Supervisory Military Personnel and Administrative Specialist

U.S. Army Reserve Command • Fort Totten, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a military technician position with the 99th Readiness Division, Reserve Personnel Advisory Center Totten HUB, NY023, at Fort Totten, New York. The position requires active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve before a start date can be set. The incumbent manages and provides technical advice on military human resources programs and pay accounts, processes complex pay actions, and supervises the daily activities of personnel at the satellite center. The role also involves analyzing military HR management issues, developing recommendations and alternatives, responding to information requests, preparing reports and briefings, and interviewing candidates and recommending selections.

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation. Applicants must meet one of the listed employment authority categories and qualify through specialized experience, education, or a combination of both. The position requires one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 level, or a qualifying doctoral degree/graduate education, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Applicants with recent GS service must meet the time-in-grade requirement. U.S. citizenship is required, and direct deposit is required. A probationary or trial period may apply; a one-year supervisory probationary period may also be required. Supervisors must complete the required Army Civilian Education System course within the stated timeline.

Requirements

• Active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve is required before a start date can be set.
• Meet the requirements of at least one of the employment authority categories listed in the announcement.
• Qualify through one year of specialized experience managing military personnel programs; applying military personnel, finance, and administrative regulations and operating procedures; reviewing personnel and pay actions and resolving complex military pay issues; and complying with internal controls and inquiries. The experience must be equivalent to the GS-09 level.
• Alternatively, possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration.
• Alternatively, qualify through a combination of education and experience totaling at least 100% of the requirements.
• 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-09).
• If relying on foreign education, provide an evaluation establishing its equivalence to accredited U.S. education or evidence of full credit from an accredited U.S. institution.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Complete any applicable probationary or trial period and meet supervisory education requirements, including completing the Supervisory Development Course within one year of placement in a supervisory position.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide technical advice and guidance on a wide variety of military human resources programs.
• Analyze significant military HR management issues and problems and develop recommendations and alternative solutions.
• Manage and provide technical advice and guidance regarding the establishment and maintenance of pay accounts.
• Process and edit complex pay actions.
• Provide accurate and timely guidance in response to information requests.
• Prepare reports and present briefings.
• Supervise the daily activities of personnel within the satellite center.
• Interview candidates for positions in the organization and make recommendations.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable rules and agency determination.
• Moving expenses may be authorized for eligible newly appointed Army Reserve Military Technicians.
• Recruitment, retention, or relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Advance in-hire rates and advanced leave accrual may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Creditable service for leave accrual and credit for prior non-federal work experience and certain military service may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree