Human Resources Specialist (Military)

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

This Air Reserve Technician (ART) position serves as Chief, Customer Support, administering all aspects of the section and advising commanders on military human resources programs. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and receive benefits available to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. The incumbent also trains Reservists in the duties described below and must meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements, wear the uniform, maintain job-specific military specialty requirements, and satisfy applicable military qualifications and standards. The work schedule will be aligned to allow participation in unit training assemblies (UTA). Regular assignments are ART duties; non-ART duties may be assigned and generally will not exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities. The position may require temporary duty travel on commercial and military aircraft, and the employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. ARTs are eligible for 15 days of active duty tour each year with military leave granted at full civilian pay. Air Reserve units and members may be called to active duty during a national emergency.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Be a current member of the Air Force Reserve or be willing and qualified to join; ART incumbents must meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements.
• Meet the specialized experience, education, or combined education-and-experience qualification requirements for the GS-09 Human Resources Management Series 0201 position.
• Specialized experience route: at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-07 level or equivalent, including knowledge of military personnel policies, procedures, rules, guidelines, and publications, and sufficient familiarity with automated systems, personal computers, and software to prepare reports and correspondence and extract data.
• Education route: a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree and demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for the position. Transcripts must be submitted if qualifying based on education.
• Combination route: qualifying education and experience may be combined if the computed percentage of requirements is at least 100%; transcripts must be submitted when applicable.
• Meet the federal time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: one year at GS-07 is required for GS-09 consideration for covered merit promotion applicants.
• Demonstrate knowledge of military personnel policies, procedures, rules, guidelines, and publications; unit mission; automated systems, personal computers, and software; data and products analysis; civilian personnel guidelines and the master labor agreement; English; and Installation Personnel Readiness programs.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with diverse groups of individuals.
• Obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Maintain current certifications.
• Meet applicable Air Force Reserve military qualifications, including age, height, weight, and physical fitness standards.
• Register for Selective Service if male, as required.
• Identify part-time or unpaid experience and the duties, responsibilities, and weekly hours in application materials when seeking credit for that experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and control Force Management programs for Active Guard Reserve (AGR) members and unit reservists.
• Advise commanders on military human resources programs.
• Provide military human resources management advisory services to commanders and staff on Force Management programs.
• Administer actions in the Automated Reserve Orders Writing System-Reserves (AROWS-R).
• Ensure accuracy of the Personnel Data System (PDS) and conduct functional reviews of data reliability.
• Train Reservists in the duties associated with the position.
• Perform Installation Personnel Readiness duties or assist as directed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; eligibility and specific benefits depend on the position and employment status.
• ART eligibility for a 15-day active duty tour each year, with military leave granted at full civilian pay.
• Recruitment and/or retention incentives may be offered.
• PCS expenses may be paid if authorized, in accordance with applicable regulations.

What This Job Offers

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