MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to perform functions in the Group Commander's Support Staff (CSS) administering and directing the Group Commander's Support Staff functions to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. Additionally, trains Reservists and civilians in the accomplishment of tasks.

Duties

Plans, organizes, and oversees the full complement of activities within the Group Commander's Support Staff(CSS). Manages personnel, unit training and administrative programs management as well as continuous improvement initiatives within the CSS. Plans, organizes and executes all Group information management and personnel activities. Oversees the preparation, maintenance, and disposition of required administrative reports and other correspondence. Manages training programs for administration (3F5X1), education and training (3F2X1), and personnel (3F0X1) in accordance with established command guidelines. Serves as the Group point of contact and liaison with the servicing Force Support Squadron on personnel and manpower actions. Prepares and delivers presentations such as briefings, training sessions, and consultations with serviced Commander(s), other staff agencies and functional areas to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters and convey information. Participates in special studies and projects relating to planning, coordinating, and analyzing the effectiveness/efficiency of the Group CSS in meeting Air Force Administration program goals. Develops CSS consolidated resource plan for staff support to include budget, equipment, computers, supplies and required services.

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. GS-07: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05 or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience: (1) preparing administrative reports and correspondence in accordance with policy/regulation; (2) assisting in the execution of administrative programs such as the Drug Demand Reduction Program, Unit Security Program, Defense Travel System, Publications and Forms Program, and/or training programs; (3) facilitating the flow of work by ensuring all tasks are appropriately assigned, tracked, and completed by the suspense date. OR EDUCATION: One full academic year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position or a bachelor's degree in a subject area related to the position with superior academic achievement as outlined in OPM General Schedule Qualification Policies. NOTE: You must submit copies of your 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 transcripts FEDERAL TIME-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-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 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. GS-09: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include: (1) Analyzing directives, and interpreting instructions and regulations to make authoritative decisions in resolving administrative issues; (2) executing a variety of administrative programs such as the Drug Demand Reduction Program, Unit Security Program, Defense Travel System, Publications and Forms Program, and/or training programs; (3) Identifying requirements and initiating requests for additional resources including personnel, overtime, equipment, supplies, and space to ensure success in meeting goals and objectives; (4) processing officer/enlisted promotions, demotions, reassignments, retirements, separations, awards, etc. OR EDUCATION: A master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position; or LL.B. or J.D., if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 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 your transcripts. FEDERAL TIME-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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 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: 1. Knowledge of analytical and investigative techniques to measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity. 2. Knowledge of management principles within both the civilian and military personnel systems, and the ability to integrate the civilian and military personnel aspects in order to successfully accomplish the organization's mission. 3.Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures. 4. Knowledge of training goals and objectives to assist in the management and implementation of training goals for the CSS personnel. 5. In-depth knowledge of administrative and military personnel policies, procedures, Reserve mission, training methods and programs, rules, guidelines, and instructions. 6. In-depth knowledge of the automated systems, personal computers, hardware, and software with the ability to analyze data/products. 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

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in co