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 serve as the Personal and Confidential Assistant for the Assistant Secretary for Manpower and Reserve Affairs (SAF/MR), Headquarters, U.S. Air Force.

Duties

Plan, organize, and manage front office administrative and executive support services, functions and activities for the SAF/MR. Responsibilities include overall administrative management of developing the SAF/MR resource requirements necessary to meet administrative and mission program goals and objectives. Serve as the authority and advises staff on the interpretation and applicability of policies and procedures governing the preparation and processing of correspondence, electronic messages, and reports. Effectively communicate complex information, concepts or ideas in a confident, well-organized manner.

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
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Position may require incumbent to work overtime.
• May require incumbent to have or be able to obtain a SECRET clearance.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station. Incumbent is expected to travel by military or commercial air and other vehicles in the performance of official duties.
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstratable proof provided on your resume
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID

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-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes (1) knowledge and understanding of the organization's goals and objectives, management principles, practices, methods, and techniques; (2) knowledge of the major issues, program goals and objectives, work processes and administrative operations of the organization; (3) knowledge of key personnel and lines of authority within SAF/MR, AF, DoD, and the private sector to efficiently and effectively coordinate activities and the flow of information; (4) knowledge of applicable organizational structures for proper coordination and planning for various taskers and initiatives 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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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: In-depth knowledge and ability to interpret existing guidelines in order to develop organizational operating procedures and guidance. Ability to locate, assemble, and compose information for reports, inquiries, and nontechnical correspondence. Knowledge of established management principles, concepts, policies, and objectives, pertinent administrative regulations applicable to the organization's missions and program objectives and the military organizational structure. Ability to interface and coordinate the work of the organization with stakeholders and customers across the DoD, other government agencies, and the private sector. Knowledge of agency and organizational priorities sufficient to schedule and delegate meetings in the best interest of the organization. Ability to plan; organize; and work under pressure with short and conflicting deadlines. 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address HQ USAF and Support Elements - Pentagon 1720 Air Force Pentagon Washington, DC 20330 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]