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COMMAND ACTION OFFICER

Department of the Air Force
Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command

Summary

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Air Reserve Technicians are full-time civilian employees who are also members of the Air Force Reserve unit in which they are employed. In addition to their civilian assignments, they are assigned to equivalent positions in the Reserve organization with a Reserve military rank or grade. Appointee's civilian assignments will consist of the following duties.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
03/20/2026 to 03/27/2026
Salary
$104,349 to - $135,657 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
March AFB, CA
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
5K-ARTO-12916994-230304-DCH
Control number
862001300

Duties

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The primary purpose of this position is: As an Air Reserve Technician (ART) officer, to serve as a special assistant/advisor to the NAF Commander and member of the Commander's Action Group (CAG). As an advisor to the Commander, the incumbent is a key management official charged with planning and managing special projects and providing advisory support. In addition, trains reservists in the accomplishment of the tasks set forth herein.

DUTIES

  • Manages the administrative and information process of the Commander's Action Group (CAG).
  • Conducts staff studies, analysis, and special projects related to leadership and management of NAF and subordinate units.
  • Assesses the effectiveness of NAF program execution. Reviews management indicators and reports to identify deficiencies or shortfalls.
  • Represents the CAG at meetings attended by representatives of other staff offices, HQ AFRC directorates, HQ USAF, gaining major commands (GMAJCOM), US Government contractors, and other military agencies.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship is required; Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Must be a current member of the AF Reserves or willing/qualified to join
  • If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
  • Total salary varies depending on location of position; Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
  • This posn is subject to provision of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Retired military are usually ineligible for membership in the Air Force Reserve. Retired military personnel who have active Air Force Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment (position and unit) on their application.
  • Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume; Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
  • Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position; Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
  • Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
  • Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
  • This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) Officer position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. The incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART duties; however, the incumbent may (CONT'D...)
  • also be assigned some non-ART duties, generally, not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities. Work schedule will be aligned to allow incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies (UTA).
  • IAW-DoD-1-3020:42, the position has been locally-designated as Mission Essential (ME); needed to ensure the continued operation of mission essential functions of the activity. Mission Essential personnel may be required to (CONT'D...)
  • report for duty at normal times when the base is closed or delayed reporting and remain on duty during phased or early release.
  • This is an AFRC key management position in which the incumbent is required to formulate, determine or influence policies of the assigned units. Must be highly knowledgeable of AFRC mission and responsibilities.
  • This position is designated as a mobility position. Incumbent must be willing to move/transfer to another unit/location on a lateral or promotion basis as directed by HQ AFRC. AFRC command wide geographic mobility is a condition of (cont'd...)
  • employment for all ART Officer positions. The employee must sign a mobility agreement; Position requires the incumbent to obtain and retain the clearance level designated for this position.
  • Must possess demonstrated leadership and managerial abilities essential to successful accomplishment of responsibilities inherent in this position.
  • May be required to fly in commercial and military aircraft to perform temporary/permanent duty assignments.
  • As necessary to meet special or essential unscheduled activities, may be required to work an uncommon tour of duty with brief advance notice.

Qualifications

THIS IS AN AIR RESERVE TECHNICIAN OFFICER POSITION.
This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) Officer position located at 4 AIR FORCE AF with the military rank of O-6/COL, AFSC: 16G4. For questions concerning military eligibility please contact the Air Force Reserve Qualification Center at 1-800-257-1212.

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, administrative and management.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience which includes performing work with the in-depth knowledge of organization, programs, missions, and functions of the AF Reserve Wing, and the relationships of administrative support activities to such missions, as applied to accomplishing various assignments involving issues affecting the wing. Knowledge and understanding of a comprehensive range of staff concepts, objectives, policies, management/ organizational techniques, and military command are applied in accomplishing work assignments. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the GS-11 or above grade/level or equivalent position in the federal service.

Federal Time-In-Grade (TIG) Requirement for General Schedule (GS) Positions: Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS-11 grade level or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral. 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 of a wide range of analytical/investigative techniques and qualitative/quantitative methods to conduct comprehensive studies and make recommendations on substantive operating programs and policies.

2. Thorough knowledge of wing functions, military agency, Reserve components, DoD and MAJCOM command policies, procedures, structures, missions, programs, organizational relationships, and operational plans and policy formulation.

3. Knowledge of programs throughout a MAJCOM in order to conduct comprehensive studies, analyze findings, and make recommendations on substantive operating programs.

4. Knowledge and understanding of a comprehensive range of staff concepts, objectives, policies, management/organizational techniques, and military command.

5. Ability to recognize interrelationships of the various aspects of operating programs and skill in interpreting and analyzing such information to evaluate overall program status and effectiveness; Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiates complex issues; and maintains good working relationships.

6. Ability to manage and adjust workload to accommodate rapid and significant increases in short notice taskings; Ability to gain cooperation from others through tact, courtesy and diplomacy.

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

IF USING 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.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

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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.

Applicant must be commissioned or commissionable as an ART Officer in the Air Force Reserve. Air Reserve Technicians are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. In addition, Air Reserve Technicians are required to maintain their active membership in the Air Force Reserve unit where assigned. As members of Reserve units, Air Reserve Technicians receive on average one weekend of military training per month. In addition, they are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay. Air Reserve units and members are subject to immediate call to active duty in mobilization to meet a national emergency.

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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