HR SPEC (MILITARY).

Air National Guard; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Air National Guard is seeking a seasoned personnel management specialist to support the 1AF (AFNORTH & AFSPACE) promotion programs and personnel development. The role includes advising on eligibility, processing actions, and maintaining data across MilPDS systems.

The position requires adherence to DoD and Air Force regulations, with responsibilities spanning selection, training, and utilization of active duty, guard, and reserve personnel and related detachments.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of military personnel regulations, practices and policies.
• Knowledge of Military Personnel Data Systems (MilPDS) and data processing functions, techniques and capabilities.
• Ability to interpret and advise managers and customers, retrieve data, process actions, and conduct briefings.
• Experience with organizing work and meeting deadlines; strong written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct personnel support and guidance on the Promotion Program for 1AF (AFNORTH & AFSPACE).
• Maintain selection, training, assignment, and utilization of 1AF personnel and subordinate units.
• Manage the Talent Market Place System for 1AF and subordinate units.
• Oversee Stratification, Force Management and Force Development programs for 1AF.
• Provide management advisory services on assigned programs.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Organization skills

Analytical skills

Education

Master's degree or higher

J.D./LL.B

Ph.D./ Doctoral degree

Tools

MilPDS

DoD systems

Job description

• Responsible for providing direct personnel support and guidance on the execution of the Promotion Program for 1AF (AFNORTH & AFSPACE)
• Responsible for maintaining the selection, training, assignment, and utilization of 1AF (AFNORTH & AFSPACE regular Active Duty, Guard, and Reserve officers/enlisted to/from command (to include subordinate units)
• Manages the Talent Market Place System for 1 AF (AFNORTH & AFSPACE), subordinate units and Canadian detachments
• Manages, directs and administers the Stratification, Force Management and Force Development programs for 1AF (AFNORTH & AFSPACE)
• Performs management advisory services on assigned programs

Duties

• Responsible for providing direct personnel support and guidance on the execution of the Promotion Program for 1AF (AFNORTH & AFSPACE)
• Responsible for maintaining the selection, training, assignment, and utilization of 1AF (AFNORTH & AFSPACE regular Active Duty, Guard, and Reserve officers/enlisted to/from command (to include subordinate units)
• Manages the Talent Market Place System for 1 AF (AFNORTH & AFSPACE), subordinate units and Canadian detachments
• Manages, directs and administers the Stratification, Force Management and Force Development programs for 1AF (AFNORTH & AFSPACE)
• Performs management advisory services on assigned programs

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
• U.S. Citizenship is 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
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• 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.
• Requires travel by military or commercial air to conferences, meetings, or other functions away from the duty site
• The employee is required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends and/or holidays and is subject to short or no-notice recall to duty for emergency situations or exercises
• Overtime may be required as workload demands
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance
• Performs other related duties as assigned

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, Human Resources Management, Series 0201.

Specialized Experience as a GS-09

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: Knowledge of, and skill in applying, the principles, practices, and procedures involved in administering a military officer/enlisted promotions program sufficient to: advised on eligibility and submitting packages; retrieve reports and process actions; compile statistics and analyze trends of promotions or other military programs; and serve as a technical resource to managers and customers. Ability to effectively organize assigned work and meet deadlines; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, both orally and in writing.

OR

Education

Must have successfully completed a 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. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts.

OR

Combination of Experience and Education

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 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.

Specialized Experience as a GS-11

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 include: Knowledge of military personnel regulations, practices, policies, and Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS) sufficient to: interpret and advise managers and customers, retrieve data, process actions, and conduct briefings.

OR

Education

Applicants have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, major areas of study such as Human Resources, Organizational Management, Organizational Development, Program Management, or related field of study. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience

Applicants have a combination of specialized experience and education as described above to meet the qualifications of the position. This education was received from an accredited University, College, etc. 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-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. 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.

Specialized Experience as a GS-12

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include: Knowledge of military personnel regulations, practices, policies, and Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS) sufficient to: interpret and advise managers and customers, retrieve data, process actions, and conduct briefings

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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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:

• Knowledge of military personnel regulations, practices and policies.
• Knowledge of Military Personnel Data Systems ( Mil PDS) and data processing functions, techniques and capabilities, and requirements.
• Knowledge of the organizational and functional responsibilities and operations of the employing organization.
• Skill in adapting analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to the measurement and improvement of program effectiveness, and in serving as a technical specialist and spokesperson to further operating agency objectives on important issues.
• Skill in preparing reports and/or briefing material. Ability to prepare special studies and staff reports, including the ability to meet emergency and/or changing program requirements within available resources and with minimum sacrifice of quality or quantity of work.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and to communicate well with others. orally and in writing, including preparing and conducting formal and informal briefings. Ability to effectively plan, organize work, and meet deadlines.

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 transcripts with