Human Resources Specialist (mil/Information Systems)

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command; Robins Air Force Base (GA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command seeks a professional to support military and civilian personnel data systems across HQ AFRC, NAFs and MPFs. The role emphasizes specialized experience with personnel data systems and reporting, plus knowledge of AFRC data items and related software such as MS Access.

Education options include a master's degree or higher, or equivalent graduate study. Applicants should be able to communicate effectively, analyze data, and assist in training and reports for

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of military personnel and retrieval systems in MPFs/NAFs/HQ AFRC/HQ USAF/REP.
• Knowledge of AFRC military data items and reporting systems such as PDS and related tools.
• Experience with computer hardware/software and MS Access database tools.
• Familiarity with AFRC personnel functions to determine information needs.
• Ability to analyze personnel systems products and trends.
• Strong oral and written communication for reports and training.
• Understanding of automated civilian and military personnel systems concepts.

Responsibilities

• Note: No specific duties listed beyond qualification expectations; responsibilities focus on data systems support for Personnel data.
• Communicate with managers and analysts to prepare recurring and special reports.

Skills

Military personnel systems

PDS data items

MS Access

Data analysis

Oral and written communication

Training delivery

HR data reporting

Education

Master's degree or higher

Tools

MS Access

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is to perform duties in support of military and civilian personnel data systems for Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command, NAFs, and MPFs.

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Specialized Experience:

Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes performing duties in support of military and civilian personnel data systems. Performing duties for operations and maintenance of personnel data systems and personnel programs.

NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

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

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements, and may be computed by first determining the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. Only graduate education in excess of 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement may be used to qualify applicants at grades GS-9.

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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):

1. Thorough knowledge of military personnel and retrieval systems in subordinate units, MPFs, NAFs, HQ AFRC, HQ USAF/REP, HQ ARPC, and HQ AFPC.
2. Knowledge of AFRC unique personnel data items maintained in the PDS and knowledge of other AFRC unique data reporting systems i.e. Point Credit Accounting and Reporting System, Air Reserve Orders Writing System (AROWS-R), etc.
3. Knowledge of computer and network hardware functions, software operation and function, and knowledge of standard commercial off the shelf software database tools such as MS Access.
4. Knowledge of all AFRC personnel functions to determine information required and provide products which are adequate for personnel planning purposes.
5. Skill in analyzing personnel systems products, deficiencies, and trends.
6. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to prepare recurring and special reports, correspondence, and other written materials, to converse with functional managers and other personnel analysts at all levels throughout the Active, Guard, and Reserve forces and to conduct training classes.
7. Knowledge of automated civilian and military personnel systems principles, procedures, and operations.
8. Knowledge of basic HRM concepts, practices, and procedures.

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.