Kirtland AFB (DAF)
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS SPECIALIST
Kirtland AFB (DAF), Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101
Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to serve the installation as the Community Program and Unit Cohesion Lead Coordinator to plan, manage and direct a wide range of community programs, services and activities to improve unit cohesion, resiliency, lethality, and readiness for Total Force Airmen.
Overview Salary: $75,489 – $98,141 per year. Location: Kirtland AFB, NM. FEW vacancies. Remote job: No. Telework eligible: Yes. Travel: Occasional. Relocation expenses: No. Appointment type: Permanent. Work schedule: Full‑time. Series: 0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program (GS‑11). Supervisory status: No. Security clearance: Not required. Drug test: No. Financial disclosure: No. Announcement number: 8Y‑AFPC‑12858687‑070766‑DPW. Control number: 853286600.
Responsibilities
Plan, develop, market and execute diversified, innovative, needs‑based social, cultural, installation‑wide special events, community programs and unit cohesion activities.
Coordinate with other agencies to implement programs, community activities, special events and networked plans to maximize resources.
Assist with development of marketing strategies, event publicity and promotions and customer engagement strategies.
Write professional proposals for cooperative agreements with on‑ and off‑installation partners.
Create a concierge experience to deliver beneficial and quality programs and services.
Coordinate with owning units to identify available spaces for programs, organized activities and events to match customer needs.
Plan, establish, conduct and maintain an initial training program for Community Program and Unit Cohesion tasks; conduct training using the 3F1 Air Force Job Qualification Standard.
Ensure compliance with applicable policies and standards.
Qualifications Conditions of employment include U.S. citizenship required, selective service registration for males, PCS provisions, overtime, and possible air travel.
Specialized experience: Minimum one year at GS‑09 level (or equivalent), or experience in military recreation, morale, welfare, and recreation business operations, or community event planning.
OR education: Ph.D., LL.M., or 3 full years of graduate education. Transcripts required.
OR combination: Education plus experience totaling 100%. Transcripts required.
Federal time‑in‑grade requirement: One year at GS‑09 for GS‑11.
Applicant Eligibility
Federal employees – Competitive service
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Military spouses
Installation‑wide, AF Internal or AF DCIPS Candidates, Military Spouses Preference candidates, and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) candidates.
Benefits A federal employee benefits package is comprehensive and includes health, retirement, life insurance, etc. Eligibility depends on full‑time status.
Required Documents
Online application questionnaire.
Resume (maximum two pages).
Transcripts or registration/license if education is required.
Veteran preference documents, SF‑50 for current or former federal employees, etc.
Any additional documents mentioned in the posting.
Application Instructions Complete the application package by 11:59 PM (ET) on 01/06/2026. Use USAJOBS to apply and submit all required documents.
Agency Contact Phone: 1‑800‑525‑0102 Email: DO.NOT.EMAIL@CALL.ONLY Address: Kirtland AFB, 1551 Wyoming Blvd SE, Bldg 20325, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117, US.
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Overview Salary: $75,489 – $98,141 per year. Location: Kirtland AFB, NM. FEW vacancies. Remote job: No. Telework eligible: Yes. Travel: Occasional. Relocation expenses: No. Appointment type: Permanent. Work schedule: Full‑time. Series: 0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program (GS‑11). Supervisory status: No. Security clearance: Not required. Drug test: No. Financial disclosure: No. Announcement number: 8Y‑AFPC‑12858687‑070766‑DPW. Control number: 853286600.
Responsibilities
Plan, develop, market and execute diversified, innovative, needs‑based social, cultural, installation‑wide special events, community programs and unit cohesion activities.
Coordinate with other agencies to implement programs, community activities, special events and networked plans to maximize resources.
Assist with development of marketing strategies, event publicity and promotions and customer engagement strategies.
Write professional proposals for cooperative agreements with on‑ and off‑installation partners.
Create a concierge experience to deliver beneficial and quality programs and services.
Coordinate with owning units to identify available spaces for programs, organized activities and events to match customer needs.
Plan, establish, conduct and maintain an initial training program for Community Program and Unit Cohesion tasks; conduct training using the 3F1 Air Force Job Qualification Standard.
Ensure compliance with applicable policies and standards.
Qualifications Conditions of employment include U.S. citizenship required, selective service registration for males, PCS provisions, overtime, and possible air travel.
Specialized experience: Minimum one year at GS‑09 level (or equivalent), or experience in military recreation, morale, welfare, and recreation business operations, or community event planning.
OR education: Ph.D., LL.M., or 3 full years of graduate education. Transcripts required.
OR combination: Education plus experience totaling 100%. Transcripts required.
Federal time‑in‑grade requirement: One year at GS‑09 for GS‑11.
Applicant Eligibility
Federal employees – Competitive service
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Military spouses
Installation‑wide, AF Internal or AF DCIPS Candidates, Military Spouses Preference candidates, and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) candidates.
Benefits A federal employee benefits package is comprehensive and includes health, retirement, life insurance, etc. Eligibility depends on full‑time status.
Required Documents
Online application questionnaire.
Resume (maximum two pages).
Transcripts or registration/license if education is required.
Veteran preference documents, SF‑50 for current or former federal employees, etc.
Any additional documents mentioned in the posting.
Application Instructions Complete the application package by 11:59 PM (ET) on 01/06/2026. Use USAJOBS to apply and submit all required documents.
Agency Contact Phone: 1‑800‑525‑0102 Email: DO.NOT.EMAIL@CALL.ONLY Address: Kirtland AFB, 1551 Wyoming Blvd SE, Bldg 20325, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117, US.
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