Army Reserve Administrator

U.S. Army Reserve Command • Birmingham, AL

20h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Military Technician position with the 81st Readiness Division, 314th Public Affairs Support Element located in Birmingham, Alabama. This position requires an active membership as a Soldier in the Army Reserve before a start date can be set. To learn more about minimum qualifications to join the Army Reserve, visit http://www.goarmy.com/reserve/jobs.html

Requirements

• This position is subject to Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.
• This position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• THIS POSITION REQUIRES ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP AS A SOLDIER IN THE U.S. ARMY RESERVE (USAR).
• The incumbent must successfully complete the Unit Administrator Basic Course within 18 months of appointment.
• The incumbent must successfully complete the Unit Pay Administrator Course within 18 months of appointment.
• One year of specialized experience which includes: providing administrative assistance in support of a military unit or military activity in one or more of the following areas: unit or individual training, medical readiness, personnel actions, financial actions, supply, or logistics; performing day-to-day administrative functions; and preparing or reviewing written products.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and process Request for Orders (RFOS)/Orders within applicable Army personnel systems.
• Coordinate training programs for personnel and review duty participation.
• Review documentation, identify discrepancies, initiate applicable pay actions, and coordinate resolution of rejected, incorrect or delayed pay.
• Research and resolve complex military pay and personnel discrepancies.
• Coordinate with soldiers, Commanders, servicing HR organizations, finance/pay offices, USARC and other supporting agencies.
• Review supporting documentation and personnel/pay data for accuracy before initiating or processing transactions.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to Commanders, soldiers and unit personnel regarding IPPS-A transactions, orders, participation, and associated pay processes.
• Maintain required systems access for all systems necessary to perform assigned HP/Personnel and pay support functions.
• Initiate, review, process, track and monitor military personnel actions and transactions in IPPS-A, performing corrective actions with authorize permissions as needed.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• New Army Reserve Military Technicians may be authorized moving expenses to their first official duty station.
• Recruitment, retention, and/or relocation incentive, advance in-hire rates, advanced leave accrual, and creditable service for leave accrual may be authorized when determined to be in the best interest of the government.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level