Force Support Officer

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command • Homestead AFB, FL

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About The Position

This Air Reserve Technician (ART) officer position serves as the Force Support Squadron (FSS) Commander and Senior Air Reserve Technician at the 482 Force Support Squadron. The incumbent plans, organizes, and manages the organization’s activities and support services, and makes technical and executive decisions across the squadron’s functional areas. The role carries the military rank of Lieutenant Colonel (O-5), AFSC 038F3, and requires the incumbent to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements in addition to civilian duties. The work schedule is aligned to allow participation in unit training assemblies. Work may occasionally involve travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. The position requires obtaining and maintaining a Secret security clearance. Employees may work extended or other than normal hours, including evenings and weekends, and may be subject to recall.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Must be a current member of the Air Force Reserve or willing and qualified to join, and must meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent, including oversight of Force Support Squadron activities and strategic advisory work involving personnel, manpower, and services.
• For merit promotion applicants, one year at the GS-12 level is required to meet time-in-grade requirements for GS-13; this 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, operations, laws, regulations, programs, and practices, as well as education, readiness, and budget execution.
• Knowledge of organizational missions, structure, management, and operations sufficient to provide staff guidance and contribute to goals, objectives, and policies.
• Knowledge of developing, planning, budgeting, and coordinating activities, programs, facility programming, contracting, and customer needs.
• Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, Equal Opportunity, and EEO regulations and practices.
• Skill in managing multiple organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct organizational functions and to mentor, motivate, and appraise staff.
• Must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Must sign a mobility agreement and maintain current certifications.
• May be subject to random drug testing; direct deposit is required for federal employees.
• Must provide transcripts if qualifying based on education where applicable; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment.
• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, depending on appointment type.
• May be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, emergency overtime, extended hours, or other than normal duty hours; shift work may be required.
• May be required to travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee the full complement of activities within the Force Support Squadron.
• Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
• Periodically assess and evaluate program goals and objectives to support long-range planning and enhance the organization’s management support capabilities.
• Represent the Force Support Squadron with installation and functional area organizations.
• Provide management oversight for Force Support Squadron activities and serve as a strategic advisor to commanders on military and civilian personnel, manpower, and services for installation personnel.
• Direct short- and long-range programs addressing Air Force community needs and interests.
• Manage the Force Development Program and identify training and growth opportunities.
• Plan, organize, and direct organizational functions; mentor, motivate, and appraise staff directly and through subordinate supervisors.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families.
• PCS may be paid if authorized, subject to applicable requirements.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized; recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to eligible federal employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed