FORCE SUPPORT OFFICER

THIS IS AN AIR RESERVE TECHNICIAN OFFICER POSITION. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) Officer position located at 482 FORCE SUPPORT SQ with the military rank of LT COL/ O-5, AFSC: 038F3. For questions concerning military eligibility please contact the Air Force Reserve Qualification Center at 1-800-257-1212.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade (GS-12) or equivalent.

Specialized experience includes management oversight for activities assigned to the Force Support Squadron and serves as a strategic advisor to commanders on issues involved with military and civilian personnel, manpower, and services available to installation personnel; directs short- and long-range programs addressing a broad range of Air Force community needs and interests; Manages the Force Development Program and identifies and provides training and opportunities for growth.

FEDERALTIME-IN-GRADE (TIG)REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG: applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of a wide range of manpower concepts, principles, operations, laws, regulations, programs, and practices; knowledge of a wide range of personnel (civilian and military) concepts, principles, operations, laws, regulations, programs, and practices; knowledge of a wide range of services concepts, principles, operations, laws, regulations, programs, and practices; and practical knowledge of education, readiness, and budget execution concepts, principles, operations, and practices.

Extensive knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structure, management, and operation of medium to medium to large organizations to provide high level staff guidance and participate in the development of goals', objectives, and policies. Knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures related to developing, planning, budgeting, and coordinating activities, programs, facility programming, contracting, and customer interests and needs.

Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, Equal Opportunity (EO) and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures. Skill in managing the work operations of multiple organizational segments to meet program requirements, goals, and objectives within available resources. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization directly and through subordinate supervisors. OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS: This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position.

The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies (UTA). Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. Employee may be required to work extended or other than normal duty hours to include evenings and weekends and may be subject to recall. The work requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Force Support Squadron (FSS) Commander. The position is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) Officer Position. The incumbent serves as the Senior Air Reserve Technician. This position plans, organizes, and manages the activities and support services of the organization. Incumbent makes technical and executive decisions for the squadron in all areas of functional responsibility.

01DUTIES

DUTY 1. Plans, organizes, and oversees the full complement of activities within the Force Support Squadron. DUTY 2. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. DUTY 3. Makes a periodic, comprehensive assessment and evaluation of program goals/objectives which provide a basis for long-range planning to enhance the organization's management support capabilities. DUTY 4. Represents the Force Support Squadron with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.