Administration And Program Specialist

Air Force Materiel Command • Edwards AFB, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position, Administration and Program Specialist NH-0301-02, is to serve as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert to STARBASE/STEM/ORTA staff for administrative support. This includes transportation coordination, facility management, the Government Purchase Card (GPC) program, instructional supplies, and equipment custodian for the entire catalog. The Program Support Assistant will support the STARBASE Director and staff with full authority to oversee, develop, implement, and enhance a wide range of administrative and support functions. This role involves planning, organizing, directing, and executing the transportation and sponsorship program for the DoW STARBASE program. The specialist will also serve as the facility manager and liaison between the STARBASE program and the contractor providing building janitorial and maintenance/sustainment services. Additionally, the role includes managing the GPC (Government Purchase Card) program for STARBASE, with funding provided by WHS (Washington Headquarters Services).

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• This position may require travel.
• This position may require drug testing, and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• A pre-employment physical examination will be required.
• Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s).
• Applicant must have, or within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement will have, 3 years general experience, 1 year of which is equivalent to Federal experience at the next lower grade (GS-04), level, pay band (NH-01), or equivalent (pay schedule, pay band, etc.).
• General experience is described as: Assisting with performing studies, analyzing data, preparing plans, reports, agreements, tracking action items, monitoring support effectiveness with respect to program management, determining appropriate recommendations for unresolved or questionable problems, and providing briefings to management when necessary.
• Applicant must have successfully completed a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree.
• Applicant must have equivalent combinations of successfully completed post high school education and experience directly related to the work of the position as outlined above that meets the requirements of the position.
• Ability to organize and direct activities and programs, often to tight deadlines.
• Skill in managing the efforts of a multi-disciplined, cross-functional professional team, negotiating effectively with others to create solutions, coordinate with affected personnel and implement recommendations.
• Ability to research, analyze, interpret and apply rules, regulations and procedures.
• Knowledge of operations products services needs and goals of the programs and organization served as well as knowledge of organizational structure mission programs and organizational relationships both written and unwritten pertinent regulations procedures and policies in various organizations.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• For more information on AcqDemo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here .
• To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position.
• You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
• Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants.
• Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied.
• You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.
• Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the full performance level.
• You must include a completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant.
• To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
• Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.
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Responsibilities

• Serve as primary POC and SME to STARBASE/STEM/ORTA staff for admin support, including transportation coordination, facility management, the Government Purchase Card (GPC) program, instructional supplies, and equipment custodian for the entire catalog.
• Program support assistant to the STARBASE Director and staff with full authority to oversee, develop, implement, and enhance a wide range of administrative and support functions.
• Plan, organize, direct, and execute the transportation and sponsorship program for the DoW STARBASE program.
• Serve as facility manager and liaison between STARBASE program and contractor providing building janitorial and maintenance/sustainment.
• Manage GPC (Government Purchase Card) program for STARBASE program; for which funding comes from WHS (Washington Headquarters Services).

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level