Conditions of Employment (cont.): This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) in the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. As mandatory requirement for employment in the TDP, the incumbent is (a) to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (b) if requested to submit to urinalysis testing. The selectee must sign a statement acknowledging the position is occupied to submit is occupied as identified as a TDP. This position is emergency-essential (E-E). The incumbent of this position must meet all requirements of E-E positions and may be required as a condition of employment to take a series of vaccinations and annual boosters to immunize against anthrax and other diseases. During a crisis the incumbent or designated alternate must continue to perform the E-E duties until relieved by proper authority. The incumbent or 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 E-E position and requires the incumbent or the designated alternate to be removed from recall status. A pre-deployment physical examination is required. Selectee must meet requirements specified on SF-78, certificate of Medical Examination for position at overseas/deployed locations due to the following: The duties of this position require moderate physical exertion involving walking and standing, and exposure to the inclement weather. Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of finger, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip and knee, joints is required. Arms, hands, legs, and feet must be sufficiently good, vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required to perform the duties satisfactorily. Near vision, corrective lenses permitted, must be sufficient to read printed material the size of typewritten characters. Hearing loss, as measured by an audio meter, must not exceed 35 decibels at 1000, 2000, and 3,000 Hz levels. Since the duties of these positions are exacting and responsible and involve activities under trying conditions, applicants must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition that would cause the applicant to be a hazard to himself/herself or others is disqualifying. The Theater Commander may specify theater unique medical/physical deployability criteria. Emergency Essential deployment-related medical/dental psychological examinations and required immunizations are no expense to the employee. 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, Management and Program Analysis Series 0343. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes includes mastery knowledge in Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) planning, Chemical, Biological, Radiological Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) threat assessment and mitigation, and Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) Tactics, techniques, and Procedures (TTP); DoD and interagency CWMD plans, policies, and procedures; roles and responsibilities of DoD, Service, Joint and interagency organizations within the CWMD; Expert knowledge of national policy and national and theater level strategy and their impact on the development of supporting plans for the employment of SOF in support of SOCNORTH; demonstrated experience in developing, organization, exercising and assessing SOF plans for counter-terrorism, Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Terrorism, Countering Transnational Organized Crime, Cooperative Security, Civil Support and Homeland Defense; Mastery knowledge of the special operations area of employment, tactics, techniques, and associated activities which support and facilitate CWMD program actions in meeting requirements of the SecDef/CJCS and GCCs. Comprehensive knowledge of the range of regulations, legislation, policies, and directives applicable to combating weapons of mass destruction. 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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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: Knowledge in Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) planning, Chemical, Biological, Radiological Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) threat assessment and mitigation, and Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) Tactics, techniques, and Procedures (TTP); DoD and interagency CWMD plans, policies, and procedures; roles and responsibilities of DoD, Service, Joint and interagency organizations within the CWMD. Knowledge of national policy and national and theater level strategy and their impact on the development of supporting plans for the employment of SOF in support of SOCNORTH; demonstrated experience in developing, organization, exercising and assessing SOF plans for counterterrorism, Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Terrorism, Countering Transnational Organized Crime, Cooperative Security, Civil Support and Homeland Defense. Knowledge of the special operations area of employment, tactics, techniques, and associated activities which support and facilitate CWMD program actions in meeting requirements of the SecDef/CJCS and GCCs. Comprehensive knowledge of the range of regulations, legislation, policies, and directives applicable to combating weapons of mass destruction. Knowledge about the functioning of a Joint Staff and intimately familiar with the functions, responsibilities and interactions of the various J Code Directorates; demonstrated experience in participating in SOF Joint Staff battle rhythm events and as a member of select Boards, Bureaus, Cells, Centers, or Work Group (B2C2WGs). Ability to apply program evaluation techniques along with a thorough understanding of command, DoD interagency and national policy/legislation to ensure effective and appropriate utilization of SOF in a CWMD role, and one which maximizes the contribution of SOF in support of national CWMD efforts. Ability and skill to communicate orally and/or in writing to 8interpre and deconflict frequently conflicting guidance from multiple sources; transform this information into clear, concise and easily understood guidance. Must analyze multi-faceted, complex situations and develop courses of action for decision and execution. 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.
