Duties
As a Base Services Specialist, GS-0301-11, you will:
Ensure Services combat readiness is achieved through the analysis, supervision, development, and implementation of Base Services programs, missions, functions, activities, and events.
Provide technical guidance and recommendations regarding program operations and effectiveness to squadron commander on a daily basis.
Prepare, manage, and maintain a comprehensive annual budget and related contracts for Services training, equipment, and supplies, as well as official travel within the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) and Military Personnel (MILPERS) appropriations.
Maintain close working relationship with, and provides liaison between, squadron commander, wing senior leadership, active duty host, NGB/A1S, and gaining MAJCOM for management of manpower, budget, training, deployment, and coordination of Base Services programs. Provides technical guidance to wing, GSUs, and host Services personnel concerning all Services programs and customer support. Manages and ensures effective accomplishment of all administrative functions for customer support activities.
Plan, coordinate, monitor, and document Services training activities for Unit Training Assemblies (UTAs) and annual training (AT) periods. Evaluates annual training exercises, UTAs, and other Services support requirements for potential amendment or revision to flight training programs.
Develop directives, plan, and program relative to Services of MAJCOM-gained resources. Implements Services plans, training, and programs throughout wing/GSUs and coordinates initiatives between higher echelons, lateral organizations, and host.
Administer, monitor, and document wing Private Organizations, Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF), and Unit Welfare Funds. Maintains files for Private Organizations and ensures financial statements, documents, records, and procedures comply with Air Force Instructions/Regulations. Briefs chain-of-command on program requirements, including definitions, types, roles and responsibilities, establishment, operation, and dissolution procedures.
Manage the Unit Welfare Funds (UWF) and ensures disbursements, accounting, and auditing procedures are accomplished in accordance with established policies.
Accomplish constructive and documented review of program deficiencies, coordinates or directs appropriate corrective actions and provides progress reports via the chain-of-command.
Prepare and review annexes to operations, plans, and orders as they pertain to Services [e.g., Base Support Plans (BSPs), Joint Support Plans (JSPs), and Air Base Operability (ABO) plans].
Provide direct technical and administrative supervision over the work of subordinate Air Technician/AGR personnel.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED
- This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's 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.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state drivers license.
- Relocation incentive contingent upon budget availablity
Qualifications
Each applicant must fully substantiate (in her/his own words) that they meet the requirements of the specialized experience listed below; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this vacancy. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. IF YOU DO THIS YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED UNQUALIFIED FOR THE VACANCY. Please ensure that you have included beginning and ending dates (month and year) for all jobs listed on your resume.
Military Grades: E7-E8
Compatible Military Assignments: AFSC: 3F171.
General Experience: Must possess experience which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration. Experience using computer and automation systems.
Specialized Experience: Candidate must have 36 months specialized experience in program or managerial experience in a type of work or a combination of functions directly related to the position to be filled or in comparable work or functions. Experience developing and recommending policy; organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of operations. Experience in supervisory, staff or technical work which included study, analysis or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies, practices and procedures. Experience preparing written communications and oral presentations.
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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
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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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):
Comprehensive knowledge of the full suite of Base Services programs including Prime Readiness in Base Services (RIBS), Subsistence and Food Services, Lodging, Mortuary Affairs, Private Organizations and Non-Appropriated Funds, Home Community Care, Dining Social Club, and Fitness Center management to evaluate, plan, and direct support for federal, state, and local missions. Knowledge must incorporate principles, concepts, and methodologies, which affect the integration of internal/external program support resources to accomplish assignments, and/or improve the effectiveness or efficiency of operations. Incumbent must use discretion to weigh the impact of variables such as cost, critical personnel qualifications, equipment availability, and other issues that influence the course of actions taken in resolving questions and issues, and in fulfilling commitments levied or proposed by higher authorities.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
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.
2. RIP
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.