ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

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The primary purpose of this position is to: serve as the Administrative Officer, AFOSI Detachment 306, with comprehensive responsibility for personnel, comptroller, logistics, communications, security, computers, information services functions, and facilities.

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Duties

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• Provides general administrative support and management services in non-technical areas of concern to the commander. Researches and compiles goals and objectives that integrate organization and mission support objectives. reviews policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organization design for the staff, as necessary, to eliminate support activity work problems or barriers to mission accomplishment, and implement quality improvements, or in response to concerns with regulatory compliance and/or customer requirements.
• Provides management oversight and supervision of all communications processes, computers, and information system programs in direct support of all detachment personnel. Maintains multiple networks, to include configuration management; database development and management; system security; user account management; printer and peripheral management; user access, connectivity, and monitoring of required network servers; and application software releases.
• Has primary responsibility for independently managing the unit's Operations and Maintenance funds budget to include validating and prioritizing the detachment's funding requirements. As required, seeks additional funding from other sources such as AFOSI Region or host MAJCOM. As the confidential/contingency funds custodian, independently develops the unit's Operations and Maintenance (O&M) budget including the confidential funds (C-Funds) requirements for fiscal year requirements with pecuniary responsibility for funds and administrative responsibility of maintaining an accurate account.
• Performs administrative review of all correspondence/documents for administration completeness and correctness. Provides guidance and assists Detachment employees with typical office information software applications.
• Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with 3 FIR staff, 436th Communications Squadron, 436th Mission Support Group (MSG), Comptroller, and Plans and Programs. Appointed as the unit plans representative on behalf of the Commander. Participates in special projects and initiatives and performs special assignments as directed.

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at:
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft for temporary duty or training assignments
• Employee must work under pressure. Emotional stability, tact, and maturity are necessary to cope with unusual and stressful situations
• Shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours
• The incumbent must undergo an internal background investigation by AFOSI and must be approved for duty by the Commander of AFOSI or the Commander's designated representative(s)

Qualifications

• ***This vacancy is being re-announced. Candidates who applied for Announcement # 4W-AFPC-13061638-024236-AOW must self-nominate for this Announcement in order to receive consideration.
• Please remember to re-submit all applicable supporting documents. Please be advised, if you have missing supporting documents or the documents are incomplete, you will not be eligible for the chosen appointment.***

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Administrative and Management Positions.

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 includes knowledge of the concepts, principles, practices, laws, regulations and policies of mission support multi-disciplines of the investigative services required to protect DoD personnel and assets worldwide. A high degree of analytical skill in identifying the means for, and the problems involved in, obtaining the financial and human resources needed to complete the mission. Knowledge of command structures, missions, and organizational relationships, plus a thorough understanding of the interrelationships between MAJCOMS, Services, DOD agencies, and combatant commands. Knowledge of personal computer equipment, internal computer processes, application and utility programs; a wide range of analytical and diagnostic methods, procedures, and principles to identify system failures, take corrective actions to resume normal operations, and implement procedures to allow for partial use until problems are resolved; the capabilities and limitations, peripheral equipment, word processing and other standard office automation software; web page maintenance; and DoD automated data processing and networking standards, policies, and techniques to provide a substantial range of technical support and assistance to users of personal computers in the unit.

OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position.

NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Less than the full amount of specialized experience described in the job opportunity announcement; however, and have at least one year of progressively higher level graduate education, but have not obtained a master's or equivalent graduate degree. Therefore, have a combination of experience and education. 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-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 and understanding of management principles, practices, methods and techniques and skill in integrating management services with the general management of a DoD organization; ability to develop resource management policy and provide an authoritative source of advice and assistance for region and field commanders in the practice of sound resource management practices.

2. Knowledge of personal computer capabilities and limitations, peripheral equipment, software configuration, and automated data processing and networking standards, policies, and techniques to provide a substantial range of technical support and assistance to users of networks and personal computers in the unit.

3. Knowledge of an extensive body of rules, procedures, policies, and processes covering the review, validation, and submission of a wide range of funds management and financial transactions under appropriated funds and reimbursable accounts to process and extract budgetary data from a variety of forms, documents, and reports.

4. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. Ability to analyze personnel records to extract pertinent information and to determine other leads necessary to obtain information.

5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, train users and provide assistance to joint service customers.

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.

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith 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 combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here .

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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