CHIEF DAF FITNESS AND ESPORTS BRANCH - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

*** Announcement amended to reflect change in close date***

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a first-level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory military employees assigned to the Air Force (DAF) Fitness & Esports Branch.

1. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.

2. Develops program guidelines and standards.

3. Develops fitness training curricula, conducts training, and ensures ongoing fitness education for fitness center staffs DAF-wide.

4. Serves as DAF representative of the Joint Services Fitness Working Group (JSFWG).

5. Prepares and conducts DAF-level correspondence, briefings, papers, and meetings.

6. Interacts and corresponds with internal and external Air Force organizations, service counterparts, and industry professionals.

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions.

BASIC REQUIREMENT: must submit a copy of your transcripts: Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree: major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education(external link) at the time the degree was obtained.
Evaluation of Experience for Grants Administration Positions: For positions at grades GS-12 and above involved in professional work in grants administration, qualifying experience is considered to be experience in grants administration in areas of science, medical and healthcare fields similar or related to the work of the position. Such experience must have involved professional judgment of a kind and level of difficulty and responsibility essential to successful performance in the position to be filled.

Applicants who meet the basic requirements described in the individual occupational requirements are fully qualified for the specified entry grade (generally grade GS-5). Applicants who wish to qualify for positions at higher grade levels (generally grade GS-7 and above) must also meet the requirements shown in the table on page IV-A-22, in addition to meeting the basic requirements.

The individual occupational requirements typically provide at least two methods for applicants to meet the basic requirements of the occupations covered by this standard:

Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study or specific course requirements generally as stated in paragraph A in the individual occupational requirements.Where specific course requirements are not indicated in paragraph A, the number of semester hours required to constitute a major field of study is the amount specified by the college or university attended. If this number cannot be obtained, 24 semester hours will be considered as equivalent to a major field of study. The nature and quality of this required course work must have been such that it would serve as a prerequisite for more advanced study in the field or subject-matter area. Related course work generally refers to courses that may be accepted as part of the program major.

Appropriate combination of education and experience that is typically specified in paragraph B of the individual occupational requirements. The "paragraph B" method generally requires that an applicant possess a core of educational credit, such as described in paragraph A above, plus additional education and/or experience. The method of determining the number of semester hours required to constitute a major field of study is the same as described in paragraph A.

The quality of the combination of education and experience must be sufficient to demonstrate that the applicant possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform work in the occupation, and is comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a full 4-year course of study with a major in the appropriate field. In addition to courses in the major and related fields, a typical college degree would have included courses that involved analysis, writing, critical thinking, research, etc. These courses would have provided an applicant with skills and abilities sufficient to perform progressively more responsible work in the occupation. Therefore, creditable experience should have demonstrated similarly appropriate skills or abilities needed to perform the work of the occupation.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in experience directing enterprise-wide programs, developing policy, supervising personnel, managing organizational change, and advising executive leadership. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, build strategic partnerships, improve operational performance, and implement data-driven solutions. Skilled in executive communication, workforce development, program oversight, and interagency collaboration to achieve mission objectives and organizational priorities.
NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. This announcement establishes a pool of candidates to fill future positions. We accept applications continuously during the open period of this announcement. We review applications and refer candidates for selection consideration as vacancies occur within the organization. Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement upon its closing for up to 120 days.
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. Professional knowledge of kinesiology, exercise physiology, or sports medicine and its application to graded exercise testing, exercise prescriptions, physical and academic training, fitness program development, nutrition, weight management, and positive lifestyle modification.
2. Knowledge of managing and administration of fitness and sports facilities, equipment, programs, staff, and related contract processes and ability to use this knowledge to interpret, apply, evaluate, and/or revise fitness and sports related standards, instructions, manuals, training courses, visual aids, and other correspondence applicable to programs DAF wide.
3. Skill in developing new procedures that could be implemented to effectively respond to requests for assistance from fitness center directors/staff, FSS leadership, and installation commanders.
4. Skill in developing course materials and instructional methods, principles, and techniques in order to develop self-contained training courses, obtain training resources, and achieve overall effectiveness in order to meet identified training requirements.
5. Skill in survey design, administration, and evaluation to identify program status and appropriate directions.
6. Ability to effectively articulate oral and written ideas and expertly compose correspondence.

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.

ARE YOU USING YOUR 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.

U.S. Citizenship is required | Male must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov. | The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program. | Disclosure of Political Appointments. | Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization. | This position may require travel. | This position may require drug testing, and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection. | Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position. | A bachelor's degree is desired in a fitness, sports, or recreation related field. | This is a Centrally Managed position under the Scientist and Engineer Career Field. | Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period. | Must obtain/maintain cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification. | Must obtain/maintain required fitness industry training and certification(s). | Physical Required due to heavy lifting; extended periods of standing, stooping, kneeling, etc.