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UNIT PROGRAM COORDINATOR-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 serve as the primary point of contact to the squadron commander/director for all administrative support programs.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/07/2026 to 05/07/2026
Salary
$40,736 - $65,599 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
NK 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
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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
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
Yes
Announcement number
AFMC-030302-12927934-JDH
Control number
863709100

This job is open to

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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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  • Directly assists the commander/director in the management of all administrative support program functions.
  • Serves as the resident subject matter expert for all mandated administrative support programs.
  • Serves as the organizational point of contact and liaison with the personnel flight on military personnel issues.
  • Assists in planning, administering, and monitoring manpower resource requirements.
  • Performs other clerical and administrative work in support of the office/organization.

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
  • This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
  • Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
  • Employee must maintain current certifications
  • Position may be subject to random drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
  • Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
  • Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Student Loan Repayment may be authorized
  • Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
  • Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
  • All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
  • This position may require travel.
  • Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
  • Will comply with locally directed MTF commander training consistent with AF wide standards and directives applicable to Active Duty and contractor performing similar occupational series duties.
  • May be required to provide full administrative support to other sections in Personnel and Admin Flight.
  • Administrative duties may involve "after hours" work in addition to regular work hours.

Qualifications

Experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of general experience which is equivalent to Federal experience at the next lower grade (GS-04), level, pay band (NK-01), or equivalent (pay schedule, pay band, etc). General experience is described as: Experience assisting with the development, establishment, updates, and maintaining of office procedures and records/files of various types to ensure effective and efficient operation of the office; based on administrative support program requirements, helping to aid with determining administrative needs, and assures these needs are met; experience helping to identify and implement processes which can be improved or made more efficient through application of automated technology or other methods.

IDEAL CANDIDATE: Candidate has administrative experience with 2 years of customer service desired. Be familiar with military administrative programs to assist with retirements, promotions, assignments, fitness requirements, etc.. Skilled in operational management to maintain personnel records and trackers in an organized and efficient manner.

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 the organizational and functional responsibilities and operations of an organization.
2. Knowledge of various office automation software programs, tools, and techniques to support office operations and produce a variety of documents such as letters, reports, spreadsheets, databases, and graphs.
3. Knowledge of structure, programs and work methods of organization for personnel/manning issues.
4. Skill in fact-finding, problem analysis, problem resolutions, and development of concrete action plans to solve problems.
5. Ability to gather, analyze and present facts, communicate effectively, using tact and courtesy and possess the ability to plan, organize work, and meet deadlines.
6. Ability to plan and organize management programs and functions of an organization.

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.

Additional information

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

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

This is an acquisition demonstration project position NK-02 equivalent to a GS-5 to GS-7.

Direct Deposit:
All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

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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.

BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable.

Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements.
Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.
Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements.

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.

Air Force Materiel Command

The mission of the United States Air Force is: To fly, fight, and win ... Airpower anytime, anywhere. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide:

  • US Citizen

Agency contact information

Air Force Test Center Recruitment
Email
AFTC.Enterprise.Recruiting@us.af.mil
Address
AF Test Center
6437 6th Street
Bldg 430, Rm 119
Hill AFB, UT 84056
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