Support Services Specialist

• 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 squadrons 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 Commands (SDDC) Passenger Programs Coordinators to ensure availability of approved land and air transportation for new accessions.

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service see
• Must be able and willing to submit to a background investigation to verify suitability for employment.
• 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: position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours to include evenings weekends and/or holidays. Extended duty may be required.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• 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.
• The employee will be required to drive a government vehicle to perform audits inspections staff assistance visits and/or to deliver supplies/equipment and office furniture. A valid drivers license is required.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• Travel by commercial and government aircraft may be required to support mission requirements.
• A pre-employment physical will be required.

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. Working knowledge and understanding of the nature of the mission objectives and guidelines of support programs procedures and work requirements.

OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a masters 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 masters 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 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 HQ 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 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.