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Posted: March 9, 2026 (3 days ago)

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PROGRAM SUPPORT TECHNICIAN

Air Education and Training Command

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Location

Salary

$51,201 - $66,563

per year

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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 involves coordinating the retirement and adoption of military working dogs, handling paperwork, working with law enforcement agencies and the public, and ensuring everything follows specific government rules.

It's a support role in the Air Force focused on animal care and logistics at a base in Texas.

A good fit would be someone with experience in animal handling, strong organizational skills, and comfort communicating with diverse groups like officials and adopters.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-6 level or equivalent, including knowledge of property accountability and program administration
  • Knowledge of military working dog training, canine behavior, psychology, socialization, and safety procedures
  • Skills in public speaking, presentations, and customer service
  • Proficiency in computer software such as Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and WDMS for data analysis and reporting
  • Ability to collaborate with various offices, agencies, and the public through email, correspondence, and face-to-face communication
  • Strong reading, writing, and report development skills
  • Meet federal time-in-grade requirements (one year at GS-6 within the last 52 weeks for GS applicants)

Full Job Description

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Military Working Dog (MWD) Disposition Coordinator responsible for disposition of MWDs in accordance with PL 106-446.

Incumbent coordinates the efforts of the MWD disposition board, supports field units/DoD program managers, processes disposition packages, liaises with law enforcement agencies and public adopters.

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-6, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes having thorough knowledge of the principles and concepts of the entertainment industry adequate enough to identify program requirements and assist in administering multi-million dollar entertainment programs.

Knowledge of property accountability. Thorough knowledge of theater and entertainment activities associated with promotional/publicity activities and materials.

scope of responsibilities and the objectives, priorities, and deadlines.

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-6 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-7 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 and skill in military detector and patrol dog training and utilization, canine behavior and psychology, socialization, companion animal training as well as safety procedures and requirements pertaining to the handling of military working dogs.

2. Skill and ability in public speaking and presentation. 3. Skill and ability in customer/client service. 4.

Proficiency with basic computer software (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat Adobe Pro, WDMS, etc.) for data collection and analysis, report writing, web-site maintenance, and presentations. 5.

Ability to collaborate effectively with a wide array of offices and agencies through e-mail, hard-copy correspondence, and face-to-face communication to include public speaking. 6.

Ability to read, write, and effectively develop quality presentations and reports. 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:

Originates, tracks, processes, and coordinates requests for disposition of military working dogs (MWD) assigned to 341 Training Squadron (TRS), Lackland AFB, Texas, and accomplishes transfer or adoption of eligible excess MWDs to law enforcement agencies (LEA) or private parties, respectively, in accordance with Air Force Joint Instruction 23-224.

Tracks, processes, and coordinates requests for disposition of MWDs assigned to field units, in accordance with Air Force Joint Instruction 23-126, DOD MWD Program, and Public Law 106-446.

Communicates verbally, in writing, and via mass media with DoD personnel and with members of the general public; represents and advocates the DoD MWD Transfer/Adoption program to members of other branches of the military, the federal government including representatives of Congress, and the public.

Compiles and maintains records for each dog for which disposition is requested from the 341 TRS and field units; summarizes data, and presents it when required.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/9/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/9/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 9P-AFPC-12905289-135107-SLB