HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (MILITARY)

Security Clearance

Not Required

Duties

CONTINUED SUMMARY: GS-07 The primary purpose of this position is: To provide assistance in support of the Air Reserve Personnel Center's office, which is primarily responsible for researching, verifying. correcting and updating the Military Personnel Data System (M1lPDS) for various data Items to ensure the proper career credit and accurate accounting of members for the users of our Reserve resource DUTIES: GS-05 Performs developmental work assignments. Performs recurring work assignments. Participates in special studies and projects. Prepares written correspondence and other documentation. GS-07 Assists in performing analyses, computes, verifies and updates for a variety of data elements in MilPDS for Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard members in accordance with current and historical laws, governing directives and internal policies. Assists in making the appropriate determinations of member's status and proper assignment within IRR/Standby Reserve. Independently develops and provides verbal and written responses to inquiries and answers questions through the Case Management System (CMS), REMEDY, telephone, writing, E-mail. Assists in processing gain actions and loss requests within IRR/Standby Reserve S7 PAS Inquires against and updates computer files.

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, Clerical and Administrative Positions for the GS-0203, Human Resources Assistance Series. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-04, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of basic principles of human resource (HR) rules, procedures, and operations in an HR automated system sufficient for the maintenance of military personnel records and documents. Basic knowledge of Air Force and Department of Defense files, laws, directives, instructions, policies and procedures. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed four years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. NOTE: You must submit a copy of official 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. GS-07 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of, and skill in applying, fundamental and military human resources and management methods, principles and practices of military personnel associated with the Air Force Reserve; and standardized analytical and evaluative methods and techniques sufficient to advise on and/or resolve moderately complex non­controversial, well-precedent factual, procedural; make informed judgements on problems and issues. Skill in the use and application of PDS data, ACCESS, EXCEL, ORACLE HR and other analytical and technical software packages. Knowledge of automated systems, personal computers, and relational database technology. Ability to analyze data/products to determine adequacy of data to support programs within the USAFR and Air National Guard structures. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed one year of graduate education that is directly related to the work of this position in a field directly related such as, Human Resources, which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of official transcripts OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of specialized experience and education as described above. Therefore, has a combination of experience and education 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-05 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: GS-05 1. Knowledge of basic principles of human resource (HR) rules, procedures, and operations in an HR automated system sufficient for the maintenance of military personnel records and documents. Basic knowledge of Air Force and Department of Defense files, laws, directives, instructions, policies and procedures. 2. Skill in communicating factual and procedural information clearly, orally and in writing. 3. Ability to learn and apply the particular law, rule, instruction, procedure or precedent appropriate to the individual case or circumstance. 4. Ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gathers pertinent data, and recognize solutions. 5. Ability to work under the pressure of established deadlines and short suspense's. GS-07 1. Knowledge of military personnel policies. procedures, rules. guidelines and publications in an IIR automated system sufficient for the maintenance of military personnel records and documents. 2. Knowledge of Air Force and Department of Defense files. laws. directives. instructions. policies and procedures 3. Knowledge and experience in a specialized background in order to interpret and apply precedents. and resolve complex procedural and substantive problems in concluding transactions and making key decisions. 4. Knowledge of and ability to operate computer, for retrieval of information and records ARMS documents. and ability to update MilPDS. 5. Ability to select and apply the particular law, rule, instruction. procedure or precedent appropriate to the individual case or circumstance. Ability to work under the pressure of established deadlines and short suspense. 6. Skill in maintaining effective working relationships in and outside the office and in serving as the primary point or responsible contact for the work involved. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. 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 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 here 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 FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS******************** ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following: Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member Branch of Armed Forces Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s) Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty Terminal leave start date (if applicable) Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement) Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander. Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt

Other Information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. 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 here for more information. Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. NOTE: Current federal civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. 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 here 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 here 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. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.

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