Management Support Specialist

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command • Barksdale AFB, LA

20h

About The Position

This Air Reserve Technician (ART) enlisted position serves in the Group Commander’s Support Staff (CSS), administering and directing CSS functions to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and receive benefits available to federal employees in the competitive civil service. The incumbent’s regular assignments are primarily ART duties, though non-ART duties may be assigned and generally will not exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities. Work schedules are arranged to allow full participation on unit training assembly (UTA) weekends. The incumbent may need to travel on military or commercial aircraft for temporary duty, wear the military uniform while performing civil-service duties as an ART, and obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance. The selectee must maintain active membership in the Air Force Reserve and meet applicable military requirements, including job-specific specialty requirements and physical fitness standards. ARTs are eligible for 15 days of annual active-duty tour with military leave granted at full civilian pay, and Air Reserve units and members may be called to active duty during national emergencies.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Must be a current member of the Air Force Reserve or willing and qualified to join; must obtain and maintain Air Force Reserve membership and meet applicable military requirements.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level, including knowledge of military personnel policies and administrative processes, procedures, automated systems, personal computers, and software; alternatively, qualifying education or a combination of education and experience may be used.
• For the education pathway: a 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 are required when qualifying based on education.
• Merit-promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements; one year at GS-07 is required for GS-09, where applicable.
• Knowledge of administrative and military personnel policies, procedures, Reserve mission, training methods and programs, rules, guidelines, and instructions.
• Knowledge of automated systems, personal computers, hardware, and software; ability to analyze data and products.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct organizational functions and staff, and communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse groups.
• Knowledge of analytical and investigative techniques for measuring effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity.
• Knowledge of civilian and military personnel-management principles and ability to integrate both personnel systems to accomplish the organization’s mission.
• Knowledge of administrative processes and procedures, safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations and practices.
• Knowledge of training goals and objectives to help manage and implement CSS personnel training.
• Must maintain current certifications and meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements.
• Must obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance.
• Must meet applicable military qualifications, including age, height, weight, and physical fitness standards.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must satisfy any applicable federal probationary or trial period and use direct deposit for federal pay.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee the activities of the Group Commander’s Support Staff.
• Exercise limited supervisory personnel-management responsibilities.
• Plan, organize, and execute Group information-management and personnel activities.
• Manage administration (3A1X1) and personnel (3S0X1) 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 briefings, training sessions, and consultations to commanders, staff agencies, and functional areas to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information.
• Participate in special studies and projects to plan, coordinate, and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of the Group CSS in meeting Air Force Administration program goals.
• Develop a consolidated CSS resource plan covering staff support, budget, equipment, computers, supplies, and required services.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family, subject to eligibility.
• 15 days of active-duty tour each year for ARTs, with military leave granted at full civilian pay.
• PCS may be paid if authorized, subject to applicable regulations and possible agreement requirements.

What This Job Offers

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