Elmendorf AFB AK -- KM specialist GS 9 -- Air Force
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Overview
Open & closing dates
10/17/2018 to 10/23/2018
Service
Competitive
Pay scale & grade
GS 9
Salary
$56,146 to $72,991 per year
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-Time
Locations
1 vacancy in the following location:
- Elmendorf AFB, AK1 vacancy
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes PCS expenses are authorized and will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations
Summary
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This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. In addition, ARTs are required to maintain their active membership in the AF Reserve unit where assigned. ARTs receive on average one weekend of military training per month.Responsibilities
- Provides support to unit in planning, organizing, and overseeing the activities of the Communication unit with direct oversight of Knowledge Management Center (KMC) training, readiness, and capabilities.
- Supervises work in supporting Information Management Tools (IMTs), Enterprise Information Systems (EIS) and Information Access Programs.
- As the recognized organizational technical authority in Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) for KM programs, advises on CPI implementation and sustainment.
- Develops goals and objectives that integrate organization and section objectives in administering Intranet SharePoint, Data Management, and Internet Portal systems ensuring functionality and, implementation.
- Supports local Knowledge Management initiatives designed to identify, capture, evaluate, retrieve, and share the knowledge management programs of the organization.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - May be required to perform temporary duty assignments.
Supervisory status
No
Promotion Potential
9
Job family (Series)
Requirements
Conditions Of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Must be a current member of the AF Reserve or willing/qualified to join
- A security clearance may be required
- PCS expenses are authorized and will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- Total salary varies depending on location of position
- This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Position may be subject to random drug testing
- Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
- Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
- Employee must maintain current certifications
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Military Grade and AFSC: E6/3D071
- Physical is required
Qualifications
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes wide range of technical methods, principles, concepts, systems, and tools sufficient to assist in planning and maintaining Knowledge Managemnet services. Knowledge in applying analytical and evaluative techniques for the identification, consideration, and resolution of program related issues and problems. Knowledge of customer support principles sufficient to receive, respond to, and ensure resolution of problems.
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EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree which demonstrates the knowledge, skill, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of official transcripts
FEDERALTIME-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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
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 Knowledge Management (KM) principles, concepts, systems, and tools sufficient to assist in planning and maintaining KM services; to implement, test, and configure SharePoint, Portal and EIS capabilities; and to instruct customers in accessing these services. Knowledge of Knowledge Management (KM) Programs (records management, PA, FOIA, administrative communications, IMTs and other support functions) to assist clients.
2. Knowledge of configuration management concepts and life cycle management concepts sufficient to identify the need to
upgrade or enhance system component capabilities in response to data collection, data management and data storage.
3. Knowledge of methods and procedures for documenting problem analysis and resolutions sufficient to maintain records of
activities. Ability to apply troubleshooting and data analysis methods to resolve operating problems. Knowledge of
customer support principles sufficient to receive, responds with guidance and training, and ensures resolution of problems.
4. Knowledge of military organizational theory and structure, Air Force and Air Force Reserve Command, intermediate and
gaining command structure and relationships, and mobilization directives and practices.
5. Knowledge to plan, schedule, conduct, and facilitate projects and studies to evaluate and recommend ways to improve the
productivity of work operations in a program or support setting by use of the Continuous Process Improvement (CPI)
program and related support resources. Knowledge in adapting analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to the
measurement and improvement of program effectiveness and/or organizational productivity.
6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
OBLIGATED POSITION
This position is obligated to the former incumbent who has return rights to this position under 10 U.S.C. 1586. Upon the employee's return you are subject to being displaced from this obligated position. Every effort will be made to find an equivalent position for you at the same grade for which you qualify within the commuting area without loss of seniority, status, or tenure.
Other significant facts pertaining to this position are:
1. This is an Air Reserve Technician position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve
requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow the incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies. The
incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART duties; however, the incumbent may also be assigned non-ART duties,
generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities.
2. Employee must obtain and maintain a security clearance required by the position.
3. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
4. Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
May be subject to on call or recall during contingencies or emergencies.
5. Performs other related duties as assigned.
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.
This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay. Air Reserve units and members; are subject to immediate call to active duty in mobilization to meet a national emergency. For additional information regarding ART positions and/or military qualifications, please call 1-800-257-1212. Retired military are usually ineligible for membership in the AF Reserve. Retired military that have active AF Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment (position) on the application. A military service member's statement of service/certification will be accepted IF a terminal leave form or DD214 cannot be provided. The statement/certification should indicate member's separation from active duty is within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave.Education
ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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 herefor more information.
90-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 90-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 90 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.
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Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. The law made taxable certain reimbursements and other payments, including driving mileage, airfare and lodging expenses, en-route travel to the new duty station, and temporary storage of those items. The Federal Travel Regulation Bulletin (FTR) 18-05 issued by General Services Administration (GSA) has authorized agencies to use the Withholding Tax Allowance (WTA) and Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) to pay for "substantially all" of the increased tax liability resulting from the "2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" for certain eligible individuals. For additional information on WTA/RITA allowances and eligibilities, please visit: https://www.gsa.gov/cdnstatic/FTR%20Bulletin%2018_05%20Relocation%20Allowances_0.pdfHow You Will Be Evaluated
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.
Applicants who meet the requirements for and apply as a non-competitive eligible that meet minimal qualifications and other requirements of this position, will be given consideration as a non-competitive candidate and will be referred unless blocked by an individual with priority/preference. Noncompetitive applicants do not need to respond to the assessment questions with the A through E responses indicating level of experience/training.
Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.
APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance