ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (T32) Job in North Kingstown, RI

Vacancy No. RI-12798626-RIANG-25-064 Department Air National Guard Units
Salary $100,371.00 to $130,488.00 Grade 12 to 12
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 9/11/2025 Close Date 9/25/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
North Kingstown, RI


Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (T32), PD# D2368000 RI 143d Airlift Wing. The purpose of this position is to provide subject matter expertise, leadership, consultation, collaboration, and advisory services essential to the direction and efficient operation of the organization.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

This position is open to current service members of the Rhode Island Air National Guard (RIANG) or willing and eligible to join or transfer into the RIANG.

Duties

Directly assist leaders with the management of key day to day planning, public affairs, process improvement, protocol, operations and special projects at the highest level of the organization. Collaborates and coordinates assigned functions with managers, office of primary responsibility, leaders and supervisors; participate with management to address and resolve issues, as well as provide recommendations for correcting or improving the organizations overall program management, efficiency and effectiveness. This position reports directly to the Wing Commander.

Ensures internal systems and procedures for carrying out the organization's administrative functions meet the requirements of balancing costs, benefits, productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness. Accomplishes or assigns actions/staff work to subject matter experts/functional proponents as appropriate based on knowledge of organizational responsibilities, familiarity with subject matter, and broad guidance from the command group. Work relieves Wing leadership of all but the most pressing and necessary decision and action policies. Provides sound research, analysis, advisory and consultation to the Command team; recommends improvements in the formulation and application of policies and procedures. Addresses Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) initiatives, legislative activities, and responses to congressional inquiries. Supports the organization through the development and oversight of the knowledge management program. Acts as an intermediary to resolve significant or controversial issues, problems and disagreements that are referred to Commander. Directs the management of a myriad of unique, atypical, and unrelated problems. Establishes communication channels internal and external to the organization; keeps internal and external customers as well as unit members, traditional and full time, informed and facilitates communication laterally and horizontally throughout the organization. Resolves day-to-day administrative and management problems, plan, develop, and execute organization's Administrative Management Program (AMP). Oversees administrative programs and projects that consist of a variety of functions, efforts result in increased accuracy, productivity and efficiency; develops administrative guidelines and standard operating procedures. Prepares, administers, collaborates and consolidates information in support of knowledge management requirements, trains personnel on system utilization and information sharing; partners with administrators to analyze and synthesize data, develop and publish command level strategic management plan, provides informational learning tools, publishes and shares pre, during, and post exercise or inspection information and results to develop a strong information sharing and learning environment. Facilitates a team effort with internal and external stakeholders in the areas of Air Expeditionary Force (AEF), deployments, Exercise Evaluation Team (EET), Disaster Response Force, legal and human capital management to resolve issues. Prepares charts, graphs, oral and written communications using sound analytical methods, interpersonal writing and communication principles, practices, and techniques.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. This is an excepted service position that requires military membership in a military assignment in the Rhode Island Air National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
  • Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
  • Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • This position requires military membership, compatible unit and Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC)assignments, and the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance level which is based on the position security access requirement.
  • The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
  • The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle and if so, an appropriate valid driver’s license is required.
  • This position may be designated mission essential based on local conditions. Mission essential personnel report for duty at normal times when the base is closed or delayed reporting and remain on duty during phased or early release.
  • May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; compensatory time may be required.

Qualifications

MILITARY GRADE REQUIREMENT: O-1 through O-5
Your rank MUST be included somewhere within your resume.

Compatible Military Assignments: For Dual-Status Technician positions service affiliation under Title 32 USC 709 is required. Military skill set is determined by AFSC/MOS requirements. Upon selection, individuals must be assigned to a compatible military AFSC/MOS in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the AFSC/MOS.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education or training in managing or directing, one or more programs, including appropriate supporting service organizations. Supervisory, managerial, professional or technical work experience and/or training which has provided knowledge of management principles, practices, methods and techniques. Experience using computer and automation systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Must have experience, education, or training using quantitative and qualitative techniques for analyzing and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of administrative and technical programs. Experience developing the mission and work processes of programs throughout the military organization and multi-level agencies. Experience in analytical and investigative techniques.

Education

Education may not be used as a substitution for or in combination with experience in this occupational series and grade to qualify for this position.




Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).

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.

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

--Extensive knowledge of organizations, programs, mission goals, major issues, objectives, work processes, administrative operations and functions of the organization. Require knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies and precedents applicable to the situation and organization.

--Knowledge of relationships with other key programs and administrative support functions; familiar with the major issues, program goals and objectives, work process, and administrative operation of the unit.

--Comprehensive knowledge of functions and responsibilities of different commands/elements of the base, as well as a thorough familiarity with regulatory and informational material pertinent to the operations and activities involved.

--Knowledge of administrative and technical operations, training, and response missions, including but not limited to Air Expeditionary Force (AEF), deployments, Exercise Evaluation Team (EET), Disaster Response Force and personnel issues.

--Knowledge and skill in applying research, analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of operations; to develop knowledge management tools and promote sharing of information.

--Knowledge in developing new or modified work procedures for administering services, development of guidelines and procedures and automating work processes.

--Knowledge of Project Management principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources; including monitoring and inspecting cost and work, completion of after action reports, and period in progress briefings.

--Knowledge to plan, schedule and conduct projects and studies to evaluate and recommend ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of operations.

--Skills to deal effectively with high-ranking military, civilian officials and/or local officials, develop draft press information, and Community Action Plans.

-- Skilled, informed writer and verbal communicator sufficient to prepare, present, and articulate findings and recommend solutions, including visual information techniques, to develop and present information in a variety of forms; develop and deliver briefings, project papers, status/staff reports, and correspondence; foster understanding and acceptance of findings and recommendations.

--Ability to train individuals with varied backgrounds in the developed procedure, process or policy.

--Ability to coordinate press releases and other media-related announcements.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

Mandatory Documents:

  1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed. All resumes must be written in your own words.
  2. Online Questionnaire
Optional Documents
  1. Cover letter
  2. DD 214
  3. OF 306
  4. Performance Appraisal
  5. SF 50 (current or prior federal service, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action SF50)
  6. Official Transcripts
Other supporting documents, such as college transcript(s) if qualifying based on education, must be submitted in English. Failure to submit the required documentation will result in automatic disqualification. Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12798626

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

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Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.


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Agency contact information

Christina Petrone
Address
RI 143d Airlift Wing
1 Hercules Drive
North Kingstown, RI 02852
US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.


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