SUPERVISORY HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (MILITARY/OA)

Duties

• Supervises employees in a quality-based environment for job classification of basic trainees
• Solicits background information from trainees about involvement with law enforcement agencies, drug experiences, and medical history, to include fears and phobias
• Conducts records review with trainees
• Serves as primary source of information for trainees/airmen regarding job selection procedures and requirements
• Manages activities involving Customer Service

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• The employee is required to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Personal data, to which the incumbent has access, are controlled by the Privacy Act of 1974 and must be safeguarded appropriately
• Overtime may be required, as may visits to technical training centers
• This is a Supervisory Position. A 1 year probationary period is required if applicant selected has not previously met this requirement. This position meets the supervisory exemption criteria of the Fair Labor Standards Act (5CFR.204)

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Positions, Human Resources Assistance, Series 0203.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include: Working knowledge of recruiting process from the Recruiting Office to the Military Entrance and Processing Station (MEPS) to entry into basic military training. Thorough knowledge of instructions, directives and guidelines relating to qualifications for enlistment in order to determine suitability and retention of trainees based on information extracted from personal history to include involvement with law enforcement agencies, drugs, alcohol, questionable moral conduct, and mental health issues.

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EDUCATION: Successful completion of completed graduate level education in a field directly related to the position which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of specialized experience and education as described above. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-08 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Working knowledge of recruiting processes from Air Force Recruiting Office to the Military Entrance and Processing Station (MEPS) to entry into basic military training. Thorough knowledge of instructions, directives, and guidelines relating to qualifications for Air Force enlistment in order to determine suitability and retention of trainees based on information extracted from personal history, to include any involvement with law enforcement agencies, drugs, alcohol, questionable moral conduct, and mental health issues.

2. Skill in analyzing verbal and written documentation relating to derogatory or disqualifying information; conflicting. incomplete, or inconclusive data relating to individual retention and job assignment. Must exercise common sense and sound judgment in analyzing pertinent information and how past behavior relates to job classification or Air Force eligibility. Oral and written communication skills are essential to developing, substantiating, documenting, and presenting facts to justify disqualification from PRP, corrections to military records, assistance from outside agencies, and recommendations for discharge action.

3.. Skill in determining a trainee's primary interest for joining the Air Force and ability to show trainees how they can reach goals by accepting a "needs of the Air Force" job. The ability to sell and motivate trainees into accepting non-preference jobs.

4. Uses selling skills to re-motivate trainees who have discharge options and are electing to separate. Knowledge of pay, trade unions, and hiring practices of civilian industries to compare advantages and disadvantages of civilian versus Air Force jobs.

5. Ability to brief groups of people, to include trainees or visiting dignitaries, and answer questions on processes. Knowledge of the Air Force assignment process and able to answer trainees' questions on technical school, first duty assignment, leave, travel pay, and shipment of personal belongings.

6. Working knowledge of personal computer usage, i.e. word processing packages, form-filling packages, spreadsheets. and presentation software. Skill in typing; a qualified typist is required.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

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