HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY)
What you'd do
This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.
Major duties
The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as Chief, Career Development in administering all aspects of the section. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. To train reservists in the duties and responsibilities set forth herein. DUTIES: DUTY 1: Plans, directs, and controls all aspects of the Career Development programs for both Active Guard Reserve (AGR) and unit reservists. Responsible for the development of internal policies and procedures governing administration of Career Development programs to include: inbound assignments, senior officer assignments, twice deferred officer waivers, reassignments (voluntary/involuntary), separations (voluntary/involuntary/officer resignations), retirements to include high year of tenure/mandatory separation date extensions, conditional releases, and inter- and intra-service transfers assignments for officer and enlisted personnel; certification of military qualifications assignment eligibility for ARTs, AGRs and traditional reserve applicants; in-processing of personnel. DUTY 2: Manages the Air Force Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) Program. Obligates government funds on receipt of HQ AFRC/CV/A1K approval and approved physical. Responsible for preparation and processing EAD orders allowing the selectee to enter and exit the EAD program. Administers actions in Automated Reserve Orders Writing System-Reserves (AROWS-R). DUTY 3: Serves as advisor to commanders on unit human resources (military) programs. Interprets policy and provides procedural guidance to commanders, first sergeants, supervisors, and staff members regarding Career Development programs. Provides guidance and assistance on unit programs such as Transition Assistance Program, administrative separation procedures, reassignment policies, retirements and TDY relocation processing. Serves as focal point and acts as liaison, coordinates, and disseminates information to unit commanders, first sergeants, and managers on management of loss rates, discharges, and officer promotion boards. DUTY 4: Provides human resources management (military) advisory services to commanders and staff on all Career Development programs. Analyzes data and makes subsequent determinations regarding personnel matters which may involve or affect ARTs, AGRs, and traditional reservists. Advises supervisors or managers within the wing when actions may affect productivity or mission. DUTY 5: Ensures accuracy of Personnel Data System (PDS) and performs functional review of data reliability. Responsible for input of data pertaining to Career Development programs. Reviews daily and weekly transactions registers, HAF purges and reject listings to clear, correct and follow-up on suspended actions and correct mismatched data in the system. May be required to perform Installation Personnel Readiness duties and/or assist as directed.
What you need to qualify
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, Administrative and Management Positions for series 0201. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the lower grade, GS-07 level or equivalent. Examples of specialized experience includes: In-depth knowledge of military personnel policies, procedures, rules, guidelines, instructions, etc., to understand respective programs and converse with functional managers. OR EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Note: You must submit a copy of transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF BOTH EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirement is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. FEDERALTIME-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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 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 military personnel policies, procedures, rules, guidelines, and publications. Knowledge of unit mission. Knowledge of Installation Personnel Readiness programs. Comprehensive knowledge of automated systems, personal computers, and software. Ability to analyze data/products. Understand civilian personnel guidelines and the master labor agreement. Good knowledge and control of the English language. Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of individuals, both orally and in writing. OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS: This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies (UTA). Performs other related duties as assigned. The incumbent's regular assignments are ART duties; however, the incumbent may be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities. Maybe required to fly in commercial and military aircraft to perform temporary/permanent duty assignments. Employee may be required to work extended or other than normal duty hours to include evenings and weekends and may be subject to recall during other than normal duty hours. Emergency overtime may be required. The employee must obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance. 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. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay. Air Reserve units and members; are subject to immediate call to active duty in mobilization to meet a national emergency. For additional information regarding ART positions and/or military qualifications, please call 1-800-257-1212. Retired military are usually ineligible for membership in the AF Reserve. Retired military that have active AF Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment (position) on the application. A military service member's statement of service/certification will be accepted IF a terminal leave form or DD214 cannot be provided. The statement/certification should indicate member's separation from active duty is within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave. Individuals selected for ART positions must meet both civilian qualifications and uniformed military requirements. In addition to meeting civilian qualifications, applicants must obtain military membership in the Air Force Reserve, wear the uniform, maintain job-specific military specialty requirements, and meet other military qualifications such as age, height, weight, and physical fitness standards. For more information click here and speak with an Air Force Reserve Recruiter.
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