Department of the Air Force

PROGRAM SUPPORT TECHNICIAN

Lackland AFB, Texas Full time

PROGRAM SUPPORT TECHNICIAN

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Lackland AFB, Texas

Salary Range: $51201 - $66563 Per Year

Job 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 to serve as the Military Working Dog (MWD) Disposition Coordinator responsible for disposition of MWDs in accordance with PL 106-446. Incumbent coordinates the efforts of the MWD disposition board, supports field units/DoD program managers, processes disposition packages, liaises with law enforcement agencies and public adopters.

Major Duties:

  • Originates, tracks, processes, and coordinates requests for disposition of military working dogs (MWD) assigned to 341 Training Squadron (TRS), Lackland AFB, Texas, and accomplishes transfer or adoption of eligible excess MWDs to law enforcement agencies (LEA) or private parties, respectively, in accordance with Air Force Joint Instruction 23-224. Tracks, processes, and coordinates requests for disposition of MWDs assigned to field units, in accordance with Air Force Joint Instruction 23-126, DOD MWD Program, and Public Law 106-446. Communicates verbally, in writing, and via mass media with DoD personnel and with members of the general public; represents and advocates the DoD MWD Transfer/Adoption program to members of other branches of the military, the federal government including representatives of Congress, and the public. Compiles and maintains records for each dog for which disposition is requested from the 341 TRS and field units; summarizes data, and presents it when required.

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, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-6, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes having thorough knowledge of the principles and concepts of the entertainment industry adequate enough to identify program requirements and assist in administering multi-million dollar entertainment programs. Knowledge of property accountability. Thorough knowledge of theater and entertainment activities associated with promotional/publicity activities and materials. scope of responsibilities and the objectives, priorities, and deadlines. 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-6 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-7 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 and skill in military detector and patrol dog training and utilization, canine behavior and psychology, socialization, companion animal training as well as safety procedures and requirements pertaining to the handling of military working dogs. 2. Skill and ability in public speaking and presentation. 3. Skill and ability in customer/client service. 4. Proficiency with basic computer software (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat Adobe Pro, WDMS, etc.) for data collection and analysis, report writing, web-site maintenance, and presentations. 5. Ability to collaborate effectively with a wide array of offices and agencies through e-mail, hard-copy correspondence, and face-to-face communication to include public speaking. 6. Ability to read, write, and effectively develop quality presentations and reports. 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.

How to Apply: The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 03/13/2026 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12905289 To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp. Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here. For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume. 2. A complete Application Questionnaire 3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. 4. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-13