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PROJECT SPECIALIST

Department of the Air Force
Air National Guard Units
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Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a Project Specialist, Position Description Number D2588000 and is part of the 169 FSS, South Carolina Air National Guard.

Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
08/27/2025 to 09/11/2025
Salary
$61,111 to - $79,443 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 9
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Eastover, SC
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
9
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
SC-12791400-AF-25-90
Control number
844470600

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Open to Areas of Consideration (AOC) 1 ONLY. Refer to AOC definitions under the Requirements Section.

Duties

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Serves as the Project Specialist, responsible for providing overarching support analysis and recommendations on one-of-a-kind and non-recurring projects/programs. Applies appropriate management analysis techniques, theories, concepts, and practices to plan, direct, and coordinate command efforts.

Coordinates, analyzes, directs, and evaluates one-of-a-kind and non-recurring projects/programs and operations. Administers and evaluates internal management plans, directions, and practices which require consideration and integration of specialized needs. Participates and provides significant input to the planning of program studies and organizational changes to the project/program. Makes recommendations on administrative practices. Performs work based on broad experience and familiarity to organizations, applicable policies, procedures and regulations, and pertinent precedent, as well as practical knowledge of guidelines associated with applicable laws, regulations and other official guidance. Conducts research, interviews subject matter experts and technical specialists, collects data, analyzes findings, prepares recommendations and writes reports regarding a variety of administrative issues and functions on the most economical methods of achieving project/program goals and objectives. Conducts fact-finding studies to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of internal work. Evaluates the impact for new or revised policies and procedures on existing projects/programs. Makes recommendations for courses of action, implementation, or revisions required. Measures work accomplishments against management goals. Identifies data required for use in the administration of business functions and develops reporting systems as required. Recommendations made by the incumbent often result in significant changes in project/program work. Explains necessity for changes to administrative personnel, clarifies new procedures, and provides guidance in the application of new administrative guidelines. Responds to key suspense items of high priority for completion of projects/programs.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. This is a Title 32 Technician Vacancy that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the closing date of the job vacancy.
  • Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
  • Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.
  • Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance and be eligible for access to Special Compartmented Information
  • Required to fly in military or commercial aircraft.
  • May be required to work uncommon tours on short notice.

Qualifications

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION OPEN TO AREAS OF CONSIDERATION (AOC) 1-2 ONLY.

Area 1: Current Permanent On-Board dual status technicians employed with the SC Air National Guard. (Does not include temporary and indefinite technicians).
Area 2: Current military members of the SC Air National Guard.
Area 3: Current nationwide Air National Guard military members, AF Reserve military members, and RegAF. (Must be willing to transfer to the SC Air National Guard), US citizens eligible for immediate membership in the SC Air National Guard.

Military Grades: Enlisted Only

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Experience, education, or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration. Experience using computer and automation systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
To be rated qualified for this position your resume must have at least 24 months experience, education or training in any position that required compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information. Applicants must have experience providing technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled. Applicants must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of administrative procedures and practices of management. Experience developing administrative procedures.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):Planning and Evaluating, Technical Competence, and Writing

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