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DIRECTOR OF SERVICES-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 Evaluating work performance of subordinates; giving advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters; interviewing candidates for positions; recommending appointment, promotion, or reassignment.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
05/12/2026 to 05/26/2026
Salary
$117,107 - $137,255 per year

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

Pay scale & grade
NH 3
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
Supervisory status
Yes
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-030103-12956253-JSB
Control number
868497700

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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  • Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities at least 25% of the time.
  • Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of Services.
  • Represents Services with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
  • Determines, evaluates and revises long-range plans, program goals/objectives, and functions of Services. Determines, evaluates and revises long-range plans, program goals/objectives, and functions of Services.

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
  • 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/
  • 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
  • The employee is required to obtain and maintain a security clearance commensurate with the position's sensitivity code.
  • Employee must maintain current certifications
  • May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
  • Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
  • 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.
  • 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 position meets the executive exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.205).
  • Incumbent may be required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and, if so, will be required to file annually.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Here.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in 1) Evaluating work performance of subordinates; giving advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters; interviewing candidates for positions; recommending appointment, promotion, or reassignment. 2) Researching and determining or recommending appropriate actions or interpretation of issues that impact organization, installation, command, or agency. 3) Establishing review systems for the organization that make certain government needs are met and validated, and that economy and quality of operations are maintained or improved. 4) Developing goals and objectives that integrate organization objectives. 5) Meeting with key customers and coordinating officials to assess customer satisfaction, explain organization policy and procedures, and resolving significant problems that arise.
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.

Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate for this senior leadership position is a strategic and results-driven professional dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our installation's diverse community. This individual will exercise second-level supervisory and managerial authority over the Services Branch, guiding all activities related to program development, community service, and business operations.
Specifically, the ideal candidate will have demonstrated excellence in the following core areas:

  • Advanced Leadership and Staff Development: Proven ability to plan, organize, and direct a multifaceted organization while mentoring, motivating, and appraising staff through subordinate supervisors.
  • Comprehensive Business and Financial Acumen: In-depth knowledge of Services' business operations (recreation, fitness, food service, hospitality, etc.) and the ability to apply sound business practices, accounting principles, and financial planning for both appropriated (APF) and non-appropriated (NAF) funds.
  • Strategic and Analytical Operations Management: A strong aptitude for analyzing program requirements, planning workflows, and adjusting operations across multiple segments to meet strategic objectives within available resources.
  • Technical Proficiency and Innovative Problem-Solving: Possesses the technical knowledge of facility management, safety standards, and contracting procedures necessary to develop innovative solutions and overcome resource limitations in a dynamic environment.
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. In-depth knowledge of Services' business activities, practices, policies, and functions to advise managers on quality customer service and profitable programs in recreation, fitness, food service, marketing, hospitality, mortuary, and search and recovery actions. Technical knowledge of good business practices, accounting principles, budget preparation, financial planning and personnel manning for funding and recruitment. To include technical knowledge of appropriated (APF), non-appropriated (NAF), and Command Lodging Fund (CLF) budget systems and financial matters relating to funding instrumentalities.
2. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
3. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors.
4. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
5. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
6. Technical knowledge of business, hospitality activities, safety, fire, health, facility (size and composition) standards, and Air Force and DoD procedures for facility construction/repair, project implementation. Technical knowledge of contracting/procurement procedures and regulations sufficient to prevent illegal or unauthorized expenditures of government funds. Requires extensive knowledge in functional areas in order to develop innovative approaches due to a combination of factors such as limitation in available funds, facilities, staff, volunteers, equipment, transportation and other resources and the wide range of leisure-time activities and interests.

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 NH-03 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13.

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.

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.

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  • 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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