervisory and managerial authorities over the Air Force Declassification Office and administer the Secretary of the Air Force Declassification Program. As Director of the Air Force Declassification Office (AFDO), is responsible for formulating and issuing Air Force declassification policy for all Air Force activities. Serves as expert planner, coordinator, and advisor for agency policy regarding declassification planning within national and DoD constraints. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors. Responsible for all AFDO operations, personnel, equipment, budget, and training necessary to support l2 Air Force, civilian government information specialist located at five record depositories and federal record centers. Represents the Air Force Declassification Office with a wide variety of DoD and other executive branch agencies. Works directly for, SAF/AAI-Information Directorate and advises the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force on all declassification matters. Designs and conducts complex declassification surveys, reviews, and research projects where the boundaries are extremely broad and difficult to determine in advance. Participates in special projects and initiatives, performs special assignments, and initiates milestones and goals.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• A security clearance may be required
• 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
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Incumbent must be eligible for completion of the Department of Energy’s Restricted Data Training.
• The employee must obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Special Compartmented Information Clearance.
• A one (1) year supervisory probationary period is required if applicant selected has not previously met this requirement.
• 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.
• This is a centrally managed position.
• Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-14, or equivalent in in other pay systems.
• Experience planning, directing, and managing Declassification Programs and ensure they meet all national and DoD regulatory requirements.
• Experience isolating and defining complex declassification issues/conditions for subordinate staff and resolve those critical problems that cannot be handled by subordinates.
• Experience developing administrative regulations or guidelines for the conduct of declassification operations.
• Experience developing new approaches and techniques for use by subordinates.
• Must have accuracy and thoroughness when considering any type of request involving the release of national security information.
• Experience with statutory and departmental policies requiring release of information, review provisions of Executive Order13526, other Federal standards, and the Freedom of Information Act.
• 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.
• Skill in managing and supervising personnel, budget, equipment, and operations.
• Knowledge of a wide range of administrative laws, policies, precedents, and regulations.
• Skill in analyzing problems, conducting research, interpreting and applying rules, regulations, and procedures, summarizing results, and making appropriate recommendations for policy changes and implementation.
• Ability to identify problems and develop innovative solutions.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain good working relations.
• Ability to access or locate information through use of a personal computer or terminal.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the Air Force Declassification Office.
• Formulates and issues Air Force declassification policy for all Air Force activities.
• Serves as expert planner, coordinator, and advisor for agency policy regarding declassification planning within national and DoD constraints.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
• Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors.
• Responsible for all AFDO operations, personnel, equipment, budget, and training necessary to support l2 Air Force, civilian government information specialist located at five record depositories and federal record centers.
• Represents the Air Force Declassification Office with a wide variety of DoD and other executive branch agencies.
• Advises the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force on all declassification matters.
• Designs and conducts complex declassification surveys, reviews, and research projects where the boundaries are extremely broad and difficult to determine in advance.
• Participates in special projects and initiatives, performs special assignments, and initiates milestones and goals.

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.
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What This Job Offers

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