FORCE SUPPORT SUPERINTENDENT

Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Force Support Squadron Superintendent, Senior Enlisted Air Reserve Technician. This position advises, plans, organizes, and manages the activities and support services of the organization and makes technical and executive decisions for the squadron in all areas of functional responsibility.

Duties

Plans, organizes, and oversees the full complement of activities within the Force Support Squadron. Manages activities associated with education and training programs for unit personnel. Represents the Force Support Squadron with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Works closely with the Numbered Air Force Manpower and Host Civilian Personnel Offices on strategic plans affecting functional capabilities in the FSS. Performs work for the planning and management of the administrative budget and related financial documents.

Qualifications

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: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in federal service (or equivalent in other pay systems) in which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience is experience which includes advising on issues related to personnel, manpower, and available services; developing, planning, budgeting, and coordinating short and long range programs that address customer needs and interests; managing, mentoring, and appraising staff. To view qualification requirements, click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/miscellaneous-administration-and-program-series-0301/ 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, personnel, and budget execution concepts, principles, operations, laws, regulations, programs, and practices Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structure, management, and operation of small to medium 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, and Equal Employment Opportunity regulations, practices, and procedures. Skill in managing the work operations of multiple organizational segments to meet program requirements, goals, and objectives within available resources. Skill and ability to communicate in oral and written form to prepare and deliver briefings, lead discussions, conduct meetings and seminars, prepare project and staff reports, and persuade and motivate key management personnel to make major changes in policy and procedures. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization directly and through subordinate supervisors. 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.

Education

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This is an Air Reserve Technician Enlisted position. Air Reserve Technicians are part of the regular civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. In addition, ARTs are required to maintain active membership in an Air Force Reserve unit so long as they occupy Air Reserve Technician positions. As members of reserve units, ARTs receive on average one weekend of military training per month. In addition, they 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. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information, click here. Retired military are usually ineligible for membership in the Air Force Reserve. Retired military personnel who have active Air Force Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment (position and unit) on their application. 120-DAY COMPETITIVE CERTIFICATE: This vacancy announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for 120-days from the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as/if additional vacancies occur during this period.