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Support Services Specialist
- Air Education and Training Command (Mechanicsburg, PA)
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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: Plans, manages, coordinates, and executes multiple support activities involving facilities, family housing, telecommunications, vehicles, procurement, supply and equipment's, property disposal, reports of survey, applicant transportation, and support agreements programs in support of an Air Force Recruiting squadron headquarters. Responsibilities Coordinates with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) an HQ Air Force Recruiting Service (AFRS)/RSXL on the assignment, management, inspection maintenance, and termination of leased/government facilities. Collects and programs squadron's current/future requirements (relocating, upgrading, closing, and or expanding offices.) in the USACE rental Facilities Management Information systems (RFMIS). Manages squadron telecommunications requirements to include local/long distance land and cellular capabilities. Interprets policies, directives, and objectives to assist end users in obtaining information on telephone services to meet current and future needs. Serves as the Squadron Government Motor Vehicle (GMV) Program Manager and Assistant Vehicle Control Officer (AVCO). Manages a fleet of vehicles valued at $.7M-$1.3M (an average of 29 vehicles per health professions recruiting squadron and 56 vehicles per enlisted accessions recruiting squadron). Overseas supply support to the squadron, unit personnel, and geographically separated offices. Analyzes organizational/unit mission and program changes to meet changing supply requirements. Applicant Transportation and Support Agreements. Coordinates with the Defense Travel Management Office, travel contractors, and Surface Deployment, and Distribution Command's (SDDC) Passenger Programs Coordinators to ensure availability of approved land and air transportation for new accessions. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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, Individual Occupational Requirements for Support Services Administration Series, 0342. Please click here for more information. 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 applying a broad, varied knowledge of supply and support requirements and their related principles, concepts, and methodologies sufficient to independently perform work assignments within a one-deep position, to include specialized knowledge in identifying specific requirements for materiel, facilities, and services and how to correlate those requirements with program plans to assure support is provided at the right time and place and understanding of the nature of the mission, objectives, and guidelines of support programs, procedures, and work requirements. 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. 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 DoD, USAF, HQ AETC, HQ AFRS and Recruiting Squadron support service requirements sufficient to function as the primary employee for the establishment and implementation of support policies and procedures for a Recruiting Squadron consisting of an average of 46 geographically separated OLs per enlisted accessions recruiting squadrons and 8 regional recruiting hubs and a satellite per health professions accessions recruiting squadron, with an equal amount of leased vehicles in addition to squadron headquarters' staff vehicle requirements. 2. Knowledge of real estate automated software programs such as Livelink and RFMIS and other related database tools. Knowledge of business, government, management, and finance practices for facility management and leased real property (to include recruiter leased housing) policies and procedures. Knowledge of standard space management and utilization practices, technologies, policies, instructions, and procedures. Ability to apply facility management policies, guidelines and procedures to review and verify documents, and resolve discrepancies. 3. Knowledge to effectively analyze, plan, organize, and execute support for facilities, vehicles, furnishings, and other assigned programs. Ability to negotiate effectively with management and implement plans where requirements involve changes in established procedures or may be in conflict with guidance, policy, and/or precedence. Must possess the ability to forecast and execute a budget plan and implement services in support of a recruiting project or program covering an average of 150K square miles for enlisted recruiting squadrons or an average of 1.2M square miles for health professions recruiting squadrons. 4. Proficiency in computer software programs such as Microsoft Office and programs associated with facility and GSA fleet management, and other automated programs. Ability to produce a variety of documents, such as letters, reports, spreadsheets, databases, and graphs. A qualified typist is not required. Ability to analyze, verify and correlate data and locate, assemble, and compose information for routine and non-routine reports and inquiries. Ability to implement and manage government support service functions, operations and program requirements. Ability to interpret and apply applicable reference material such as instructions, manuals, catalogs, records, orders, etc., to accomplish tasks and resolve complex support services problems. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to prepare correspondence, present briefings and conduct training to large audiences. 5. Knowledge of standardized telecommunications equipment, services, and procedures/guidance set by 38 CEIG, DISA, and the Networx Universal Customer Center. Knowledge of established variations for used in reviewing/existing contractual relationship for equipment and services, network requirements, compatibility with established long-distance commercial telephone systems, and protocol requirements. Skill to identify and evaluate the impact of variables such as cost, variations in electronic and other equipment characteristics, availabilities, and types of telephone communications required to verify and verify telephone bills. Ability to relate user requirements to existing technology, policies, terms/conditions of service contracts, equipment, cost, and funding requirements. 6. Knowledge of DoD, USAF, HQ AETC, and HW AFRS applicable instructions, policies, procedures, and methods governing programs such as applicant transportation, GSA leased vehicle program management, and vehicle operations and maintenance. An intense knowledge of local supply requirements is essential to ensure day-to day/special supply support. 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 OE 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 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 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 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. 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. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.
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