Human Resources Specialist (Military)

Air Force Global Strike Command • Barksdale AFB, LA

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About The Position

The Human Resources Specialist serves as the Wing’s senior program manager for Installation Personnel Readiness (IPR), planning, analyzing, and directing personnel readiness, mobilization, and contingency operations in support of the Wing mission. The position is the Wing’s technical authority for IPR and related matters and its sole technical expert for readiness and deployment information systems, including DCAPES, IDS, and JOPES. The role also manages the Wing’s PERSCO program to ensure the Wing can establish and execute installation-wide personnel support during crisis operations. Additional duties include administering personnel programs and processing complex voluntary and involuntary outbound assignments, high-year-of-tenure actions, and retirements, as well as other duties supporting the Force Support Squadron and Wing mission.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Must meet the specialized experience requirement: at least one year of experience at the GS-07 level or equivalent in military personnel readiness program management, contingency planning, and mobilization policy; operation and analysis of complex readiness systems; AFFORGEN and its impact on Wing mission capability; and work leadership and on-the-job training techniques.
• Alternatively, qualify through a master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education toward such a degree, or an LL.B. or J.D. in a relevant field; transcripts must be submitted when qualifying based on education.
• Alternatively, qualify through a combination of specialized experience and education; transcripts must be submitted.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements, including one year at GS-07 for the GS-09 level when applicable.
• Demonstrated skill in managing military personnel readiness and mobilization programs.
• Ability to direct and execute deployment operations using readiness systems such as DCAPES, JOPES, and IDS.
• Skill in administering personnel accountability and contingency support programs such as PERSCO and AFPAAS.
• Ability to analyze complex data, resolve system conflicts, and provide authoritative technical guidance.
• Skill in communicating complex information and providing advisory services to senior leadership.
• Knowledge of military personnel automated systems and office automation software, tools, and techniques for producing documents, reports, spreadsheets, databases, and graphs.
• Must register for Selective Service if male.
• Must complete the initial online questionnaire and additional assessments.
• Must use direct deposit as a federal employee.
• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period or a two-year trial period.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Wing’s technical authority and senior program manager for Installation Personnel Readiness, mobilization, and contingency matters.
• Manage and execute readiness and deployment IT systems, including DCAPES, IDS, and JOPES.
• Manage and direct the Wing’s Personnel Support for Contingency Operations program, ensuring personnel support functions can be established for the entire installation during crisis operations.
• Administer foundational personnel programs and actions as directed.
• Process complex voluntary and involuntary outbound assignments, including high-year-of-tenure actions and retirements.
• Perform other related duties supporting the Force Support Squadron and Wing mission as directed by leadership.

Benefits

• Potential PCS reimbursement, if authorized and subject to applicable rules.
• Federal employee benefits package, with benefits available to the employee and family depending on position type and eligibility.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to eligible federal employees.

What This Job Offers

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