Human Resources Specialist (Military)

Air Education and Training Command•Lackland AFB, TX

17d

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to develop and sustain a human resources management strategy and personnel programs. The specialist guides and assists headquarters senior staff at the O-6 level and above with manning and personnel actions, policy development, and problem solving. The position provides expert-level assistance, guidance, and advice to the Commander and senior members of the Medical Readiness Command - Alpha headquarters staff, and manages, administers, and analyzes civilian and military personnel programs. It also supports workforce management functions with civilian human resources and senior leader management activities during backlog or requirements surge periods, performs other clerical and administrative work, and assists with planning, administering, and monitoring manpower resource requirements.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level, including expert knowledge of human resources, personnel, and manning principles, concepts, theories, laws, regulations, and methods.
Knowledge of military and civilian personnel programs, policies, and procedures, including career development, career progression, professional development, and federal department and OPM personnel and manning actions.
Expert knowledge of Air Force, DoD, and OPM military and civilian personnel policies and programs, including career management, mentoring, and performance reporting.
Knowledge of military personnel appropriations principles, legal requirements, and administrative practices; ability to gather facts, respond to questions, ensure compliance, and advise senior officials.
Knowledge of analytical methods for evaluating manning and appropriations data, preparing recommendations and executive summaries, performing statistical computations, and applying basic accounting practices.
Knowledge of Service Component and higher-echelon organizations, missions, functions, and operations, including HAF, AFMEDCOM, the Joint Staff, and combatant commands.
In-depth understanding of the Air Component mission, Air Force assignment procedures, military officer and civilian hiring practices, and factors affecting manning fill rates.
Proficiency with standard office computers and document, slide, and spreadsheet software; familiarity with military and civilian personnel systems.
Ability to establish effective working relationships and communicate orally and in writing, including preparing and conducting briefings.
Ability to exercise good judgment and conduct business professionally, courteously, and discreetly when working with General Officers.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements, including one year at the GS-11 level for GS-12 consideration where applicable.
Must complete the initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s).
Must meet Selective Service registration requirements if applicable.
Must comply with drug testing requirements for this position.

Nice To Haves

A strong background and experience with civilian personnel actions.
Experience with Air Component manning requirements in steady-state and contingency settings.

Responsibilities

Provide expert-level assistance, guidance, and advice to the Commander and senior MRC-A headquarters staff on human resources, personnel, and manning matters.
Manage, administer, and analyze civilian and military personnel programs.
Participate in workforce management functions with civilian human resources and senior leader management activities during backlog or requirements surge periods.
Perform clerical and administrative work in support of the office or organization.
Assist in planning, administering, and monitoring manpower resource requirements.