Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities on behalf of the United States Air Force.
The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) is where tomorrows Air Force is tested! Long considered the “Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe”, AFTC is truly where Air Force superiority begins. Home to many Aerospace establishments and records, AFTC remains the state-of-the-art leader in Aerospace testing, and provides the warfighter with cutting-edge technology. AFTC does not only celebrate its past, but we continue to lead from the front. Join our team today and make Aerospace history!
The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Executive Officer (NH-0301-03) to work at the 412 Test Wing, USAF Test Pilot School (USAF TPS/CCE) at Edwards AFB, California.
NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.
Full-time Air Force Civilian Service employees enjoy the below benefits, and more!
• Paid Time-Off:
o 11 Federal Holidays off per year
o Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year.
o 13 sick days per year (104 hours)
• Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family.
• Retirement:
o Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
o 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching
• Flexible work schedules and shift work may be available (depends on position)
• Employee assistance Programs
• Health and Wellness resources
• Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities
• Many career enhancement and promotion opportunities
Telework Information
Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prescribed “Unscheduled Telework.”
Travel Requirements
Up to 25% Travel possible
This position has a typical 2024 salary range of $101,121 - $156,323 (includes locality).
Announcement Closes: March 9, 2024 at 11:59 pm (EST)
Position specific skills and experience desired in a potential candidate:
- 5 years of USAF administrative experience required. 2 years administrative experience at the NH-03 level desired
- 2 years of 1st level leadership experience
- Knowledge of civilian and military administration. Ability to supervise employees using knowledge of personnel management regulations and procedures required to train, direct, mentor, motivate, and appraise employees
- Knowledge of 412 TW command and organizational structure, mission, programs and organizational relationships and pertinent regulations, procedures, and policies in various TW organizations
- Candidate must be reliable, dependable, and able to work independently and exercise good judgment with a high level of confidentiality. This person will be articulate, resourceful, and able to juggle many tasks at the same time under pressure and frequent interruptions
- Candidate must be able to plan, organize and coordinate work; analyze problems, collect data, and make sound, logical conclusions and meet established deadlines
- Candidate must be able to maintain a high level of attention to detail, communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; maintain a filing system and keep working files; triage information and determine items that are not necessary for the higher leadership
The purpose of this position is to lead, plan, establish, administer, and direct policies, methods, and controls necessary for the effective management of Group-level administrative support programs. This position serves as the principal staff supervisor/advisor to the Commander and Group Senior Leadership on administrative management issues and resolutions and is the focal point for short and long range planning, management effectiveness analysis, and any administrative special projects. As a staff consultant, will make personal contacts with all levels of management at the 412TW, AFTC, STARCOM, and Higher Headquarters.
Major Duties
- Performs the full range of technical and administrative supervisory duties to include supervising and/or directing the daily activities of approximately 5-6 personnel (civilians, enlisted, officers, and/or contractors) engaged in executing the technical and administrative responsibilities assigned to the TPS Command Section
- Serves as the principal staff supervisor/advisor to the Commandant on administrative management issues/resolutions and is the focal point for special projects & studies
- Responsible for execution of the day-to-day TPS Command Section activities which include managing workflow; managing leadership calendars; handling front office visitors; tracking enlisted and officer performance reports (EPRs/OPRs), Promotion Recommendation Forms (PRFs), decorations, and electronic Staff Summary Sheets (eSSSs); developing staff meeting slides, weekly reports and operating instructions; resolving complaints; providing oversight of the Group additional duty assignments; and recommending actions IAW established AF and OPM processes
- Responsible for the planning, management and execution of the TPS protocol and public affairs programs to include conferences, briefings, ceremonies, official and social functions, social media postings, magazine articles, video documentaries, and guided tours that include Command, Center, Wing and foreign senior leaders and staff as well as various internal and external organizations
- Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with other base organizations, senior leadership, representatives from other military services, Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, and other related civilian organizations
Qualifications/Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship
- Obtain & maintain Security clearance
- Knowledge of T&E operations, products, services, needs, and goals of program(s) and the organizations served, and related customer, functions, resources, and users. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources
- Knowledge of civilian and military administration. Ability to supervise employees using knowledge of personnel management regulations and procedures required to train, direct, mentor, motivate, and appraise employees. Knowledge of EEO, safety, and security regulations, practices, and procedures
- Knowledge of 412 TW command and organizational structure, mission, programs and organizational relationships and both written and unwritten, pertinent regulations, procedures and policies in various organizations
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