Executive Officer

Air Force District of Washington • Andrews AFB, MD

1d

About The Position

The Executive Officer serves in the group command section, administering and directing the group's executive support functions and ensuring day-to-day operations comply with the policies of the group commander/Senior Air Reserve Technician (ART) and command. The position advises on group programs and initiatives, conducts staff studies concerning programs and support effectiveness, represents the group commander on plans and projects, manages executive support resources, oversees the group inspection program, and exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.

The position requires U.S. citizenship and a Secret security clearance. Travel by military or commercial aircraft for temporary duty may be required, as may overtime or an unusual or extended tour of duty. Depending on the position type, the selectee will serve a one-year probationary period or a two-year trial period. The position is identified as GS-11 through its stated GS-09 time-in-grade requirement for promotion to GS-11. Applicants may qualify through specialized experience, specified graduate education, or a combination of experience and education.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 level or equivalent, planning and conducting studies using analytical, evaluative, and investigative methods for administrative and support operations; interpreting policies to resolve complex issues; preparing comprehensive staff reports; and independently delivering strategic briefings to high-level civilian and military officials to influence program improvements.
• Alternatively, qualify with a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.M.; transcripts must be submitted when using education to qualify.
• A combination of education and experience may qualify if it meets at least 100% of the requirements; transcripts must be submitted when applicable.
• Merit-promotion applicants must meet the applicable federal time-in-grade requirement: one year at GS-09 for GS-11. This applies to current GS employees and those who held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks, including relevant VEOA applicants.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the wing's and group's organization, major issues, program goals, missions, functions, and administrative operations.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill in applying analytical, evaluative, and investigative methods to issues concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of group administrative and support operations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and precedents affecting group programs and related support resources.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of staff concepts, objectives, policies, management and organizational techniques, and military command.
• Demonstrate knowledge of group operating programs to conduct studies, analyze findings, and make recommendations on substantive operating programs, and knowledge of training goals and objectives to assist with CSS personnel training.
• Ability to plan and organize work and communicate effectively orally and in writing; skill and ability to prepare project and staff reports and deliver briefings to high-level civilian and military officials.
• Must be registered for Selective Service if male.
• Must provide transcripts when required for education-based qualification; foreign education must be shown to be equivalent to a U.S. education program.
• Must use direct deposit as a federal employee.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the executive advisor on programs and initiatives within the group.
• Conduct staff studies on group programs and program-support effectiveness in response to regulatory changes, new technology, program or mission changes, recurring requirements, and other factors.
• Represent the group commander concerning group plans, special events, and projects; communicate the commander's policies and explain the group's interests regarding local activities or projects.
• Manage group resources for executive support, services, and activities.
• Maintain oversight of and overall responsibility for the group's inspection program, and direct inspection activities.
• Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Credit is given for qualifying unpaid, part-time, and volunteer experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree