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Posted: January 29, 2026 (2 days ago)

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COMPUTER ASSISTANT

Pacific Air Forces

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Location

Location not specified

Salary

$43,106 - $56,039

per year

Closes

February 4, 2026

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 involves managing and maintaining digital tools and systems for the Air Force's maintenance group, including handling technical documents, ensuring secure data use, and supporting users with troubleshooting and training.

It's a good fit for someone with experience in IT administration, document management, and working with classified information in a military or government setting.

The role requires attention to detail and the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-06 level or equivalent, including handling classified data and managing technical publications
  • Proficiency in personal computers, electronic media hardware, and e-Tools for converting paper documents to digital formats
  • Knowledge of Technical Order documentation procedures, including procurement, filing, distribution, and disposal
  • Familiarity with e-Tools fundamentals such as Microsoft Windows administration, LDAP installation, and AFCEDS functions
  • Understanding of ETIMS functionality, including subscription, receipt, deletion processes, and user account management
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with ability to screen calls, prepare correspondence, and train users
  • Federal time-in-grade requirement: One year at GS-06 level if currently or recently in a GS position

Full Job Description

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 eTool Functional System Administrator (FSA), ensuring proper implementation, use, and maintenance of MXG eTool systems.

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 experience in handling classified data, maintaining technical publication files, managing requisitions and distribution, updating publications with revisions and supplements, and properly marking cancelled or superseded technical orders.

Experience with report functions within supported units, including conducting extensive searches involving historical records, multiple file systems, and potential system errors.

Proficient with personal computer and electronic media hardware (e-Tools), converting paper technical orders to digital formats, troubleshooting system issues, executing program commands, and applying required security processes.

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 Technical Order documentation including procurements, filing and distribution procedures and sufficient subject matter knowledge of the material content to classify, retrieve, distribute, conduct searches, and dispose of materials.

2.

Knowledge of e-Tools fundamentals including Microsoft Windows SDC and Windows administration functions, certificate/Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) installation, Air Force Center for Electronic Distribution of System (AFCEDS) functions.

3. Knowledge of the ETIMS functionality. Subscription, receipt, and deletion process. Sub-account and view-only user account management. 4.

Knowledge of routine office functions to screen telephone calls and visitors and prepare and review correspondence. 5.

Knowledge of correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and format to accurately prepare and edit written correspondences and reports. 6.

Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing. 7. Ability to understand and perform instructional/ training concepts and applications to users.

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:

  • Manages the eTools Program Manages the TODO program Manages Technical Order Distribution Accounts (TODAs) Manages Locally Developed Publications

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/29/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/29/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 9K-AFPC-12874929-092565-AAE