Executive Support Specialist

• Supports the PACAF Deputy Commander. Provides critical analysis and brainstorming on issues of interest to senior leadership.
• Provides administrative support for the Deputy Commander. Providing project liaison and administrative supervision and direction to staff action officers who interact with the DCOM and the assigned front office.
• Controls the Deputy Commanders calendar. Arranges and schedules appropriate office calls meetings briefings roundtable discussions luncheons and social events.
• Plans organizes and executes complex programs meetings and visits (e.g. visits from senior government representatives senior foreign government representatives PACOM NAF and wing commanders). This position assists with managing the day-to-day administrative operations ensuring smoothly functional and efficient operation on behalf of DCOM.
• Serves as oversight for Defense Travel System actions for the Deputy Commander. Ensures accurate accounting information traveler information and funds availability within the DTS system.

• Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service see
• 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: position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Eligible for a Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) which is subject to change without notice
• 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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. Knowledge of security practices for ensuring the safeguarding of classified information is required.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours which may include overtime compensatory time or credit hour work.
• NE001 - Not eligible for telework as the position requires the employees physical presence due to face-to- face contact with others. May be eligible for telework during emergency or OPM prescribed unscheduled telework with supervisory approval.
• Selectee is required to meet specific physical standards and medical requirements consistent with being able to perform the essential functions of the overseas position.
• This position is obligated to the former incumbent and has return rights to this position under 10 U.S.C. 1586

This vacancy is being re-announced. Candidates who applied for Announcement # 9Q-AFPC-1259-FCM must self-nominate for this Announcement in order to receive consideration.

Please remember to re-submit all applicable supporting documents. Please be advised if you have missing supporting documents or the documents are incomplete you will not be eligible for the chosen appointment.

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 Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes (1) Applying thorough knowledge of staff operations management concepts principles and methodologies. (2) Using qualitative and quantitative techniques for analyzing and measuring effectiveness efficiency and productivity of administrative and technical programs along with knowledge of the mission organization and work processes of programs throughout a military command complex multi-mission local installation or equivalent and the relationships of administrative support activities to such missions. (3) Knowledge of military command structure missions programs and organizational relationships and program goals and objectives the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones and methods of evaluating planning actions as they relate to actual events.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. 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 staff operations management concepts principles and methodologies.
2. Knowledge of military command mission objectives and procedures to include: knowledge of various command entities involved in overall planning and execution of manpower personnel and services operations.
3. Knowledge of military command structure programs and organizational relationships and program goals and objectives the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones and methods of evaluating and planning actions as related to actual events.
4. Skill in basic analytical ability to discern short medium and long-term effects of changes in staff operations practices procedures and policies and to effectively analyze the various components of staff operations as part of an integrated whole.
5. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing. Utmost tact and diplomacy are required to meet all requirements and ensure all contacts are handled appropriately.
6. Ability to negotiate complex issues and maintain good working relationships.