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SUPERVISORY SUSTAINMENT SERVICES SPECIALIST-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Department of the Air Force
Air Force Materiel Command

Summary

Veterans' preference does not apply to DHA recruitment.

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a HQ Air Force Test Center (AFTC) program manager/action officer, including staff agencies at 412th Test Wing, Edwards AFB, CA; 96th Test Wing, Eglin AFB, FL; Arnold Engineering and Development Complex, Arnold AFB, TN and numerous operating locations throughout the US providing strategic/technical HR guidance.

Overview

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Posted today · Apply by 06/23/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 23, 2026
Location
FEW vacancies in the following locations:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$104,349 - $161,313 per year

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

Pay scale & grade
NH 3
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
Yes
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Secret
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
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Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
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Announcement number
AFMC-110103-12976091-KW
Control number
871927400

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Clarification from the agency

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

Duties

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  • Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities at least 25% if the time.
  • Prepares APF and NAF budgets, which include the expenditures required to conduct assigned programs.
  • Determines adequacy of facilities, identifies additional needs and recommends facility construction/alterations and renovation projects and monitors repair and maintenance of existing facilities and equipment
  • Develops, implements, monitors, and documents a comprehensive training program to ensure all staff members possess the necessary skills and knowledge for their position.
  • Develops flight vision and strategic plan IAW guidance from HHQ.
  • Manages and modifies contract to include reviewing contract pending contract changes, using daily inspections, inputs from contractors and military management to identify additional needs/shortfalls, gathers findings from inspections and inputs from contractors and military management to justify changes to the contract, receives approved contract mods from the contracting office and briefing contractor/management of changes.

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
  • Position may require an appropriate security clearance
  • Employee must maintain current certifications
  • Position may be subject to random drug testing
  • 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 Incentive may be authorized for this position
  • Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
  • 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.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one 1year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband (NH-02), equivalent to the next to lower grade (GS-11), or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience as a Supervisory Sustainment Services Specialist delivering expert supervisory personnel management responsibilities by identifying training requirements and implementing training programs for personnel; plan work to be accomplished by subordinates; prepares APF and NAF budgets; determines adequacy of facilities, identifies additional needs and recommends facility construction/alterations and renovations; coordinates with and assists engineers on requirements related to construction or renovation of new indoor and outdoor fitness and athletic facilities; manage and modifies contract to include reviewing contract and pending contract changes.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/Requirements:
1. Two (2) years of fitness and athletic facility operations experience desired.
2. Two (2) years of Government Purchase Card (GPC) and Defense Travel System (DTS) administration experience desired.
3. Two (2) years of Contracting Officer Representative (COR) experience desire.

IDEAL CANDIDATE: We are seeking a visionary and results-driven Flight Chief to lead, optimize, and align our operations with higher headquarters' strategic goals. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned executive leader who seamlessly balances personnel management, facility operations, financial stewardship, and contract oversight to deliver top-tier programs and services.

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 APF business and trade practices, characteristics, and methods of administering and evaluating contractors performing Food and Beverage operations as well as Government Postal duties.
2. Knowledge of APF and NAF business and trade practices, characteristics, and methods of delivering Fitness and Sports programming to customers.
3. Knowledge of NAF business and trade practices, characteristics, and methods of delivering Lodging and Sundry services to customers.
4. Knowledge of program and facilities management, safety, fire, and environmental regulations, practices, and procedures, as well as facility design and equipment selection and purchase.
5. Skill in teaching and communicating effectively with others both orally and in writing to promote and report on the program, and to resolve problems and answer questions relating to the program.
6. Skill in preparing budgets, program evaluations, and facility administration; managing financial and physical resources of the assigned programs; and in effectively organizing and utilizing available resources within the program framework.
7. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with individuals, co-workers, contractors, and leaders of both on and off base organizations.
8. Ability to dissect customer desires and siphon them into a proposed plan of action to improve service.

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-11 to GS-12.


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.

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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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