HR Specialist (Military)

Air National Guard Units•Kingsley Field, OR

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 5 excepted service position with the Oregon National Guard’s 173rd Fighter Wing. The HR Specialist (Military), GS-0201-9, is located in an Air National Guard Wing Force Support Squadron and directs a small team of 2–4 subordinate full-time Commander's Support Staff (CSS) personnel supporting Group-level CSS and Orderly Room (CCQ) operations. The incumbent oversees CSS/CCQ functions, ensures efficient daily administrative support, and manages military program execution in accordance with the Personnel Services Delivery Guide (PSDG). The role includes training and mentoring staff to support mission readiness and compliance with Air Force policies. The position coordinates military personnel management activities, provides human resources and administrative support, leads at least two specialized functional areas, and provides limited supervisory oversight. Specialized areas may include administration, personnel, unit deployment management, training, and special program management. Supervisory duties include assigning tasks, monitoring progress, providing feedback, and appraising subordinate workers with approval from the GS-11 Supervisory HR Specialist. These duties constitute less than 25% of the position’s time and are performed under that supervisor’s guidance. The position requires U.S. citizenship, federal employment suitability, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. A qualifying domestic violence conviction disqualifies an individual from performing the duties. The position is designated Essential Personnel and may require work during state emergencies or disasters. Occasional work outside normal duty hours, shift work, or overtime may be required. A probationary period may apply.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, involving human resources management products or services and relevant DoD, U.S. Army, or U.S. Air Force HR program competencies; qualifying education or academic courses may substitute for some experience.
U.S. citizenship.
Participation in direct deposit.
Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers.
Federal employment suitability, determined through a background investigation before appointment.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.
Compliance with the Lautenberg Amendment; individuals convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties.
Applicants qualifying through education alone must have a related master’s or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.B. or J.D.; transcripts or supporting documentation are required.
Applicants born after December 31, 1959, who are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act must be registered.
Applicants claiming veterans’ preference or applicable DoD Priority Placement Program eligibility must submit the required supporting documentation.

Responsibilities

Coordinate personnel management activities and serve as a technical subject matter expert on military personnel policies, procedures, and regulations.
Guide and train lower-graded HR Specialists on promotions, reassignments, evaluations, awards, and other personnel actions.
Develop and review performance standards, help set expectations, provide performance feedback, prepare awards and disciplinary documentation for supervisory review, and coordinate staff development and training.
Coordinate human resources and administrative support for military personnel and serve as the primary unit-level contact for military personnel matters.
Collect, analyze, and compile personnel data for reports and briefings, including AFPAAS.
Lead two or more specialized functional areas and ensure compliance with Air Force policies.
Oversee preparation and publication of personnel documents and orders using automated systems; provide guidance on Defense Travel System administration, profiles, reports, and finance process support; support official mail and government purchase card activities.
Administer personnel records, evaluations, awards, promotions, leave programs, and official correspondence; interpret policy, maintain electronic records, assist customers, analyze personnel trends, and prepare leadership reports.
Maintain unit deployment documentation, coordinate with the Installation Deployment Officer, monitor unit status through logistics and personnel management software and systems, and process deployment and redeployment actions and documentation.
Plan and coordinate unit training; advise commanders, the Base Education and Training Management office, and unit training managers on training options, scheduling, and compliance.
Administer, oversee, or assist with special programs, including Government Purchase Card, Defense Travel System, Unit Drug Demand Reduction, Security, and Unit Recognition programs.
Assign tasks to lower-graded employees, monitor progress, provide feedback, and appraise performance with approval of the GS-11 Supervisory HR Specialist.
Perform other duties as assigned.