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DEPUTY DIRECTOR For Installation Support

Air Force District of Washington

Department of the Air Force

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$143,913 - $187,093

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GS-13 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $88,520 - $115,079

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-12. Expert-level knowledge in field.

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

Job Description

Summary

This role involves assisting the head of a large support team in managing daily operations for an Air Force base, including things like IT, security, housing, food services, and maintenance for thousands of people.

It's perfect for someone with years of experience leading complex teams in military or government settings who enjoys overseeing big-picture planning and motivating staff.

The job requires strong organizational skills to handle multiple services efficiently without needing a specific degree.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-13 level or equivalent, working with large organizations providing communications, security, contracting, meals, lodging, recreation, and maintenance support
  • Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures
  • Ability to plan, organize, direct functions, and mentor staff through subordinate supervisors
  • Ability to analyze, plan, coordinate, and adjust work operations across multiple segments to meet objectives within resources
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
  • Meet federal time-in-grade requirement of one year at GS-13 for GS-14 eligibility

Full Job Description

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Mission Support Group (MSG) Deputy in an MSG with more than 950 funded authorizations.

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, SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes: (1) Works with large, complex organizations that provide communications support (computer network, email, telephone, etc.); security; contracting; meals; lodging; recreation; building, utilities, road, and grounds maintenance and repair; as well as other functional support to large installations with many buildings, facilities, roads, and acreage.

(2) Works with safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.

and (3) Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors.

This job does not have an education qualification requirement or applicable education substitution for experience.

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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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 large, complex organizations that provide communications support (computer network, email, telephone, etc.); security; contracting; meals; lodging; recreation; building, utilities, road, and grounds maintenance and repair; as well as other functional support to large installations with many buildings, facilities, roads, and acreage.

2. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. 3.

Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors. 4.

Ability to analyze, plan, coordinate, and adjust work operations of multiple organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. 5.

Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. 6. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

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:

- As deputy to the commander, plans, organizes, and oversees the day-to-day support activities that the MSG provides to the installation, supporting 34,000 personnel including joint active, guard and reserve personnel, retirees, DoD and Federal Agency civilians, contractors and dependents.

- Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. - Represents the MSG with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.

- Participates in special projects and initiatives and performs special assignments to include long-term planning, functional/technical advice and guidance, and continuity of management.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/7/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/7/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 8N-AFPC-12929068-239910-RGD