Supervisory Executive Officer

About the Role:

The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Supervisory Executive Officer (NH-0301-03) to work at the USAF Test Pilot School, USAF TPS/CCE at Edwards AFB, CA.

The purpose of this position is to supervise, lead, plan, establish, administer, and direct policies, methods, and controls necessary for the effective management of Group-level administrative support programs. This position serves as the principal staff supervisor/advisor to the Commander and Group Senior Leadership on administrative management issues and resolutions and is the focal point for short and long range planning, management effectiveness analysis, and any administrative special projects. As a staff consultant, will make personal contacts with all levels of management at the 412TW, AFTC, STARCOM, and Higher Headquarters.

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Location: Edwards, CA (Edwards Air Force Base)

Typical 2026 salary range: $104,349 - $161,313 per year/per hour (includes locality)

"If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the stated VOP, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position."

Telework Information: Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prescribed "Unscheduled Telework"

Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible

Incentives:
• This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.

Direct Hire Authority: NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.

Desired Skills:

- 3 years of office management experience required.

- 2 years of administrative experience at the NH-03 level desired.

- 2 years of 1st level leadership experience desired.

- Candidate must be reliable, dependable, and able to work independently and exercise good judgment with a high level of confidentiality. This person will be articulate, resourceful, and able to juggle many tasks at the same time under pressure and frequent interruptions.

Major Duties:

- Performs the full range of administrative supervisory duties to include supervising and/or directing the daily activities of approximately 5-6 personnel (civilians, enlisted, officers, and/or contractors) engaged in executing the technical and administrative responsibilities assigned to a Group-level Command Section. Finds ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work directed.

- Serves as the principal staff supervisor/advisor to the Commandant on administrative management issues/resolutions and is the focal point for special projects & studies. As the expert/consultant in the administrative field, incumbent will provide advisory, consulting, and reviewing services and will exercise functional authority and responsibility over the Group administrative support functions.

- Responsible for execution of the day-to-day Command Section activities which include managing workflow, managing leadership calendars, handling front office visitors, tracking enlisted and officer performance briefs (EPBs/OPBs), Promotion Recommendation Forms (PRFs), decorations, and electronic Staff Summary Sheets (eSSSs), developing staff meeting slides, weekly reports and operating instructions, resolving complaints, and providing oversight of the Group additional duty assignments.

- Works closely with with AFTC/CCE and TW/CCE for coordination of mission essential packages. Serves as a spokesperson for the Group at senior level management meetings to explain and interpret policy, to negotiate important issues affecting the organization's objectives, and to make commitments where authorized.

- Responsible for the planning, management and execution of the TPS protocol and public affairs programs to include conferences, briefings, ceremonies, official and social functions, social media postings, magazine articles, video documentaries, and guided tours that include

Command, Center, Wing and foreign senior leaders and staff as well as various internal and external organizations.

- Works with the Protocol Office to ensure senior leader visits are properly managed IAW local policy and procedural guidance. Schedules and requests multimedia services for official visits and ceremonies, ensuring schedule, location and special access requirements for security purposes are in place.

- Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with other base organizations, senior leadership, representatives from other military services, Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, and other related civilian organizations.

-Responsible for administering the recognition program including preparing, reviewing, and submitting write-ups for military and civilian awards packages. Oversees and coordinates quarterly/annual Commanders Calls, awards/recognition and retirement ceremonies for the organization.

Qualifications/Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship

Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance

Knowledge of civilian and military administration. Ability to supervise employees using knowledge of personnel management regulations and procedures required to train, direct, mentor, motivate, and appraise employees.

Knowledge of Equal Employment Office, safety, and security regulations, practices, and procedures.

Knowledge of Test & Evaluation operations, products, services, needs, and goals of program(s) and the organizations served, and related customer, functions, resources, and users. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.

Expert knowledge of regulations governing military performance reports, decorations, promotions and disciplinary actions.

Expert knowledge of protocol principles, methods, practices and precedence.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits:

Paid Time Off:

11 Federal Holidays each year

13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative)

Paid Vacation Time:

13-26 days per year based on length of employment

Health Insurance:

No waiting period to qualify for you and your family

Retirement:

Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)

Basic Benefits Plan

Social Security:

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), like a 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching)

Health & Wellness:

Various Medical

Flexible Spending Account

Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance

Work/Life Balance:

Family and Medical Leave Act

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position)

Career Development:

Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities

Career enhancement and promotion opportunities

To learn more about our benefits, please check out the AFTC Benefits Trifold at https://simplebooklet.com/260902aftcbenefitstrifold

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Learn more about the new resume requirements at:

https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include

https://afciviliancareers.com/PDF/FederalResumeWriting.pdf

Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Classification & Qualifications for Federal Government Employees:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/

Please visit the Air Force Test Center job board to view other career opportunities:

https://www.aftc.af.mil/About-Us/Jobs/