DIRECTOR (HUMAN PERFORMANCE LABORATORY)
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Posted Apr 01, 2024
Expired Date: Apr 06, 2024
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Summary
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Overview
Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/01/2024 to 04/05/2024
- ##### Salary
$130,706 - $133,463 per year
- ##### Pay scale & grade
AD 23
- Help ## Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Air Force Academy, CO
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##### Remote job
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##### Remote job
No
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##### Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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##### Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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##### Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
- ##### Appointment type
Term - 30-MAY-2027
- ##### Work schedule
Full-time -
- ##### Service
Excepted
- ##### Promotion potential
23
- ##### Job family (Series)
1720 Education Program
- ##### Supervisory status
Yes
- ##### Security clearance
- ##### Drug test
No
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##### Position sensitivity and risk
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##### Trust determination process
- * * *
Announcement number
24-14-ADML
- ##### Control number
784136700
This job is open to
- [
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
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Clarification from the agency
Applications accepted from current U.S. Citizens (either by birth or naturalization).
Duties
Directs the Human Performance Laboratory for the Directorate of Athletics (AD), United States Air Force Academy. Manages testing, training, education, consultation, and data analysis for human performance optimization relevant to the ADs objectives. Manages strategic oversight and supervises the laboratory's Sports Nutrition and Sports Psychology services and the Assistant Director of the Human Performance Laboratory. Serves as lead subject matter expert for all human performance initiatives supporting USAFA AD.
Manages the strategic guidance and implementation of human performance optimization in USAFA's AD. Applies physiology, research methods, statistics, data/athlete management system, and metric analysis expertise when advising leadership on development, assessment, and execution of institutional and occupational competencies. Manages applied research and analysis projects focused on performance optimization, injury prevention, and other human performance related projects with the USAFA AD. Develops research and analysis, designs plans and requests resources to support projects focused on human performance. Provides technical advice, consultation, and mentorship to USAFA and inter-agency human performance programs. Advises on programs for athletic development to meet current and future needs. Utilizes information gathered by data management platforms, direct observation, client interaction, and training, as well as interviews with teams, to select or develop evidence-based initiatives to mitigate hazards and barriers to optimal health and to enhance athletic performance. Provides oversight and direction for the laboratory's Sports Nutrition and Sports Psychology services. Leads the laboratory staff in the division's established vision, guidance, direction, direct support, and coordination of efforts to support the AD's mission and human performance optimization objectives. Collaborates with AD leadership, Human Performance staff, athletic trainers, sports medicine, and strength coaches in selecting, developing, and executing risk-mitigation and performance-enhancement strategies in support of USAFA's NCAA intercollegiate programs.
Applies current, evidence-based human performance optimization research, guidelines, testing, and training in support of athletes and AD objectives. Guides and accomplishes performance assessments including, but not limited to, anaerobic power, oxygen consumption, metabolic rate, body composition, lactate threshold, running economy, total hemoglobin mass, biomechanical, motion capture, and sports-vision performance. Translates data from testing and athlete management systems into meaningful results. Conducts thorough individual and team assessments and provides evidenced-based services to optimize cadet-athlete and team performance. Collaborates with staff to meet or exceed NCAA health and safety standards. Manages data analytics programs pertaining to human performance research efforts and intercollegiate athletics. Leads human physical training programs involving analyzing individual data, prescribing exercise, conducting exercise, and evaluating programs to improve quality. Evaluates new products and technological developments for use within human performance optimization realms.
Teaches AD physical education curriculum. Leverages scientific background and expertise to incorporate human performance optimization principles and content into curriculum. Prepares course materials as required. Counsels and evaluates assigned students as appropriate. Effectively provides student assessment and motivation. Provides extra instruction outside normal class hours for students who require or request it. Oversees human performance student internship programs, ensuring didactic, research and practical training requirements are met in accordance with educational agreements.
Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors. Advises staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of higher-level management. Selects candidates for subordinate positions taking into consideration skills and qualifications, and mission requirements.
Serves as the lead physiology and human performance expert. Recognizes professional and administrative implications of policy changes and makes recommendations to optimize the impacts on cadets. Develops and contributes to scientific modeling for evidence-based data collection and improvement strategies for athletes. Prepares written evaluation reports with scientific impressions and recommendations. Manages the Lab's physiological, nutritional, and psychology facilities, equipment, systems, and programs. Maintains relationships and agreements with others in related professional disciplines to stay current with new developments and trends. Conducts athletic performance relevant research, participates in peer reviewed publication of human performance research, and attends and presents at national and international conferences.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- The selected candidate will be subject to a security investigation leading to successful completion of a background investigation with a favorable adjudication. The selectee's failure to meet this requirement will be grounds for termination.
- Essential qualities expected of every faculty member include the personal attributes of integrity, industry, cooperation, initiative, and breadth of intellectual interests.
- Doctoral degree (see Qualifications for required academic disciplines)
- The salary shown is the minimum (Annual) amount to be paid and may be set higher commensurate with individual's qualifications and experience.
- You will be required to serve a 1-year trial period
- If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulat...
- As a condition of employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information go to: http://www.sss.gov
- This is NOT a designated drug testing position
- Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required by PL 104-134 to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Must hold at minimum, a PhD in exercise physiology.
2. Must have at least 10 years post-graduate experience in Human Performance Optimization methodologies and exercise science applied within high performing athletic, military, or tactical populations.
3. Must be qualified and proficient in performing and interpreting physiologic testing.
4. Should demonstrate experience in sports science research, sports science data management, statistical analysis, and scientific writing.
ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES:
Exercise Physiology.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Prior teaching, faculty, or athletic coaching experience is desired.
Candidates will have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching.
Leadership experience in curriculum development and academic assessment is desired.
Applicants will be assessed based on education, evidence of teaching effectiveness, quality of scholarship, and demonstrated service to educational institutions and the discipline commensurate with years in the discipline.
Education
EDUCATION:
If selected, you will be requested to provide original copies of ALL OFFICIAL transcripts for degrees being pursued or obtained (or letter of degree completion if an OFFICIAL transcript is not available due to recent graduation) to support your educational claims as stated in your curriculum vitae. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a transcript to be considered OFFICIAL, it should be printed on university letterhead and the registrar's official seal/signature must appear on the transcript. Your transcripts must also reflect the degree awarded/conferred date. Transcripts labeled UNOFFICIAL will not be accepted.
Upon request , ensure you include ALL transcripts to support your educational claims as stated in your curriculum vitae (resume) even if not required for this position.
FOREIGN EDUCATION:
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the educational requirements. However, you must show proof that the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying in the form of an "official" statement of U.S. equivalency from a Department of Education approved (non-federal) agency (i.e. AICE** , **** NACES***), who will complete a U.S. Standard of Education Conversion.*
Additional information
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required by PL 104-134 to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Svc are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temp and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.
Temp and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temp or term position in the excepted service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.
Individuals who are eligible for Schedule A, 213.3102(u) appointments cannot be referred under the Air Force (AF) Selective Placement Program process for faculty positions. Schedule A applicants must apply via instructions in the "How to Apply" section and applications must be received by the closing date of the announcement. Late or incomplete application packages will not be considered.
USAFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and provides reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. The AF believes that diversity is essential to accomplishing its mission. The AF Academy highly values individuals who have a demonstrated ability to work successfully with and help develop individuals of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. For the AF, diversity encompasses personal life experiences, geographic background, socioeconomic background, cultural knowledge, educational background, work background, language abilities, physical abilities, philosophical/spiritual perspectives, age, race, ethnicity, and gender. Please ensure your application package DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY PHOTOGRAPHS. Applications submitted with any documents that include photographs will not be considered.
Applications submitted under this announcement will be considered ONLY for this vacancy.
To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order (EO)14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to EO14043, that req does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and restriction from the workplace.
Limited taxable relocation/recruitment incentive may be available to mitigate cost of relocation up to but not to exceed $9,000.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
This position is not in the competitive civil service and late applications from veterans do not apply.
Applicants will be assessed based on their teaching credentials, scholarship, service, and education.
Your application package (curriculum vitae/resume and cover letter) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.
USAFA is dedicated to the goal of building a pluralistic faculty committed to a multicultural environment that enriches the educational experience of our students. Hence, we are especially interested in candidates whose teaching, life experience and/or research interests contribute to a climate that values and uses diversity in all its forms. Interested persons should submit a curriculum vitae and a statement of interest that addresses the ways in which the applicant's qualifications meet the requirements of the ad to include evidence of teaching excellence, promise of research productivity, and commitment to diversity/inclusion. Additional documents are required to complete your application package, please reference the "How to Apply" and "Required Documents" section for more information.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
- Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of the announcement.
- Letter of application (cover letter)
- Curriculum vitae (resume)
- Veterans' preference documents, if applicable (i.e. DD-214 or Proof of Service letter (if active duty military), SF-15, Veterans Affairs letter for federal employment) It is highly desired that your cover letter and/or curriculum vitae address the following areas, as appropriate:
- Teaching Accomplishments: Include teaching experience and teaching awards.
- Professional Accomplishments: Include research, consultations, publications, and awards.
- Service Accomplishments: Include memberships, leadership roles, nature of service and contribution in collegial and/or professional organizations, societies, etc.
- Diversity Statement: Include teaching, life experience and/or research interests that contribute to a climate that values and promotes diversity in all its forms.
Please also reference the "Required Qualifications" section for other documents desired by the hiring committee. Any supplemental documents intended for the hiring committee should be attached to the cover letter as a single file. Supplemental documents with large file sizes can be substituted with a link to comply with the 5MB maximum size of files submitted through this platform.
An incomplete package will result in non-consideration of your application.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
- How to Apply
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the date the announcement closes, 04/05/2024.
To begin the application process, click the Blue Apply Button at the top of the page to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Your Resume (your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications). If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent (latest) version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent."
It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, you will not be considered for this vacancy.
For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position.Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date *All close dates are Midnight EASTERN TIME*. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
Agency contact information
USAF Academy Faculty Staffing Team
USAFAFacultyJobs@us.af.mil
Address
USAFA Faculty
5136 Eagle Drive
USAF Academy, CO 80840
US
Learn more about this agency
Next steps
- You will receive an email from USAJOBS acknowledging receipt of your application.
- You will receive an email from USAJOBS notification upon referral/non-referral.
- If you are determined to be ineligible , you will receive an email of non- referral and your application will receive no further consideration.
- If you are determined to be eligible , you will receive an email of referral and your application will be forwarded to the selection committee for further consideration.
- If referred to the selection committee, you will be notified when a selection or final disposition is made.
- Hard copy notifications will not be sent.
The USAFA Faculty Recruitment team will not have any updates while the applications are with the selection committee. If the selection committee has any questions or requires further documentation, they will contact applicants directly. We do not have the authority to disclose the hiring committees' information.
If selected, the following may be requested: - OFFICIAL copies of your transcripts that also reflect the degree awarded/conferred date. For a transcript to be considered OFFICIAL, it should be printed on university letterhead and the registrar's seal/signature must appear on the transcript. You MUST provide original copies of ALL transcripts for degrees being pursued or obtained (or letter of degree completion if a transcript is not available due to recent graduation) to support your educational claims as stated in your curriculum vitae. - Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities (e.g. Oxford) may be used to meet requirements, but applicants must obtain a statement of U.S. equivalency from a Department of Education approved (non-federal) credentialing agency (i.e. AICE, NACES), who will complete a U.S. Standard of Education Conversion for education completed in foreign colleges or universities. - List of three professional references (to include name, complete mailing address, email, and phone number)
- Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request
Required Documents
The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of the announcement.
- Letter of application (cover letter)
- Curriculum vitae (resume)
- Veterans' preference documents, if applicable (i.e. DD-214 or Proof of Service letter (if active duty military), SF-15, Veterans Affairs letter for federal employment) It is highly desired that your cover letter and/or curriculum vitae address the following areas, as appropriate:
- Teaching Accomplishments: Include teaching experience and teaching awards.
- Professional Accomplishments: Include research, consultations, publications, and awards.
- Service Accomplishments: Include memberships, leadership roles, nature of service and contribution in collegial and/or professional organizations, societies, etc.
- Diversity Statement: Include teaching, life experience and/or research interests that contribute to a climate that values and promotes diversity in all its forms.
Please also reference the "Required Qualifications" section for other documents desired by the hiring committee. Any supplemental documents intended for the hiring committee should be attached to the cover letter as a single file. Supplemental documents with large file sizes can be substituted with a link to comply with the 5MB maximum size of files submitted through this platform.
An incomplete package will result in non-consideration of your application.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the date the announcement closes, 04/05/2024.
To begin the application process, click the Blue Apply Button at the top of the page to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Your Resume (your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications). If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent (latest) version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent."
It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, you will not be considered for this vacancy.
For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position.Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date *All close dates are Midnight EASTERN TIME*. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
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Agency contact information
USAF Academy Faculty Staffing Team
USAFAFacultyJobs@us.af.mil
Address
USAFA Faculty
5136 Eagle Drive
USAF Academy, CO 80840
US
Learn more about this agency
Next steps
- You will receive an email from USAJOBS acknowledging receipt of your application.
- You will receive an email from USAJOBS notification upon referral/non-referral.
- If you are determined to be ineligible , you will receive an email of non- referral and your application will receive no further consideration.
- If you are determined to be eligible , you will receive an email of referral and your application will be forwarded to the selection committee for further consideration.
- If referred to the selection committee, you will be notified when a selection or final disposition is made.
- Hard copy notifications will not be sent.
The USAFA Faculty Recruitment team will not have any updates while the applications are with the selection committee. If the selection committee has any questions or requires further documentation, they will contact applicants directly. We do not have the authority to disclose the hiring committees' information.
If selected, the following may be requested: - OFFICIAL copies of your transcripts that also reflect the degree awarded/conferred date. For a transcript to be considered OFFICIAL, it should be printed on university letterhead and the registrar's seal/signature must appear on the transcript. You MUST provide original copies of ALL transcripts for degrees being pursued or obtained (or letter of degree completion if a transcript is not available due to recent graduation) to support your educational claims as stated in your curriculum vitae. - Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities (e.g. Oxford) may be used to meet requirements, but applicants must obtain a statement of U.S. equivalency from a Department of Education approved (non-federal) credentialing agency (i.e. AICE, NACES), who will complete a U.S. Standard of Education Conversion for education completed in foreign colleges or universities. - List of three professional references (to include name, complete mailing address, email, and phone number)
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Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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