Director, Manpower and Personnel, SPACEFOR-SOUTH
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For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn. ## Duties The United States Space Force (USSF) at Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ is searching for a Director for Manpower and Personnel to support SPACEFOR-SOUTH (NH-0201-04, GS-14/15 equivalent).
Description: Step into the future of defense innovation as the Director, Manpower and Personnel for United States Space Force Southern Command. In this high-impact leadership role, you'll Plan, organize, and direct the activities of SPACEFOR-SOUTH, ensuring that manpower, personnel, facilities, resources and services complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets commander and customer needs.
The Director of Manpower and Personnel (S1) ensures clear communication between the SPACEFOR-SOUTH commander and leadership at USSOUTHCOM managing the flow of work to the SPACEFOR-SOUTH staff in accordance with direction and guidance and Memorandums of Agreement with Air Staff at Air Forces Southern (AFSOUTH) and/or other organizations supporting SPACEFOR-SOUTH staff, as well as manage the tasks and stipulations of said agreements.
We're seeking a strategist, who thrives in high-stakes environments, navigating complex landscapes with precision, agility, and integrity. If you're ready to lead from the front and make your mark on the celestial frontier -this is your mission.
Ideal Candidate: As the Director, Manpower and Personnel the ideal candidate will provide plan, direct, organize, and exercising control over civilian and military employees assigned to US Space Forces Southern (SPACEFOR-SOUTH), the space Component Command to US SOUTHERN COMMAND.
Referred herein as "Director of Manpower and Personnel", employee is responsible for organizational actions and reporting of personnel/manpower requirements, planning, & management, staff Readiness, and education & training.
The Director of Manpower and Personnel will ensure the efficient and effective staff operations of Space Forces SOUTHERN by leading and maintaining the personnel needs, resource allocation, planning, oversight, education, training and guidance to the Space Component Commander. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 1.
Expert Knowledge of Manpower and Personnel functions, operations, policies, procedures, and practices and the concepts, theories, and practices of the specialist work performed in the subordinate organizations. 2. Advanced Knowledge of personnel management, EEO, and safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. 3.
Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors. 4. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. 5.
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, often times with partners whose first language is not English. 6.
Expert knowledge of a wide range of human capital laws, executive orders, regulations, policies, directives, instructions, and concepts governing functions such as force management, training and development, succession planning, talent acquisition, talent management, engagement, performance or other programs related to personnel management within the federal government. ## Qualifications The 0201 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met.
You can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions. This is a US federal job announcement from USAJOBS, the government's official job site, where the application is made. This board is not operated, sponsored or endorsed by OPM or the hiring agency.
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