Human Resources Assistant (Military)
About The Position
The primary purpose of this position is to administer all stages of crediting service for non-regular retirement and implement this process for the Air Reserve Component on behalf of the Secretary of the Air Force. The position is the sole Air Force functional expert responsible for creating service histories in the Point Credit Accounting and Reporting System (PCARS) for new members of the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve. These histories establish the definitive service date used for career lifecycle eligibility, including accessions, promotions, training, and retirement. The role analyzes, researches, compiles, creates, and updates participation records in PCARS for Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve members, and responds to Air Force, Department of Defense, Congressional, and other high-level inquiries. Employment is subject to federal eligibility and hiring conditions, which may include a security clearance, overtime, and temporary duty travel. The position may require a one-year probationary period or a two-year trial period, depending on the appointment type.
Requirements
- At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-06 level or equivalent, including applying military laws, human resources rules, procedures, policies, and operations concerning military points crediting requirements.
- Knowledge of military human resources systems of record and office administrative and clerical procedures, including office automation hardware, software, and peripherals.
- Ability to work under deadline pressure and short suspense periods.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to select the law, regulation, procedure, or precedent applicable to specific cases.
- Alternatively, at least one full year of graduate-level education in a field directly related to the position, such as Human Resources, or a qualifying combination of specialized experience and graduate-level education.
- For applicable merit-promotion applicants, one year at the GS-06 level is required to meet the GS-07 time-in-grade requirement.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Males must be registered for Selective Service.
- Must complete the initial online questionnaire and additional assessments.
- Must provide transcripts when using education to qualify; foreign education must be shown equivalent to U.S. education.
- Federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
- May be required to obtain the appropriate security clearance.
- Must meet any applicable one-year probationary or two-year trial period conditions.
Responsibilities
- Administer all stages of crediting service for non-regular retirement and implement the process for the Air Reserve Component on behalf of the Secretary of the Air Force.
- Create service histories in PCARS for new Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve members.
- Analyze, research, compile, create, and update participation records in PCARS.
- Respond to Air Force, Department of Defense, Congressional, and other high-level inquiries.
Benefits
- Federal employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package for themselves and their families; specific benefits depend on position type.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
