BASE SERVICES SPECIALIST (TITLE 32) Job in Ellington AFB, TX

Vacancy No. TX-12691613-AF Department Air National Guard Units
Salary $70,477.00 to $91,618.00 Grade 9 to 9
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 6/30/2025 Close Date 7/14/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Ellington AFB, TX


Summary

This position is part of the 147th Attack Wing and is located at Ellington Field JRB, Houston, Texas. Its purpose is to analyze and coordinate Base Services functions in support of federal, state, and local missions. The incumbent serves as a point-of-contact for Services-related programs, missions, functions, activities, and events for the wing and its assigned geographically separated units (GSU).


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Clarification from the agency

CAT 2 (In-State) - Currently employed T32/T5 full-time permanent, indefinite and temporary personnel of the Texas Army or Air National Guard, or current members of the Texas National Guard. Texas Air National Guard Membership is Required.

Duties

As a BASE SERVICES SPECIALIST with the Texas Air National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to:

  • Ensures Sustainment Services personnel and equipment mobility requirements are accomplished. Coordinates directly with squadron Unit Deployment Manager to ensure all readiness and ancillary requirements are complete. Provides oversight, analysis, and review of Services training requirements; consistent with Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP) and master training plan standards. Reviews Air Reserve Component Network (ARCNet), Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP) in My Training, and/or other locally developed databases to verify required updates and training documentation is complete for each unit member. Collaborates with Unit Training and Deployment Managers to identify, schedule, conduct, and document Services specific training and align priorities with wing requirements to ensure all objectives are fulfilled. Identifies and forecasts Services formal training needs and provides related financial data for inclusion in financial plan.
  • Maintains thorough understanding of readiness reporting requirements and provides documentation of relevant sustainment services training statistics to applicable monitors for inclusion in associated reports. Systems include Deliberate and Crisis Action Planning Execution Segments (DCAPES), Air Expeditionary Force Reporting Tool (ART), and Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS). Ensures personnel and equipment readiness standards are achieved through development and implementation of home station training programs.
  • Analyzes historical data to develop subsistence requisitions in accordance with Air Force and Air National Guard standards. Submits approved requisitions through Subsistence Total Order Requisition Electronic System (STORES) web based application. Contacts Prime Vendor, Defense Logistics Agency, and Defense Finance and Accounting Service representatives to coordinate changes in requirements, modify subsistence catalogue, and correct errors or deficiencies related to food service program. Administers tracking mechanism to document purchase requests and expenditures. Reviews subsistence and supply expenditures and analyzes trends to provide recommendations to Base Services Manager for inclusion in annual financial planning documents.
  • Provides input into creation and revision of base lodging operating instruction and applicable checklists or guides. Coordinates with contracting officer to establish formal contracts or Blanket Purchase Agreements with local hotels or with host installation agencies to support non-commuting members. Accepts, coordinates, and tracks reservations consistent with wing policy and in accordance with Blanket Purchase Agreement stipulations and fiscal standards.
  • Serves as the subject matter expert for the base Mortuary Affairs Program. Coordinates local mortuary affairs program requirements with Active Duty base covering area of responsibility for inclusion in support agreement and/or memorandums of understanding. Provides relevant support documentation to Air Force and/or Air National Guard mortuary program manager for inclusion in mortuary case file or records. Prepares, provides, and tracks survivor assistance program training to wing leadership. Provides just in time training associated with mortuary requirements as needed. Functions as point of contact responsible for the staff, equipment, and management of honor guard program. Confirms timely and accurate reporting is accomplished within Military Funeral Honors database. Prepares and coordinates mortuary worksheet with Casualty Affairs Representative and National Guard Bureau.
  • Oversees the verification of contract requirements, invoicing, and validation of contract completion requirements. Serves as the Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE) performing quality management, quality assurance and quality control measures to include external and internal audit activities particularly associated with the acquisition and sustainment of Services facilities and equipment repair. Supervises small contract teams, remaining independent when exercising Contract QAE role. Manages the development and the coordination of the QAE program. Establishes effective follow up mechanisms for tracking subsequent action items.
  • Oversees the development, management, and implementation of a variety of safety programs to ensure regulatory compliance as mandated by federal, state, and local agencies including Air Force, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Oversees the management, implementation and coordination of the Services safety program to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses, deaths, and financial losses; develops accident-prevention and loss-control systems and programs for incorporation into operational policies of the Air National Guard.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Appointment Factor(s): This is an excepted service position that requires active membership in a compatible military assignment in the Texas Air National Guard and wear of the military uniform.

Area of Consideration: CAT-2 (In-State), Excepted Service. This includes:

  • All currently employed T32/T5 full-time permanent, indefinite and temporary personnel of the Texas Army/Air National Guard, and
  • All current members of the Texas Army/Air National Guard.
Incentives: Acceptance of a military Federal technician position may result in termination and / or repayment of military incentives. Please check your contract and contact your servicing Education Services (Incentives) office or the Recruiting/Retention office.

Remarks:
  • The Texas National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer.
  • This is a Bargaining Unit position.
  • Veterans' preference is not applicable to this position.
  • This is an Air National Guard dual status technician position which requires military membership
  • May be required to complete probationary period.
  • 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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
  • Direct deposit is mandatory.
Military Requirements: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Texas Air National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

Rank/Grade: SrA/E-4 not to exceed TSgt/E-6

AFSC: 3F171

Qualifications

In describing your experience in your resume, please be clear and specific. Assumptions regarding your experience will not be made.

Specialized Experience Required:

To qualify at the GS-09 grade level, your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment/experience reflecting:

At least 1-year specialized experience, education or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-07) or pay band in the federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector with experience providing technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of Base Services Specialist. Must have thorough knowledge and understanding of administrative procedures and practice of management. Experience developing administrative procedures. Must have comprehensive knowledge of food service, lodging, mortuary affairs, and unit training requirements; skill in applying data analysis and planning techniques to ensure adequate mission support. Knowledge must incorporate principles, concepts, and methodologies in the assessment and prioritization of requirements to successfully complete assigned and/or self-directed tasks. Incumbent must consider variables to include cost, personnel qualifications, and equipment availability with regard to the direct impact on strategic development of solutions. Knowledge must include the ability to appropriately interpret management procedures and independently research regulations and policies to resolve questions and effectively accomplish tasks. Ability to effectively review and convert divergent information into comprehensive local continuity programs and ensure the continuous improvement and updates to processes while providing key inputs to leadership for development of policy as pertains to implementation of programs. Knowledge and understanding of a multitude of other Services Programs including Prime Readiness in Base Services (RIBS), Morale Welfare and Recreation, Honor Guard program to formulate intelligent feedback to leadership in the identification and execution of available resources. Incumbent must use knowledge and flexibility in devising solution-based proposals to influence courses of action with consideration to cost, personnel qualifications, equipment condition and availability, and other variable factors. Knowledge and skill in applying professional military communication, both written and verbal, at all organizational levels, utilizing diverse platforms. Knowledge of regulations, guidance, and standards and appropriate application to required communication formats. Incumbent must be competent in the utilization of multiple computer software programs to effectively communicate on status of assigned programs to all organizational levels. Knowledge of management and organizational techniques, systems, and procedures to publish guidance, manuals, directives, and operating instructions for base level and field level Services operations. Practical knowledge and understanding of resource management principles in meeting mission readiness requirements. Knowledge and application of evaluative techniques based on current and historical trends to develop recommendations for the resource advisor regarding allocation of personnel, equipment, and funding. Knowledge of regulations and policies as it affects program use and status of resources to provide incisive advisement to leadership and facilitate mission accomplishment. Incumbent must understand mission requirements and be able to independently research mandatory sources of supply to prepare estimates on procurement of equipment, supplies, and subsistence for evaluation and financial planning purposes by the resource advisor.

-OR-

Must have a master's degree 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., if related. Transcripts must be uploaded with your application as supporting document.

In addition, completion of courses such as the Officer Advanced Course, Squadron Officer School, Command and Staff College, Air and Army War College, National Security Management Course and others of comparable level will be credited at the rate of 1 month of education for 2 months of specialized experience.

-OR-

Must have a Combination of Education and Experience. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. Visit OPM website for more information: General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.gov)

Graduate Education: Education at the graduate level in an accredited college or university in the amounts shown above meets the requirements for positions at GS-09. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.


Combining Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for the grade level GS-09, and may be computed by first determining the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants. For information visit: General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.gov)

Note: Only experience/education gained by closing date of this application will be considered. If you are using education to meet minimum qualifications for this position, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. Failure to do so will result in automatic disqualification from consideration.

Quality of Experience: Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.

Education

Substitution of Education/Training for the Specialized Experience:

Graduate Education: Education at the graduate level in an accredited college or university in the amounts shown below meets the requirements for positions at GS-09. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.

  • 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., if related.
In addition, completion of courses such as the Officer Advanced Course, Squadron Officer School, Command and Staff College, Air and Army War College, National Security Management Course and others of comparable level will be credited at the rate of 1 month of education for two months of specialized experience.

Combining Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for the grade levels specified in the table, and may be computed by first determining the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grades GS-9 and GS-11. For information visit: General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.gov)

Note: If you are using education to meet minimum qualifications for this position, you MUST provide a copy of your transcripts with your application. Failure to do so will result in automatic disqualification from consideration.

Additional information

Other Requirements:

  • For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.
  • For positions in this series requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.

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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.

After you submit your application, return to your USAJOBS account to check the status of your application. Status updates are available on your profile dashboard. Your application will be reviewed to make sure you're eligible and meet the qualifications for the position. If qualifications are met, your application will be referred to the hiring official and your status will be updated to "Referred" on your profile dashboard. All other applicants (not being considered) will receive a "Not Referred" status.

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.

Required Documents

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

1. Your resume should include the following for related positions held:

  • Work schedule (ex. Full-time, part-time, intermittent)
  • Hours worked per week
  • To and From dates (ex. MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY)
  • Duties performed - In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. Assumptions will not be made regarding your experience.
2. Copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50), if applicable.

3. Transcripts, if using education to meet education/experience requirement.

4. Certificates of Completion such as the Officer Advanced Course, Squadron Officer School, Command and Staff College, Air and Army War College, National Security Management Course and others of comparable level, if using to substiitute for Specialized experience.

5. Other supporting documents accepted: Cover letter, DD214s, certifications, etc.

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/12691613

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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Agency contact information

Human Resources Office
Address
TX 147th Attack Wing
14657 Sneider St
Houston, TX 77034
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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