Military Personnel & Administrative Specialist

U.S. Army Reserve Command • Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Military Technician position with the 88th Readiness Division, Reserve Personnel Action Center, located at Fort Lewis, Washington. The position requires active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve before a start date can be set. The specialist researches complex pay actions; prepares military personnel actions; maintains personnel files in compliance with laws and regulations; analyzes data and reports trends to management; provides technical advice on military pay accounts; guides others on administrative and personnel matters; and helps develop Standard Operating Procedures.

Applicants must meet one of the listed employment authority categories and satisfy the specialized experience and time-in-grade requirements. The position requires a personnel security investigation and may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination. A one-year probationary period or two-year trial period may apply. Direct deposit is required, and proof of U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

• Active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve is required.
• One year of specialized experience preparing military personnel actions, researching or analyzing pay issues, reviewing incoming regulations, ensuring compliance with rules, and advising on pay and personnel processes.
• Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07).
• A personnel security investigation is required; appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship is required.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Applicants must meet at least one of the listed employment authority categories.

Responsibilities

• Research complex pay actions.
• Prepare a wide variety of military personnel actions.
• Maintain military personnel files to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Research and analyze data to identify trends and report results to management.
• Provide technical advice on establishing and maintaining military pay accounts in compliance with laws and regulations.
• Provide guidance on administrative and military personnel matters.
• Assist in developing Standard Operating Procedures to ensure uniform interpretation and application.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; eligibility depends on position type and other factors.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable regulations and agency determination.
• Moving expenses may be authorized for eligible newly appointed Army Reserve Military Technicians.
• Recruitment, retention, and/or relocation incentives, advance in-hire rates, advanced leave accrual, student loan repayment, and salary negotiations may be authorized when determined to be in the government's best interest.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed