Unit Program Coordinator

Air Education and Training Command•Columbus AFB, MS

21h

About The Position

The Unit Program Coordinator serves as the primary point of contact to the squadron commander or director for administrative support programs. The position also serves as a liaison with personnel flights on military and civilian personnel issues and assists with oversight of organizational manpower resource requirements. The coordinator directly assists the commander or director in managing administrative support program functions and serves as the organization’s subject matter expert for mandated administrative support programs. The role also supports office operations through clerical and administrative work. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. The position has no education qualification requirement. Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-06 level or equivalent; applicable federal time-in-grade requirements also apply.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-06 level or equivalent, including experience supporting supervisors, managers, and staff in planning and organizing organizational management programs and functions.
Experience with administrative support programs such as cyber-security liaison, Government Travel Card, Defense Travel System administration, drug demand, Automated Data Processing Equipment accounts, security, supply, civilian time cards, and unit recognition.
Experience supporting military and civilian personnel issues and manpower resource requirements.
Experience using office automation software, tools, and techniques to support office operations.
Ability to gather, analyze, and present facts; communicate effectively with tact and courtesy; plan and organize work; and meet deadlines.
Skill in fact-finding, problem analysis, problem resolution, and developing action plans.
Knowledge of organizational and functional responsibilities and operations, office automation tools, and organizational structure, programs, and work methods related to personnel and manning.
Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements; one year at GS-06 is required for GS-07 consideration when applicable.
Must meet the applicable one-year probationary period or two-year trial period; continued employment after that period requires written certification that it advances the public interest.

Responsibilities

Assist the commander or director in managing administrative support program functions.
Serve as the subject matter expert for mandated administrative support programs.
Act as the organizational point of contact and liaison with the personnel flight on military and civilian personnel issues.
Assist in planning, administering, and monitoring manpower resource requirements.
Perform clerical and administrative work in support of the office or organization.
Independently track and follow up on commitments, collect and organize data, and compile information to recommend actions to supervisors and managers.