UNIT DEPLOYMENT MANAGER

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General ScheduleAdministrative and Management Positions for Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series, 0301. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-01, equivalent to the next to lower grade GS-04 or equivalent in the Federal Service.

Specialized experience must include knowledge of methods, procedures, and skills in evaluating and performing deployment operations to identify and meet deployment requirements. Knowledge of a wide range of federal and agency deployment/mobilization concepts, principles, practices, procedures, regulations, and laws applicable to the full range of UDM management responsibilities.

Knowledge of established safety and occupational health principles, practices, procedures, laws, and regulations related to the safety program, risk assessment methods, and techniques for evaluating occupational safety and health risks. Knowledge of federal planning policy and guidance to include publications applicable to the functional area. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree. 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 transcripts. 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 methods, procedures, and skills in evaluating and performing deployment operations to identify and meet deployment requirements. 2. Knowledge of a wide range of federal and agency deployment/mobilization concepts, principles, practices, procedures, regulations, and laws applicable to the full range of UDM management responsibilities. 3.

Knowledge of established safety and occupational health principles, practices, procedures, laws, and regulations related to the safety program, risk assessment methods, and techniques for evaluating occupational safety and health risks. 4. Knowledge of federal planning policy and guidance to include publications applicable to the functional area. 5. Ability to identify, analyze, and translate complex information, make appropriate judgments, and evaluate options concerning unit readiness. 6.

Ability to recognize the inter-relationships of various aspects of operating programs to integrate and analyze information to evaluate overall program status. 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.

The Unit Deployment Manager directs all unit-level deployment activities, ensuring mission readiness for Air Expeditionary Forces (AEF) operations. The UDM performs critical analysis to measure the unit's combat capability and compliance with regulatory procedures. As the subject matter expert, the UDM provides technical guidance and actionable recommendations to senior leadership concerning the unit's deployment program.

The UDM is charged with ensuring the constant readiness of all personnel and equipment for any wartime or peacetime mobility tasking.