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Conditions of Employment (cont)
effectively. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and may not become a member of the Ready Reserve.
(IAW: DoDD 1200. 7, "Screening the Ready Reserve").
This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act
(Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
A pre-employment physical examination will be required if hired from CONUS (Going from states to overseas).
This is a key position. Incumbent must be removed from their military recall status if alternatives for filling the position during an emergency are not available. The incumbent may be required to take part in test alerts and practice exercises. Mobilization-key position is a key position under the provisions of AFI 36-202, civilian mobility.
Must maintain official US passport and required visas.
May be Eligible for a Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) which is subject to change without notice.
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 includes:(1)Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of military human resources policies, programs, and federal benefits sufficient to advise leadership on applicable public laws and U.S. Codes affecting the administration of Air Force Casualty Services, installation program management, and related policy and training requirements (2) Served as a technical authority on federal, state, and local benefits and social programs, applying this expertise to counsel military members and their dependents and ensure accurate implementation of all entitlements (3) Applied in-depth understanding of military retirement systems-including prior-service credit, Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), and estate-planning considerations-as well as civil service retirement programs and their interaction with military retirement and Social Security (4) Executed established procedures for reporting and verifying deaths of active-duty and retired personnel, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with regulatory requirements (5) Interpreted, implemented, and adapted policies and regulations governing military casualty and survivor benefits programs, providing expert counseling and guidance to affected individuals.
OR
EDUCATION: Successfully completed a Ph.D or equivalent graduate degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts.
OR
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of experience and education 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 comprehensive programs of federal entitlements administered by DOD, VA, and the SSA as they pertain
to the Survivor Benefits/Survivor Rights Programs, Casualty Services and military life insurance programs.
This includes knowledge of the impact other survivor benefits will have on SBP, Civil Service retiree pensions, military
retired pay and survivor annuities; as well as the inter-relationship of these benefits and how they compare with commercial
alternatives.
2. Knowledge of and familiarity with the responsibilities of the DFAS Centers, the VA, and the SSA. Ability to resolve
problems related to casualty operations and the SBP with these agencies.
3. Knowledge of military rank, precedents and chain of command; as well as the processes for verifying deaths and the
processes required by the Casualty Services Program. Ability to perform in-depth research, gather facts and use extensive and effective analytical and evaluative methods; in order to accurately express oneself orally and in writing, in a highly effective and professional manner, with diverse groups, individuals and organizations. Public speaking and active training of large groups is an integral part of this position
4.Knowledge of interment rights and benefits provided by the VA; including travel for family members, transportation of
household goods/extension requests, and claims for destruction of personal property.
5.Ability to resolve problems related to casualty operations and the SBP with DFAS Centers, the VA, and the SSA. Ability to compile and report data, analyze statistical data for trends, and make program adjustments.
6. Ability to develop and apply knowledge of federal, state, and local social services available in the community; as they
relate to SBP, Casualty Services, and military life insurance programs (SGLI, VGLI, and NSLI). Ability to compile and report data, analyze statistical data for trends, and make program adjustments.
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 transcriptswith 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 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 programs. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Additional information
Important Overseas Information: Applicants interested in applying for overseas locations please click to review important information regarding the exceptional family member program.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . 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 for more information.
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.
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 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.
Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.
is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click .
- Program Specialist for an installation's Casualty Services. Analyzes, implements, and administers total
advisory services and comprehensive programs related to casualty services. - Serves as a subject matter expert for the installation's Casualty Policy and Casualty Program Educator
programs. - Provides advisory services and administers comprehensive programs related to Casualty Services. Provides
guidance on casualty reporting, notification, and assistance programs. Analyzes and refines work methods, gathers
information, identifies issues and develops recommendations to resolve substantive problems of effectiveness and
efficiency of casualty operations. - Program Specialist for the installation's Survivor Benefit Program (SBP). Provides counseling, guidance, and
interpretations concerning the broad range of rights and benefits, explaining both short and long term impact of the
SBP on Air Force personnel and their families
Conditions of employment
- 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 OCONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
- Employees and family members requiring medical/dental care in the overseas location are responsible for obtaining/paying for care. Access for these members to military medical/dental treatment facilities is on space-available/reimbursable basis only.
- 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 possess and exercise a high degree of sensitivity, tact, expertise and diplomacy in interacting with high-ranking Air Force and DoD personnel, civilian employees, family members and the general public.
- Recall to duty is a regular requirement of the position; and is subject to work outside of normal duty hours (evenings, weekends, and holidays).
- Work occasionally requires travel away from the normal duty station and may involve travel on either military or commercial aircraft.
- This work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position.
- Personal data to which the incumbent has access is controlled by the Privacy Act of 1974 and must be safeguarded appropriately.
- Public speaking and active training of large groups is an integral part of this position.
- his position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in
- sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
- This is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.
- The work requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
- The duties of this position meet all requirements as a category 4 designation; and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency or office to function
Conditions of Employment (cont)
effectively. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and may not become a member of the Ready Reserve.
(IAW: DoDD 1200. 7, "Screening the Ready Reserve").
This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act
(Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
A pre-employment physical examination will be required if hired from CONUS (Going from states to overseas).
This is a key position. Incumbent must be removed from their military recall status if alternatives for filling the position during an emergency are not available. The incumbent may be required to take part in test alerts and practice exercises. Mobilization-key position is a key position under the provisions of AFI 36-202, civilian mobility.
Must maintain official US passport and required visas.
May be Eligible for a Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) which is subject to change without notice.
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 includes:(1)Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of military human resources policies, programs, and federal benefits sufficient to advise leadership on applicable public laws and U.S. Codes affecting the administration of Air Force Casualty Services, installation program management, and related policy and training requirements (2) Served as a technical authority on federal, state, and local benefits and social programs, applying this expertise to counsel military members and their dependents and ensure accurate implementation of all entitlements (3) Applied in-depth understanding of military retirement systems-including prior-service credit, Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), and estate-planning considerations-as well as civil service retirement programs and their interaction with military retirement and Social Security (4) Executed established procedures for reporting and verifying deaths of active-duty and retired personnel, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with regulatory requirements (5) Interpreted, implemented, and adapted policies and regulations governing military casualty and survivor benefits programs, providing expert counseling and guidance to affected individuals.
OR
EDUCATION: Successfully completed a Ph.D or equivalent graduate degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts.
OR
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of experience and education 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 comprehensive programs of federal entitlements administered by DOD, VA, and the SSA as they pertain
to the Survivor Benefits/Survivor Rights Programs, Casualty Services and military life insurance programs.
This includes knowledge of the impact other survivor benefits will have on SBP, Civil Service retiree pensions, military
retired pay and survivor annuities; as well as the inter-relationship of these benefits and how they compare with commercial
alternatives.
2. Knowledge of and familiarity with the responsibilities of the DFAS Centers, the VA, and the SSA. Ability to resolve
problems related to casualty operations and the SBP with these agencies.
3. Knowledge of military rank, precedents and chain of command; as well as the processes for verifying deaths and the
processes required by the Casualty Services Program. Ability to perform in-depth research, gather facts and use extensive and effective analytical and evaluative methods; in order to accurately express oneself orally and in writing, in a highly effective and professional manner, with diverse groups, individuals and organizations. Public speaking and active training of large groups is an integral part of this position
4.Knowledge of interment rights and benefits provided by the VA; including travel for family members, transportation of
household goods/extension requests, and claims for destruction of personal property.
5.Ability to resolve problems related to casualty operations and the SBP with DFAS Centers, the VA, and the SSA. Ability to compile and report data, analyze statistical data for trends, and make program adjustments.
6. Ability to develop and apply knowledge of federal, state, and local social services available in the community; as they
relate to SBP, Casualty Services, and military life insurance programs (SGLI, VGLI, and NSLI). Ability to compile and report data, analyze statistical data for trends, and make program adjustments.
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 transcriptswith 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 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 programs. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Additional information
Important Overseas Information: Applicants interested in applying for overseas locations please click to review important information regarding the exceptional family member program.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . 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 for more information.
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.
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 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.
Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.
is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click .
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