MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST

MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): McChord AFB, Washington

Salary Range: $68686 - $89290 Per Year

Job Summary: This is a Washington National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service Technician position: MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST Location: 225th Air Defense Group Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington 98438 Air National Guard Units Appointment Type: Permanent, excepted service Advertised as: Title 5 Announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies. Your resume must contain your own words. Resumes that are verbatim, from this announcement, will not be considered.

Major Duties:

• A GS-0301-9, MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST: Plans, organizes, and oversees the full complement of activities within the Group Commander's Support Staff (CSS). Oversees Group programs to facilitate the Group and squadron commander's vision. Responsible for the development of internal policies and procedures governing administration of CSS programs to include officer/enlisted promotions and demotions to include the reserve service commitments, inbound assignments/in processing, officer/enlisted performance reports, awards and decorations, reassignments (voluntary/involuntary), separations (voluntary/involuntary/officer resignations), retirements to include high year of tenure/mandatory separation date extensions, conditional releases, and inter- and intra-service transfers assignments for officer and enlisted personnel, Defense Travel System (DTS), Unit Drug Demand Reductions Program, Fit to Fight Program, Unit Security Program, Unit Self Inspection Program, Unit Health Program, and Publications, and Forms Program utilizing AFRIMS and all By-Law Programs. Manages and provides guidance and technical expertise of various special programs to include Line of Duty, civilian appraisals and civilian timecards. Responsible for coordination with their respective Force Support Squadron on all matters related to Commander Support Staff (CSS) manning, training, and related issues. Provides advisory support services as they pertain to assigned programs or activities. Coordinates with other organization managers and customers as appropriate. Performs self-inspection and presents detailed and comprehensive report with any corrective action taken to supervisor. Oversees the preparation, maintenance, and disposition of required administrative reports and other correspondence. Reviews internal operating procedures for personnel and information management to ensure effectiveness and compliance with current directives. Analyzes directives and develops procedures for smooth CSS operations. Interprets instructions and regulations and makes authoritative decisions in resolving administrative issues. Ensures publications library, filing system, and reprographic requirements are established and maintained. Responsible for monitoring and ensuring all unit reports are submitted. Establishes and monitors suspense's to ensure personnel and administrative processes are completed as required. Oversees workflow and Task Management Tool (TMT). Acquires adequate training from agencies necessary to discuss personal and professional development issues with assigned personnel. Serves as an effective relay between the personnel office and management as needed. Effectively ensures the accuracy and quality control of all documentation affecting manpower and personnel transactions. Receives and reviews all new and changed data relating to civilian and military personnel. Prepares and delivers presentations such as briefings, training sessions, and consultations with serviced Commander(s), other staff agencies and functional areas to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters and convey information. Develops and prepares a variety of correspondence and other documentation, i.e., formal memorandums, point papers, metrics, feasibility studies, staff summary packages, briefings, charts, bullet background papers, etc. Formulates and presents final analysis and recommendations for improvements and procedures to Group/unit Commanders. Originates and replies to inquiries, reports, or suspense's generated from offices/activities. The incumbent analyzes, interprets and evaluates current and proposed methods and procedures for business processes performed. Receives data call, reviews CSS historical data submissions to determine trends in spending and forecast annual funding needs. Develops, reviews and drafts statements for justifying funding requests. Exercises limited supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Holds employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments. Promotes an environment in which employees are empowered to participate in and contribute to effective mission accomplishment. Discharges security responsibilities by ensuring education and compliance with security directives for employees with access to classified or sensitive material. Recognizes and takes action to correct situations posing a threat to the health or safety of subordinates. Applies EEO principles and requirements to all personnel management actions and decisions, and ensures all personnel are treated in a manner free of discrimination. Periodically reviews position descriptions to ensure accuracy, and the most effective utilization of personnel resources. Explains classification determinations to subordinate employees. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration. Compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information. Progressively responsible experience which demonstrates the ability to provide technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled. Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 24 months experience, education or training 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. -OR- 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level. ***to be considered under the "1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level", you must provide a copy of your most recent SF50 with your application.

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/12839157 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Application Deadline: 2026-01-08