Human Resources Specialist (Military)

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command • Eglin AFB, FL

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About The Position

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position serving as Chief, Customer Support, responsible for administering all aspects of the section. 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 assigned tasks. The position requires the incumbent to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements, obtain and maintain a Secret clearance, wear the uniform, maintain job-specific military specialty requirements, and meet applicable military qualifications. Regular assignments are ART duties; some non-ART duties may be assigned, generally not exceeding 30 percent of total responsibilities. The work schedule is aligned to allow participation in unit training assemblies. Temporary duty travel may involve commercial and military aircraft. The position may require duties outside normal hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays; shift work and emergency overtime may also be required. ARTs are eligible for 15 days of annual active-duty tour with military leave granted at full civilian pay, and Air Reserve units and members may be called to active duty during a national emergency.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Must be a current member of the Air Force Reserve or be willing and qualified to join.
• Must obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Must meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements, including military membership, uniform wear, job-specific military specialty requirements, and other applicable military qualifications such as age, height, weight, and physical fitness standards.
• Must maintain current certifications.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-07 level or equivalent, including practical knowledge of military personnel policies, procedures, rules, guidelines, and instructions, and knowledge of automated systems, personal computers, and software used to create reports and correspondence and extract data; experience must be reflected in the resume.
• Alternatively, a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, demonstrating the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Alternatively, a combination of education and experience meeting at least 100 percent of the qualification requirements.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements; one year at GS-07 is required for GS-09, where applicable.
• Knowledge of military personnel policies, procedures, rules, guidelines, and publications; unit mission; automated systems, personal computers, and software; civilian personnel guidelines and the master labor agreement; and Installation Personnel Readiness programs.
• Ability to analyze data and products and communicate effectively with diverse groups orally and in writing; good command of English.
• If qualifying based on education, provide college transcripts; foreign education must be shown to be equivalent to U.S. education.
• Must be registered for Selective Service if male, as applicable.
• Must use direct deposit as required for federal employees.
• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period or a two-year trial period, depending on appointment type.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package is available to the employee and family, subject to eligibility.
• ARTs are eligible for 15 days of active-duty tour each year, with military leave granted at full civilian pay.
• Recruitment and/or relocation incentives may be authorized; recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.
• PCS may be paid if authorized, subject to applicable requirements.

What This Job Offers

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