ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SPECIALIST

U.S. Air Force Academy

Colorado Springs (CO)

On-site

USD 63,000 - 82,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

The U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs is seeking a leader to manage daily operations of the 3,500-acre JVTC and coordinate facility maintenance.

The role includes organizing training courses, developing education materials, and ensuring all training sites and equipment remain safe and ready for cadet readiness programs. Responsibilities also cover collaborating with CE and contractors, updating curricula, and maintaining training resources to support cadet training for a large student

Qualifications

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application.
Education must be accredited by the Department of Education. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program.

Responsibilities

Manage daily operations of the JVTC and coordinate with 10 ABW CE and contractors to keep training facilities safe and operational.
Identify, schedule, and conduct training courses at the JVTC, ensuring sites are prepared and equipment is operational.
Develop and maintain a comprehensive collection of training materials including written guides, visual aids, multimedia resources, and curriculum materials.

Job description

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to provide daily leadership and management of the 3,500-acre Jacks Valley Training Complex (JVTC), which supports the warfighter readiness training of 4,000 cadets annually.

Key Responsibilities

Manage Daily Operations of the JVTC. Manages the daily operations of the USAF Academy's 3,500-acre JVTC, supporting the training of 4,000 cadets annually. Facility Management. Manages all aspects of facility maintenance, repair, and upgrades for the JVTC. Coordinates with 10 ABW Civil Engineering (CE) and contractors to ensure all training facilities, equipment, and real property remain safe and operational at all times. Conducts Training Courses.

Identifies, schedules, and conducts training courses at the JVTC, ensuring that all training sites are prepared, equipment is operational, and supplies are available. Develops Education and Training Materials and Testing Procedures. Develops and maintains a comprehensive collection of training materials for the JVTC, including written guides, visual aids, multimedia resources, and other curriculum materials.

Requirements & Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

********************ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS******************** ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date.

Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.

Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position.

The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following: Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member Branch of Armed Forces Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s) Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty Terminal leave start date (if applicable) Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e.

separation or retirement) Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander. Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Air Force Academy, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $63351 – $82362/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-29.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.