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Posted: February 12, 2026 (2 days ago)

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ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT ASSISTANT (OFFICE AUTOMATION)

Air Combat Command

Department of the Air Force

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$50,460 - $65,599

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GS-6 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $37,764 - $49,094

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-5. Bachelor's degree + some experience.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job is about being the main office helper to the leader of a large military group of around 500 people, handling daily administrative tasks and supporting personnel matters like performance reports.

It involves organizing records, managing correspondence, and ensuring smooth operations in a fast-paced Air Force environment.

A good fit would be someone detail-oriented with experience in office support, strong organizational skills, and the ability to communicate clearly, especially if they have a background in military or government administration.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-06 level or equivalent, including knowledge of administrative policies and procedures for unit operations
  • Familiarity with organizational structure to assess manpower and program efficiency
  • Ability to plan, organize work, and communicate effectively orally and in writing
  • Skills in analytical techniques for resolving financial or administrative issues
  • Knowledge of management principles and ability to develop, coordinate, and implement administrative programs and directives
  • Experience managing records, databases, and correspondence in an office setting
  • Meet federal time-in-grade requirement of one year at GS-06 within the past 52 weeks

Full Job Description

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as principal office assistant to the 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group Commander for an organization consisting of approximately 500 individuals.

Also, performs multiple duties associated with military personnel.

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 an extensive body of policies and procedures governing the overall unit administrative and orderly room operations.

Knowledge of various steps and procedures needed to perform duties, to ensure all actions are accomplished and if problems exist, to identify other alternatives as needed.

Knowledge of standard processes and procedures for evaluating program efficiency to implement processes to improve programs.

Knowledge of organizational structure in order to assess manpower authorizations and utilization. Knowledge of the basic objectives and policies governing various management or program operations.

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: Knowledge of Group missions, major issues, goals, objectives, and organizational structure.

Ability to plan and organize work; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Requires skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration and resolution of issues or problems of a financial nature.

Ability to develop, prepare, coordinate, staff and implement administrative procedures, programs and directives.

Knowledge of sources, responsibilities and means for providing assistance and advice to resolve problems.

Knowledge of the theory and principles of management and organization including administrative practices and procedures common to the organization 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. Major Duties:

Serve as the Officer and Enlisted Performance Report Program Manager. Creates, maintains, and updates multiple electronic and manual office records and numerous types of databases.

Reviews and processes incoming and outgoing correspondence, materials, publications, regulations, and directives to ensure all Group Commander suspenses are met.

Serve as the Group's Cost Center Manager for day-to-day oversight of resources and finances. Ensures completion of required administrative duties.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/12/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/12/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 7K-AFPC-12883058-118710-EMC