Administrative Officer
- Location:
- California, Vandenberg AFB
- Requires Relocation:
- No
- Start Date:
- 20/11/2025
- End Date:
- 26/11/2025
- Offering Type:
- Permanent
- Hiring Paths:
- Internal to an agency - appears on USAJOBS
- Service Type:
- Competitive
- Travel Percentage:
- Occasional travel
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Job summary
Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the primary financial and computer support assistant for the detachment performing a vast number of computer duties and administrative task.
Major duties
Serves as the primary Information Technology systems point of contact. Uses knowledge of IT principles, security regulations and local policies to support 16 agents locally as well as personnel at their OL-Ain Monterey California site. Serves as the AFOSI Detachment 804 Financial Resource Advisor. Uses an extensive body of rules, procedures, policies, and processes covering funds management and financial transactions as squadron budget and finance resource advisor. Serves as the detachment liaison for investigative matters and office support. Analyzes, plans and adjust work operations of multiple organizational segments to meet program requirements. Performs system administration, conducting systems, Local Area Network (LAN), and TEMPEST monitor for Classified IT networks duties. Provides guidance to detachment users on the technical aspects of the AFOSI automated systems, to include configuration management; database development and management; cybersecurity; user account management; printer and peripheral management; user access, connectivity, and monitoring of required network servers; and application software releases.
Qualification
Area of Consideration limited to one of the following employing Departments or Agencies: AF Audit Agency AF Cost Analysis Agency AF Elements AF Inspection Agency AF Legal Operations Agency AF Medical Readiness Agency AF Office of Special Investigations AF Operations Group AF Program Executive Office AF Public Affairs Agency AF Review Boards Agency AFELM and Other DoD Entities DoD Cyber Crime Center HQ AF Flight Standards Agency HQ USAF and Support Elements You MUST submit a copy of your latest SF 50 reflecting your current duty information, i.e., item 46, "Employing Department or Agency". 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-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: (1) Using IT INFOSEC security principles, concepts, practices, systems software, and database software, (2) applying computer capabilities and limitations, peripheral equipment, software configuration, automated data processes, and networking standards, (3) working with extensive body of rules, procedures, policies, and processes covering funds management and financial transactions, and (3) analyzing, planning, and adjusting work operations of multiple organizational segments to meet program requirements. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts. 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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. 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 IT INFOSEC security principles, concepts, practices, systems software and database software enables safe daily operations of the unit. 2. Knowledge of computer capabilities and limitations, peripheral equipment, software configuration, automated data processes and networking standards. 3. Knowledge of an extensive body of rules, procedures, policies, and processes covering funds management and financial transactions. 4. Knowledge of Local Area Network security requirements and techniques for protecting computer systems from viruses, data tampering, and unauthorized system entry. 5. Skills to perform arithmetic computations and functions. 6. Ability to analyze, plan and adjust work operations of multiple organizational segments to meet program requirements and ability to communicate both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. 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 transcripts with 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. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Evaluations
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. The resume/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. For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here. 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. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.