Management Assistant

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command • March AFB, CA

11d

About The Position

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position in the regular career civil service. The primary purpose is to supervise the squadron/flight Prime BEEF and Mobility programs, including unit civil engineering and Fire Protection. ART duties are the incumbent’s regular assignments, although some non-ART duties may be assigned, generally not exceeding 30 percent of total responsibilities. The incumbent must meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements, participate in unit training assemblies, wear the uniform, and maintain job-specific military specialty and other military qualifications. The work schedule is aligned to allow participation in unit training assemblies. The incumbent may be required to fly in commercial and military aircraft for temporary or permanent duty assignments.

The role manages Prime BEEF and Mobility program requirements, conducts site visits and airfield and facility surveys, helps prepare wartime operations materials, analyzes contingency-location data, and briefs findings to wing/group commanders. It manages equipment and supply data, serves as a Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory monitor and unit resource advisor, and develops and manages operating budgets and financial plans.

The position coordinates and manages training projects and programs, including Prime BEEF, on-the-job training, and wartime task training. It schedules and evaluates training, coordinates projects with host base civil engineer offices, and directs acquisition of supplies and materials. It also develops mobility and deployment plans, coordinates billeting, meals, transportation, and training, and manages contingency personnel listings and taskings. Administrative work includes planning and organizing office activities, reviewing procedures and regulations, recommending process improvements, and prioritizing work.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and current Air Force Reserve members or willing and qualified to join. The position requires verification of eligibility to access firearms/ammunition and is covered by the Lautenberg Amendment. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties. Employment may require a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, depending on appointment type.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Must be a current member of the Air Force Reserve or willing and qualified to join; ART selection requires Air Force Reserve membership and compliance with military qualifications.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-06 level or equivalent, including knowledge of civil engineering and fire protection methods, CE Prime BEEF management and mobility programs, SORTS, HAZMAT, logistics, and associated programs; experience must be reflected in the resume.
• Alternatively, one full year of graduate-level education demonstrating the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, or a qualifying combination of education and experience totaling at least 100%.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet federal time-in-grade requirements, including one year at GS-06 for GS-07; TIG applies to current GS employees and those who held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
• Knowledge of planning and executing Prime BEEF and Mobility programs; Air Force logistics functions; analytical and evaluative methods; microcomputer systems, word processing, databases, and spreadsheets; storage and hazardous-material classifications; and health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Ability to develop training programs and conduct training and testing; plan, organize, and evaluate unit programs; communicate orally and in writing; prepare and present briefings; coordinate planning; and manage program activities.
• Must maintain current certifications and meet applicable Air Force Reserve requirements, including uniform, military specialty, age, height, weight, and physical fitness standards.
• Must have knowledge and experience with the Air Force Dual Channel OJT program.
• Must meet firearms/ammunition access eligibility requirements; a qualifying domestic-violence conviction disqualifies an individual from performing this position.
• Must submit college transcripts if qualifying based on education; foreign education requires evidence of U.S. equivalency.
• Must be registered for Selective Service if male, as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the squadron/flight Prime BEEF and Mobility programs, including civil engineering and Fire Protection.
• Assist with developing requirements and managing Prime BEEF and Mobility programs; conduct airfield and facility surveys at bed-down locations.
• Help develop the Prime BEEF Wartime Operations Folder, analyze contingency-location data, and brief results to wing/group commanders.
• Maintain contact with HQ AFRC and NAF regarding Rapid Runway Repair, Bomb Damage Repair, and force bed-down changes.
• Collect and analyze data for Prime BEEF and mobility equipment and supplies; perform duties as squadron PMEL Monitor and validate and record SORTS data.
• Develop and manage operating budget and financial plan requirements, establish funding priorities, and serve as unit resource advisor.
• Coordinate annual tours and training projects with host Base Civil Engineers and base activities.
• Develop and manage Prime BEEF, OJT, and wartime task training programs; schedule and evaluate required training.
• Coordinate training projects with host base civil engineer offices and direct acquisition of supplies and materials for work projects.
• Develop and manage squadron/flight mobility and deployment plans and procedures for peacetime missions, wartime plans, and worldwide contingencies.
• Coordinate billeting, meals, transportation, and training projects with base activities; manage COMPES listings, coordinate with the deployment officer, and review taskings.
• Plan and organize administrative activities, study operating procedures, interpret regulations, recommend process improvements, and prioritize work.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package.
• Eligible for 15 days of active duty tour each year with military leave granted at full civilian pay.
• PCS may be paid if authorized; recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized; leave accrual may be authorized upon request.

What This Job Offers

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