Human Resources Specialist (military)

Air Education and Training Command; Randolph Air Force Base (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Air Education and Training Command is seeking a lead human resources specialist to provide comprehensive support for one or more military personnel programs. The role involves performing a broad range of procedural and substantive HR work, including recruitment, induction, assignment, training, utilization, and separation, in a federal environment.

Qualified applicants must meet OPM standards for General Schedule positions, possess strong knowledge of military regulations, and demonstrate

Qualifications

• Knowledge of military personnel regulations and procedures.
• Experience with military organizational structure and protocol.
• Proficiency in office administration and clerical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR specialist supporting one or more military personnel programs.
• Perform procedural and substantive HR work (recruitment, assignment, training, etc.).
• Interpret and apply directives related to the area of responsibility.

Skills

Military personnel regulations

Oral and written communication

Data entry & data integrity

Office automation software

Public/employee relations

Education

Master's degree or 2 years graduate study

LL.B. or J.D. in relevant field

Tools

Military personnel automated system

Spreadsheets/Databases/Reports

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a lead human resources specialist and perform a wide variety of both procedural and substantive work supporting one or more military personnel programs, operations, or functions, e.g., recruitment, induction, assignment, training, utilization, or separation.

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.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-7, or equivalent in other pay systems.

• 1) Providing knowledge of, and skill in applying military personnel regulations and procedures relating to transactions processed.
• 2) Applying knowledge of military organizational structure, protocol, and similar matters.
• 3) Administering knowledge of general office administrative and clerical procedures.
• 4) Using knowledge of the military personnel automated system and of various office automation software programs, tools, and techniques to support office operations and produce a variety of documents such as letters, reports, spreadsheets, databases, and graphs.
• 5) Communicating effectively, orally and in writing with significant ability to deal effectively and tactfully with civilian/military personnel of all ranks and at all command levels.
• 6) Entering and retrieving personnel action data and correcting data errors in data systems.
• 7) Interpreting and applying moderately complex directives pertaining to the area of responsibility.

OR EDUCATION

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 a copy of your transcripts with your application.

OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

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-7 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-9 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)

• Extensive knowledge of, and skill in applying statute and military personnel regulations and procedures relating to transactions processed.
• Knowledge of military organizational structure, protocol, and similar matters.
• Knowledge of general office administrative and clerical procedures.
• Knowledge of the military personnel automated system and of various office automation software programs, tools, and techniques to support office operations and produce a variety of documents such as letters, reports, spreadsheets, databases, and graphs.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing with significant ability to deal effectively and tactfully with civilian/military personnel of all ranks and at all command levels.
• Skills entering and retrieving personnel action data, and correcting data errors in data systems.
• Ability to interpret and apply moderately complex directives pertaining to the area of responsibility.

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.