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Administrative Support Assistant (Oa)

Full Time
$56,370 – $73,286 Per Year
Closing on Nov 24, 2025

Location:
Massachusetts, Westover Air Reserve Base
Requires Relocation:
No
Start Date:
18/11/2025
End Date:
24/11/2025
Offering Type:
Permanent
Hiring Paths:
Internal to an agency - appears on USAJOBS
Service Type:
Competitive
Travel Percentage:
Occasional travel

About Headquarters, Air Force Reserve 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. THIS IS AN AIR RESERVE TECHNICIAN OFFICER POSITION. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) Officer position located at HQ AF RESERVE CM with the military rank of Colonel/O-6, AFSC: 012M4Y. For questions concerning military eligibility please contact the Air Force Reserve Qualification Center at 1-800-257-1212. Who May Apply:: 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans AF DCIPS Interchange AF Internal Employee DoD Transfer (Excluding Air Force) EO 12721 Certain Former Overseas Employees EO 13473 Appointment of Certain Military Spouses Former Federal Employees (Reinstatement) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Employee Military Spouse Preference Non-AF DCIPS Interchange Non-Appropriated Fund Non-DoD Transfer Other (Interchange Agreements) PPP DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunities Act

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 manage the administrative and personnel program processes of the organization and serve as liaison with the manpower/personnel offices; additionally, trains reservists in all tasks of the position.

Major duties

Manages execution of Publications and Forms Program and all By-Law Programs. Performs work regarding planning and organizing all administrative activities and processes for the organization. Provides unit personnel support services. Manages, prepares and maintains documentation concerning the administrative orders program. Monitors and directs the control of incoming and outgoing correspondence; integrates a variety of software to produce final products.

Qualification

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, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-06, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of and ability to apply an extensive body of management and/or program analysis technical rules, guidelines, instructions, and data gathering methods to a wide range of situations in evaluating administrative operations; managing administrative programs and processes; developing and implementing procedures to track program status and maintain program health; preparing orders for a variety of actions, providing training and guidance in the preparation and publication of orders; analyzing plans and procedures, identifying weaknesses and resolving technical problems by recommending alternate approaches in order to work around obstacles; using various information systems and associated programs to research and compile data, prepare milestone charts and metrics, update databases; interpret higher headquarters policies and directives to make appropriate applications; performing other clerical and administrative work in support of the office/organization. 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-06 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 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 common clerical practices and procedures, office products and office routines. 2. Knowledge of personnel documentation and reporting procedures. 3. Knowledge of reserve programs and skill in scheduling for requirements. 4. Knowledge of official orders preparation instructions and procedures. 5. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, using tact and courtesy. 6. Knowledge of civilian time keeping program, procedures, and instructions. Qualified typist 40 WPM required. 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.

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.