HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY)

Duties

Summary Continued

The primary purpose of the GS-11 position is: To serve as ARPC's senior technical advisor on military Guard and Reserve service dates and pay computations and life-cycle management programs. Plans, directs, organizes, manages and exercises supervisory controls over subordinate employees assigned to the Reserve Service Programs Management Branch.

DUTIES

Provides senior technical and expert advice and guidance on Air Force Reserves and Guard (ARG) Reserve Service Management (RSM) programs and systems.

Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Reserve Service Programs Branch ensuring that the various life-cycle service dates and record authenticity comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.

Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.

Represents the Reserve Service Programs Branch with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.

Responds to Air Force, DoD, Congressional and other high level inquiries

Responsible for researching, analyzing, evaluating and determining appropriate status and proper assignment within IRR/Standby reserve.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• A secret security clearance may be required for the GS-09 position
• 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.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• May be required to work overtime.
• May be required to obtain appropriate security clearances.

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, Administrative and Management Positions, 0201 Series.

(GS-09)
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 includes knowledge of Guard and Reserve Services Program Management support and personnel programs, computers/automated data processing techniques, requirements, methods, sources, procedures, system software/hardware and systems development life cycles, analytical and diagnostic methods, programming, and systems analysis; Knowledge of and skill in applying, practices and procedures involving HR concepts, principles, and practices of Guard and Reserve military personnel program and/or significant depth of knowledge and expertise in one or more specific programs to carry out routine to difficult work assignments. Note: Resume must show supporting details.

OR

EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. Note: You MUST submit a copy of your official transcripts.

OR

COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Applicants must have one year of progressively higher-level graduate education but have not obtained a master's or equivalent graduate degree. Therefore, a combination of experience and education. Note: You MUST submit a copy of your official transcripts.

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-09 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.

(GS-11)
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of a wide range of Guard and Reserve Services Program Management support and personnel programs/computer/automated data processing techniques, requirements, methods, sources, procedures, system software/hardware and systems development life cycles, analytical and diagnostic methods, programming, and systems analysis. Knowledge of the Guard and Reserve's major programs, mission, and functions of the organization. Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to improve organizational efficiency/productivity; develops new or modified work methods, processes or procedures. Note: Resume must show supporting details.

OR

EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related: Note you MUST submit a copy of your official transcripts.

OR

COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your official transcripts

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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

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:

Knowledge of procedures for extensive body of Regular, Reserve and Guard military laws, HR rules, procedures, policies and operations concerning sufficient IRR/Standby management requirements, including promotions, separations, retirements, and accessions.

Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.

Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Knowledge of general military HR system of record and office administrative and clerical procedures to include automated systems in the office automation hardware, software and peripherals.

Ability to select the law, regulation, procedure or precedent that applies to specific cases.

Ability to work under pressure of deadlines and short suspenses.

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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