NHS Human Services, Inc.

Summary 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 serve as the Director of Resilience Programs; advises leadership on program implementation, execution, and improvements and underscores the commander-driven efforts to 1) engage forces and families early; 2) normalize help-seeking behavior as a strength; and 3) decentralize - bring helping resources to our forces. Responsibilities Plans, organizes, manages, and oversees all activities of the resilience team in the execution of the Wing, AF, USSOCOM, and 19th Air Force resilience programs. Enhances Airmen/Family Resilience. Wing Strategic Advisor on advancing holistic and integrated resilience, human performance, and all five areas of wellness: physical, social, psychological, spiritual, and cognitive, to ensure highly effective Airmen and community ability to meet mission requirements most efficiently. Oversees the administration of Human Performance and Leadership Center (HPLC) operations. Serves as Assigned Resilience Programs Technical Representative (TR). Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include: (1) formulating program goals and policies dealing with the development and operation of resilience functions and activities; (2) developing strategic plans for the integration of programs to support community physical, social, psychological, spiritual, and cognitive wellness; (3) applying analytical techniques to devise data driven solutions to improve productivity and/or effectiveness of community support programs. OR EDUCATION: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position; or LL.M., if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. 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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 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. Knowledge of Special Operations culture, military family dynamics, related professional fields, and a thorough knowledge of the SOF community and the unique challenges that SOF families face; knowledge of behavioral, social, and economic factors affecting AF military/civilian workforce and their families; or equivalent knowledge. 2. Knowledge of Air Education and Training Command (AETC) culture, military family dynamics, related professional fields, and a thorough knowledge of the training community and the unique challenges that training command permanent party members, students, and their families face; knowledge of behavioral, social, and economic factors affecting AF military/civilian/contractor workforce and their families; or equivalent knowledge. Knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents which affect the use of programs and related support resources in the area of wing resiliency as well as the major issues, program goals and objectives, work processes and administrative operations of the wing resilience programs 3. Knowledge to plan, schedule, and conduct projects and studies including gathering, assembling, and analyzing facts; drawing conclusions; devising recommended solutions; and packaging the entire process in briefings, papers, or reports suitable for top management use and decision making. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relations. 4. Ability to analyze, plan, organize, and direct the work of subordinates to meet program requirements and objectives with available resources; and to mentor, motivate, and appraise the subordinate program managers. Ability to effectively lead and chair committees, working groups, and teams. 5. Ability to serve as a consultant and expert to a multidisciplinary team in the areas of installation Resilience Programs, Family/Community Support, CAF/Resilience Training, POTFF, CRAFT, MFLC and other AF, USSOCOM, 19th AF program execution. Ability to understand social services delivery systems as well as concepts, principles, theories, and practices of social or behavioral science. 6. Knowledge of resource and financial management to plan, obtain, present, and defend AF, AETC, SOCOM, and 19th AF funding, respond to emergency needs and track obligations to ensure they are being properly managed. 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 IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. 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. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. 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 dated within 30 days 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. 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