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MISSION SUPPORT OFFICER

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command

Department of the Air Force

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Salary

$106,437 - $138,370

per year

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GS-12 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $74,441 - $96,770

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a high-level officer who leads and manages support operations for an Air Force Reserve unit, including logistics, communications, engineering, personnel, and security to keep the base running smoothly.

It combines full-time civilian work with reserve military duties at the rank of Colonel.

A good fit would be someone with extensive leadership experience in military or government support roles, strong organizational skills, and the ability to motivate diverse teams.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent in planning, organizing, and directing mission support operations like logistics, communications, civil engineering, personnel, and security
  • Current or recent federal service at GS-12 grade or higher (at least 52 weeks within the past year)
  • Military eligibility as an Air Reserve Technician Officer with rank of Colonel (O-6) and AFSC 030C0
  • Knowledge of logistics functions including supply, transportation, contracting, and base support requirements
  • Knowledge of safety and security regulations and procedures
  • Ability to lead, mentor, and appraise a diverse staff through subordinate supervisors
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, plus tact in dealing with various groups

Full Job Description

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

Air Reserve Technicians are full-time civilian employees who are also members of the Air Force Reserve unit in which they are employed.

In addition to their civilian assignments, they are assigned to equivalent positions in the Reserve organization with a Reserve military rank or grade.

Appointee's civilian assignments will consist of the following duties. THIS IS AN AIR RESERVE TECHNICIAN OFFICER POSITION.

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) Officer position located at 315th Mission Support Group with the military rank of Colonel / 0-6, AFSC: 030C0.

For questions concerning military eligibility please contact the Air Force Reserve Qualification Center at 1-800-257-1212.

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience which includes performing work with knowledge of planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, and controlling the activities and operations of the Mission Support Group.

This includes but not limited to logistics planning and readiness, communications, civil engineering, personnel, security forces and services.

Assuring reasonable equity (among units, groups, teams, projects, etc.) of performance standards and rating techniques developed by subordinates or assuring comparable equity in the assessment by subordinates of the adequacy of contractor capabilities or of contractor completed work.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the GS-12 grade/level or equivalent position in the federal service.

Federal Time-In-Grade (TIG) Requirement for General Schedule (GS) Positions: Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS-12 grade level or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral.

TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks 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.

Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of a variety of logistics functions including but not limited to communications, civil engineering, mission support, logistics planning and readiness, supply, transportation, contracting services, civil engineering.

2. Knowledge of support mission requirements in all areas of base support. 3. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. 4.

Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise a highly diverse staff and workforce through subordinate supervisors. 5.

Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of several organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. 6.

Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in relations with labor groups, civic groups, unit organizations, etc. 7. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

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:

The primary purpose of this position is: as an Air Reserve Technician (ART) Officer to serve as the Senior ART/Mission Support Group Commander at a tenant location, responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, and controlling the activities and operations of the Mission Support Group.

Plan, direct, organize, and manage the Mission Support Group program including such areas as logistics planning and readiness, security forces, civil engineering, communications, services, and personnel.

Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Represent the wing with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.

Accomplish special staff studies and projects resulting from reorganizations, regulatory changes, new technology, mission changes, etc.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/14/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/14/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 4U-ARTO-12935151-244407-PMP