Human Resources Assistant (military)

United States Space Force; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Space Force is seeking a qualified professional to manage Air Force Reserve accessions in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The role requires navigating HR directives and coordinating appointments, transfers, and enlistments within the Reserve accessions framework.

Applicants should demonstrate strong written and verbal communication, analytical thinking, and proficiency with automated HR systems. Graduate-level education or equivalent experience is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of HR laws, rules, and policies governing Reserve Accessions.
• Ability to interpret and apply HR directives and instructions.
• Experience with appointments, commissioning, transfers, and enlistments.
• Ability to communicate clearly, orally and in writing.
• Experience with automated systems and PC software.

Responsibilities

• Manage Reserve accessions in accordance with applicable law, policy, and regulation.

Skills

HR laws & policies

Oral & written communication

Analytical skills

HR systems proficiency

Discretion and independence

Education

Graduate level education

Tools

Automated systems

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is to manage Air Force Reserve accessions in accordance with applicable law, policy, and regulation.

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 Support Positions, 0203 Series.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-06, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes diverse knowledge of Air Force Reserve Component Personnel Accessions laws, policies, procedures, rules, guidelines, publications, etc., to interpret and apply governing HR directives and instruction in validating and resolving appointments, commissioning, transfers, and enlistments of military reserve personnel in determining officer appointments and enlisted grades and constructive service dates. Note: Resume must show supporting details.

OR EDUCATION:

Successful completion of at least one year of graduate level education in a field directly related which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit your transcripts with your application.

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

A combination of specialized experience and education as described above. NOTE: You must submit 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-06 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 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: Comprehensive knowledge of and ability to apply an extensive body of military reserves Accessions program HR laws, rules, procedures, policies, business practices and operations concerning Reserve Accessions. Knowledge of fundamental Air Reserve Component, Recruiting and Accessions programs policies, practices, methods, and analytical techniques for Air Force Reserve mission with the ability to work under the pressure of established deadlines and frequent unprogrammed short suspense. Comprehensive knowledge of format, content, and uses of the military personnel record, procedures and requirements regarding its maintenance. Ability to gather and analyze facts, and draw conclusions from information, and to communicate information clearly, orally and in writing. Ability to perform Accessions management advisory services in regard to immediate, specific, non-controversial problems of limited scope. Analyze, interpret and articulate publications, directives and laws on appointment, enlistment and assignment policy and procedures; understand how they work interchangeably and coordinate different actions through appropriate DOD, AFPC, ARC and internal offices. Ability to consult effectively with co-workers and specialists in other offices. Comprehensive knowledge of automated systems, personal computers, and software. A qualified typist is required. Ability to work independently on assigned projects. Sets and achieves goals without external motivations.

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.