MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

The primary purpose of thisposition: isan Air Reserve Technician (ART) enlisted position in the Group Commander's Support Staff (CSS). Assuch, theincumbent will administer and direct the Group Commander's Support Staff functions to ensuresmooth day-to-dayoperations. Additionally, trains Reservists in the accomplishment of tasks set forth herein. Plans, organizes, and oversees the full complement of activities within the GroupCommander'sSupport Staff (CSS). Manages personnel, unit training and administrative programs management aswell ascontinuous improvement initiatives within the CSS. Oversees Group programs to facilitate the Groupand squadroncommander's vision. Keeps abreast of and briefs the Group and squadron seniorART(s)/Commander(s) regardingassigned program status; actual or potential problems and changes which could possibly affect theoperation of thegroup and subordinate units. Plans, organizes and executes all Group information management and personnel activities. Oversees the preparation, maintenance, and disposition of required administrative reports and other correspondence. Reviews internal operating procedures for personnel and information management to ensure effectiveness and compliance with current directives. Analyzes directives and develops procedures for smooth CSS operations. Interprets instructions and regulations and makes authoritative decisions in resolving administrative issues. Ensures publications library, filing system, and reprographic requirements are established and maintained. Responsible for monitoring and ensuring all unit reports are submitted. Manages training programs for administration (3A1X1) and personnel (3S0X1) inaccordance withestablished command guidelines. Acquires adequate training from agencies necessary to discusspersonal andprofessional development issues with assigned personnel. Ensures enlisted training is being conducted in accordance with Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP) requirements. Ensures in-house On-the-Job(OJT) training meets mission needs of all enlisted Air Force specialty codes within the Group CSS. Reviews higher headquarters' directives and develops local procedures to attain mission objectives. Ensure upgrade training for Group CSS personnel or ensures personnel attend required training for functional area. Prepares training outlines and lesson plans. Serves as the Group point of contact and liaison with the servicing Force Support Squadron on personnel and manpower actions. Serves as central point of contact to provide authoritative explanations of personnel and/or manpower related requirements, regulations, and procedures and to assist in resolving operational problems involving all functional areas of personnel. Manages personnel resource requirements. Compiles personnel and manpower transactions according to the specific, established requirements of each case. Prepares and delivers presentations such as briefings, training sessions, and consultations with serviced Commander(s), other staff agencies and functional areas to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters and convey information. Participates in special studies and projects relating to planning, coordinating, and analyzing the effectiveness/efficiency of the Group CSS in meeting Air Force Administration program goals. Assists managers in strategic planning and in identifying immediate and long-range program/training and technology needs.