Deputy Director Force Support Squadron

Air Combat Command•Langley AFB, VA

About The Position

The Deputy Director of the Force Support Squadron (FSS) serves alongside the director/commander in managing squadron activities and overseeing the planning, direction, and timely execution of high-visibility FSS programs. The role directly supervises the Community Services, Child & Youth Services, and Resource Management flights. The deputy plans, organizes, and oversees FSS activities; exercises supervisory personnel-management responsibilities; assesses and evaluates program goals and objectives to support long-range planning and strengthen FSS management capabilities; and represents the squadron with installation organizations and outside agencies.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade, GS-13, or equivalent in another pay system.
For merit promotion applicants, one year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the GS-14 time-in-grade requirement; time-in-grade applies to current GS employees or those who held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
Knowledge of manpower, civilian and military personnel, and Services concepts, regulations, programs, and practices, as well as education, readiness, and budget execution.
Extensive knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structure, management, and operation of large organizations.
Knowledge of developing, planning, budgeting, and coordinating activities, programs, facility programming, contracting, and customer interests and needs.
Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, Military Equal Opportunity, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.
Skill in managing operations across multiple organizational segments to meet program requirements, goals, and objectives within available resources.
Ability to plan, organize, and direct organizational functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise staff directly and through subordinate supervisors.
U.S. citizenship required.
Males must be registered for Selective Service.
Must sign a Memorandum of Understanding covering selection, restriction, outplacement, tour, and mobility as a condition of employment.
Must be removed from the Ready Reserve and cannot become a member of the Ready Reserve.
Must obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance if required.
May be required to serve a one-year probationary period or a two-year trial period, depending on position type; a supervisory probation period may also be required.
May need to travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft and work extended or nonstandard hours, including evenings and weekends, and may be subject to recall.
Must meet Mission Essential reporting requirements, including reporting when the base is closed or delayed and remaining on duty during phased or early release.
Credit is given for appropriate part-time, unpaid, and volunteer experience; applicants must identify duties, responsibilities, and hours worked for each position.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and oversee the activities of the Force Support Squadron as deputy to the director/commander.
Directly supervise the Community Services, Child & Youth Services, and Resource Management flights.
Share responsibility with the director/commander for managing FSS activities and overseeing the planning, direction, and timely execution of high-visibility programs.
Exercise supervisory personnel-management responsibilities, including planning, organizing, directing, mentoring, motivating, and appraising staff directly and through subordinate supervisors.
Assess and evaluate program goals and objectives to inform long-range planning and enhance FSS management support capabilities.
Represent the Force Support Squadron with installation organizations and outside agencies.
Provide supervisory oversight for day-to-day flight activities; advise commanders on military and civilian personnel, manpower, and services matters.
Direct short- and long-range programs addressing Air Force community needs and interests; manage force development, including identifying training and growth opportunities.
Provide complex administrative and technical services affecting a large or complex, multi-mission military installation.