Management Support Specialist

Air Mobility Command • MacDill AFB, FL

5d

About The Position

The Management Support Specialist performs functions in the Group Commander's Support Staff (CSS), administering and directing CSS operations to ensure smooth day-to-day functioning. The position also trains Reservists and civilians in completing assigned tasks.

The specialist oversees the CSS's personnel, unit training, administrative program management, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role includes coordinating Group information management and personnel activities; maintaining and preparing reports and correspondence; managing training programs for administration, education and training, and personnel; and serving as the Group's liaison with the servicing Force Support Squadron on personnel and manpower actions.

The specialist prepares and delivers briefings, training sessions, and consultations to commanders, staff agencies, and functional areas to build cooperation, resolve issues, and convey information. The position also participates in studies and projects evaluating CSS effectiveness and efficiency, and develops a consolidated resource plan covering budget, equipment, computers, supplies, and services.

Work may require occasional travel, including overnight stays, and may involve hours outside the normal duty schedule, shift work, overtime, irregular hours, or weekend work in conjunction with monthly Unit Training Assemblies. A SECRET security clearance must be obtained and maintained.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be registered for Selective Service if male, as applicable.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• For GS-07 qualification through experience: at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-05 level or equivalent, such as preparing administrative reports and correspondence, assisting with administrative programs, or facilitating workflow and suspense tracking.
• For GS-07 qualification through education: one full academic year of graduate-level education in a relevant field, or a related bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement; transcripts must be submitted when qualifying through education.
• For GS-07 qualification through a combination of education and experience: combined qualifications must equal at least 100% of the requirements; transcripts must be submitted when using education.
• For GS-09 qualification through experience: at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-07 level or equivalent, such as interpreting directives and regulations to resolve administrative issues, executing administrative programs, identifying resource needs, or processing military personnel actions.
• For GS-09 qualification through education: a related master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.B. or J.D.; transcripts must be submitted when qualifying through education.
• For GS-09 qualification through a combination of education and experience: combined qualifications must equal at least 100% of the requirements; transcripts must be submitted when using education.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements: one year at GS-05 for GS-07 consideration and one year at GS-07 for GS-09 consideration.
• Knowledge of analytical and investigative techniques for measuring effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity.
• Knowledge of civilian and military personnel management principles and the ability to integrate both systems to accomplish organizational objectives.
• Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of training goals and objectives used to support CSS personnel training.
• In-depth knowledge of administrative and military personnel policies and procedures, Reserve mission, training methods and programs, rules, guidelines, and instructions.
• In-depth knowledge of automated systems, personal computers, hardware, and software, and the ability to analyze data and products.
• Must complete the initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s).
• Federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• May be required to travel away from the normal duty station, sometimes overnight.
• May be required to work outside normal duty hours, including shift work, overtime, irregular hours, and weekend hours associated with monthly Unit Training Assemblies.
• Education used to qualify must be from an institution accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; foreign education must be shown equivalent to U.S. education.
• Applicants using qualifying education must submit transcripts; transcripts must be verified before appointment when required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee the full range of activities within the Group Commander's Support Staff.
• Manage personnel, unit training, administrative programs, and continuous improvement initiatives within the CSS.
• Plan, organize, and execute Group information management and personnel activities.
• Oversee preparation, maintenance, and disposition of required administrative reports and correspondence.
• Manage administration (3F5X1), education and training (3F2X1), and personnel (3F0X1) training programs in accordance with command guidelines.
• Serve as the Group point of contact and liaison with the servicing Force Support Squadron on personnel and manpower actions.
• Prepare and deliver presentations, briefings, training sessions, and consultations to commanders, staff agencies, and functional areas.
• Participate in studies and projects that plan, coordinate, and analyze CSS effectiveness and efficiency in meeting Air Force Administration program goals.
• Develop a consolidated CSS resource plan covering budget, equipment, computers, supplies, and required services.
• Train Reservists and civilians in the accomplishment of tasks.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• PCS may be paid if authorized under the JTR and Air Force regulations.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to eligible federal employees hired on or after November 5, 2016.

What This Job Offers

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