Job Listing: Business Manager

Duty Locations

 1 vacancy - Macdill AFB, FL

The mission of the United States Air Force is to deliver sovereign options for the defense of the United States of America and its global interests -- to fly and fight in Air, Space, and Cyberspace.

To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Reach and Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

This announcement is a Non-Competitive External Announcement.

This is a standing register and will be used to fill anticipated vacancies throughout the United States. The beginning and ending salaries may vary depending on the location of the position.  The conditions of employment may also vary by location. Your resume will remain on file 90 days after the closing date: 14-Aug-2008 for consideration.

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill permanent, term or temporary positions. Selection for a term of temporary position does not confer eligibility for a permanent position.

Use the following statement, only if applicable.

You are eligible under non-competitive external procedures if you meet one of the following criteria.  Definitions are listed under "Other Information" .

Transfer

Reinstatement

ICTAP

30% Disabled Veterans:  :   http://www.usajobs.gov/EI3.asp

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA)

Veterans' Recruitment Appointment (VRA)

Executive Order (EO) 12721

NAFI/AAFES

Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS)

Employment of People with Disabilities

Other Appointment Eligibilities 

http://www.opm.gov/employ/html/sroa2.asp#InterchangeAgreementsWithOtherMeritSystems

Military Spouse Preference for Overseas Employment

Family Member Preference for Overseas Employment

Excepted Service Family Member for Overseas Employment

Overseas Limited Appointee

Major Duties

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Center for Special Operations (CSO) senior Business Manager expert responsible for management and coordination of all CSO contracts budget, manpower, and management of the CSO acquisition programs. Synchronizes day-to-day operations of the CSO Support Staff.  Provides oversight to all CSO Support Staff branches. Accomplishes long-range planning to ensure the CSO
Support Staff meets the CSO Director's strategic vision for the Center. Plans, directs and coordinates a variety of general support service functions that are essential to the orderly and efficient accomplishment of the organization's mission. Assists the CSO Director and the CSO Support Staff Director with special projects and programs requiring complicated or otherwise exceptionally challenging coordination. Directs the CSO manpower, personnel,
and services budget, planning, reengineering, systems development, and innovation activities. Manages the development of the CSO long-range personnel plans, program goals, policies, and procedures dealing with the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System (PPBES). Provides oversight on management of all CSO operations support contracts and budget actions. Knowledgeable of all CSO support contract and serves as technical representative of the contracting officer for CSO support contracts. Conducts reviews of applicants and provides recommendations to the Support Staff Director on civilian hires within the CSO Support Staff. Coordinates manpower changes and manages PDM growth for the CSO Director. Provides oversight on and coordinates with external exercise evaluation teams. Monitors and evaluates progress toward meeting CSO goals, makes adjustments in objectives, work plans, schedules and commitment of resources as required. Incumbent is required to independently resolve problems or issues associated with the business management of the CSO.

How to Apply

 To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes both of the following:

1.      Your responses to the Qualifications Questionnaire, and

2.      Your résumé and any other documents specified in the Required Documents section of this job announcement.

 

Use Application Manager for convenience and quickest processing. Track your progress to a Complete Application Package using the My Application Packages checklist and status displays.

 

Regardless of which method you choose (Option A or B) your application package status must be Complete by 11:59PM Eastern Time on  Monday, June 30, 2008 in order to receive consideration. 

  

Option A:  Application Manager

To begin, choose one of these options:

·         If your résumé is going to come from the USAJOBS Resume Builder, begin the process by clicking the Apply Online button near the bottom of this page. Your résumé will be attached only to the Application Package you complete and submit immediately after you click the Apply Online button for this job announcement, not to any Application Packages you may already have created.

·         If your résumé is going to be one you prepared outside of USAJOBS Résumé Builder, click this link to begin the process:  Online QuestionnaireOnline Questionnaire.

 

If you are faxing any documents, always use the official cover sheet which you may print using this link, http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf . The fax number is 478-757-3144

 

To return to Application Manager at any time, use whichever link you used to begin as described above, or simply go to https://ApplicationManager.org. If you are experiencing difficulty accessing Application Manager you may send an email to ApplicationManagerHelpDesk@opm.gov or visit the following web-site http://eshelp.opm.gov/robo/projects/appman001/getting_more_help.htm.

 

 

Option B:  Paper Qualifications Questionnaire

If it is not possible for you to use Application Manager, you can write your answers on paper.  Follow these steps:

1.      Print a copy of this job announcement so you can read the questions offline.

2.      Obtain and print a copy of the OPM Form 1203-FX, which you will use to provide your answers. You can obtain the form at this URL http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf or by calling USAJOBS by Phone at (703) 724-1850; after the introduction, press 1, and listen for instructions.

3.      You may submit the Form 1203-FX, resume, and any supporting documents by fax.

·         By Fax: If you are faxing a Form 1203-FX, do not use a separate cover sheet. Simply make sure the Form 1203-FX is on top of any other documents you are faxing. If you are faxing any documents without the Form 1203-FX on top, always use the official cover sheet which is here -- http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf -- and be sure to fill it out completely and clearly.  The fax number is 1-478-757-3144.  Feed all documents into your fax machine top first so that we receive them right-side up.

Instructions for completing the paper Qualifications Questionnaire: 

If you are applying to this announcement by completing the OPM 1203-FX form instead of using the Online Qualifications Questionnaire method, you will need to print the vacancy announcement and refer to it as you answer the questions. You may omit any optional information; however, you must provide responses to all required questions. Be sure to double check your application before submission.  You are encouraged to complete the Qualifications Questionnaire and submit your documentation using the online method since it is the most efficient way to process your application. The method that we highly recommend is outlined under "OPTION A."  

Social Security Number

Enter your Social Security Number in the space indicated.

Your Social Security Number is requested under the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records from those of other applicants who may have the same name. Failure to provide your Social Security Number on your application materials will result in your application not being processed.

Vacancy Identification Number

The Vacancy Identification Number is: GB162042

1. Title of Job

Business Manager

2. Biographic Data

3. E-Mail Address

In order to obtain a status of your application, you must provide an email address in the space provided: 
4. Work Information

5. Employment Availability

Please indicate your interest in employment by answering the following.
Were you ever a Federal Civilian Employee?
Are you currently a permanent Federal Civilian Employee?
Are you currently on leave without pay?
6. Citizenship

Are you a citizen of the United States?
7. Background Information

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

8. Other Information

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

9. Languages

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

10. Lowest Grade

If not already selected, please indicate your lowest acceptable pay plan, grade level, or pay band:

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11. Miscellaneous Information

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

12. Special Knowledge

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

13. Test Location

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

14. Veteran Preference Claim

15. Dates of Active Duty - Military Service

16. Availability Date

If other than immediate, please indicate the date that you are available to begin working: (MM/DD/YYYY)
17. Service Computation Date

If you have worked as a civilian for the federal government; please indicate your service computation date. Your service computation date (SCD) is the beginning point of your civilian service.
18. Other Date Information

Please indicate your date of arrival in foreign/overseas area? (MM/DD/YYYY)

Please list your or your sponsor's estimated return from overseas (DEROS) date: (MM/DD/YYYY)

19. Job Preference

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

20. Occupational Specialties

The occupational specialty will be selected for you if there is only one, otherwise, select/enter at least one occupational specialty code for this position. The specialty code for this position is:

001 Business Manager
21. Geographic Availability

The geographic location code will be selected for you if there is only one, otherwise, select/enter at least one geographic location in which you are interested and will accept employment. The location code for this position is:

0027 Macdill AFB, FL
22. Transition Assistance Plan

In this section indicate if you are a surplus or displaced Federal employee requesting special priority consideration under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).
23. Job Related Experience

Please indicate the amount of experience you have that is related to this position.

24. Personal Background Information

If you would like to claim Military Spouse Preference, please select the appropriate category for your sponsor and your relationship to them.
001 Sponsor Category: Active Duty002 Sponsor Category: DoD Civilian (Hired outside the local area)003 Sponsor Category: DoD Civilian (Hired Locally)004 Sponsor Category: Contractor Employed US Citizen005 Sponsor Category: None of the Above006 Relationship: Spouse007 Relationship: Child008 Relationship: Self009 Relationship: None of the Above
If you selected "None of the Above" for Relationship to Sponsor, please specify your relationship to the sponsor:
If you selected "None of the Above" for Sponsor Category, please specify the appropriate category of your sponsor:
25. Occupational/Assessment Questions:

The following section is used to determine your eligibility for appointment in the Federal Government. Please respond "Yes" or "No" to the following statements. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE ITEMS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. NOTE: You must submit the required documentation to verify your eligibility as indicated below. Failure to provide the required documents will render you not eligible for consideration. See instructions under the "How to Apply" tab for submitting documentation.

A- Yes
B- No

1. Transfer- I am currently employed as a federal civilian at another agency on a competitive career or career-conditional position.
NOTE: If you respond "yes" to this statement, you MUST submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 documenting current or previous appointment AND you must submit a copy of an SF-50 that reflects your highest grade held on a permanent basis, along with your application/resume package.

2. Reinstatement- I was formerly employed as a federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment, but I am not a current federal employee or I am a current permanent Air Force employee who is on LWOP and have no other non-competitive eligibility and wish to be considered for temporary or term positions.
NOTE: If you respond "yes" to this statement, you MUST submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 documenting current or previous appointment AND you must submit a copy of an SF-50 that reflects your highest grade held on a permanent basis, along with your application/resume package.

3. 30% Disabled Veteran- I am a disabled veteran who retired from active military service with a disability rating of 30 percent or more; or a disabled veteran rated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as having a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more; AND my discharge was under conditions other than dishonorable.
NOTE: If you respond "yes" to this statement, you must submit a copy of your DD Form 214 [member 4 copy] documenting final military discharge, release or retirement and an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Dept of Veterans Affairs (VA), or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying that the veteran has a service-connected disability of 30% or more along with your application/resume package.

4. Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA)- I have never been a permanent federal civilian employee in the competitive service; however, I am a veteran who served substantially 3 or more years of continuous active duty in the military - OR - I am a preference eligible; AND my or the veteran's most recent discharge or release from active service was under honorable conditions.
NOTE: If you respond "yes" to this statement, you must submit copies of DD-214s and/or Terminal Leave documentation with a Statement of Service, along with any proof of any preference eligibility along with your application/resume package.

5. Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) - I am a disabled veteran; or a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces during a war declared by Congress, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized; or a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the Armed Forces, participated in a military operation for which the Armed Forces Service Medal was awarded; or I have separated from active duty within the past 3 years; AND separated under honorable conditions.
NOTE: If you respond "yes" to this statement, you must submit copies of DD-214s and/or Terminal Leave documentation with a Statement of Service, along with any proof of any preference eligibility along with your application/resume package. Applicants eligible under the VRA appointing authority may be appointed to any grade level for which qualified up to GS-11 or equivalent.

6. Executive Order (EO) 12721- I was employed as a current or former appropriated fund Federal employee overseas while a family member of a Federal civilian employee, NAF employee, or family member of a uniformed service member officially assigned to an overseas area. I accumulated 52 weeks (or less if eligible under an authorized exception) of creditable service and received a fully successful or better performance rating AND returned to the U.S. from the overseas tour of duty within the last 3 years.
NOTE: If you respond "yes" to this statement, you must submit all the required documents as shown in this announcement under Step 3 under "Required Documents," along with your application/resume package.

7. Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) - I am currently serving on a NAFI or Army Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES) position without time limitation, or I have been involuntarily separated from such an appointment without personal cause within the preceding year; AND, I have been serving or have served in such a position continuously for at least one year.
NOTE: If you respond "yes" to this statement, you MUST submit a copy of your most recent personnel action form and a prior personnel action form which will reflect at least one year of continuous service as a NAF/AAFES employee along with your application/resume package.

8. Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) - I am a federal civil service employee currently serving on a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) appointment without time limitation, or I have been involuntarily separated from such an appointment within the last year.
NOTE: If you respond "yes" to this statement, you MUST submit a copy of your most recent career/career conditional SF-50 along with your application/resume package.

9. Other- I am currently on a permanent position which is equivalent to at least the (grade of the position) level (or higher) in the federal service; however, I am an employee for a federal agency which has an interchange agreement with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, or with a federal agency covered under other special appointing authorities or agreements (e.g., TSA, U.S. Postal Service, FAA, etc.).
NOTE: If you respond "yes" to this statement, you MUST submit a copy of your most recent career/career conditional SF-50, or equivalent employment document along with your application/resume package. Please go to the Job Summary section (under the Overview tab) in the vacancy announcement for additional information regarding this eligibility.

10. People with Disabilities- I have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.
NOTE: If you respond "yes" to this statement, you MUST submit a certification statement from a state Vocational Rehabilitation Service (state or private), Department of Veterans Affairs, a licensed medical professional (e.g., a Physician or other medical professional duly certified by a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory, to practice medicine); or any Federal agency, State agency or agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits along with your application/resume package.

11. Military Spouse Preference for Overseas Employment- I am the spouse of an active duty military member (sponsor) of the US Armed Forces who accompanied my military sponsor on a permanent change of station (PCS) move.
NOTE: If you respond "yes" to this statement, you MUST submit a copy of PCS Orders, area clearance, or command sponsorship letter along with your application/resume package. If you are currently employed or were previously employed as a federal civilian on a permanent basis, you MUST also submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 AND a copy of an SF-50 that reflects your highest grade held on a permanent basis, along with your application/resume package. Additionally, verification of Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) status will be required for positions located in Japan and Korea.

12. Family Member Preference for Overseas Employment- I am the spouse or unmarried child (including stepchildren, adopted children, and foster children) not more than 23 years of age residing with a US citizen civilian employee (sponsor), who accompanied my civilian sponsor on a permanent change of station (PCS) move.
NOTE: If you respond "yes" to this statement, you MUST submit a copy of PCS Orders, area clearance, or command sponsorship letter along with your application/resume package. If you are currently employed or were previously employed as a federal civilian on a permanent basis, you MUST also submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 AND a copy of an SF-50 that reflects your highest grade held on a permanent basis, along with your application/resume package. Additionally, verification of Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) status will be required for positions located in Japan and Korea.

13. Excepted Service Family Member for Overseas Employment- I am the spouse or unmarried child (including stepchildren, adopted children, and foster children) not more than 23 years of age residing with a member (sponsor) of the US Armed Forces or a US citizen civilian employee (sponsor) of a US Government Agency including NAF activities whose duty station is in a foreign area.
NOTE: If you respond "yes" to this statement, you must submit a copy of PCS Orders along with your application/resume package. Additionally, verification of Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) status will be required for positions located in Japan and Korea.

14. Overseas Limited Appointee- I am a U.S. citizen without personal competitive status; employee on a temporary or term position; employee on an excepted service position who does not meet eligibility requirements for an interchange agreement; or am an applicant who has not worked for the Federal government.
NOTE: If you respond "yes" to this statement, you must not be eligible to apply under any other authorities and you must be a high school graduate who is 16 years or older. Additionally, verification of Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) status will be required for positions located in Japan and Korea.

15. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)- I am a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Non-DoD federal agency (e.g., IRS, VA, Dept of Labor, etc.) in the same local commuting area of the vacancy. I have a current (or last) performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent. Applicants eligible under ICTAP are provided priority selection for vacancies within the local commuting area for which they apply and are well qualified.
NOTE: If you respond "yes" to this statement, you must submit copies of the appropriate documentation, such as a reduction in force (RIF) separation notice, a SF-50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area. You must also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record.

The following section is used to determine your availability for appointments other than permanent. Please respond to the item below. Please respond "Yes" or "No" to the following statement.

A- Yes
B- No

16. I am willing to accept a Term appointment (13 months up to 4 years).

17. I am willing to accept a Temporary appointment (less than 1 year).

18. I am willing to accept an Intermittent/Seasonal appointment (undetermined work schedule/on-call).

This section will be used to identify candidates who are willing to accept Air Reserve Technician (ART) positions. Please respond "Yes" or "No" to the following statement.

A- Yes
B- No

19. Individuals selected for an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position must meet and maintain ART requirements. Applicants for ART positions must currently be a member of the Air Force Reserve or willing and eligible to join. Retired military personnel are not eligible for Air Reserve Technician positions unless currently assigned in an active Air Force Reserve position or a waiver has been obtained prior to self-nomination. Applicants must document on the resume, possession of a waiver. Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a physical examination and must be found physically qualified for admission to the Air Force Reserve. The Air Force has final responsibility for determining eligibility for admission to the Air Force Reserve.

I am willing to accept an ART position.

This section will be used to determine if you possess the specialized experience for this position. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THIS QUESTION WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.

20. From the descriptions below, please select the response that best reflects your specialized experience that provided you with the ability to perform the work of a Business Manager YA-0301-02.

A. I have one or more years of specialized experience (equivalent to at least the next lower pay band) as a business manager responsible for management and coordination of contract budgets, manpower and management acquisition programs of Federal agencies, or both. (NOTE: This same experience must be well described in the application/resume that you complete and submit in addition to answering this Questionnaire.)
B. I have a master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.B. or J.D. in an accredited college or university; my education demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of a Business Manager. (You must submit copies of official college transcripts.)
C. I have less than the full amount of specialized experience described in "A above; however, I have completed some graduate-level education as described in "B" above. (You must submit copy of official college transcripts.)
D. I do not meet the criteria described in statements A, B, or C above.

Knowledge of budgetary, contracting methods, practices, procedures, regulation and policies.

INSTUCTIONS: For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item.

A- I have no training and experience in performing this task.
B- I have had training in performing the task, but have not yet performed it on the job.
C- I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.
D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.
E- I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist them in doing this task because of my expertise.

21. Manage the development of long-range personnel plans and program goals to support the organizations mission.

22. Provide oversight for management of all operations support contracts and budget actions.

23. Serve as technical representative for support contracts.

24. Determine requirements and perform long-range planning by using budgeting cycles, financial control and budget systems.

25. Administer all contract budgets for acquisition programs.

26. Direct the staff functions in the organization to be efficient in accomplishing the organizations goals.

27. Coordinate a variety of general support service functions that are essential to the mission.

28. Evaluate progress toward meeting goals of the organization.

29. Monitor the adjustments made to objectives, work plans, schedules and commitment resources.

30. Lead the day-to-day operations of the support staff.

31. Assist with projects and programs requiring exceptionally challenging coordination

32. Conduct reviews of applicants to provide recommendations on civilian hires.

33. Apply military and government civilian personnel policies, procedures, rules guidelines and publications.

34. Manage the policies and procedures dealing with the system of Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System (PPBES).

35. Independently resolve problems or issues associated with the business management of the operation.

Required Documents:

For this job announcement the following documents are required: 

Online Application (Questionnaire)
Resume
Transcripts, if qualifying based on education.
DD-214, a copy which includes record of service, type of separation, and character of service: or Statement of Service
If you are faxing any documents, always use the official cover sheet which you may print using this link, http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf . The fax number is 478-757-3144

All supporting documentation must be submitted at the time of self-nomination or applicants will receive an ineligible rating.

TO BE CONSIDERED UNDER NON-COMPETITIVE EXTERNAL PROCEDURES, YOU MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING FORMS:

Current/Former Federal Employees:

Most current SF-50 Documenting Competitive Status or Separation SF-50

ICTAP Eligibles:

RIF Separation Notice
Most current performance rating of at least fully successful or the equivalent

Veterans:

DD-214, a copy which includes record of service, type of separation, and character of service: or Statement of Service
SF-15 claiming 10-pt preference (10-pt preference eligibles only)
Official Statement from Dept of Veterans Affairs (VA) dated 1 January 1992 or later certifying service connected disability (Service Connected Disability eligibles only)

Military Spouse Preference/Family Member Preference:

Sponsor's PCS Orders and/or Command Sponsorship Letter

All Others:

Documentation demonstrating proof of eligibility

Your resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications can be submitted electronically through the Application Manager.  Electronic submission is the quickest and easiest option. Please ensure that all submitted documents contain your full name, address, phone and at least your last four digits of your social security number.

Note: Please ensure that your resume contains the basic information outlined under the Applying for a Federal Job link: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/of0510.pdf 

 

 

Contact Information:
AFPC RSC

Phone: (800)616-3775

TDD: 978-461-8404

Email: recruitment.center@randolph.af.mil


Or write:
Air Force Personnel Center
Do not Mail Application
Please Fax-478-757-3144
Randolph AFB, TX 78150


What To Expect Next:

Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of referral to the hiring official.  If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.