GROUP SUPPORT STAFF SPECIALIST

THIS IS AN OBLIGATED POSITION 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, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes aligning local administrative activities with AFRC strategic missions by analyzing group operations with advanced evaluative methods to maximize organizational efficiency; interpreting federal laws and military regulations to safeguard critical personnel/financial resources, while adapting innovative metrics to benchmark and drive program productivity; executing complex staff concepts and command policies to streamline headquarters operations, evaluating group-wide programs through rigorous studies to deliver decisive operational recommendations; negotiating complex staffing solutions and resolved disputed resource allocations among stakeholders, while briefing senior military and civilian officials on high-priority project developments.

OR EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of college transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of college transcripts. 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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

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 planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, and controlling activities, operations, and resources of an organization; and mentoring, motivating, and appraising a small staff.

Knowledge of the operations of a wing, various Air Force Reserve entities, other MAJCOMs and Air Force, and their relationships in overall management and execution of military operations, evaluations, and missions. Knowledge of public relations and human relations as applicable to managing an organization. Knowledge of tactical and strategic warfare, and wartime readiness posture.

Skill in effective oral and written communication and public speaking to manage the operations of the assigned wing, communicate issues to subordinates, other officials, and the public, and to advocate the AirForce Reserve. Skill in exercising tact and diplomacy in dealing various individuals when accomplishing duties. OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS: This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) enlisted position. The incumbent is required to meet andmaintain AirForce Reserve requirements.

Work schedule will be aligned to allow the incumbent to fully participatein unittraining assemblies. The incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART duties; however, theincumbent mayalso be assigned non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities. The incumbent must obtain and maintain a secret security clearance level designated for theposition.

As necessary, to meet special or essential unscheduled activities, may be required to work anuncommon tour ofduty with brief advance notice. The incumbent may be required to work overtime to meet workload demands. The incumbent may be required to fly in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporaryduty (TDY)assignments away from the normal duty station. Performs other related duties as assigned.

This position may be designated by the Air Foree as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. If so, employee must pass initial and periodie short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a elear threat to the mission of the AirForce, nationalsecurity, and public safety. 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. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay.

Air Reserve units and members; are subject to immediate call to active duty in mobilization to meet a national emergency. For additional information regarding ART positions and/or military qualifications, please call 1-800-257-1212. Retired military are usually ineligible for membership in the AF Reserve. Retired military that have active AF Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment (position) on the application.

A military service member's statement of service/certification will be accepted IF a terminal leave form or DD214 cannot be provided. The statement/certification should indicate member's separation from active duty is within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave.

Individuals selected for ART positions must meet both civilian qualifications and uniformed military requirements. In addition to meeting civilian qualifications, applicants must obtain military membership in the Air Force Reserve, wear the uniform, maintain job-specific military specialty requirements, and meet other military qualifications such as age, height, weight, and physical fitness standards. For more information click here and speak with an Air Force Reserve Recruiter.

The primary purpose of this position is: As an Air Reserve Technician (ART), to serve as the Senior Support Staff Specialist at the group level organization. The Group Senior Support Staff Specialist advises, carries out, and monitors the commander/director's and organizational policies, programs, and standards applicable to the assigned force. Additionally, provides training to reservists in the accomplishment of the tasks set forth herein.

01DUTIES

The Group Senior Support Staff Specialist is the commander/director's key advocate and advisor on readiness, training, professional development, utilization of the force, operations tempo, standards, conduct, and quality of life. Performs a variety of duties that ensure the efficient functioning of force. Monitors and ensures compliance of training and equipping force for deployment taskings.

Advises the senior rater on promotions and performance reports and assists/advises in the selection and nomination of Chief/Senior Leader for positions of greater responsibility. Evaluates the quality of leadership, management, and supervisory training.