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Posted: January 12, 2026 (3 days ago)

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RECRUITING SERVICE SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command

Department of the Air Force

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$51,235 - $66,605

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GS-5 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $33,878 - $44,042

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience. Bachelor's degree.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves providing administrative support to the Air Force Reserve Command's recruiting team, handling tasks like managing finances, tracking resources, and ensuring smooth operations for programs such as purchasing and safety.

It's ideal for someone organized and detail-oriented with experience in office administration and basic financial tracking, who enjoys supporting military recruiting efforts.

The role requires reliability in a government setting and the ability to communicate clearly with team members.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-05 level or equivalent, including administrative and financial support in a unit or office setting
  • Knowledge of policies and procedures for administrative programs like task management, Government Purchase Card (GPC), safety, and supply management
  • Proficiency in office automation software for creating documents, spreadsheets, reports, and databases
  • Understanding of budget and financial management regulations to monitor funds, process transactions, and maintain records
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with tact and courtesy
  • Ability to perform arithmetic computations and organize management programs
  • Meeting federal time-in-grade requirements (one year at GS-05 for GS-06 eligibility)

Full Job Description

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the primary point of contact to the Air Force Reserve Command Recruiting Service (AFRC RS), Recruiting Flight assigned personnel, for all administrative support programs such as task management, financial and resources management, Government Purchase Card (GPC) program, safety program, and others.

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-05, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of an extensive body of policies and procedures governing overall unit administrative and recruiting service functions and operations; administration of administrative office support programs such as task management, Government Purchase Card (GPC) program, safety program, Information Technology Asset Management (ITAM) accounts, security, supply and drug demand program; knowledge of a body of budget and financial management regulations, practices, procedures, and policies related to financial management activities; monitors status and availability of authorized funds ensuring funds are available and properly executed; knowledge of various office automation software processing procedures and function keys to develop methods to produce a wide variety of documents; knowledge of a body of established rules, procedures, policies, regulations, precedent case files, and programs to perform the technical, personnel, administrative and operational support work of the organization and provide a variety of support and assistance to assigned personnel.

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-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-06 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 various office automation software programs, tools, and techniques to support office operations and produce a variety of documents such as letters, reports, spreadsheets, databases, and graphs.

Knowledge of an extensive body of rules, procedures, policies, and processes covering the review, validation, and submission of a wide range of funds management and financial transactions under appropriated funds and reimbursable accounts to process and extract budgetary data from a variety of forms, documents, and reports.

Knowledge of procedures and processes regarding such actions as ordering supplies and equipment, disposition and inventory of supplies, office equipment, and government vehicles.

Skill in performing arithmetic computations and ability to prepare and maintain a variety of financial records. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using tact and courtesy.

Ability to plan and organize management programs and functions of an 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:

Directly assists the Flight Chief in management of administrative office support programs. Performs a variety of technical tasks related to budget execution and records maintenance for the flight.

Serves as the flight liaison for supplies, equipment control, and property accountability. Performs clerical and administrative work in support of the flight/organization.

Performs as flight receptionist and administrative support for lead generations.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/12/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/12/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 42-AFPC-12863400-058966-MCF