HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY) (Title 5)

This position located in an ANG Wing Force Support Squadron directs a small team consisting of 2-4 subordinate Full-time CSS personnel supporting Commanders Support Staff (CSS) and Orderly Room (CCQ) operations at the Group level. The incumbent oversees CSS/CCQ functions; ensures efficient daily administrative support and manages military program execution per the Personnel Services Delivery Guide (PSDG). Responsibilities include training and mentoring personnel to maintain mission readiness and compliance with Air Force policies.

Serves as a technical and subject matter expert on military personnel management policies procedures and regulations. Provides guidance and training to lower graded HR Specialists on various personnel actions including promotions reassignments evaluations and awards to ensure alignment with mission requirements and organizational goals. Creates reviews and develops performance standards assists in setting expectations and provides feedback on work quality performance and progress for subordinate administrative personnel.

Prepares awards and disciplinary documentation for supervisory review and action as required. Identifies developmental needs and coordinates training to improve staff proficiency. Assists in managing leave schedules to maintain adequate staffing levels. Identifies and refers complex military and civilian personnel issues to supervisor and works closely with Force Support Squadron State Human Resources Office and other supporting organizations as needed to find resolutions to issues.

Coordinates human resources and administrative support for military personnel within the unit. Serves as primary contact for unit level military personnel matters assisting supervisors and commanders with policies and programs. Collects analyzes and compiles personnel data for reports and briefings. Collaborates with Force Support Squadron and other agencies to resolve personnel issues and implement policy changes.

Maintains accuracy and integrity of personnel electronic records and data systems. Supports workflow and task assignments among personnel specialists to ensure timely completion of work. Ensures quality control of personnel documentation and supports personnel accountability programs including Air Force Personnel Accountability and Assessment System (AFPAAS).

Administration: Oversees preparation and publication of personnel documents and orders using automated systems. Provides training and guidance on Defense Travel System (DTS) administration including profile management report generation and finance process support. Supports official mail operations and government purchase card activities of the assigned organization.

Personnel: Administers and manages personnel records evaluations awards promotions leave programs and official correspondence. Provides expert advice on military personnel programs including policy interpretation and procedural guidance. Maintains personnel electronic records ensuring compliance with Air Force directives. Provides customer assistance analyzes personnel data trends and prepares reports to support leadership decision-making.

Unit Deployment Management: Oversees unit deployment readiness by maintaining deployment documentation coordinating with Installation Deployment Officer (IDO) and monitoring unit status through Logistics and Personnel Management Software and systems. Ensures timely preparation and processing of deployment and redeployment actions and documentation to support unit member deployment and redeployment.

Training: Plans and coordinates unit training program activity. Advises and communicatees with unit commanders Base Education and Training Management office and unit training managers on training options scheduling and compliance with standards to ensure training requirements are met to maintain combat readiness.

Program and Special Duties Management: Administers oversees or assists with special programs including Government Purchase Card Defense Travel System Unit Drug Demand Reduction Security and Unit Recognition programs for regulatory compliance and to provide advisory support as needed.

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• May be required to travel by car in military and/or commercial aircraft and by other means of transportation as appropriate to perform temporary duty assignments.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• The work may require the incumbent to drive a motor vehicle; if so and an appropriate valid drivers license is mandatory.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for or in response to a state emergency or disaster declaration.
• Head of Agency requests to exceed 14 days in a calendar year must be approved in advance by the National Guard Director of Manpower and Personnel (NGB-J1).
• Upon accepting this position the employee may be required to serve up to a two-year probationary period.

BASIC QUALIFICATION: To qualify an applicant for any GS-0201 position apply and evaluate the applicants competencies (knowledge skills abilities and behaviors) that may include military and civilian experiences completed education learned skills obtained knowledge endorsed abilities and training program accomplishments. The following seven basic qualification competency factors are applicable to the Series GS-0201 career levels:

• Skilled in collecting and analyzing data effectively efficiently and accurately;
• Ability to clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit efficient communication;
• Ability to write English in reports and presentation formats;
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively;
• Skilled in presenting formal training presentations and briefings;
• Ability to assess body language and perceive emotional and/or distress levels; and
• Skilled in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material.