Joint Human Resources Specialist (Military)
What you'd do
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Major duties
Manage, adjust, and reconcile joint reserve manpower requirements and database changes directly with Military Service activities, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Major Subordinate Commands (MSCs), and Headquarters leadership to align with DoW policy. Function as the Air Force Individual Mobilization Augmentee (IMA) Unit Reserve Coordinator and Marine Corps Operational Sponsor, tracking readiness and executing diverse personnel actions (reassignments, gains/losses, and travel orders). Track man-day utilization, draft administrative correspondence, and monitor consolidated annual requirements for both the Reserve Personnel Appropriation (RPA) and Military Personnel Appropriation (MPA) budgets. Formulate mobilization operating procedures, review legislation, and provide structured officer/enlisted assignment recommendations to J9 leadership based on mission priorities and record briefs. Review, establish, and update all new and modified military position descriptions (PDs) within DLA to ensure logical duty compatibility and validate advanced educational requirements. Conduct regulatory research and develop comprehensive staff management studies to justify military staffing deviations and formulate recommendations for DLA and Service-level approval. Direct the officer and enlisted reserve promotion programs, coordinating vacancy submissions, conducting final packet reviews, safeguarding selection results prior to public release, and initiating required reassignments.
What you need to qualify
To qualify for a Joint Human Resources Specialist (Military), your resume and supporting documentation must support: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Analyzed and synthesized military position authorizations to ensure organizational structures were properly manned. Administered Air Force reserve personnel management by processing mobilization/training orders, assignments, promotions, and organizational structures in accordance with regulations, policies, and techniques. Solved complex military HR problems by interpreting and applying a wide range of HR management practices, federal laws, and precedents. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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