Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to provide executive and administrative support services to The Judge Advocate General (TJAG), the Deputy Judge Advocate General (DJAG), and the subordinate directors and division chiefs of AF/JA and the Air Force Legal Operations Agency (AFLOA) across the National Capital Region (NCR).

Duties

Serves as the OTJAG lead administrator and primary point of contact for management of administrative management systems (e.g., work flow, TMT, Etc.), suspense tracking, and administrative executive support services for AF/JA, AFLOA and the AFJAGC. Performs personnel activities and functions for OTJAG, including personnel action requests; source documents; unit, field, and master personnel records; and Commander's Support Staff (CSS) tasks. Primary AF/JA action officer for the requisition, purchase, storage, and issuance of office supplies and administrative office equipment and for property management. Travel and transportation action officer for planning and scheduling travel for AF/JA and AFLOA personnel in NCR.

Requirements

• Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• A SECRET security clearance IS required
• PCS will NOT be paid
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Overtime may be required as workload demands
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Superior qualifications will be considered
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.
• Pre-employment physical is required

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: (1) Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for analyzing and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of administrative and technical problems, coupled with extensive knowledge of the mission, and organization; (2) Knowledge of a wide range of concepts, principles, and practices related to the provision of executive support services, such as would be gained through extended graduate study or extensive experience; and (3) Knowledge of and ability to interpret and explain applicable regulations, guidance, policies and procedures concerning a wide variety of issues, initiatives, and topics that support the mission. OR EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or LL.M., if related. OR Combination of Education and Experience: 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 FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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: Knowledge and understanding of information and work flow management, security programs, policy directives, suspense tracking, records management, equipment, supply and financial management systems. Knowledge of Air Force administrative procedures; experience with Air Force budgeting, contracting, and resource management; and knowledge of Air Force military and civilian functions. Knowledge in making travel arrangements and creating TDY orders and travel vouchers using the automated travel system and other systems as required. Skill in researching, analyzing and resolving problems and issues quickly and accurately as they relate to Air Force requisitioning and purchasing systems. Working knowledge of the organizational structure, including directorates and divisions, of The Judge Advocate General's Corps and an understanding of the hierarchy and functions of offices within AF/JA, AFLOA, and the JAG Corps offices within MAJCOMs, NAFs, and at Air Force installations. Ability to interface/coordinate with other JAG Corps, Air Staff and Pentagon offices, including those of other services and government agencies. Ability to interpret policies and guidance and develop organizational guidelines, supplements, and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Extensive working knowledge of computer information systems, including the Microsoft Office suite, is necessary to input and retrieve information from both internal and external automated databases and systems quickly and accurately. Serve as trusted agent. Incumbent will be trusted with highly sensitive (and often classified information). They must protect the information in an appropriate fashion. 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.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith 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.

********************ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS********************

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:

• Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
• Branch of Armed Forces
• Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
• Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
• Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
• Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
• Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
• Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.

Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt

Contacts

• Address AF Legal Operations Agency - Pentagon 1720 Air Force Pentagon Washington, DC 20330 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]