The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the confidential executive administrative specialist to the Nineteenth Air Force Commander (Major General), Vice Commander, and Director of Operations, in order to provide executive services support in the planning and execution of the daily operations of the Numbered Air Force command section including staff advisory services, travel, and management of the daily protocol functions.

Duties

Performs a full range of executive administrative specialist duties. Executive administrative specialist to the Nineteenth Air Force Commander, Vice Commander, and Director of Operations in the performance of their official duties. Serves in the capacity of Confidential Assistant. Participates in special projects and initiatives and performs special assignments. Uses multiple office automation software with varied functions to produce a wide range of documents that often require complex formats, such as graphics or tables within text, editing and reformatting electronic drafts, and updating or revising existing databases or spreadsheets.

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
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• PCS will NOT be paid
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft to accomplish temporary duty.
• Incumbent may be required periodically work irregular shift/overtime in performing such duties.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

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, GS-0301 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 performing the following knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for analyzing and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of administrative and technical programs to independently research, conduct studies, and develop recommendations. Knowledge of management and organizational programs, operations, objectives, and policies to conduct studies and evaluate administrative processes. Knowledge of the doctrine, tradition, customs, force structure, goals and current issues of 19 AF and the USAF to manage, coordinate, and integrate all staff actions necessary to support the official organizational duties. Knowledge of the internal organization and structure of 19 AF, AETC, and the USAF to assemble information from a large number of sources. Knowledge of military organizations/functions, DoD and U.S. Government agencies, domestic and overseas, as well as foreign relations and protocol procedures that apply to military and civilian leaders; and of unique customs/courtesies of the international community. OR EDUCATION: A completed a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as Management and Public Administration. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Have less than the full amount of specialized experience required but have more than 2 years of graduate level education with a major or subject area related to the position to be filled. Therefore, have a combination of experience and education. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your 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: 1. Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods and procedures and skill in evaluating administrative operations to develop comprehensive plans and to analyze work processes and continually improve them to meet customer and organizational requirements. 2. Knowledge of management and organizational programs, operations, objectives, and policies to conduct studies and evaluate administrative processes and ability to prepare reports/studies to encourage understanding and acceptance of findings and recommendations. Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently, both orally and in writing. 3. Knowledge of organizations/functions of military units, DoD and U.S. Government agencies, domestic and overseas, as well as foreign relations and protocol procedures that apply to military and civilian leaders; and of unique customs/courtesies of the international community. 4. Knowledge of budget, personnel, communications, public affairs, logistical support, and security to plan, coordinate, and conduct protocol events. 5. Ability to locate, assemble and compose information for reports, inquiries and non-technical correspondence using various office automation software programs, tools, and techniques to support office operations and produce a variety of documents, such as letters, reports, spreadsheets, databases, and graphs. 6. Knowledge of Joint Travel Regulations, foreign clearance guidance, foreign relations and protocol procedures that apply to military and civilian leaders (foreign and domestic) and the numerous and sensitive nationally unique customs and courtesies of the international community. 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 JBSA Randolph AFB 550 D Street East JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]