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SUPERVISORY AIRMAN AND FAMILY READINESS SPECIALIST

Air Combat Command

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Location

Salary

$91,427 - $118,857

per year

Closes

January 29, 2026

GS-11 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $62,107 - $80,737

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-10. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years graduate study.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team at an Air Force center that supports airmen and their families with work-life balance programs, such as financial advice, family readiness, and community resources, especially during emergencies or missions.

It's a supervisory role at a military base in Nevada, ensuring these essential services continue uninterrupted for over 4,000 people.

A good fit would be someone with experience in social services or counseling, strong leadership skills, and a passion for helping military families thrive.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in behavioral or social sciences (or equivalent experience/combination)
  • One year of specialized experience at GS-11 level or equivalent, managing work-life programs for military installations
  • Knowledge of social/behavioral science principles and practices
  • Expertise in financial, budget, and resource management
  • Understanding of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations
  • Ability to supervise, mentor, and evaluate staff while planning and directing programs
  • Federal time-in-grade: One year at GS-11 (for current/former GS employees)

Full Job Description

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The primary purpose of this position is to exercise first level supervisory and managerial authority over the Airman and Family Readiness Center assigned to the 432 Support Squadron.

This is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.

IAW, DoDI 3020-42, Defense Continuity Programs. This position is designated as a key position IAW AFI 36-129.

Duties of this position are essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations.

Incumbents of key positions must be removed from their military recall status if alternative for filling of the position during an emergency are not available.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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, Professional and Scientific Positions, Series 0101.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Degree: Behavioral or social science or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

OR Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrate that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

OR Combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience include provides management oversight for activities assigned to the Force Support Squadron and involved in organizing, coordinating, directing, and overseeing the Airman and Family Readiness Program.

The position serves as principal advisor on work/life matters and as the policy advisor in the development and implementation of work/life services and activities.

The incumbent will provide services directly affect a large or complex, multi-mission military installation (exceeding 4000 serviced population).

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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. 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: Professional knowledge of concepts, principles, theories, and practices relating to social or behavioral science Knowledge of financial, budget, resource management practices and principles, and analytical and evaluative methods and techniques Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices and procedures Skill in effectively organizing and utilizing community resources within the program framework to augment the program to meet installation objectives Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources 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:

Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the Airman and Family Readiness Center Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.

Supervises professional staff of work/life service providers, military members, technicians, and volunteers Represents the Force Support Squadron with a variety of installation and functional area organizations Establishes, defines, and implements requirements for Airman and Family Readiness programs to ensure operations are in line with regulatory and fiscal requirements, support goals, and mission requirements

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/23/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/24/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 9H-AFPC-12871965-089990-MED