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Administrative Officer-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Department of the Air Force
Air Force Materiel Command

Summary

Veteran's preference does not apply to DHA recruitment.

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The primary purpose of this position is to provide senior executive administrative services directly supporting the 96th Mission Support Group Commander. Ensures daily operations comply with the policies of the Group Commander, and to support the Group Commander, Deputy Group Director, and Deputy Group Commander with a variety of executive administrative functions.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
03/10/2026 to 03/17/2026
Salary
$40,736 to - $97,087 per year

Salary listed is Eglin AFB, if you are selected for a different location your salary is dependent upon that duty location

Pay scale & grade
NH 2
Locations
Few vacancies in the following locations:
Edwards AFB, CA
Eglin AFB, FL
Holloman AFB, NM
Nellis AFB, NV
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
AFMC-034102-12904632-BNH
Control number
860308100

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Clarification from the agency

This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in selection.

Duties

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  • Serves as the Executive Administrator for the Commander and, as such, as a liaison between the Commander's office and subordinate organizations regarding all administrative management functions
  • Serves as the resident subject matter expert for all mandated administrative support programs
  • Lead for all administrative processes
  • Handles all protocol duties for the Group working directly with the 96 Test Wing
  • Prepares executive correspondence and reviews staff documents for the Group Commander's signature
  • Establishes procedures for execution of command decisions and ensures headquarters policies and are staffed, documented, and implemented
  • Represents the Commander in interaction with other agencies of all levels

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
  • The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
  • This position may require travel.
  • This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
  • Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
  • Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative Officer Series 0341 located here.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 3 years of general experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least the GS-04 level or equivalent in other pay systems. General experience demonstrates the ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; plan and organize work; and communicate effectively orally and in writing. Such experience may have been gained in administrative, professional, technical, investigative, or other responsible work.
NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

OR
EDUCATION:
Four year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

OR
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

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 regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to various administrative support functions
  2. Knowledge of conventional analytical and evaluative methods and techniques
  3. Expert knowledge of protocol principles, methods, practices, and precedence
  4. Skill in analytical and evaluative techniques
  5. Skill in written and oral communications
  6. Ability to plan and organize work-efforts and negotiate effectively with all levels of management to accept and implement recommendations
  7. Ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply regulations, policies, and procedures
  8. Ability to maintain good working relationships and to gain cooperation from others through tact, courtesy, and diplomacy
  9. Expert knowledge of regulations governing military performance reports, decorations, promotions, and disciplinary actions
  10. Ability to meet and work with AFMC, AFTC, 96 TW, 96 MSG customers and organization elements at all grade levels using a high degree of tact and diplomacy.
  11. Ability to effectively represent the organization and to maintain cooperative relations with all contacts

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.

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in selection.

This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-02 equivalent to a GS-05 to GS-11.

This job announcement may close at any time - apply now!

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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.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

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